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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1999)
Coaches a good alternative to downtown flash By JJ. Harder Staff writer If you like the feel of BW3, but not all the commercialization, maybe you just need a little coaching. Coaches Sports Bar & Grill, 640 W. Prospector St., has the beer and the wings without the Tuesday night trendi ness and national chain atmosphere. Although Coaches opened nearly 10 months ago, its out-of-the-way loca tion in the extreme southwest part of town makes it new to most Lincolnites. It took the place of the Prospector Steak House, a musty hometown dive that no one will miss. Coaches keeps the same small town bar look alive, with brick walls and a high ceiling with wooden rafters. Its as clean as one can expect a bar to be, and surprisingly has less smoke than the average lounge. As for the tacky beer signs, they are thankfully kept to a min imum. This is one of those bars that really is more of a restaurant. Families are welcome and at home, but the beer is definitely readily available. While the atmosphere may be friendly, the menu is mediocre at best. Sure, there are wings, nachos, burgers and clubs, but it really lacks that special item that makes every bar menu unique. They offer three steaks and a couple of salads, but the closest to a house specialty is probably the Fiesta Chicken, basically a grilled breast with salsa The menu is weak, but the portions are definitely hearty. The wings rival those found at BW3 or The Watering Hole, if not in spice, at least in meati ness. The burgers and sandwiches are very large. And if you’re looking for quantity, the Chicken Fried Steak took up most of the plate. The beer selection is moderate, with a 4-7 PM happy hour featuring $1.25 wells and $4.25 pitch ers. Coaches is average in all the major categories: menu, service, and cleanli ness. It’s not too expensive: $5-$15 for a meal with a drink. And the atmos phere is downhome and friendly. But the best part about Coaches is that it’s not a flashy, downtown, popular hang out. So you can still watch ESPN or play the video trivia game while enjoying your meal, but won’t hear altema-pop blaring in your hears. But if you want the college meat market, head down town. If not, try Coaches. EXCELLENT PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY . Earn extra money! Learn new skills! Make new friends! You can do these things and more by becoming a member of the MDS Harris team. We are currently seeking Study Participant Representatives to fill openings in our expanding Call Center. As an SPR you will interview and provide information to callers interested in clinical study participation. This position requires good communication skills, data entry skills, and the ability to work at least 15 hours per week. Morning, afternoon and evening hours are available 7 days a week. Telemarketing, customer service, or related experience is preferred, but not required. For consideration, please apply to: ^MDS Harris Science Advancing Health Human Resources, J-SPR 621 Rose Street Lincoln, NE 68502 AA/EOE #