If there was one event on campus that made me feel like a kid in a candy store, it would be the ASUO Street Faire. Three days of food vendors (and other goods that I don’t care about) lined down half of 13^th.  I’ll admit, I only go for the food, street food. One of the latest food trends is the street food revolution. Sometimes the best pulled pork sandwich isn’t from some Texas smoke pit, but from your friendly neighborhood food cart.

As I walked into the Faire, I was overwhelmed with all the different carts featuring foods from all around the world. There was food from Greece, France, Eastern Asian countries, and of course, the good ol’ U.S. of A. Like any smart eater, I walked the entire aisle of vendors. It was almost like a buffet. You have to see all the options before diving into the most delicious one. Unlike a buffet, each station costs anywhere between $5 and $14. Since I knew I could easily spend $50 on the Street Faire, I thoroughly planned out what I would get on which days and my budget for each day. Here is my breakdown of Spring 2013’s Street Faire munchies:

Day 1

            I honestly wasn’t planning on buying anything on the first day of the Faire. My plan was to walk the vendors Wednesday, go home and plan my method of attack, and return the next day with a pocket full of coin and an empty stomach. Then I saw there was a short line at the gyro station. If you have ever been to the gyro guy, you know that if you don’t take advantage of a short line, you’ll kick yourself later for it. I didn’t want to kick myself later for it, so I jumped in line.

You can get the gyro with all the fixings: lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce, but I like my gyro made simple: pita, lamb, sauce, done. It’s honestly all you need. For me, I could have eaten the lamb alone. It was juicy, well-seasoned, and (if you get any of the crispy bits) pure heaven. The sauce provided a creamy tang to offset the hot and slightly peppery flavor of the lamb, and who doesn’t love pita bread?

Day 2

My designated day of attack, and I was going all in. I was feeling like BBQ and since there were two options, I opted for the one that was a little cheaper. Although ribs looked delicious, I ended up getting a pulled pork sandwich. Some people like their pulled pork with just meat and maybe some light sauce. Me, I like my pulled pork smothered in sauce, and this sandwich was not lacking in the sauce department. The sauce brought great flavor and with the cabbage for crunch, I would certainly add this sandwich on my list of favorites.

After my sandwich, I decided I needed some dessert. There were several options to choose from: ice cream, various frozen treats dipped in chocolate and on a stick, funnel cake, caramel corn and the ever so popular elephant ears. Then there were crepes. Let me tell you, I may not be Ricky Bobby, but I’ll say it: I love really thin pancakes. I ordered a Nutella crepe with strawberries. Best. Decision. Ever. I had never had Nutella before until I ordered this crepe, but that didn’t stop me from diving right in. Gooey chocolate sauce with fresh strawberries is nothing short of a winning hand.

Day 3

I thought there was no such thing as a bad experience at the Street Faire. Then I got the smoked mac ‘n’ cheese from the stand I had gotten my pulled pork from. Worst. Decision. Ever.

It was nothing short of disgusting. It was thick and gloopy. It had no real flavor to it at all, plus it had a season salt “garnish” which only added to the harshness of the dish.

Since I didn’t want to end my Spring Term Street Faire with a lemon, I went back for another crepe. It’s impossible to frown when eating a chocolate and strawberry crepe.

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Eugene, OR 97401

Doors at 8 pm,

$10

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Dashiell Hammet is an interesting name. A name that I had no idea was associated with The Maltese Falcon, either the book or the movie. I think that name is entirely appropriate for the author of The Maltese Falcon because the book is just as awesome as the name.

I remember watching The Maltese Falcon, starring Humphrey Bogart, when I was about thirteen, and being completely enthralled by the awesome style that exuded from the entire film. I loved detective stories, and I especially loved the lingo that each character used. The twists and turns, the deception, and the cool atmosphere combined to make a wonderful experience for me at thirteen. Seven years later, I’m reading the book, and feeling the exact same way. The book is amazing, mysterious, and has that noir feel. There had been enough time between seeing the movie, and reading the book that I forgot all of the twists in the mystery. Reading the book, I had no idea what was coming next. I think that’s probably the best way to read this book, but it’s still written in such a fresh way that even if you know what’s coming next, it’ll be worth it.

This book is really sexy. I haven’t read a book this sexy in a long time, maybe ever. It just oozes sex appeal. Even when a character is just rolling a cigarette, it’s hella sexy. I appreciate that. I don’t know many writers that can make rolling a cigarette sexy, and Dashiell can. If I were you, I would pick up a copy of The Maltese Falcon, read it, then rent the movie with Humphrey, watch it, and enjoy your life, cause it just got a whole lot better and a whole lot sexier.

This week I’ve devised a way to read the rest of the books on The Guardian’s list of “1,000 novels everyone must read” list. I was trying to go category by category. First reading all of the novels in the love category, then the war category, and on down the list. Instead of doing that, I’m going to start reading the oldest novels on the list, and then, eventually, reach the most contemporary book. I don’t know the oldest book on the list yet. I still have to go through and figure out what year each of the books were published, so I’m not going to start this process for a couple weeks. I’ll keep you updated.

Next week I’m reading The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. I hated reading her in high school, but will I enjoy her now? Find out next week on, One Man, 1,000 Books!

            Each week I’m reading one of the 1,000 books on the Guardian’s “1000 Novels Everyone Must Read” list, until I finish them all at the tender age of 40. Wish me luck.

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This week I read The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, and that book was dense! I picked it because it was less than one hundred pages, and I had a busy week. It took me so long to finish that I may as well have read a book of about three times the length. That’s okay though. It’s all over now. The book was really good. I really appreciate Joseph Conrad, and I’m really excited that there are a few more of his books on the list. It’s also interesting to note that Coppola’s Apocalypse Now is based on this book, although it changes the setting and some major elements.

The book is about a sailor named Charles Marlow who is tasked with transporting ivory through a river in the Congo. Along the way he becomes completely enthralled with a man named Mr. Kurtz who is an “ivory-procurement agent.” It’s told through a very long narrative of Marlow’s experience in the Congo. It is a very interesting exploration of Colonialism, and what makes men turn into monsters. The central question of the novel is “is civilization as we know it over?” and “have we already entered into the heart of darkness, and come through the other side?” They are interesting questions that are well explored, but never explicitly answered. At the end of the book you’re left with a very somber notion of humans, and western society. It’s pretty grim.

The book is definitely dense, as I mentioned before, but it’s worth it to take your time and comprehend the dense prose. Conrad writes in a way that obscures his ideas with heady language, which I often find annoying. I think that, because of the themes that he is exploring, his heady language and dense prose are justified. I don’t know if the same things could be conveyed without the style of language he employs. It’s also really interesting to compare the book to Apocalypse Now, so if you liked that movie, definitely check out Heart of Darkness.

Next week I’ll be reading The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammet. I love the movie, will I love the book? Find out next week on: “One Man, 1,000 Books!”

Each week I’m reading one of the 1,000 books on the Guardian’s “1000 Novels Everyone Must Read” list, until I finish them all at the tender age of 40. Wish me luck.

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Cats and dawgs, I owe you an apology. I neglected to submit a food review last Friday, I didn’t leave any kind of note, and I didn’t explain myself until now. I was having a rather busy and stressful week, as I was trying to get home for the weekend and finding the time to go out and write a review simply escaped me. So, I am sorry.

That being said, let’s talk about food! As a Portland native, I understand the holy eatery that is the food cart. Food carts are simply the best. They’re usually cheap, easily accessible and provide absolutely delicious food. That being said, as approached the Sunset Hut on 12th and Kincaid I pretty much had to eat there. The Sunset Hut is run by one Eliman Gibba: a jolly, dreadlocked man from Gambia. I approached the cart and decided to order the Mafe, which is the signature dish there. Mafe is a traditional West-African peanut like stew composed of carrots, onions, lettuce, rice and chicken. Eliman also adds his signature, homemade hot sauce to the mix (provided you ask for it). You get a pretty sizable bowl of this stuff for $8, which is a slight bit on the spendy side, but well worth the money in the mind of this reviewer.

The food came quickly, served in a Styrofoam bowl and steaming in the sunlight. The peanut sauce was absolutely fantastic, and blended well with Eliman’s own hot sauce. Similarly, the lettuce was fresh and crisp, and the rice warm and sticky. The chicken was also fantastic, and I munched down two juicy peaces of white breast-meat.  I also purchased a pepsi-cola, only $1, which I drank heartily to wash down my scrumptious West-African meal.

With it’s awesome owner, great food and location, the Sunset Hut gets a 4/5.

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