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CHOW! RESTAURANT LISTINGS 2003 ★ Best Food Cart (Second Place) Sauted rice with pork, tofu and veggies. 11 am-2 pm daily. $. ANITA’S TAQUERIA TINY’S CHILI & DOGS Italian Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org Park Boulevard. 687-8383. AMBROSIA RESTAURANT & BAR Serving tacos, taco salad, burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. BANGKOK GRILL Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving lunch: Chili, dogs, potatoes and nachos. 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. No cards. $. TOFU PALACE Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving pad Thai, pork on a stick, vegetarian entrées. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. Serving breakfast and lunch: Tofu Tia, tofu breakfast, Toby’s Tofu Paté. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. BBQ KING WHOLE ENCHILADA, THE See Barbecue 174 E. Broadway. 342-4141. Serving lunch, dinner: Regional Italian cuisine, fish specials, wood-burning pizza oven, calzone, pastas, vegetarian entrées, salads. Extensive wine list, beer, 7 microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out, banquets, catering, warm atmosphere with antique decor. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11:30 pm F-Sa, 4:30-10 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Italian (Third Place) ★ Best Wine List Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org BEPPE & GIANNI’S TRATTORIA Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving enchiladas, rice and beans, nachos. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. Serving on-site barbecue and side dishes. 10 am-5 pm Sa start- ing April 5th. No cards. $. WURST COMPANY OF OREGON, THE Serving dinner: Variety of homemade pastas: ravioli, lasagna, linguini, spaghetti. Seafood, salads. Wine, microbrews. Take- out. 5-10 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Italian CART DE FRISCO Serving lunch: Specialty sausage, chicken apple, whiskey fen- nel duck and turkey, polish. All served with red onion slaw mix and specialty mustards. Take-out. 11 am-3 pm M-F.$. CAFÉ LUCKY NOODLE Indian 754 E. 13th Ave. 342-6963. CARRY ON Q Broadway and Willamette. Serving lunch: Chicken and veggie sandwiches, chicken stick with special sauce. Some OG. 10:30 am-2 pm M-F. No cards. $. ★ Best Food Cart CARTE BLANCHE SOUP CART AND CATERERS E. 14th and Kincaid, UO campus. 554-9088. Specializing in over 80 varieties of homemade soups. Our menu changes daily: receive it by e-mail! www.geocities.com/carteblanchecaterers. 11 am-3 pm M-F. No cards. $. COCO’S HOME KITCHEN Broadway and Willamette. 513-1868. Serving lunch: Teriyaki chicken, pork potstickers, stir-fried veg- gies, yakisoba noodles, steamed rice. Vegetarian entrées. Lunch M-F. No cards. $. Broadway and Charnelton. 689-6355. ANATOLIA 992 Willamette St. 343-9661. Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chicken), thali platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), vegetarian soups and entrées, Greek salad. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner nightly. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Mediterranean GOLDEN AVATAR CAFÉ 2757 Friendly St. 302-1365. Serving cheesecakes and baked goods, coffee, decaf, tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. Serving all-vegetarian cuisine with an Indian flavor. Our lunch and dinner menu rotate daily and feature both dairy and vegan dishes. We offer soups, salads and steamed vegetables. Serving Café Mam organic coffee and in-house baked goods. Eat in or take-out. Some OG. Breakfast: 8 am-11 pm M-F. Lunch, dinner: 11 am-7:30 pm M-F. V/MC. $-$$. EDIBLE IMPROV TASTE OF INDIA Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org 2495 Hilyard St. 485-9698. 65 Division Ave. 607-3966. Serving sweet and savory crepes, cookies, espresso. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. Authentic Indian cuisine for vegetarian and non-vegetarian palates. Freshly baked and stuffed roti. Buffet lunch and din- ner specials. Tandoori chicken, lamb, seafood. Salads. Catering available. Take-out. 11 am-3 pm, 5 pm-10 pm daily. All cards. $. DANA’S CHEESECAKE BAKERY Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org FAMILY HOMESTEADER Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving fresh-squeezed lemonade drinks. 10 am-5 pm Sa start- ing April 5th. No cards. $. GOOD TO GO Park blocks at 8th and Oak. 683-9348. Serving lemon basil chicken sandwiches in pita pocket bread, gyros, veggie pita sandwiches, marinated chicken kabobs, homemade tahini dressing, yogurt sauces, Turkish tabouleh, red potato salad without mayo, Moroccan rice, fruit and nut salad, and homemade buttery baklava & sweets. Green salads. Some OG. 11 am-3 pm M-Th, weather permitting. No cards. $. INDIA HOUSE Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetable curry, chicken and vegetable thripthi, pan-fried noodles, chai tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. PAPA’S SOUL KITCHEN & B.B.Q. Corner of 7th & Polk. Soul food: barbeque ribs, chicken, pork, rice and beans. Some OG. Noon-6 pm Tu-Sa. No cards. $-$$. RENAISSANCE PIZZA Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving handmade pizza by the slice. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. International CAFÉ LUCKY NOODLE 207 E. 5th Ave. 484-4777. Full service restaurant and bar open for breakfast, lunch and a complete dinner menu until 1 am. Serving unique breakfast items, authentic Italian and Asian pastas, organic coffee, homemade gelato and specialty cocktails. Some OG/LG. 8 am- midnight Su-W, 8 am-1 am Th-Sa. V/MC. $$-$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant (Second Place) CAFÉ ZENON 898 Pearl St. 343-3005. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, Greek, East Indian, Mexican and NW cuisines. NW fish, game and mush- rooms, vegetarian entrées, seasonal salads, pastries, desserts. Wine, beer, organic local microbrews. Some OG/LG. 8 am-11 pm Su-Th, 8 am-midnight F-SA. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Service (Third Place) ★ Best Wine List (Second Place) JUNG’S MONGOLIAN BARBECUE 4355 Commerce St., Suite 110. 344-7578. All-you-can-eat stir fried veggies, meats and sauces. Lunch: 11:30 am-4 pm daily, dinner: 5-9 pm Su-Th, 5-10 pm F & Sa. 1646 E. 19th Ave. 683-6661. See International EXCELSIOR INN, RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, daily: International menu, local ingredients. Fresh seafood, organically grown meat, pro- duce. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Beautiful outdoor patios, private seating available. Reservations recommended. LG. Breakfast 6:30-10 am, lunch 11:30 am-2 pm M-F; dinner 5-10 pm daily. Bistro/Lounge open until 10 pm daily. All major cards. $$- $$$$. GEE’S PIZZA & PANINO 1815 W. 11th Ave. 465-1174. Lunch, dinner. Panini, pizza, salads. Vegetarian entrées. Bus your own. Take-out and delivery. LG. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $. JO FEDERIGO’S RESTAURANT & JAZZ CLUB 259 E. Fifth Ave. 343-8488. jofeds.com Italian, Northwest cuisine, art gallery. Serving lunch, dinner: Daily seafood specials, steaks, spaghetti bar, vegetarian entrées, salads, pastries, espresso. Wine, beer, 9 microbrews, full bar. Reservations accepted. Sidewalk café. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-2 pm Tu-F, 5-10 pm daily. Downstairs jazz club nightly till 1 am. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$. STEPINA’S CHICAGO STYLE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Delivery, 686-9996. 1475 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 744-0811. Homemade pizza, calzones and salads. Now serving daily Bellizzi’s full line of pasta dishes, lasagne, baked ziti, garlic chicken pesto and our famous prime rib. Ask for your Bellizzi discount if delivered by Pony Express, 485-2090. $5 off any large Mafia Combo during Duck & Beaver games. LG. Lunch 10:30 am-1:30 pm, dinner 4:30-8:30 pm, M-F. Duck game Saturdays 10 am-8 pm, all other Sa 3-8 pm. 11 am-2 pm Su. V/MC/D. $-$$. Serving lunch, dinners: Chicago-style stuffed-crust pizza, burg- ers and pasta, vegetarian entrées. Microbrew, full bar. Take-out. 9 am-2:30 am M-Sa, 10 am-2:30 am Su. MC/V. $. MAZZI’S ITALIAN FOOD 3377 E. Amazon Dr. 687-2252. Serving lunch, dinner: Italian, Sicilian; daily specials, veal marsala, homemade cannelloni, calzone, pasta, pizza, vegetar- ian entrées, soups, salads, Mazzi’s farm-grown organic pro- duce. Wine, beer, microbrews. Outdoor seating available. Take- out. Some OG/LG. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm Tu-F, dinner from 5 pm daily. V/MC/AE. $$-$$$. ★ Best Italian (Second Place) MONA LIZZA RISTORANTE & BAR 830 Olive St. 345-1072. Serving lunch, dinner: Wood-fired pizzas, traditional and non- traditional Italian pastas, antipasti, salads, seafood, beef, fowl and vegetarian entrées, kids’ menu. Full bar, wine, beer, West Bros. Brewery ales. Outdoor seating available. Banquet facili- ties, catering. Take-out. Free parking. 11:30 am-closing, daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$$. NAPOLI RESTAURANT & BAKERY LOCOMOTIVE RITTA’S BURRITOS See Vegetarian Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org THREE SQUARE Serving made-to-order, generously filled burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. ★ Best Food Cart (Third Place) 2835 Oak St. 284-2825. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Specializing in international flavors and eclectic selections. Full bar with West Bros. ale, and wines by the glass and bottle. 8 am-9 pm Su- Th, open till 10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $-$$$. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Southern Italian cuisine, pas- tas, calzone, pizza, salads, large selection of pastries and desserts from bakery on premises. Wine, beer. Reservations for 5+. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$. Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org ZOLOTOY PETUSHOK Serving chicken and vegetarian tamales, fruit salad. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. Serving authentic Russian cusine. Great variety of meats, fish, cheeses, teas, juces, spices, sweets and dairy products from around the world. Fresh, homemade food (kosher and vege- tarian friendly). Catering, take-out. Some OG./LG. 10 am-7 pm M-Th, 10:30 am-8 pm F, 11 am-6 pm Sa, 11 am-4 pm Su. All major cards. $-$$. SUSHI CUBICLE Saturday Market, 8th and Oak. 686-8885. eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving sushi rolled on site, gyoza, mizo soup. 10 am-5 pm Sa starting April 5th. No cards. $. 3163 W. 11th Ave., Ste. C-1. 393-0091. THREE FORKS FLAMING WOK Another sweet sister act at Monroe and Blair: B a b yC a ke s fills in the Bagel Bakery spot with sisters Mieke Stevens and Summer Spinner and their friend Jen Jarman’s first restaurant venture. It’s based loose- ly on Portland’s Peanut Butter and Elly’s kid-ori- ented restaurant, with Prince Pückler’s ice cream as an extra draw. JONNIE BELLIZZI’S AWARD WINNING MAFIA- STYLE PIZZA 686 E. 13th Ave. 485-4552. SARA’S TAMALES word is ... OLIVE GARDEN TRE AMICI 2532 Willakenzie St. 342-6861. Serving a variety of cooked-to-order pastas, sups, lasagna. Signature espresso drinks, smoothies, gourmet panini, salads, omelets, eggs Benedict, waffles, and daily specials. Serving organic coffee. 6:30 am-5:30 pm M-F, 7:30 am-5:30 pm Sa, 8 am-3 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$. Japanese COCO’S HOME KITCHEN See Food Carts HANA’S RESTAURANT 1219 Alder St. 343-2932. Serving lunch, dinner: Homemade-style Japanese and Korean cooking, large variety, vegetarian meals. Homemade sauces. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. 10 am-9:30 pm M-F, noon-8 pm Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Korean (Second Place) MISAKO 5 East 8th Ave. 686-3464. Traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi bar. Serving lunch and dinner: Ramen, sushi, donburi and vegetarian entrées. Sake, wine, Japanese beer, microbrews. Reservations recommended for 5 or more. Take-out. Lunch: 11 am-2 pm M-Sa, Dinner: 5-9 pm M-Th, 5-10 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $$$. ★ Best Japanese (Second Place) SAKURA 844 E. 13th Ave. 343-6817. 1077 Valley River Dr. 349-8929. Serving Italian lunches, dinners, vegetarian entrées, wine, beer, microbrew, full bar. Take-out. Su-Th 11 am-10 pm, F-Sa 11 am-11 pm. MC/AE/V/DC. $-$$. PIZZA PETE’S ITALIAN KITCHEN 2506 Willakenzie Rd. 344-0998. 2673 Willamette St. 484-0996. Serving lunch, dinner: Pizza, calzone, specialty dinners, vege- tarian entrées, salads, sandwiches. TU night all-you-can-eat spaghetti. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Free delivery. Take-out. LG. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 11:30 am-11 pm Sa, 4-9 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. Corner Broadway and Willamette. 968-1276. Serving lunch, dinner: Sushi, ramen, yakisoba, salad noodles, teriyaki chicken, domburi. Vegetarian entrées, lunch and din- ner boxes. Beer, microbrews, sake, wine. Reservations recom- mended for 6 or more. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, 12-10 pm Sa. Major credit cards. $$. ★ Best Japanese (Third Place) ★ Best Kitchen Full of Love SAMURAI DUCK 980 Oak St. 345-6577. Serving breakfast, gourmet espresso and pastries; brunch; lunch, dinner: sushi, teriyaki beef or chicken, cashew stir-fry, curry rice, gyoza fried rice, yakisoba noodles, miso soup, sand- wiches. Bento boxed lunch. Daily specials. Vegetarian/vegan TM "Naturally Fresh & Healthy" D E L I C I O U S Breakfast & Lunch Specials Selections include: College Student Discounts Award Winning French Toast ♦ 4 Eggs Benedicts Extensive Vegetarian Menu ♦ Burgers ♦ Salads Seared Ahi Sandwich ♦ 2 Homemade Soups Daily Sandwiches ♦ Seafood Breakfast Served All Day! Open 7 days • 7am-4pm 1473 E. 19th Street ♦ 342-8596 (Corner of 19th & Agate) TM "Born & Raised in Eugene" 3 Eugene Locations Oakway Center • 225-0121 The Meridian • 431-0204 5th St. Public Mkt. • 484-7302 • WHEAT FREE • GLUTEN FREE • • DAIRY FREE • EGG FREE • • VEGETARIAN • VEGAN • • CHICKEN • TURKEY • TUNA • • RICE & BEAN SPECIALITIES • • SAUCES • SKEWERS • SOUPS • • SALADS • SANDWICHES • WRAPS • Home of Original Yumm! Sauce TM CHOW! JULY 3, 2003 15
