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CHOW! SPRING 2004 TOSHI’S RAMEN Hawthorne’s Split Pea Soup 1520 Pearl St. 683-7833 Serving lunch and dinner. Shoyu, miso and shio noodles. Gyoza, fried rice, stir- fry, teriyaki chicken, cold noodles, cold ramen salad. Vegetarian entrees. Take- out. LG. Lunch: 11 am-3 pm M-Sa, Dinner: 5-9 pm M-Sa. Closed every third Sa of the month. V/MC. $-$$. Korean CAFÉ SEOUL 1930 Franklin Blvd. 687-2122. Serving lunch and dinner. Offering tradi- tional authentic Korean meals, with Japanese and Chinese dishes. Lots of vegetarian selections, lunch specials, take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $$-$. HANA’S RESTAURANT See Japanese KOREA HOUSE 1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes with some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup and kimchee with some meals. Vegetarian entrees. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-F. No cards. $-$$. PLAZA COFFEE SHOP 57 W. 29th Ave. (next to Rite Aid). 344- 3917. Serving lunch & dinner: Korean and American; squid, octopus, spicy chicken, spicy pork, seafood, jahm pong noodles, vegetarian entrees. Take-out. LG. 11 am-8 pm M-F, 11:30 am-8 pm Sa. No cards. $- $$. 2 1/2 c. dry split peas 1 onion chopped 2 carrots chopped 3 celery stalks chopped 2 cloves garlic chopped Olive oil to saute veggies 1 t. thyme BOBBIE WILLIS Molly Kendrick and Hawthorne’s owner Lara Spears. 1/2 t. black pepper 1/2 t. allspice 1 1/2 T. curry powder 2 to 3 quart of water or veggie stock 1/4 c. soy sauce Salt to taste Sauté veggies in olive oil, add garlic and herbs. When veggies are tender, add stock, soy sauce and dried peas. Cook slowly until peas are tender. Puree soup and salt to taste. Latin American & Caribbean IRAILA MEDITERRANEAN RUSTICA See Mediterranean JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE 114 Oakway Center. 342-7994. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner in a Caribbean atmosphere. Appetizers, steaks, hamburgers, chicken, halibut, salmon, shrimp, sandwiches, including veggie sandwich, fries, salads, pad Thai, curry sauté. Shakes, beer and wine. Take- out. LG. 9 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-9 pm Sa, 12 am-7 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. LOS JARRITOS RESTAURANT See Mexican RED AGAVE NAPOLI RESTAURANT & BAKERY 686 E. 13th Ave. 485-4552. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Southern Italian cuisine, pastas, calzone, pizza, salads, large selection of pastries and desserts from bakery on premises. Wine, beer. Reservations for 5+. Take- out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$. OLIVE GARDEN 1077 Valley River Dr. 349-8929. Serving Italian lunches, dinners, vegetar- ian entrees, wine, beer, microbrew, full bar. Take-out. Su-Th 11 am-10 pm, F-Sa 11 am-11 pm. MC/AE/V/DC. $-$$. PIZZA PETE’S ITALIAN KITCHEN 2506 Willakenzie Rd. 344-0998. 2673 Willamette St. 484-0996. Serving lunch, dinner: Pizza, calzone, specialty dinners, vegetarian entrees, salads, sandwiches. TU night all-you-can- eat spaghetti. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Free delivery. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-9 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-9 pm F, 11:30 am-9 pm Sa, 4-9 pm Su. MC/V. $- $$. STEPINA’S CHICAGO STYLE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 1475 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 744-0811. Serving lunch, dinners: Chicago-style stuffed-crust pizza, burgers and pasta, vegetarian entrees. Microbrew, full bar. Take-out. 9 am-2:30 am M-Sa, 10 am-2:30 am Su. MC/V. $. TRE AMICI 2532 Willakenzie St. 342-6861. Serving a variety of cooked-to-order pas- tas, soups, lasagna. Signature espresso drinks, smoothies, gourmet panini, sal- ads, 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. $-$$. Japanese HANA’S RESTAURANT accessible. Lunch: 12 am-2 pm M-F, Dinner: 5-9 pm M-Th, 5-10 pm F-Sa, 2 pm- 10 pm Sa, 5:30 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$$. ★ Best Sushi, Third Place ★ Best Japanese, Third Place SAKURA 844 E. 13th Ave. 343-6817. Serving lunch, dinner: Sushi, ramen, yak- isoba, salad noodles, teriyaki chicken, domburi. Vegetarian entrees, lunch and dinner boxes. Beer, microbrews, sake, wine. Reservations recommended for 6 or more. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, 12-10 pm Sa. Major credit cards. $$. ★ Best Japanese, Second Place SAMURAI DUCK 980 Oak St. 345-6577. Serving breakfast, gourmet espresso and pastries; brunch; lunch, dinner: sushi, teriyaki beef or chicken, cashew stir-fry, curry rice, gyoza fried rice, yakisoba noo- dles, miso soup, sandwiches. Bento boxed lunch. Daily specials. Vegetarian/vegan entrees. Call in orders, take-out. Dinners until late, full bar, music, lottery. LG. 6 am- 2:30 am M-F, 4 pm-2:30 am Sa, 11 am-2:30 am Su. All major cards. $. SHIKI 81 Coburg Rd. 343-1936. Serving lunch and dinner: Sushi, tempu- ra, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, traditional food. Wine, beer, sake and cocktails. Tatami rooms available. Reservations recommended. Take-out. 11 am-2 pm Tu- F, 5-10 pm Tu-Su. Major credit cards. $$$. ★ Best Appetizer, Third Place ★ Best Sushi ★ Best Japanese SHOJI’S RESTAURANT 2645 Willamette St. 343-8483. Serving dinner: Sushi bar, stir-fry cook- ing at your table, shrimp, chicken, beef, scallops, lobster, rice, vegetables, salad, vegetarian entrees and tofu. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Dinners and sushi available for take-out. 5-9 pm Tu-Th, 5-10 pm F-Sa, 5-9 pm Su. Major credit cards. $$-$$$$. 1219 Alder St. 343-2932. Serving lunch, dinner: Homemade-style Japanese and Korean cooking, large variety, vegetarian meals. Homemade sauces. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. 10 am-9:30 pm M-F, noon-8 pm Su. Some cards. $. SUSHI DOMO MISAKO SUSHI STATION 5 E. 8th Ave. 686-3464. Traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi bar. Serving lunch and dinner: Ramen, sushi, donburi and vegetarian entrees. Sake, wine, Japanese beer, microbrews. Reservations recommended for 5 or more. Take-out. Some OG/LG.Wheelchair www.eugeneweekly.com 1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935. Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selec- tions and more. Private dining room available. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch: 11 am-2 pm M-F. Dinner: 4:30-10 pm, M-Sa. Some cards. $-$$$. 199 E. 5th Ave. #7. 484-1334. Sushi on a conveyor and grill, kushikatsu, okonomi-yaki, seafood salad and more. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5-10 pm M-F, 5-10 pm Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$. ★ Best Sushi, Second Place 454 Willamette St. 683-2206. A sensual kitchen serving American cui- sine with the spice of Mexico. Petit filet mignon with quajilla chile & Ensenada cabernet reduction, grilled seafood com- bination with seabass, jumbo shrimp, mano del leon scallops with tequila-lime sauce, specialty cocktails. Take-out, catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5:30 pm-late Tu-Su, 9 am-1 pm Su (brunch). V/MC/AE. $$$. ★ Best Latin American/Caribbean ★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place ★ Best Decor, Third Place TACO LOCO See Mexican Mediterranean ALI BABA 1030 River Rd. 689-4263. Serving lunch, dinner: Lamb and falafel sandwiches, grape leaves, baba ghanouj, tabouli, hummus, moussaka. American items: Burgers, sandwiches, vegetarian entrees. Daily specials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 10:30 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V/D. $- $$. ★ Best Middle Eastern, Third Place (tie) CAFÉ GLENDI 296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market). 485- 3391. Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/Mediterranean dishes including moussaka, chicken and lamb souvlaki, spanakopeta and fresh salmon as well as vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take- out. Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$. CAFÉ SORIAH 384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410. Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian spe- cialties, salads. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5-10 pm Su-Th, 5-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$. ★ Best Appetizer, Second Place ★ Best Soup ★ Best Middle Eastern, Second Place ★ Best Service ★ Best Romantic Dinner ★ Best Chef ★ Best Upscale Menu, Second Place ★ Best Wine List, Third Place ★ Best Overall CHOW! APRIL 15, 2004 15
