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A Neighborhood Restaurant for all of Eugene by Michelle Chan and Mike Kirk Do you remember that certain restaurant that you would go to when you were a kid? The one where your parents knew everyone who worked there, and you always knew what you were going to order beforehand? Mac’s is that restaurant. You might almost miss Mac’s because there is only one neon sign outside acknowledging its presence. It’s one of those places where you feel like you’re cooler than everyone else is because you know of this great restaurant that no one else knows about. Well, I’m going to ruin it and let the secret out. When we arrived at Mac’s, almost every table inside and on the patio was full. Mac’s has an interesting setup for a restaurant because in the evenings it turns into a bar with enough space for a dance floor. We grabbed a seat and the waitress was at our table within a matter of seconds. We had arrived right around seven, so there was a good number of people grabbing a drink after work as well as multiple fami lies, giving the place a casual atmosphere. We browsed the menu which covered everything from sauteed mushrooms (the best I’ve ever had) to a New York Rueben Sandwich to Chicken Picatta (lightly breaded with mushrooms, garlic and capers, finished with white wine and fresh lemon juice). The Whisky Cured Prime Rib is also amazing, especially when accompanied by a fresh strawber ry margarita. Before the meals came, we snacked on the sauteed mushrooms and sampled the sweet rolls made from a family recipe passed on from the owner’s grandmother. We finished the meal with chocolate mousse that had a dash of rum in it, a special touch the chef uses to make a classic that much better. The entrees range anywhere from $6.00 to $16.00 depend ing on your fancy. Don’t worry, if you are operating on a col lege budget and this sounds a little spendy for you, there are dinner specials on Tuesdays for only $5.00 - just make sure to get there early; it’s usually packed. Mac’s is equally good for just hanging out if you’re not hungry. Every night of the week, different drinks are featured and beyond that, there are also special nights for bands. Wednesdays feature Bourbon Renewal, one of the best blues bands in Eugene, and Thursdays will give you the opportuni ty to hear some honky-tonk and rock with Christy McCal lum, an excellent local four piece band. So whether you’re out for amazing food, drinks after work, or a down right honky-tonk time, Mac’s at the Vet’s Club is where it’s at. Listings Directory AMERICAN Arty's 435 E. Broadway • 687-2763 Famous roast beef sandwiches and other tasty food made fast for on-the go.$ Ax Billy Grill 8 Sports Bar 999 Willamette St. •484-4011 Third Floor of the DAC www.downtownac.com Join us for nightly specials: Manic Mondays, Twilight Tuesdays & Thurs days, 1/2 off Pizza Wednesdays, Fri days at 4:00 and Saturday Night Jazz. M-Th 11:30am-9pm. F11:30am 10pm. Sat 5pm-1 Opm. $$$ Blarney Stone 86495 College View Fid. • 747-4535 Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take-out. Liquor served. M-Sat8:30am-2:30am. Sun 9:30am-12:30am. $$ Brail's Restaurant 1689 Willamette St. •343-1542 Stop by and ask about our daily spe cials. We serve breakfast any time, the best in town! Open seven days a week.$ Chelsea Grill 8 Pub 5th Street Public Market • 686-9199 Great fish & chips, gourmet hamburg ers, grilled chicken sandwiches, soup, sandwiches and a wonderful ice cream menu featuring Prince Puckler’s Ice Cream. An alcohol-free pub, a wide va riety of alcohol-free beers and wines. $ Diablo's Downtown Lounge 959 Pearl St. •343-2346 Great burgers, baby back ribs, soups, seafood and appetizers to share. Take out available. M-F 11am-2:30am. Sat & Sun4pm-2:30am.$ Eugene City Bakery 1607East 19th St. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. M-F 6am 2pm, 4-9pm; Sat & Sun 6am-9pm. $$ Flying Dogs Cafe 8 Deli 1249 Alder St. •344-1960 www.flyingdogscafe.com Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A great mixture of homemade East and West Coast comfort food. 8am-1 Opm daily. $ G. Williker's 440 Coburg Rd. *338-9094 Family-friendly neighborhood restau rant. Full service lounge, outdoor seat ing available, banquet room. All Oregon lottery games. 2 miles from campus. $$ Glenwood Restaurant 1340 Alder St. •687-0355 2588 Willamette St. • 687-8201 Award-winning locally-owned restau rant near UO and on S. Willamette. The Glenwood offers a menu full of choices at everyday prices in a casual Eugene atmosphere. $ Good Times Bar 8 Cafe 375 E. 7th Ave. •484-7181 Serving lunch & dinner, breakfast on weekends. Daily food specials, to-go orders, 32 beers on tap. Full bar, pool, 15 TVs and live music. $ Hillside Grill 32981 East Pearl St. •343-9301 Lunch and dinner. Full bar, 8 pool ta bles, pinball classic video games. Take out. Daily 11 am-2:30am. $-$$ Hole in the Wall BBQ 3200 W. 11th Ave.-683-7378 Slow-cooked meats, pork, beef ribs, chicken over wood. True Southern BarB-Q. Generous portions, friendly place. $$ Jazzie's Deli 8 Grill 1869 Pioneer Parkway • 747-8090 Tap beer specials, breakfast served all day, huge Godzilla Sandwich, fresh handcut french fries, unique atmos phere, Umpqua hard ice cream. $ The Little "R” Cafe 796 Hwy 99N • 688-4317 We’re a small, quaint, neighborhood cafe. Homemade cooking just like Grandma's. We serve breakfast, lunch & dinner. Breakfast all day! Homemade specials! $ Macafee's on 13th 854 East 13thAve. •683-3520 Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bagel sandwiches, pizza and calzone. Take out. Campus delivery for pizza and hot sandwiches. M-F7am-10pm. Sat 8am 10pm. Sun 9am-5pm.$ Mac's at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. •344-8600 www.macsatvet.com Exceptional food, live music four nights (no cover W-Th), full bar, pool tables, lottery games, outdoor smoking. Tu-F 11:30am-2pm. Tu 4pm-1 Opm. W & Th 4pm-1am. F & Sat 4pm-2:30am. $$ Marche 296E. 5th Ave., 5th St. Market*342-3612 Northwest cuisine with a French flair. Marche features an exhibition kitchen with wood-fired oven, full bar and large outdoor dining area. $$$
