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CHOW! RESTAURANT LISTINGS 2003 HOUSE OF THAI 1200 Oak St. 343-1230. Serving lunch, dinner: Pad Thai, lunch special, salads, vege- tarian entrées. Now serving all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffet. Take-out. 11 am-3 pm, 4:30-9 pm Tu-Su, 4:30-9:30 pm F- Sa. V/DC/MC/AE. $$. KURAYA’S THAI CUISINE 1410 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 746-2951. Serving lunch, dinner: Ethnic Thai food. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Take-out. 11 am-2:30 pm M-Sa, 5-9 pm M- Th, 5-10 pm F-Sa, 4:30-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. MEKALA’S 1769 Franklin Blvd. 342-4872. Serving lunch, dinner: Extensive menu with many vegetarian entrées, exotic salads. Wine, beer, microbrews, exotic drinks in the Mai Tai Lounge. Reservations on F-Sa. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Restaurant: 11 am-10 pm M-Sa, noon-9 pm Su. Lounge: 5-11 pm M-Th, 4 pm-midnight F & Sa, 4-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $$. ★ Best Southeast Asian (Second Place) Serving light fare lunch, dinner. Teas from around the world. Soups, sandwiches, Mediterranean food. 9 am-9 pm M-Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. No cards. $. Bar fare, great Philly cheese steaks, beer on tap and full bar. All ages welcome. 11 am-2 am Tu-Sa. V/MC. $. BLUE SKY CHINESE RESTAURANT SAVOURÉ TOMMY’S 4TH STREET BAR & GRILL 350 SW 4th St. 754-7622. Serving lunch and dinner, lunch specials daily. 11:30 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-10 pm F-Sa, noon-9:30 Su. AE/MC/V/DC. $- $$. 201 W. Broadway. 242-1010. Serving “Salon Tea:” Scones, tea sandwiches, sweets and pots of tea, including international varieties. Full retail tea shop with more than 50 varieties of loose leaf teas. Some OG./LG. 10 am- 6 pm M-Sa, 12-5 pm Su. V/MC/AE/D. $$$. SEVEN WONDERS HERBAL ELIXER BAR 1432 Willamette St. 968-1587. Serving great breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Full bar and lounge open late on weekends. Some OG./LG. 6 am-1 am daily. All major cards. $-$$$. Bakeries GRAMMA DAMA’S DONUTS Serving Jun/herbal enzyme elixer, herbal infusions, power ton- ics, wild tinctures, hot elixers, chais, yerba maté and teas. All Herbal Junction products. Elixers contain trace minerals and natural vitamins in a tasty form. 11:30 am-6 pm M-F. No cards. $. 2215 NW 9th St. Vegetarian TAYLOR STREET OVENS 1195 NW Kings Blvd. 752-7528. CHINA BLUE RESTAURANT 2307 NW 9th St. 757-8088. Serving lunch and dinner. 11:30 am-10 pm Su-F. 4-10 pm Sa. V/MC. $-$$. CHINA DELIGHT 325 MW 2nd St. 753-3753. Fresh donuts and pastries. 5:30 am-2:00 pm M-F, 6 am-2 pm Sa. $. Serving lunch and dinner, specializing in Szechwan, Mandarin, traditional Chinese and vegetarian cuisine. Some OG. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $$. NEW MORNING BAKERY JADE GARDEN See Cafés 1025 NW 9th St. 757-0166. 503 SW 3rd St. 752-7455. Lunch, dinner, orders to go, banquet facilities, lounge. 11 am- 9:30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $$. Serving bagels, coffee drinks and more. 7 am-7 pm M-F, 7 am- 2 pm Sa. All major cards. $. KIM HOA’S KITCHEN Serving all natural fruit smoothies, high-protein, low-fat smoothies for pre- and post-workout, energy drinks and a full line of nutrition products and sports supplements. 9:30 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-2 pm Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $. Burgers Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-9 pm M-F. V/MC. $$. Serving lunch and dinner. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 am F, 12 pm-10 pm Sa, 4-9 pm Su. V/MC. $$. CAFÉ YUMM! TASTY THAI KITCHEN GOLDEN AVATAR CAFÉ RING OF FIRE RESTAURANT, CATERING & LAVA LOUNGE See Pacific Rim SAIGON RESTAURANT 1461 E. 19th Ave. 302-1277. C. MILL NUTRITIONAL SMOOTHIES 576 Olive Street, Heron Building. 342-8259. CLODFELTER’S PUB 1501 NW Monroe Ave. 758-4452. 80 E. 29th. 302-6444. See Indian Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, homemade soups daily. TVs, full bar, sports pub. Late night menu served from 9 pm- midnight. 10 am-1 am M-W, 10 am-2 amTh-Sa, 10 am- midnight Su. V/MC/AE/D. $. Serving lunch and dinner. Exotic Thai and other Asian food with weekly specials. Vegan and vegetarian entrées. Wine and beer. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm Tu-F, 4-9:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 Su. V/MC/D. $$. HOLY COW CAFÉ JAMIE’S GREAT HAMBURGERS VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 2355 W. 11th Ave. 684-8060. Beef noodle soup and other tradtional Vietnamese dishes. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F-Su. Some cards. $-$$. YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 1075 Chambers St. 683-9386. Serving lunch, dinner: Vietnamese cuisine including beef noo- dle soup, spiced salads, chicken, pork, tofu and rice dishes. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11 am-7 pm Su, M, Tu, Th. 11 am-8 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $. Steak CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE See Cafés 1222 E. 13th Ave. (EMU, UO). 346-2562. Serving lunch in the summer: Organic vegetarian food from around the world. Hot bar with curries, dhal, black beans, pota- toes, pasta, seasonal veggies (steamed and roasted), falafel, pizza, chow mein. Thai, chipotle and Mandarin tofu and two soups daily. Salad bar. Grab and go items, chai and Café Mam. Daily specials. Take-out. Catering. OG./LG. 11 am-3 pm M-F. Closed July 9-15 and Aug. 18-Sept. 1. No cards, campus cash. $. IVY’S COOKIN’ Phone: 485-4200, Fax: 683-3123. ivy Delectable home cooked international vegetarian entrées without the hassle. Delivered every Thursday since 1992! Also great as a gift idea or for casual entertaining. Call or e-mail Ivy for a menu. Gift certificates available. Some OG/LG. Order by Mon. night for pickup Wed., or Thurs. delivery. Cash, check or COD. $-$$. 1220 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 988-1324. KEYSTONE CAFÉ Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chicken, seafood, sal- ads, vegetarian entrées. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, microbrews. Take-out. Lunch: 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner: 5-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. LOCOMOTIVE JOE’S BAR & GRILL See Burgers ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE GRILL 3018 Gateway St., Springfield. 746-6000. Lunch, dinner. USDA choice steak, ribs, chops and chicken. Grilled salmon and shrimp. Specialty: Texas egg rolls served with jalapeno jelly. Full bar. Patio dining. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. All cards. $$$. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC. 3463 Hutton St., Springfield. 746-7700. Serving dinner. High quality, uniquely seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood and pasta. Full bar. Kid’s menu. Smoking section available. 4-10 pm M-Th, 4-11 pm F, 3-11 pm Sa, 1-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. RIVER RANCH STEAKHOUSE 2123 Franklin Blvd. 686-2020. Serving dinner: Prime rib, seafood, chicken, steaks, salad. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Banquet room avail- able for 20-350. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, 4-10 pm Sa, 3-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $$$. Sweets BASKIN-ROBBINS ICE CREAM 2540 Willamette St. 484-1861. 495 Coburg Rd. 342-3462. 45 Division St. 607-6889. 1131 Mohawk Blvd.,Springfield. 747-3997. Serving 31 flavors of ice cream. Willamette: 11 am-10 pm daily. Coburg Rd.: 10 am-10 pm Su-Th, 10 am-11 pm F-Sa. Division St. and Mohawk Blvd.: 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $. See Cafés 291 E. Fifth Ave. 465-4754. Serving dinner: International vegetarian cuisine. Organic pro- duce. Soups, salads and vegetarian entrées. Homemade desserts, ice cream and breads. Wine, beer, microbrews. Reservations appreciated. Outdoor seating available. OG./LG. Open for dinner from 5 pm W-Sa. MC/V/Check. $$-$$$. ★ Best Eco-Friendly (Second Place) LOTUS GARDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 810 Charnelton St. 344-1928. Serving Szechwan-Hunan vegetarian entrées for lunch and dinner. Take-out. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 4:30-8:30 pm M, W-F. Noon-8:30 pm Sa. 3-8 pm Su. MC/V/DC. $-$$. ★ Best Chinese (Second Place) MORNING GLORY BAKERY & CAFÉ 450 Willamette St. 687-0709. Organic vegan and vegetarian restaurant serving breakfast all day, lunch at 11 am. Free-range eggs, French toast, biscuits ‘n gravy, tempeh sandwiches, stir-fries, salads, fresh squeezed organic juices. All vegan pastries, spelt options. Kid friendly. Substitutions and special orders OK. Take out. OG./LG. 7:30 am-3:30 pm daily. No cards. $. ★ Best Kitchen Full of Love (Second Place) ★ Best Eco-Friendly NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA Serving Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, frozen yogurt, brownies and cookies. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $. COLD STONE CREAMERY 112 Oakway Center. 338-4244. Enjoy fresh-made premium ice cream customized with your choice of fruits, nuts, candies and toppings served in an enter- taining and fun atmosphere. Cakes and pies also available. Gift certificates. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $-$$. EUPHORIA CHOCOLATE COMPANY 17th and Willamette. 343-9223. Valley River Center. 343-3995. Stewart and Bertelson. 344-4605. www.euphoriachocolate.com Serving European-style specialty chocolates. Willamette: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa-Su. Fifth: 9 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am- 6 pm Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. VRC: 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. Stewart: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa. $. FENTON & LEE CHOCOLATIERS 35 East 8th Ave.343-7629. www.fentonandlee.com Serving handmade specialty chocolates and ice cream for over 20 years. 9 am-5:30 pm M-Sa. V/MC/AE. $. PEARL STREET ICE CREAM PARLOUR 1313 Pearl St. 342-3213. Serving lunch and dinner, ice cream, candy. 11 am-9:30 pm M- Th, 11 am-11:30 F & Sa, noon-9 pm Su. V/MC. $. Best Kid Friendly (Second Place) PRINCE PÜCKLER’S 1605 E. 19th Ave. 344-4418. Serving locally-made ice cream since 1975. Shakes, sundaes, ice cream pies, coffee drinks, espresso shakes and more. Noon- 11 pm daily. All cards. $. SWEET LIFE PÂTISSERIE 800 NW 9th St. 738-8883. Over 65 items available daily in the buffet, seafood, specials, banquet facilities. 10 am-10 pm Su-Th, 10 am-11 pm F & Sa. Some cards. $-$$. KING TIN 1857 NW 9th St. 752-1722. Serving lunch and dinner. 11:00 am-9:30 pm daily. V/MC. $$. 1999 NW Circle Blvd. 758-7402. PANDA EXPRESS Burgers, fries, sandwiches, soft drinks and shakes. 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-9 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $. Oregon State University. 737-6888. Cafés BAGEL SPHERE 2027 NW Monroe St. 758-4353. Serving breakfast, lunch. Twenty-one varieties of boiled and baked bagels. Breakfast bagels, bagel sandwiches, vegetarian spreads, vegetarian entrées, soup, espresso. All natural ingre- dients in bagels. Take-out. Some OG. 7 am-4 pm M-F, 7 am-2 pm Sa & Su. V. $. CHIPPERY, THE 130 SW. 1st St. 752-4477. Featuring fresh made potato chips, sadwiches, burgers, soups and drinks. 11 am-7 pm daily. V/MC. $. FOX & FIRKIN 202 SW 1st St. 753-8533. A British-style pub with everything from traditional pot pies and bangers/mash to pastas. Hand-cut fries, 44 microbrews on tap, full service bar, live music on weekends. 11 am-11 pm M-F, noon-2 am Sa, 1 pm-2 am Su. V/MC/DC/AE. $$. LOCAL BOYZ HAWAIIAN CAFÉ 1425 NW Monroe Ave. 754-5338. Aloha style plate lunches served with steamed rice and maca- roni salad. 11 am-8 pm M-F. 12-7 Sa. V/MC/Debit. $-$$. NEW MORNING BAKERY 219 SW 2nd St. 754-0181. Corvallis landmark for 20 years. Italian espresso bar. International specialties from scratch with all-natural fresh ingredients. Soups, salads, sandwiches, Italian breads, pastries, cookies and desserts. Catering and wedding cakes available. Some OG./LG. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F & Sa, 8 am-8 pm Su. No cards. $. Serving lunch and dinner, Chinese cuisine for students and those on the go. 10 am-8 pm M-F, 11 am-7 pm Sa & Su. No cards. $. PING’S GARDEN 1209 9th Ave., Albany. 967-7367. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-10 pm daily. V/MC. $-$$. Coffeehouses BEANERY, THE 948 NW Circle Blvd. 754-5916. 2541 NW Monroe Ave. 757-0828. 500 SW 2nd. 753-7442. Allann Bros. coffee and espresso drinks, iced coolers, pastries, fresh deli, panini sandwiches, whole bean coffee and loose leaf teas. Eat in or take-out. Circle Blvd.: 6 am-6 pm M-F, 7 am-6 pm Sa, 8 am-5 pm Su. Monroe St.: 6 am-10 pm M-F, 7 am-10 pm Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. 2nd St.: 6 am-11 pm M-Th, 6 am-midnight F & SA, 6 am-11 pm Su. V/MC/D. $. INTERZONE 1563 N.W. Monroe. 754-5965. Fresh pastries every morning, all-vegetarian soups, casseroles, vegan options. All-natural Monin Syrups, organic coffee and dairy. Serving breakfast weekends, huevos rancheros, tofu scrambles, omelettes and breakfast burritos. OG./LG. 7 am-10 pm M-F, 8 am-10 pm Sa & Su summer hours, open until mid- night during the school year. No cards. $. Continental CAFÉ CRISTO & CATERING 831 Elm St. SW, Albany. 926-7583. www.cafecristo.com word is ... SAM BOND’S GARAGE 407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603. Organic vegetarian fare served ‘til midnight. Exotic pizza by the slice, soups, mixed green salad from local organic farms. Vegan selections. Hard-to-find microbrews. Beer garden. Live entertainment nightly. OG./LG. Open 4 pm ‘til late daily. V/MC. $-$$. Corvallis American AJ’S RESTAURANT & PUB 137 SW 2nd St. 752-7570. Am b ro si a is introducing a special three-course meal to its summer menu for Sunday and Monday evenings. It includes a different summery appetizer, pasta dish and entree each week, and at $16, it may be the best deal in town. PITA PIT 1425 NW Monroe. 738-PITA. Serving lunch and dinner: Pitas stuffed with falafel, baba ghanooj, gyros, roast beef chicken and a variety of other selec- tions. Choose your own toppings and sauce. Delivery. 11 am-3 am M-W, 11 am-4 am Th-Sa, noon-2 am Su. No cards. $. Offering a full menu featuring specialty salads, quiche, gour- met burgers, delicious desserts and espresso. Dinner menu changes weekly and may include herbed prime rib, salmon with mango salsa. Breakfast served daily. Also outdoor dining in enclosed patio. LG. 8 am-2 pm Su-Tu, 8 am-8 pm W & Th, 8 am-9 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $-$$$. American favorites and live music 11:30 am-2 am M-Sa, 4-9:00 pm Su. Some cards. $. QUIZNO’S CLASSIC SUBS BURTON’S SUNNYBROOK RESTAURANT Serving lunch and dinner: Santa Fe smoked turkey, classic Italian, fresh soups and salads made daily. Vegetarian entrées, catering available. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. All major cards. $. 1121 NW 9th. 752-3364. SUNNYSIDE UP, INC. 603 NW 2nd St. 754-6141. 119 SW 3rd. 753-1248. Regular menu, buffet service: Fri and Sat eves, Sunday break- fast and dinner. Catering, conference and banquet rooms. 6 am-10 pm daily. V/MC/AE/D/DC. $$$-$. DARRELL’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 1573 SW 53rd St. 752-1600. 116 NW 3rd St. 758-3353. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, full bar. 6 am-2 am M-Sa, 6 am-11 pm Su. V/MC. $$. Whole bean coffee, loose leaf teas, pastries baked daily, soup, salads, and sandwiches. Some OG./LG. 6 am-7 pm daily. Cash or check. $-$$. MURPHY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE TOGO’S GREAT SANDWICHES 2200 NW 9th St. 752-6364. 2740 SW 3rd St. 758-9000. 2015 NW Monroe Ave. 753-1444. Serving lunch and dinner, full bar. 11 am-11 pm M-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa, 10 am-11 pm Su. V/MC. $$. Hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads. 10 am-10 pm M-Sa, 11 am-10 pm Su. MC, V, AE, D. $. O’CALLAHAN’S RESTAURANT & CATERING UNIVERSITY HERO 1550 NW 9th St. 757-3305. 211 SW 5th St. 754-7827. GABLES, THE Traditional favorites. Lounge: 4:30 daily, dinner: 5-9 pm M-F. $$-$$$. MICHAEL’S LANDING Unique daily speicals, hand cut steaks, prime rib, fresh seafood, chicken and pasta specials, soups made from scratch daily. Overlooking the Willamette river. 11:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. Delis JOHN HENRY’S DELI & COFFEE BAR 2121 NW Monroe. 738-6003. Serving breakfast and lunch, espresso and coffee. 7 am-7 pm M-F, closed Sa-Su. Some cards. $-$$. Serving local American favorites at the Ramada Inn. LG. 6:30 am-11 pm daily. V/MC/AE/D/DC. $$-$$$. Serving specialty sandwiches and subs. 10 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $. OLD WORLD DELI ROYAL PACIFIC LOUNGE YOGURT HILL Serving breakfast and lunch. 8 am-10 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. No cards. $$. 800 NW 9th St. 758-1720. Serving lunch and dinner, full bar. 11 am-2 am daily. V/MC. $. See Bakeries SQUIRREL’S TAVERN Teahouses Serving lunch and dinner, full bar. 11:30 am-1 am M-Th, 11 am-1:30 am Sa, 5 pm-midnight Su. No cards. $-$$. FOOLS PARADISE TEA HOUSE & GALLERY TAILGATERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 460 Willamette St. 653-2840. 1425 NW Monroe Ave Suite M. 752-6316. 18 JULY 3, 2003 CHOW! KING BUFFET See Coffeehouses BEN & JERRY’S 1239 Alder St. 685-9800. 1875 NW Circle Blvd. 754-9751. 116 SW 3rd. 753-8057. 943 NW Kings Blvd. 758-3337. 341 SW 2nd St. 752-8549. Frozen yogurt, ice cream, sandwiches, light lunch and dinner menu. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11-7 Sa, closed Su. $. WINE DEPOT & DELI Chinese Sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts at the Two Rivers Market. Wine by the glass. 9 am-8 pm M-F, 9 am-5:30 pm Sa, noon-5 pm Su. All major cards. $-$$$. BENTO ORIENTAL EXPRESS 1425 NW Monroe Ave. 757-9690. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, noon-9 pm Su. No cards. $. 300 2nd Ave SW., Albany. 967-9499. Fax 987-9454.
