Letters & Opinion
Letter to the Editor
Not too many things grind my gears, but after reading the “Best of” feature of “The Pointer” last week, I was angrier than Peter Griffin being teased by Lindsey Lohan. I feel that several entries should be replaced with some local joints that deserve everyone’s attention.
Let’s start with the biggest offender: Topper’s for best pizza. Surely, yet jest, UWSP. Call me out on it if I’m wrong, but I’m fairly certain that Topper’s isn’t well-known in the drunken community for its pizza so much as it’s known for its Topper Stix. I present to you a name that you should be familiar with: Polito’s. They’re in the downtown area next to Bruiser’s. They have a wide variety of pizzas, they’re open past bar close, and should not be overlooked.
Let’s move on to another offender: Starbucks for best coffee. I admit I like Starbucks on occasion. But best coffee? Why not give that distinction to The Afterdark? I’ve never tasted richer black coffee. Instead, they’re acknowledged with the “honor” of best music venue.
Taco Bell gets the distinction of “Best food after midnight.” Although I have a hard time fighting the urge to disagree with this one, I propose to you another local joint that is excellent before and after midnight: Marvin’s. They’ve been around for several years and are well-known for their garlic cheeseburgers. If you haven’t tried their food, they’re worth your consideration.
While I understand that this “Best of” was largely decided by my fellow students, I urge them all to give our local businesses a second chance. Our local businesses are what make Point stand out from everywhere else.
Christopher Leslie
