Issue date: 8/20/05 Section: opinion

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Sitar
116 21st Av N

Indian Food. For those of you that have never tried, Sitar is your chance to have a good first impression. Like many other Indian restaurants in our nation, Sitar combines the wonderful tastes and spices of India with the American buffet. The lunch crowd can enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet before Sitar switches into a classic Indian Restaurant for evening patrons. The key to eating at Sitar is to try everything and have water prepared. The spices are usually dulled for Americans, so the food isn't as spicy as you may have feared. Since a good portion of Indians are vegetarian, about three quarters of the food will be meatless. Don't let this deter you. Usually, those dishes contain more flavor and complexity. All in all, Sitar is an excellent Sunday afternoon venue to meet with friends to gorge yourself in the American fashion- Like pigs to the trough.
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The Belcourt
2102 Belcourt Avenue
www.belcourt.org

For those you tired of this summer's deluge of sub par remakes, The Belcourt offers a refreshing and independent take on the corporate world of movies. The Belcourt is set in the hipster Hillsboro Village across the street from the Pancake Pantry and the Sunset Grill (both great restaurants). This theatre is has been in operation for 75 years and has slowly transitioned to a cinema for the arts. There are frequent concerts and with 2 local acting troupes there is a always a play to be seen. Because the Belcourt is non-profit, it is able to bring movies that raise awareness as much as they entertain. On August 26th, The Belcourt will début Shake Hands with the Devil, a movie about the Rwanda genocide. Following the 7pm showing, Robert Barsky, Tony Brown, and Jay Geller (three distinguished Vanderbilt professors) will discuss the movie and the Rwanda conflict. Truly, a chance for education that should not be missed.

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