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BEST OF EUGENE RESTAURANT LISTINGS 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. $-$$. MAZZI’S ITALIAN FOOD 3377 E. Amazon Dr. 687-2252. Serving lunch, dinner: Italian, Sicilian; daily specials, veal marsala, homemade cannelloni, calzone, pasta, pizza, vegetar- ian entrees, soups, salads, Mazzi’s farm- grown organic produce. Wine, beer, microbrews. Outdoor seating available. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm M-F, din- ner from 5 pm daily. V/MC/AE. $-$$. ★ 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. $-$$. OLIVE GARDEN PIZZA PETE’S ITALIAN KITCHEN 2506 Willakenzie Rd. 344-0998. 2673 Willamette St. 484-0996. Serving lunch, dinner: Pizza, calzone, spe- cialty dinners, vegetarian entrees, salads, sandwiches. Tu night all-you-can-eat spaghetti. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Free delivery. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-9 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-9 pm F, 11:30 am-9 pm Sa, 4-9 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $. Japanese HANA’S RESTAURANT 1219 Alder St. 343-2932. Serving lunch, dinner: Homemade-style Japanese and Korean cooking, large vari- ety, 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. $$$. ★ Best Sushi, Third Place SAKURA 844 E. 13th Ave. 343-6817. Serving lunch, dinner: Sushi, ramen, yak- isoba, salad noodles, teriyaki chicken, domburi. Vegetarian entrees, lunch and dinner boxes. Beer, microbrews, sake, wine. Reservations recommended for 6 or more. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, 12-10 pm Sa. Major credit cards. $$. 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, tempura, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, traditional food. Wine, beer, sake and cocktails. Tatami rooms available. Reservations recom- mended. Take-out. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F, 5-10 pm Tu-Su. Major credit cards. $$$. ★ Best Pacific Rim, Second Place ★ Best Sushi SHOJI’S RESTAURANT 2645 Willamette St. 343-8483. Serving dinner: Sushi bar, stir-fry cooking at your table, shrimp, chicken, beef, scal- lops, lobster, rice, vegetables, salad, vege- tarian entrees and tofu. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Dinners and sushi avail- able for take-out. 5-9 pm Tu-Th, 5-10 pm F-Sa, 5-9 pm Su. Major credit cards. $$- $$$$. SUSHI DOMO 1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935. Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selec- tions and more. Private dining room avail- able. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch: 11 am- 2 pm M-F. Dinner: 4:30-10 pm, M-Sa. Some cards. $-$$$. Chapala BEST MEXICAN SUSHI STATION TACO LOCO 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 See Mexican 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. $-$$. Korean CAFÉ SEOUL 1930 Franklin Blvd. 687-2122. Serving lunch and dinner. Offering tradi- tional authentic Korean meals, with Japanese and Chinese dishes. Lots of vegetarian selections, lunch specials, take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $$-$. 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. $-$$$$. HANA’S RESTAURANT See Japanese KOREA HOUSE 1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes with some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup and kimchee with some meals. Vegetarian entrees. Take- out. 11 am-9 pm M-F. No cards. $-$$. 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. MC/V. $-$$. Latin American & Caribbean JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE Mediterranean ALI BABA 1030 River Rd. 689-4263. Serving lunch, dinner: Lamb and falafel sandwiches, grape leaves, baba ghanouj, tabouli, hummus, moussaka. American items: Burgers, sandwiches, vegetarian entrees. Daily specials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 10:30 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V/D. $- $$. 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. $-$$. CAFÉ SORIAH 384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410. Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian spe- cialties, salads. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5-10 pm Su-Th, 5-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$. ★ Best Middle Eastern 296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market-down- stairs). 342-3885. Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chick- en and lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter service. Take-out. Some OG/Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm daily. No cards. $. CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT 863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800. Serving lunch, dinner: Roasted eggplant dishes, falafel, gyros, feta salad, burritos, Philly steak, taco salad, vegan soup and more vegetarian entrees. Take-out. Now serving breakfast all day. Try our new double cheeseburger special! Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm daily. MC/V. $. IRAILA MEDITERRANEAN RUSTICA LOS JARRITOS RESTAURANT LUNA 454 Willamette St. 683-2206. A sensual kitchen serving American cui- sine with the spice of Mexico. Petit filet mignon with quajilla chile & Ensenada cabernet reduction, grilled seafood com- bination with seabass, jumbo shrimp, mano del leon scallops with tequila-lime sauce, specialty cocktails. Take-out, cater- ing. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5:30 pm-late Tu-Su, 9 am-1 pm Su (brunch). V/MC/AE. $$$. ★ Best Latin American/Caribbean HEARTH-BAKED & DELIVERED FRESH DAILY ★ Best Place for a First Date 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, pas- ture 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. $$-$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant RED AGAVE CHALLAH • CIABATTA • PUGLIESE • PAN MARINO • MICHETTE • SOURDOUGH • PAIN AU LAIT CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 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. $-$$. See Mexican TODD COOPER 1077 Valley River Dr. 349-8929. Serving Italian lunches, dinners, vegetari- an entrees, wine, beer, microbrew, full bar. Take-out. Su-Th 11 am-10 pm, F-Sa 11 am-11 pm. MC/AE/V/DC. $-$$. 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 POPPI’S ANATOLIA 992 Willamette St. 343-9661. Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek Creating hearth-baked artisan loaves, pastries, and cookies for Big River Restaurant, Corvallis grocery stores, cafés and coffee shops. On-line at: www.bigriverbreads.com 541-752-7959 PAIN AU LAIT • SOURDOUGH • MICHETTE • PAN MARINO • PUGLIESE • CIABATTA • CHALLAH OCTOBER 21, 2004 33