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1200 OAK ST. EUGENE, OR • (541)343-1230
MON.-FRI. I1-3PM LUNCH, 5-10PM DINNER • SAT.-SUN. 12-10PM
019975
All the pizza and soda you can eat!
Every Monday thru Friday, 11am-2pm
EXPIRES 12/31/04 • NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
1809 Franklin Blvd. 484-2799
Well Fed and Cozy,
We Didn't Want to Leave
Cafe Soriah
384 W. 13th Ave. - 342-4410
www.soriah.com
Fare: Mediterranean
Entrees between $14-$20
Reviewed by Megan Hamlin
and Heron Calisch-Dolen
Walking into Cafe Soriah, we
were taken in by the cozy atmos
phere of warm-colored walls, soft
upbeat music, rich hardwood
floors and sunlight flowing in
from the skylights. The friendly,
sincere staff greeted us and, after
we were seated, thick slices of
warm, hearty bread were brought
to our table. With its relaxing
environment, Cafe Soriah is your
best choice for a quick lunch
before rushing back to school or
work.
Late bonah takes pride in the
fact that they make every effort to
use local organic ingredients to
create a menu full of a variety of flavorful dishes. For lunch,
we considered various salads, soups, chicken, seafood, lamb
and vegetarian dishes before we made our final selection.
After a little guidance from our knowledgeable server we
decided on two popular dishes—Chicken Jerusalem and the
Goat Cheese Torte.
The Chicken Jerusalem consisted of baked sliced chicken
with spinach, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts in a white
wine sauce. This dish was served with steamed vegetables
and seasoned rice and was beautifully presented and very
gourmet, yet it still had a home comfort feel. My compan
ion’s dish, the Goat Cheese Torte, is a great dish for someone
with a smaller appetite and although still filling, it is very
fresh and light. The flaky pastry dough was topped with a
half tomato, a plentiful amount of warm goat cheese mixed
with herbs, and served with a salad of beautiful organic
greens. To finish off the meal, we shared two of the many
enticing dessert options. The first was a very rich six-layer
chocolate cake that was quite an indulgence and very delec
table. The second was a little on the lighter side and consist
ed of layers of chopped hazelnuts, a not-too-sweet pastry
cream and pureed raspberries. The chocolate cake was a real
treat and the raspberry dessert was very satisfying and made
for a great fresh summertime dessert.
Although you could easily presume the food and atmos
phere at Cafe Soriah comes with a considerable price tag,
both lunches were only $9.50 each and the desserts only
$4.50 each.
Cafe Soriah, named after the owner’s daughter, is a won
derful place for lunch or dinner, providing customers with
excellent food, friendly, efficient service and a comfortable,
relaxing atmosphere to match.