Spring Break
Drink of the week goes clean
Kyle Hansen
Issue date: 4/26/07 Section: Entertainment
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This may come as a shock to some of you, but not everyone at San Jose State University drinks alcohol.
I know it is hard to believe, but it is true. So in honor of those who choose to stay sober, I am happy to present a non-alcoholic drink of the week: the Wistful Waikiki.
The Wistful Waikiki is one of the most popular drinks at Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies, which came to downtown San Jose last December.
With a simple menu of coffee, smoothies, muffins, croissants and salads, it is not a place to go when you are starving, but the smoothies are refreshing on a warm afternoon.
The drink is light blend of pina colada yogurt, strawberry yogurt and banana. Not too sweet, not too tart.
The drink was smooth and perfectly blended. It also managed to pack a strong fruit flavor without being overbearing or chunky, as Jamba Juice can sometimes be.
As an added benefit, Maui Wowi's smoothies are relatively healthy. They add no sugar and all of the fruit smoothies use fat-free yogurt.
The restaurant is clean and attractive, located in one of the old buildings on South First Street between Santa Clara and San Fernando Streets.
The building retains its historical charm with the rustic bricks on one wall and the old metal tiles on the ceiling. Yet, it also has a new, clean feeling, with wicker chairs and glass tables.
A large smoothie costs $5.75 and comes in a plastic tiki cup. It is the perfect way to take your drink to go, another benefit of the alcohol-free world.
I was surprised that I was able to drink all 24 ounces before I walked back on campus. The smaller sizes come in regular disposable plastic cup with a little umbrella, but I was happy to sacrifice the umbrella in favor of the blue, reusable tiki cup.
Recipe:
6.5 ounces nonfat strawberry yogurt
3.5 ounces pina colada yogurt
24 ounces ice
1 whole banana
I know it is hard to believe, but it is true. So in honor of those who choose to stay sober, I am happy to present a non-alcoholic drink of the week: the Wistful Waikiki.
The Wistful Waikiki is one of the most popular drinks at Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies, which came to downtown San Jose last December.
With a simple menu of coffee, smoothies, muffins, croissants and salads, it is not a place to go when you are starving, but the smoothies are refreshing on a warm afternoon.
The drink is light blend of pina colada yogurt, strawberry yogurt and banana. Not too sweet, not too tart.
The drink was smooth and perfectly blended. It also managed to pack a strong fruit flavor without being overbearing or chunky, as Jamba Juice can sometimes be.
As an added benefit, Maui Wowi's smoothies are relatively healthy. They add no sugar and all of the fruit smoothies use fat-free yogurt.
The restaurant is clean and attractive, located in one of the old buildings on South First Street between Santa Clara and San Fernando Streets.
The building retains its historical charm with the rustic bricks on one wall and the old metal tiles on the ceiling. Yet, it also has a new, clean feeling, with wicker chairs and glass tables.
A large smoothie costs $5.75 and comes in a plastic tiki cup. It is the perfect way to take your drink to go, another benefit of the alcohol-free world.
I was surprised that I was able to drink all 24 ounces before I walked back on campus. The smaller sizes come in regular disposable plastic cup with a little umbrella, but I was happy to sacrifice the umbrella in favor of the blue, reusable tiki cup.
Recipe:
6.5 ounces nonfat strawberry yogurt
3.5 ounces pina colada yogurt
24 ounces ice
1 whole banana
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