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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 24, 1987)
■For upwardly mobile Mexican: Julio’s yy ONdlica L-icuiaiiv^c Senior Editor_ The results of Lincoln’s attempts to rejuvenate its downtown area in the image of other redeveloped yuppie friendly cities like Denver and Min neapolis are obvious to most everyone by now. Dining Review Although the redevelopment is in its first stages, the new Victorian marquee on the Stuart Theater, the revamped building facades around 12th and 0 streets, and the towering cranes that hover above the Lied Center construc tion site, are reminders that the city is changing from an often deserted down town to an expensive neon-lit haven for the upwardly mobile. And now Julio’s adds to that environ ment. Although Lincoln has no shortage of fine Americanized Mexican restau rants, Julio’s is a welcome addition to the downtown area. The portions are more than generous — huge mounds of nachos smothered in cheese, beans and beef, and regular meals that would stuff even a person who thinks ethnic food is for sissies. The food is a respectable mixture of American bland payability, and the exotic flair and presentation any eth nic food must have to give the illusion, often erroneous, that you are eating something you couldn't possibly pre pare at home. Of course the prices are upscale, but within reason. The really gigantic por tions, though, make up for what comes out of your wallet. Lunches are the most affordable; daily specials cost between $4 and $6. Items like Meatloaf Monterrey can make lunch an unpredictable expe rience: good all-American meatloaf in a spicy gravy with Spanish condiments. The evening menu goes up in price by about a dollar. The standard Mexican fare — chi michangas, burritos and the like — are prepared beautifully, with flaky shells, subtly spiced sauces and interesting soups and vegetables. What is going to be most popular about JulioTs, though, is the atmos phere; the intimate neon glow and informal Victorian chic of the place are the shape of things to come in Lincoln dining. See JULIO’S on 16 Doug Carroll/Dally Nebraskan W Be snug as a bug in a rug. ^ IS Warm up your room with an area rug. I Size 4x6 to 9x12 * Variety of colors I a aq j crvrv aa • Assorted patterns ■ Price $19.°° to $99.00 .Many shapes I flfl Sutter Place Mall nmi I 5221 South 48th St. /7| S ,L 9 ■ j Special Hours: M-Sat,0-5 f PUQ CO.J ^Hwy 2-L ■ ^ 483-5221 V. ■■■. . him S \ JF^ I .,, DuffleBag Whether you're furnishing a whole EuifO-SchOOl Bag 1 A QQ house or just adding accents; 1 Q QQ . i j. ^ whether you like traditional or , Assorted colored hags with contemporary styles, The Eclectic Mack with bright colored zipper black zipper accents. Regularly Co. has what you’re looking for. accents. Regularly $24. $17.50. nV/ The Eclectic Co. ifep / Qi\ 3rd level - MJJIer Ai Rune, Gateway ^ lAlugust Anniversary Week • Please join us in celebrating our Anniversary! (;i'v . v ((Hftlfl €XPft€^) ----/ Gunney Complex Calvert Place Mall 24i N. 13th St. 3534 S 48th St. 402-475-5550 402.488-316'; mV Lincoln Gateway Shpc Ctr. Beatrice 6450 0 St. 301 S. 6th 402-466-2779 402-223-5028