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CHOW! SUMMER 2004 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. $-$$$. ZOLOTOY PETUSHOK/GOLDEN ROOSTER-EUROPEAN STORE & DELI 3163 W. 11th Ave., Ste. C-1. 393-0091. Serving authentic Russian cuisine. Great variety of meats, fish, cheeses, teas, juices, spices, sweets and dairy products from Europe. Fresh, homemade food (kosher and vegetarian friendly). Catering, take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10:30 am-7 pm M- Th, 10:30 am-8 pm F, 11 am-6 pm Sa, 11 am-4 pm Su. All major cards. $. Italian AMBROSIA RESTAURANT & BAR 174 E. Broadway. 342-4141. Serving lunch, dinner: Regional Italian cuisine, fish specials, wood-burning pizza oven, calzone, pastas, vegetarian entrees, salads. Extensive wine list, beer, 7 microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out, banquets, warm atmosphere with antique decor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M- Th, 11:30 am-11:00 pm F-Sa, 4:30-10 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Italian, Third Place ★ Best Business Lunch, Second Place ★ Best Wine List BEPPE & GIANNI’S TRATTORIA 1646 E. 19th Ave. 683-6661. Serving dinner: Variety of homemade pastas: Ravioli, lasagna, linguini, spaghet- ti. Seafood, salads. Wine, microbrews. Take-out. 5-10 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Italian ★ Best Romantic Dinner, Second Place ★ Best Romantic Dinner, Third Place Italian, Northwest cuisine, art gallery. Serving lunch, dinner: Daily seafood spe- cials, steaks, spaghetti bar, vegetarian entrees, salads, pastries, espresso. Wine, beer, 9 microbrews, full bar. Reservations accepted. Sidewalk café. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-2 pm Tu-Th, 5-10 pm daily. Downstairs jazz club nightly till 1 am. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$. JONNIE BELLIZZI’S MAFIA- STYLE PIZZA Delivery, 686-9996. Homemade pizza, calzones and salads. Now serving daily Bellizzi’s full line of pasta dishes, lasagne, baked ziti, garlic chicken pesto and our famous prime rib. Ask for your Bellizzi discount if delivered by Pony Express, 485-2090. $5 off any large Mafia Combo during Duck & Beaver games. LG. Lunch 10:30 am-1:30 pm, din- ner 4:30-8:30 pm, M-F. Duck game Saturdays 10 am-8 pm, all other Sa 3-8 pm. 11 am-2 pm Su. V/MC/D. $-$$. MAZZI’S ITALIAN FOOD 3377 E. Amazon Dr. 687-2252. Serving lunch, dinner: Italian, Sicilian; daily specials, veal marsala, homemade cannelloni, calzone, pasta, pizza, vege- tarian entrees, soups, salads, Mazzi’s farm-grown organic produce. Wine, beer, microbrews. Outdoor seating available. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm M-F, din- ner from 5 pm daily. V/MC/AE. $-$$. ★ Best Italian, Second Place NAPOLI RESTAURANT & BAKERY 686 E. 13th Ave. 485-4552. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Southern Italian cuisine, pastas, calzone, pizza, salads, large selection of pastries and desserts from bakery on premises. Wine, beer. Reservations for 5+. Take- out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$. OLIVE GARDEN 1077 Valley River Dr. 349-8929. 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. $-$$. Japanese HANA’S RESTAURANT 1219 Alder St. 343-2932. Serving lunch, dinner: Homemade-style Japanese and Korean cooking, large variety, vegetarian meals. Homemade sauces. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. 10 am-9:30 pm M-F, noon-8 pm Su. Some cards. $. MISAKO 5 E. 8th Ave. 686-3464. Traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi bar. Serving lunch and dinner: Ramen, sushi, donburi and vegetarian entrees. Sake, wine, Japanese beer, microbrews. Reservations recommended for 5 or more. Take-out. Some OG/LG.Wheelchair accessible. Lunch: 12 am-2 pm M-F, Dinner: 5-9 pm M-Th, 5-10 pm F-Sa, 2 pm- 10 pm Sa, 5:30 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$$. See International EXCELSIOR INN, RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 754 E. 13th Ave. 342-6963. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, daily: International menu, local ingredients. Fresh seafood, organically grown meat, produce. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Beautiful outdoor patios, private seating available. Reservations appreciated. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast 7-10 am, lunch 11:30 am-2 pm, dinner 5-10 pm daily. Bistro/Lounge open until 11 pm Su-Th, midnight F & Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$$. IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET See Pizza JO FEDERIGO’S RESTAURANT & JAZZ CLUB 259 E. Fifth Ave. 343-8488. jofeds.com TACO LOCO 1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935. Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selec- tions and more. Private dining room available. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch: 11 am-2 pm M-F. Dinner: 4:30-10 pm, M-Sa. Some cards. $-$$$. Mediterranean SUSHI STATION 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 TOSHI’S RAMEN 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. $-$$. SAKURA CAFÉ SEOUL 844 E. 13th Ave. 343-6817. Serving lunch, dinner: Sushi, ramen, yak- isoba, salad noodles, teriyaki chicken, domburi. Vegetarian entrees, lunch and dinner boxes. Beer, microbrews, sake, wine. Reservations recommended for 6 or more. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, 12-10 pm Sa. Major credit cards. $$. ★ Best Japanese, Second Place 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. $$-$. CHO GA 3540 Gateway St., Spfd. 726-1212, ext. 5. Authentic Korean cuisine and American dishes. Serving lunch and dinner. Traditional Korean dishes: spicy squid, spicy pork, teriyaki chicken, Bulgogi and vegetarian dishes. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. $-$$$$. HANA’S RESTAURANT See Japanese KOREA HOUSE 4 cups sticky cooked rice (day old works best) Soy sauce Juice from pineapple Fresh ginger to taste 1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes with some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup and kimchee with some meals. Vegetarian entrees. Take- out. 11 am-9 pm M-F. No cards. $-$$. PLAZA COFFEE SHOP 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. 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, yak- isoba noodles, 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. $$$. ★ Best Appetizer, Third Place ★ Best Sushi ★ Best Japanese bination with seabass, jumbo shrimp, mano del leon scallops with tequila-lime sauce, specialty cocktails. Take-out, catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5:30 pm-late Tu-Su, 9 am-1 pm Su (brunch). V/MC/AE. $$$. ★ Best Latin American/Caribbean ★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place ★ Best Decor, Third Place SUSHI DOMO Korean Stirfry pineapple, green onions and rice. Add soy sauce, reserved pineapple juice and gin- ger (rice should be uniformly colored by soy sauce — not too light, not too dark). Stirfry every- thing together until well blended. Makes about 4 cups. CAFÉ LUCKY NOODLE 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. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Sushi, Third Place ★ Best Japanese, Third Place Kona Café’s Hawaiian Pineapple Fried Rice 1 whole, fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed 12 to 15 stems of green onion, chopped SHOJI’S RESTAURANT 57 W. 29th Ave. (next to Rite Aid). 344-3917. Serving lunch & dinner: Korean and American; squid, octopus, spicy chicken, spicy pork, seafood, jahm pong noodles, vegetarian entrees. Take-out. LG. 11 am-8 pm M-F, 11:30 am-8 pm Sa. No cards. $-$$. Latin American & Caribbean 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. $-$$. LOS JARRITOS RESTAURANT See Mexican RED AGAVE 454 Willamette St. 683-2206. A sensual kitchen serving American cui- sine with the spice of Mexico. Petit filet mignon with quajilla chile & Ensenada cabernet reduction, grilled seafood com- See Mexican ALI BABA 1030 River Rd. 689-4263. Serving lunch, dinner: Lamb and falafel sandwiches, grape leaves, baba ghanouj, tabouli, hummus, moussaka. American items: Burgers, sandwiches, vegetarian entrees. Daily specials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 10:30 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V/D. $-$$. ★ Best Middle Eastern, Third Place (tie) 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 entrees, Greek salad. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner nightly. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Appetizer ★ Best Middle Eastern CAFÉ GLENDI 296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market). 485- 3391. Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/Mediterranean dishes including moussaka, chicken and lamb souvlaki, spanakopeta and fresh salmon as well as vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take- out. Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$. 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 CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market-down- stairs). 342-3885. Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chick- en and lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter service. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm daily. No cards. $. ★ Best Middle Eastern, Third Place (tie) CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT 863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800. Serving lunch, dinner: Roasted eggplant dishes, falafel, gyros, feta salad, burritos, Philly steak, taco salad, vegan soup and more vegetarian entrees. Take-out. Now serving breakfast all day. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm daily. MC/V. $. IRAILA MEDITERRANEAN RUSTICA 2435 Hilyard St. 684-8400. www.Iraila.com Mezes, tapas and entrees from the sun drenched Mediterranean. Featuring local and organic foods, Cattail Creek lamb, pasture range chicken and yummy desserts, W-Su 5 pm. Look for our late nights Fri. and Sat. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Open 5 pm W-Su. V/MC. $$-$$$. LUNA 30 E. Broadway. 434-LUNA. www.lunajazz.com Specializing in authentic Spanish tapas (shared appetizers), wide variety of vege- tarian, seafood and meat items using organic, local produce and the finest imported products from Europe. Great Spanish wine list. Also serving live jazz 5 nights a week. OG/LG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 5 pm to close Tu-Sa. V/MC/AE. $. PARK STREET CAFÉ See Cafés ZALAYA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 839 Lincoln St. 349-9181. Set in a historic home with a charming courtyard, Zalaya features western Mediterranean cuisine using seasonal, local organic ingredients. Local fish, lamb and beef. Vegetarian options and daily specials. Extensive wine menu. Reservations recommended. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Summer hours: 5:30-10 pm Tu, W, Th & Su, 5:30-11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $$$-$$. Mexican BURRITO AMIGOS 1295 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880. 2445 Hilyard. 868-1528. Drive-Thrus: 42nd & Main, Spfd. 746-7279. 1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190. 1600-2 Coburg Rd. 868-0908 Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burritos, specializing in burri- tos (meat or vegetarian), tacos, taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas, many vegetarian items. Speedy service. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard location. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. ★ Best Burrito, Second Place ★ Best Cheap Eats, Second Place BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA 943 River Rd. 689-7970. 30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856. 510 E. Broadway. 344-8070. 2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burritos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, carnitas, chile verde lengua, vege- tarian entrees, Mexican waters. Take-out. LG. River Road: 7 am-9 pm, daily. 10th Ave: 7 am-5 pm daily. Broadway: 7 am-11 pm daily. 11th Ave: 7 am-10 pm daily. No checks. $. ★ Best Burrito ★ Best Cheap Eats CHAPALA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 68 W. 29th St. 683-5458. Oakway Center. 424-6113. Serving lunch, dinner: Fajitas and Mexican favorites, full vegetarian menu, salads. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations for 6+. Live music Th and Sa at 29th St. Take-out. 29th: 11 am-10 pm Sa-Th, 11 am-11 pm F. Oakway, 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am- 10:30 F & Sa, 11 am-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican, Third Place CILANTRO 5th St. Market Food Court. 687-0579. Fresh, made-to-order Mexican food. Your choice of quality marinated meats and vegetables. Create your own giant burri- to, taco or fresh salad, made right in front of you. Add to your creation one of our fresh salsas and guacamole made daily. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. No cards. $. DON JUAN’S FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2650 River Rd. 689-5821. Fax 461-2757. Serving lunch, dinner: Guadalajara-style cooking, chicken carnitas, chile Colorado and verde, vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, full bar. Banquet facilities. Take-out. LG. ALL COFFEE DRINKS $1.00 EVERY WEDNESDAY (COFFEE DRINKS ONLY) The Muddy Puddle Café 151 W. 7th Ave Charnelton Place Building 541-606-2751 www.eugeneweekly.com CHOW! JULY 15, 2004 19
