Elle Stuart

A Republican Return to the Gold Standard?

by Elle Stuart

Gold bars at Fort Knox. Photo credit: Red Dog Report “You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold!” With this declaration in 1896, Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan electrified the nation and placed the controversy over the gold standard squarely in the middle of American politics. Although the United States formally adopted the [...]

A Guide to Eating Cheaply at Expensive Places: Fleming’s Edition

by Elle Stuart

Overview: Fleming’s, located in the Stanford Shopping Center, is generally a very pricey place to eat. The steaks can cost anywhere up to $50 which for us college students is probably not an option. However, there is good news! If you are craving a good meal without spending big bucks, Fleming’s may still be a [...]

Talk of Broadway

by Elle Stuart

Overview: If you are like me pre-two months ago, you have probably never heard of this place. In fact, even when you deliberately try to go looking for it, it is a little hard to find.  (For all those out there that actually read this and take my advice on where to eat, the address [...]

The Cheesecake Factory

by Elle Stuart

Overview: It’s time to be real about everybody’s go-to restaurant, the Cheesecake Factory on University Avenue. The typical explanations for why people typically want to go to the Cheesecake Factory is because it has a wide array of food, is inexpensive or is large enough to accommodate a crowd of Stanford kids out on the [...]

Vive Sol

by Elle Stuart

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Are the Mexican food options at Stern not satisfying you anymore? Are you yearning for some delicious guacamole and chips? Look no further than Vive Sol, located at 2020 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA. Full disclosure: I have a car so a few of these restaurants that I recommend may be a bit [...]