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Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - Page 8 FEAruRES Restauraunt Review Matchstick Men Lights up L ~cvtore/ s- the Big Screen 'Ri'4itora;nt"E?/: A F~ SARAH BlACK It"~ feAMit Staff Writer Matchstick Men is full oflaughs, and, de- Seeing the perfect opportunity and see- spite being a movie about con artists, is ac- tually heart-warming. ing the perfect use for her, he agrees, much ROBBIE SAVILLE In this root for the had guy nick, Nicho- to the dismay of his partner, Frank (played Staff Writer by Sam Rockwell; You've seen him as the las Cage's character, Roy, is a slick Con art- ist, who is freakishly neat and who has a huge villain in Charlie's Angels), who thinks she Mom and pops visiting this fear of dirt. will get in the way. weekend? Roy is as sly as a fox when it comes to Roy watches his daughter play an act Want to make sure you get conning, but if he is nervous, his funny eye on their prey, and is shocked to see that she to is as good as he is, and he grows attached yourself a meal that will help flush twitch (which looks like a spastic wink) will his little girl. give it all away. Roy has everything per- some Glar out of your system? fect. Suddenly, in an unexpected turn of Do they have a Platinum He does the same exact things at the same events, the scam goes bad, and Roy, Frank, Plus card? Answer "yes" to all three For 16 dollars, I got a exact time, everyday and then suddenly his andAngela find themselves running for their lives. of these questions and I've got the salad, (try the house peppercorn), daughter walks into his life, and moves into In a whirlwind of twists and turns, Roy perfect suggestion-liberatore's my choice of New York Strip or his home after getting into a fight with the realizes the bigger picture _ HE was being Ristorante. Prime Rib, garlic mashed potatoes, mother (whom Roy has not talked to or seen conned. in years, thus he was unaware of there being garlic bread, and a slice of coconut The ending is so good and yet so twisted Liberatore's is a family cake. a child hut was aware of the possibility). that I refuse to reveal it. owned restaurant that is relatively Alison Lohman, a new face on the big You will just have to go and see it for new to the Westminster area. particularly Everything was delicious, screen, stars as Roy's fourteen-year-old yourself. the Prime Rib and However, it is an appreciated garlic potatoes. daughter Angela, who is a beautiful, naive The movie is definitely worth your addition to the dining community. When dining at kid who wants to learn her father's trade and money and worth your time. take part in one of this scams. Guests are gi yen thorough the Crab Bruschetta service by attentive servers. Liberatore's, It may not look like is a must. Not only do servers skillfully tend to their tables, but much, but you don't feast Olive on anything like it at any busers are always scoping for Garden I've been to. unfilled water glasses and plates to NI(:OLASCJ!,Gf:. clear from the table. Also, try the cream of crab soup. It costs around 5 dollars, but Liberatore's owner came to mom and dad won't mind NJATCHSTICK my table twice to make sure that J splurging a little for their starving didn't need anything and everything college student, will they? IVI 1\1 tasted fine. You know you're about to Un fortu na te Iy, s u c h shell. out some bucks when you consideration comes with a price. walk into a "ristorante" instead of Liberatore's is slightly costly. a "restaurant." Got 29 dollars to blow on a all, Liberatore's After Seafood Lover's dish? fine Italian dining. is Try the Frutti Di Mare, a blend of lobster, shrimp, scallops, I'm not a restaurant clams, and mussels in a chunky connoisseur, but I know quality food when I taste it. tomato broth, with mushrooms and has all the bell peppers, served over linguini. essential Liberatore's an efficient elements However, there is good news. Liberatore's extensive lunch dining loc~tion should have: quality service, a clean, attentive, buffet runs from II A.M. to 2 P.M. pleasant atmosphere, and most of for $7.95 every Tuesday to Friday. all, interesting and delicious dishes When I arri ved at that surpass their asking price. Liberatore's last Wednesday evening, I was delighted to learn Believe me, at that it was "Steak Night." Liberatore's, you get your bang for your buck. Liberatore's Ristorante (410) 876-2121 140 VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER WE S T MIN S T E R, MD 21157