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Eugene eateries accommodate even the most diverse tastes ■The Glenwood Cafe, Collier House and Mekala’s Thai Restaurant are among Eugene’s many popular restaurants By Susan Monahan for the Emerald Showing your family around Eugene this weekend will pose countless questions: What to see first? A walk around campus or a hike up the butte? Shopping or going to a show? 0019471 □ Authentic Chinese Cuisijne RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 947 Franklin Blvd. 343-4480 007201 Ten delightful garden-theme rooms await you. t 1910 University Street, Eugene, Oregon 97403 341-484-6755 • fax:541-431-1699 • 1-888-484-6755 Toll free www.secretgardenbbinn.com TOP TEN REASONS TO GO TO THE BLUE HEN CAFE 10. Big portions 9. You hunger for the goodness of the hen. 8. Your significant other wants somewhere nice but you don’t want to spend alot. 7. The basketball team partied there. Can I get a whoop whoop? 6. Huge biscuits, and I mean huge. 5. Blue cups. Has the world gone mad? 4. Free appetizers at Happy Hour. 3. The bartenders are so nice it’s scary. 2. Because you’re good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, you’re hungry. 1. We ll give you Qff with this ad. 1769 Franklin Blvd. Next to Track Town Pizza. 683-0780' But, just as important among all these: Where to eat? Lucky for University students, their school is nestled in a city lined with a wide variety of high ly acclaimed restaurants. For students who want to give their visiting families an all around sampling of the taste of Eugene, a few eateries stand out as both affordable and delectable. Glenwood Campus Cafe, sitting right across from campus, has proven itself a favorite with stu dents for its distinct Eugene char acter, its affordable entrees and simply the “best breakfast in town,” according to Eugene Weekly reviews. Breakfast at the Glenwood is al ways a crowded affair. Where else could you start off a weekend morning around the University campus on the right foot? From fluffy, veggie egg scrambles to bis : cuits and gravy, this cafe knows how to serve breakfast, and it serves it all day long. Glenwood prices are hard to beat as well, ranging from around $4 to $7 for a brunch with all the fixings. It is located on 13th Av enue and Alder Street. The Glenwood appeals to the student population “because of its unique atmosphere — it’s friendly and casual,” Glenwood manager Mike Gann said. Another great option is the newly renovated Collier House in the center of campus, on 13th Av enue and University Street. When lunchtime brings weari ness and grumbling stomachs for you and your family, no spot on campus is more eager to prove that it’s open for a refresher than the Collier House. Newly restruc tured, its Victorian-style great room is decked with coral-col ored walls and mini-chandeliers, filled with white linen tables and the smell of salads, sandwiches and warm pastas. Since its re-opening, University faculty has made up most of the Collier House’s patronage. Howev er, Kim, a server, otherwise known as “the bread lady,” admits to ; standing out on the restaurant’s f\ iSi I ~ \T TjTNWOO3 £-itepu& c One of the University’s most popular weekend dining options, the Glenwood Campus Cafe, is nestled in a cozy nook on Alder Street near 13th Avenue. front lawn with warm French bread, enticing more students to come by and sample their lunches. The Collier House is only open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily — a limited time to take advantage of this inexpensive, nostalgic get away. Suggested is the popular en tree smoked salmon fettucini for $7. Sandwiches accompanied by salads or soups and fresh fruit run from $6 to $7. The Collier House’s head chef, Donald Burton, encour ages everyone to come in for the “imperial experience.” The Fifth Street Market District provides dozens of delicious selec tions also, and standing above the rest is Mekala’s Thai Restaurant. Mekala’s offers many different delicacies to entice the multicul tural appetite of the family. A smaller dining room with a few or nate oriental decorations draws you into the ambience of Mekala’s, cajoling you and your hungry fam ily to order some of those crispy Thai spring rolls. Follow this up with a little family-style sharing as you sample their spicy curry dish es and savory ginger pork — the perfect intimate dinner setting as you fill in your family members on that eventful college life of yours. Prices here are pleasing, too. Appetizers average $7, while din ner entrees range from $8 to $16. Jessica Burmaster, a freshman at the University, plans to stop into Mekala’s with her family as they tour the city. “This is some of the best Thai food I’ve ever had,” she said. So, grab those forks and napkins —and don’t worry too much about your wallet. 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