text: Biblos is the kind of place that you walk past all the time, never having any inclination of entering, but then somehow end up there. There is nothing particularly appealing about Biblos from the outside. We are always on the hunt for wifi, and Biblos unabashedly welcomed us inside, albeit desperately and in the absence of any hint of self-respect (see: Budweiser tattoo above door).\n\nUpon entering, we sat in what was undoubtedly the sole appealing aesthetic of the place: a cozy library-esque nook with big armchairs and shelves lined with books. Maybe they could have pulled off that kind of atmosphere if it weren't for the abrasive lighting and large flat screen television mounted directly above the Charles Dickens novels. This place might have -- maybe -- appeared hip and progressive circa 2002. As you sit there, numbly staring at the large posters obstructing what would otherwise be an interesting window view of Nicolson Street, and another one of the least memorable (and rightly so) hits of the early millennium rolls on without hesitation, you may find yourself wondering what life choices you have made to predestine your visit to this establishment. \n\n\"Hey guys, look! All food 25% off! What could go wrong!\" you might say. Nothing weird about that, right? We got the nachos and the restaurant's eponymous salad. The nachos were sloppily thrown together, with globs of guacamole, sour cream, and what they referred to as salsa clumped into the center of the chips, although I can't say they tasted terrible - but then again, what can go wrong with cheese and chips. At least we cleared the whole plate. The same sadly cannot be said for the Biblos salad. \n\nAs for the drinks, they were the most acceptable aspect of Biblos we saw on that fateful evening. We got a Pi\u00f1a Colada and a Dark 'n' Stormy, both of which were decent (don't get excited). One upside: if you have a student ID, there are quite a few discounts on drinks, and both were of reasonable size considering the mere \u00a33.70 we had to shell out.\n\nUltimately, I guess you get what you pay for at Biblos, and I mean that in a bad way. There are deals to be had here, but best to spend your money elsewhere.