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NewsvineThis eclectic, independent pub and grill may be housed in the sterile Graduate Community Center located at — you guessed it — 750 Escondido Road, but it creates a boisterous atmosphere all its own.
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Cardinal athletic jerseys and Pac-10 pennants look down on the bar while a framed poster of John Belushi in his now-classic “COLLEGE” t-shirt guards the entryway. But visitors needn’t worry that they’ll be turned away by Bluto’s imposing visage — the restaurant is open to the entire Stanford community.
A jukebox in the corner bumps tunes while the restaurant’s plasma TVs display the day’s hot game. Earlier this year the pub aired every single World Cup soccer match, even the ones that were on early in the morning. Even if there’s nothing good on TV, the plasmas rarely sit idle as patrons are encouraged to bring in their own DVDs.
If you’re not interested in zoning out watching the tube, the 750 boasts one old-school videogame console (Mrs. Pac-Man, anyone?), a pool table and a patio with picnic seating. You order at the bar but don’t have to wait around while your food is prepared; The 750 comes equipped with beepers that flash and vibrate when your food is ready. They work all around the community center and outside, so you can wander off to start a game of pool or even a quick study session upstairs while your meal is cooking.
The 750’s ambiance is worth describing in more detail, but that would be shortchanging the food. The beefy quarter-pound hamburger patties can be yours for about five dollars and come with the typical accoutrements. If you’re looking for something a little less ordinary, however, try the Chelsea Burger with bleu cheese and mushrooms. For the diner not in the mood for a burger, the 750 offers several options, the most popular being the Tuscan Chicken Sandwich.
Lunch is served between 11 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon and offers an abbreviated menu featuring The 750’s signature Garlic Fries and the aforementioned Chicken Sandwich. From five to 10 the full dinner menu is accessible, and then the lunch favorites return until the pub closes at 2 A.M. most days (midnight on Sunday and Monday).
The only dining guide member located on campus hums with a vibe that shouldn’t be missed. With couches, televisions and wireless access to the Stanford network throughout the building, the restaurant is a great place to hang out. n
The 750
750 Escondido Road, Stanford, CA 94305
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Lunch: Daily 11-2