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Buzzard Billy’s latest restaurant in Lincoln’s Cajun invasion By JJ. Harder Staff writer First there was George’s. Then came Kerry O’Ryan’s. Now we’ve got Buzzard Billy’s. Lincoln’s recent Cajun craze makes me wonder is Harry Connick, Jr. is coming to town or if we’re just really hungry for some jamb^laya. While ^’d prefer to listen to the famous crooner at the Lied Center, the buigeoning bayou barrage isn’t too bad. Buzzard Billy’s, the newest of the restaurants, brings some Creole competition to O’Ryan’s in the Haymarket. From my first impression, I think it will not only defeat O’Ryan’s, BB will steal from neighboring Ruby Tuesday’s wallet and become a Lincoln D<Wt drive home this summer just to see a doctor - you may hp plioiHIp tn iicp Hip University g. Health Center! you are eague muse me university Health Center at reduced rites if you elect to pay the Health Center lee and you: 1) are taking three or fewer credit hours; or 2) were registered for the Spring 2000 semester and are registered for the FaK 2000 semester, or 3) were a May 2000 graduate. All enrolled students are eligible to use the Health Center. Rates are higher if you do not pay the Health Center fee. If you are enrolled for four or more summer credits in any session (except Pre-Session), you are automatically billed for the student Health Center fee. Do you need help determining the best health care option for you? Please call our Business Office at (402) 472-7435 for assistance. Summer Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. -12 p.m., Sat. & holiday Call 472-5000 for appointments M University Health Center 15th & U Streets favorite. BB is in a chain of four, with other locations in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Des Moines, and Waco, Texas. It’s not exactly a wish list of places to live, but Lincoln fits well enough with the others. BB has cuisine similar to George’s in a Hi-Way Diner atmosphere staffed with an Econ 212 class. Although BB exceeds the unofficial maximum for frat brothers waiting tables, the expe rience still manages to turn out well. Hard wood floors and tables with Dukes of Hazzard cards under the glass make for an inter esting bar feel. Various commer cial food and beer signs from throughout the past century line the walls. Armadillos hang from the ceiling fans and classic rock emanates from the speakers. Once you’re seated, you’ll be given ten-inch water glasses and a probably friendly welcome. The menu is eclectic by Lincoln standards, but not with the aforementioned trend. Gator Fingers (no, not actually alligator digits) can compete with Geoige’s Gator Balls and beat O’Ryan’s frog legs for best Southern appe tizer in town. Yes, they taste like chicken, but probably more like shrimp. The fried batter elimi nates that fishy aftertaste. But be on the lookout for gristle. They were good, but the portion is very small. BB’s entrees run the gamut, from pasta to burgers to tradition al Cajun food. Don’t get a burger; not because they aren’t good, but because you shouldn’t be eating a plain old Nebraska hamburger if you’re in a Cajun restaurant. The pasta is aesthetically the best of the entrees, but the owners insist ed on turning “Alfredo” into “Alfredeaux” to be witty Louisiana-style. Poboys are probably your best Get a FREE 8 oz. Bioiage Detangling Solution with any Color or Perm Service when you come in by July 15. 2000. c-a —» nwp»m. 474-4244 Call for an appointment. GnaitcaiM i_ • 5 Mocks South of UNL aa . « Haircuts I • Plenty of Street Parking • Free Parking with $5.25 to $5.75 I Park n' Shop next door In __I the Carriage Park Garage ■■■■■■■■ Students, under direct supervision of teemed instructors, perform at sendees. 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The hushpuppies may not impress you, so beware night mares of Long John Silver’s and your childhood. The gumbo is also a little sub par. The sauce is too thick and lessens the flavor of the Andouille. Buzzard Billy's WHERE: 8th St., hatw—Pnd| itmti WHAT: CM, cM. mMtatar$7ta15 BOTTOM LME: SwaaptagtatasacoMl tar CM Buzzard Billy’s can’t surpass the menu of George Is Red Pepper Grille, but I think you’ll prefer the laid back surroundings and high ceilings to George’s sauna of a restaurant. And as for Kerry O’Ryan’s, we probably won’t miss it. It once was the best Cajun place in the Haymarket. But a buzzard may have just swooped in to take over. 2 « ! o § i h < o j rf iA ~ 039 i I 0 i 3 % 3 2 < | S o | | Z ' f s d < a j S« 2 ^ 3 2 |I E I 1 < J -H- \ I ij*fpm£5IE££S-i, ' :• t - v * ThP Tooth outdoor company I ,27th ft Vino V 475-HIKE :
