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CHOW! SUMMER 2004 Intaba’s Kitchen’s Nut Crusted Wild Pacific Halibut with Creole Concassé 550 NW Harrison Blvd. 757-3215. 1727 Hill St., Albany. 926-1943. Homestyle cooking, vegetarian dishes, specialty margaritas, orders to go. 11 am-10 pm daily. Some cards. $$. LA CONGA 360 NW 5th St. 752-2422. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mexican and American favorites. Open 24 hours a day, every day. V/MC. $-$$$. BOBBIE WILLIS IGNACIO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT LA ESTRELLITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LOS DOS AMIGOS FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1402 Pacific Blvd. SE. 928-5363. Mexican family restaurant serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$. SANCHO’S MEXICAN GRILL 1425 NW Monroe, Suite A.752-2500. Located on campus, specializing in fresh, healthy, authentic Mexican cuisine and cocktails. All poultry, beef, salsa and beans are prepared daily, using only fresh veggies and the finest ingredients. Full bar. Outside dining. 11 am-1 am M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $. SEÑOR SAM’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA 140 NW 3rd St. 754-7448. All food prepared fresh daily, with custom built healthy meals. Fresh salsa bar. 11 am- 8:30 pm daily. All major cards. $. TACOS URUAPAN 1813 SE 3rd St. 752-5380. Authentic Mexican cuisine. 11 am-8 pm M- Th, 11 am-9 pm F-Sa, noon-8 pm Su. V/MC/DC/D. $$. Microbrew 420 NW 3rd St. 758-6044. Oregon’s favorite brewpub chain. Hearty sandwiches, soups and salads. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. V/MC/AE/D. $-$$. Northwest WYATT’S EATERY & BREWHOUSE 101 NW Jackson. 757-0694. Eclectic, fresh Northwest cuisine using local organic produce, prime beef, native fish, and Big River breads. The copper- topped bar features regional wines, single malts, martinis and jazz on weekends. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. Lunch 11-2 pm M-F, dinner from 5 pm M-Sa. DC/MC/V/AE. $$$. 211 1st Ave NW. 917-3727. Twenty-four beers on tap, full bar. Lunch and dinner menu. Burgers, pasta, seafood, steak and wraps. 11 am-8:30 pm M-Th, 7 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D. www.eugeneweekly.com Chef Intaba invites you to celebrate the summer’s bounty of fresh, local foods. Intaba’s uses more than 95 percent organic ingredients from more than 25 local, sus- tainable organic farmers, foragers, fisherfolk, ranchers, cheesemakers, brewers and vintners. This recipe highlights the opening of halibut fishing season in Newport… 1 1/2 lbs. wild halibut fillet 1 c. Herb Aioli (recipe follows) 2 c. toasted nut crumbs (use any combina- tion — almond, pistachio, hazlenut) 2 T. extra virgin olive oil Wash fish in cold water; pat dry. Cut into four 6-oz. portions. Dredge fish in aioli, shaking off extra; dredge in nut crumbs. Place on lightly oiled pan and driz- zle with olive oil. Grill, broil or bake until fish tests done and crust is golden crisp. Serve with Creole Concassé, 2309 NW Kings Blvd. 754-0514. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-8 pm Sa- Th, 11 am-9 pm F. Some cards. $$. MCMENAMINS Chef Intaba at Intaba’s Kitchen in Corvallis BIG RIVER RESTAURANT & BAR 1 T. organic lemon juice 1/2 t. chipotle pepper paste 1/2 c. minced organic cilantro Intaba’s Herb Aioli Dressing Blend the following ingredients until smooth and pour-able: Creole Concassé 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 c. chopped organic onion 1 T. minced organic garlic 1 c. chopped organic celery 1 to 2 minced organic jalapeño peppers 3 c. peeled, seeded and chopped organic vine-ripened tomotoes 1 c. organic white wine 1/2 c. chopped organic bell peppers Sea salt Black pepper 1 1/2 lbs. Surata soft tofu 1/4 c. roasted organic garlic cloves 1 t. minced fresh organic garlic 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 2 T. umeboshi plum paste 2 T. minced organic scallions Sautée onion, garlic, celery and jalapeño in oil and season with salt. When soft, add tomatoes, peppers and wine. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 minutes or until translucent. Season to taste. Add fresh herbs, if desired. Makes 1 quart. INTABA’S KITCHEN 1115 South Third, 99W. 754-6958. Innovative organic cuisine, elegant dining ambiance featuring earthen, sculptural wood-fired oven. Now serving organic chicken and grass-fed meats. Grilled seafood, wood-fired pizza, creative vege- tarian/vegan entrees, decadent desserts. Fine wines & microbrews. Live music, lec- tures and special events. See details at www.Intabas.com Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. 11:30 am-2:30 pm (lunch) & 5 pm-9 pm (dinner) T-Sa, 10 am-2 pm (brunch) Su. V/MC. $-$$$. Pizza oven-baked sub sandwiches. 4-11 pm daily. V/MC/AE. $$-$$$. AMERICAN DREAM PIZZA CIRELLO’S PIZZA 2525 NW Monroe Ave. 757-1713. Outrageous combos and unusual toppings. 11 am-10 pm daily, open till 11 pm F. V/MC. $- $$. 919-F NW Circle Blvd. 754-9199. Serving dinner. Open till 10 pm Su-Th, till 11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. BRAND X PIZZA HEADLINE CAFÉ 300 SW Jefferson Ave. 758-1642. Serving lunch and dinner. 11-close daily. V/MC. $$. 1420 NW 9th St. 757-7999. Delivery and carry-out pizza. Hand-tossed dough made fresh daily. Homemade sauce and 100 percent mozzarella cheese. Topped with high quality ingredients. Also WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA PARLOR 1045 NW Kings Blvd. 752-5151. Pizza & salads, beer & wine. Free delivery (most of Corvallis). Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-midnight Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $$. Seafood MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE 350 Circle Blvd. 752-FISH. Fresh fish & seafood, serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa, 10 am-10 pm Su. V/MC/AE/D. $$-$$$. Southeast Asian CHA-DA THAI RESTAURANT 1945 NW 9th. 757-8223. Cha-Da offers delicious Thai cuisine and an extensive choice of vegetarian and non- vegetarian dishes. The lunch buffet changes daily. Tastefully decorated with original paintings of ancient village life. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. Lunch: 11:30 am-2:30 pm, dinner: 5-9 pm. Open daily. V/MC/DC/AE. $$. MAGENTA RESTAURANT & CATERING 1425 NW Monroe Ave #A. 758-3494. Bold, exotic French and Asian infused, deli- cately balanced dishes in a hip urban envi- ronment. Wines selected carefully by chef Kimber Hoang. Superb specialty martinis and $2 bar menu. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F, dinner 5-10 pm M-Sa, 5-8 pm Su. V/MC/D/AE. $- $$$$. TARN TIP THAI CUISINE 2535 NW Monroe Ave. 757-8906. Serving lunch and diner. LG. Lunch 11 am-3 pm, dinner 5-9 pm M-Sa, 4-9 pm Su. No cards. $. Vegetarian NEARLY NORMAL’S GONZO CUISINE 109 NW 15th. 753-0791. Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, tofu and tempeh, fresh juice and smoothies, mar- garitas, beer and wine. Catering, outdoor garden dining. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. 8 am-8 pm M-W, 8 am-9 pm Th & F, 9 am-9 pm Sa. V/MC. $-$$. CHOW! JULY 15, 2004 23
