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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 13, 1995)
VALENTINE’S DAY Dining out can make for a special evening nore Valentine's Day bon^ than the opportunity romance, n also bn chance to sample detects! at local restaurants | enjoy )S the e eats » Napoli Restaurant and Oak ery. at 686 6 i 3th Ave , s con vemently located tor people who wish to give their companion a taste of European delights but don't have transportation Napoli serves southern Italian cuisine. It has something for the patron who likes salad and pasta dishes or the one who craves piz za or more elaborate dishes Napoti otters a detiaoos, extensive array of desserts, from lemon bars to the popular Italian Tiramisu Each dinner and dessert is made fresh daily in the restaurant Napoli will be open 7 uesday evening until 10 But this is Napoli's busiest night, so plan to go earlier ralher than later. Kim Weiss s* Treehouse Restaurant and Lounge is another restaurant close to the University, at 1769 Franklin Blvd. The Valentine's Day special will be a crab cakes dinner with Cae sar salad, priced at a reasonable $14 — reasonable because Tree house is a restaurant with an ele gant atmosphere, respectable service and gourmet cooking. Everything from Chateaubriand to poulet grille and Indian-baked salmon can be found on the menu, including a popular mud pie for dessert. The price range for the dinners is average, around $10 to $25. Treebouse will be serving din ner from 5 until 9:30 p.rri. I rec ommend reservations. K U nmorosia nesiaurani ana Bar, at 174 E. Broadway, is a restaurant with an ample choice Irom which to choose on the menu. It is located close to the Eugene Mall, Downtown Eugene may be stowing down, but Ambrosia is not. Fish will be the special for Valen tine's Day. The specific type depends on what is (resh that day. The dinner menu has items rang ing Irom Fettuccine Davide, made with chicken , fettuccine, olive oil. basil and sun-dried tomatoes, to Falle di Polio, consisting of chick en. tomatoes, white wine and rose • 1 '.rfW L jyyl] NAtAUI MOtftl* t .4.1 Napoli specializes In authentic Italian cuisine and atmosphere GAPY GRASS.? in* *M Mekalas, In the Fifth Street Pub lic Market, has spicy Thai food and various vegetarian entrees. mary Dinners are average-priced, including the fish and seafood spe cials for the evening at around $16 Ambrosia will have champagne specials, and of course, desserts will be a feature to add at the end of the meal. Freshly made cheese cakes are Ambrosia favorites and the traditional Italian dessert Tiramisu. made with espresso soaked chocolate ladyfingers and marscapone cream, will also be available Ambrosia will be serv ing dinner from 5 until 9:30 p m. Valentine's Day evening K W. » Cafe Fandango , it 148 E 11th Awe . is a smalt, quaint restaurant specializing in seafood entrees, although it makes non-fish meals that are just as superb Cate Fan dango has special entrees based on what’s fresh and what is m sea son. Crab cakes, however, are a Fandango staple, and (hey are one of the best items on the menu Be sure to try the black bean salad and cheese quesadilla appetizer — it’s tangy and a perfect way to start a meal The decor in Cafe Fandango is charming With a black and white tiled floor and Marilyn Monroe prints attorning the wall, it is classy and retro at the same time Trista Sort • Mekala's, at ?96 E 5th Ave . in the 5th Street Pubic Market, serves the best Thai food in town The elegant atmosphere and exot ic menu provide a line dining expe rience whether you want a casual meal or a special evening Mekala's has an e*tensive vege tarian menu The Pad Thai {a peanutty noodle and bean sprouts dish) is a favorite, as is the Hot and Spicy soup Don't leave without having a Coconut Island for dessert The combination of warm sticky rtce and cold coconut ce cream ts a dream Mekala's is open from 11 a m to 9 p.m on woekmghts T N. 400 Free Miles Frtday-Monday (72 hours) No extra charge it Pi or over A-WAY 683-0874 110 W. 6th C«' VALENTINE SPECIAL! Come in as a couple and receive a complementary visit on Valentine's Day! Offer good Feb 14,1995 Plus, register for a special sweetheart prize! Oregon West fitness . 1475 Franklin Blvd • Across from campus 485-1624 Open 6 am - 11 pm 7 days a week You may have to take your shirt off...but you won’t lose it! “kurava's has caught on. Twice in a row it has earned mention in Sorthwest He it Places” SofcWWrft 12S-91 Restaurant Retvu Regutet Guard t\U RAYAS 'ZUfial C?ui a. in r. I umh Mnwi S«*i 11 *m ' SO pm I >ifw»c< Thur> 5 9 pm. Hi %* S 10 pm San * *0 9 pm 1410 Mohawk-Springficld 746-2V5I J Exclusively ./Adult - SfM^fUUa CUarmtt AJJt S*a~» > special Clifts Foi' Special Lovers * toy*, C-andi*m, Lotion*, Qard», vAd*o9 for Loving CoupU* and Mor*. I 166 South A, Springfield, 726-6969 Open 2-f noun (Almost) LttmKeJ anj aprrtfatf jc* 0*rr ten yt&r\ c I Develop your picture perfect valentine memories at Shutterbug! 8X1 OS P . HvK) $3 99 342-3456 Mon-Frl 9am-6pm Sat 11am-5pm
