Although there are hundreds of other culinary options in Philadelphia, it might be difficult for you to navigate the empire of restaurant mongrel Stephen Starr. Under the tutelage of Seventeen magazine, we offer you a bona-fide Starr guide, both cheaper and more comprehensive than Zagat's. 1. If, perchance, you decided to abandon your superficial ways, you would opt to have: A. A martini with Marilyn Monroe B. Tsing Tao with Mao Tse-tong C. A mojito with Marie Antoinette D. A mai-tai with Magellan 2. The duds that most appeal to you for friday night wear are: A. A pin-striped zoot suit and matching cane B. A red satin Mandarin collared dress with chopsticks in your hair C. A boat-neck black and white striped shirt complete with felt beret D. A rhinestone bindi to complement your oh-so tight "Princess" baby tee 3. At this moment, the most major political issue concerning you is: A. The Cold War B. China's capitalist shift C. Economic sanctions against Cuba D. Edward Said's Orientalism? Like, are you talking about rugs or something?
4. You just maxed out the 'rents credit card but still need to eat. Busting apart your piggy bank, you opt for: A. A TV dinner with apple cobbler B. Chicken and mushroom ramen noodles C. La Petit Creperie D. College Buffet 5. Your drug dealer, Some GUY in the quad, just rang your cell. You decide to escape reality with: A. Some downer B. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds C. Blow, Snow -- you know... D. Your typical run of the mill opiate 6. The movie that most epotimizes your existence is: A. Breakfast at Tiffany's B. Enchanted April C. Amelie D. Brokedown Palace
7. Your latest PennCard purchase includes: A. Jared's Subway diet B. $12 pre-packaged sushi at Houston Hall C. Copies of Duchamp's work at the Fine Arts Library D. Soy Crisps at the Bookstore 8. What CD permanently resides in your Discman? A. Frank Sinatra's The Reprise Collection B. Cibo Mato Viva! La Women C. The Buena Vista Social Club Soundtrack D. Yo-Yo Ma's Japanese Melodies Key:Mostly A's: Retro-Trendy, The Continental and Jones. B's: Martini with your raw fish, Morimoto and Pod. C's: Classic Cool Alma de Cuba and The Blue Angel. D's: Uninformed Orientalist, Tangerine and Buddakan
