East Carolinian

Issue date: 12/2/08 Section: Features

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Students are studying for exams and preparing to spend the holidays with loved ones. Many restaurants are doing their part to get everyone in the Christmas spirit by offering tasty and affordable holiday treats. Whether it's to take a break from studying or shopping, or just to celebrate the holidays with friends, be sure to check out the menus for special holiday delights.

For students who are in the library studying or in Mendenhall and Wright Plaza relaxing, stop by Java City for special energy boosters. For about $4 each, students can choose between a merriment white mocha and a gingerbread latte. The merriment white mocha is, of course, white mocha with a shot of espresso, peppermint and chocolate. The gingerbread latte has a shot of espresso and added gingerbread flavor.

Tonight, Todd and West End Dining Halls will have a special holiday dinner prepared for students. The menu will include: spicy roasted chicken, garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes, berry nice brisket, candied yams, eggnog and other holiday deserts. This will all be available for the cost of one meal for students with a meal plan, $7.40 for those without one.

Sonic Drive-In, which has three locations in Greenville, is now offering the sticky bun dough blast. If you like cinnamon buns, you will love this frozen treat. The sticky bun dough blast is a mixture of vanilla ice cream and bits of cinnamon bun, topped with whipped cream and an added sprinkle of cinnamon bun bits. The price for a regular is $2.59 and a large is $2.99.

Chick-Fil-A also has a frozen treat available for this holiday season. The peppermint chocolate chip shake has that delicious hand-spun homemade style taste with the added flavor of chocolate and peppermint. Each cup costs $2.89 and comes with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

For the holiday variation of a dessert many love, Krispy Kreme has a holiday assortment of doughnuts this year. From regular glazed with red and green sprinkles to snow man shaped cream-filled doughnuts, everyone is sure to find something tasty, at only about 90 cents each.

The Tipsy Teapot, located in downtown Greenville on Evans Street, will turn their usual Wednesday brunches into a Christmas spread the week before Christmas. The menu and decorations will all have a Christmas theme.

For students who want to satisfy those holiday cravings at the wee hours of the morning, even IHOP has added some items to their menu. Throughout the season there will be an extra availability and variety of turkey and ham on the menu.

There are many other restaurants that offer special dishes throughout the holiday season, so grab some Christmas cheer. Better yet, spread the holiday cheer and treat someone else.

Happy Holidays!



This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com.

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