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BEST OF EUGENE RESTAURANT LISTINGS JAMES BATEMAN Lori and Paul Reader of Pegasus Pizza BEST PIZZA MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN 67 Oakway Center. Valley River Center. Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring: Burritos, tacos, salads and tostadas with choice of pork, beef, chicken, tofu or Alaskan cod. Kids’ meals. Beer, margari- tas, sangria. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. V/MC. $. NACHO’S HEALTHY MEXICAN 1190 City View St. 485-6595. Serving lunch, dinner: Chile verde, 10 styles of nachos, fresh chile rellenos, veg- etarian entrees, tostada salad, grilled chicken taco salad, lard-free pinto and black beans, homemade salsas. Wine, beer, coctails and 27 different margaritas. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $$. RED AGAVE See Latin American & Caribbean SANTA FE BURRITO 2621 Willamette St. 465-1113. Serving lunch, dinner: Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, fajitas, salads, que- sadillas, lard-free. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm M-Su. MC/V. $. TACO LOCO 900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171. Serving a unique mixture of Salvadoran and Mexican dishes. Chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian entrees, all made fresh daily. Customize your margarita from a selection of over 100 tequilas. Beer, wine and tequila bar. New menu fea- turing low-carb options. Outdoor patio dining with water features. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm W-F, dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. Closed Sundays. MC/V/D, no checks. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican, Second Place TAQUERIA LAS BRASAS 541 Blair Blvd. 338-0807. Serving lunch, dinner: Enchilada taco, enchilada tostada, taco salad, sopitos, el burrito grande, pollo asado, carne asada, tacos de Papa. Specialties: Cocktail de camarones, menudo with handmade tor- tillas. Homemade salsa. Take-out. 8 am-8 pm daily. No cards, take checks. $. TARASCO’S 400 Blair Blvd. 484-1171. Authentic Mexican homestyle cooking. We use only the freshest ingredients. Choose from 15 different dips for your chips at no extra charge. Patio now open. 11 am-9 pm daily. V/MC. $$-$$$. TIO PEPE 1041 River Rd. 689-4533. Serving lunch, dinner: Carne tampiquena (rice, beans, guacamole, bacon and plan- tains), shrimp Costa Azul, enchiladas Puerto Vallarta (crab and shrimp), vege- tarian entrees. Wine, beer, full bar. Take- out. 11 am-9 pm, daily. MC/V. $$. TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT 5705 Main St., Spfd. 746-3766. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican specialties. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am- 10 pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $$. Microbrew HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ See Cafés Northwest ADAM’S PLACE BIG RIVER GRILLE AT THE HILTON 66 E. Sixth Ave. 342-6658. Specializing in fresh seafood and Pacific NW cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Oregon wines, microbrews. Reservations recommended. Wheelchair accessible. 6:30 am-10 pm daily. All cards. $$$. CHEF BECKY 1574 Coburg Rd., Suite 135. 345-7779. www.chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredients. Sample menus available online. Some OG. V/MC. $$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See Cafés INTABA’S WOOD FIRED EATERY 1115 South Third, 99W. 754-6958. www.intabas.com Outstanding organic cuisine, intimate din- ing ambiance featuring earthen, sculptur- al 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, lectures and special events. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am- 2:30 pm (lunch) & 5 pm-9 pm (dinner) Tu- Sa. 10 am-2 pm (brunch) Su. V/MC/AE/D. $-$$$. JO FEDERIGO’S RESTAURANT & JAZZ CLUB See Italian MAC’S AT THE VET’S CLUB 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. Dining at the Vet’s Club supports your local veterans. Enjoy the exceptional cui- sine by chef Bill McCallum. Open to the public. All ages until 9 pm. Live music W- Sa, free W & Th. Low cover F & Sa. Reservations accepted. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-2 pm Tu- F, 4-10 pm Tu & W, 4-11 pm Th, 4 pm-2:30 am F & Sa. V/MC/AE/D. $$. MARCHÉ 296 E. 5th Ave. (SW corner 5th St. Public Mkt.). 342-3612. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Featuring local, organic, seasonal ingredi- ents. Wood-fired oven, exhibition kitchen, catering. Vegetarian options. French flair. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-11 pm M-Sa, 10 am-10 pm Su. All major cred- it cards. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Eco-Friendly Restaurant, Third Place ★ Best Northwest, Second Place ★ Best Wine List, Third Place MARCHÉ CAFÉ 296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market). 484- 6614. Seasonally changing menu. Lunch and light supper: Soup, pizzettas, sandwiches, salads, desserts, wines by the glass. Weekend breakfast: Omelettes, poached egg dishes, homemade granola, crepes, fruit and yogurt, breakfast pastries, Full City coffee, Blue Willow teas. Take-out, box lunches and catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8:30 am-7 pm M-F, 9 am-7 pm Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. All cards. $. OREGON ELECTRIC STATION 27 E. Fifth Ave. 485-4444. Serving lunch, dinner: Steaks, prime rib, seafood, pasta, vegetarian entrees, sal- ads, desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 4:30-midnight Sa-Su. All major cards. $$$$. See Continental SIXTH STREET GRILL AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR 55 W. Sixth. 485-2961. An exceptional selection of northwest cuisine, cocktails, beer and wine served to you in an inviting atmosphere. 11 am-10 See American pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, 8 am- 11 pm Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC/D. $$-$$$. SWEETWATERS Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way. 743-1000. www.valleyriverinn.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Seasonal menu selections featur- ing best of Northwest; entrees, salads, soups, desserts. Excellent beer, wine selection; lounge with full spirits. Reservations recommended for dinner and Sunday brunch. LG. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 6:30 am-11:00 am, 11:30-2 pm; 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Su 7:30 am-2 pm, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. All cards. $$$-$$$$. WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL 2210 MLK Blvd. 465-4506. Serving lunch and dinner: Steaks, baby back ribs, seafood broiled over oak. Salads with international flavors as well as local produce. Hot and cold sandwich- es, salads, vegetarian entrees. Tropical specials for summer. Full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 5-mid- night Sa. All cards. $$-$$$$. Henry Weinhard’s ® Blue Boar ® Pale Ale is a true Irish- style specialty ale that is double-hopped for flavor and retains the crisp smoothness of a traditional ale–but without any hint of heaviness or bitterness. Which means that Henry Weinhard’s Blue Boar Pale Ale combines the spirit of Ireland with the great taste of the Pacific Northwest–in one delicious, smooth- drinking beer. Pacific Rim HODGEPODGE 830 E. 13th Ave. 302-3334. 2190 W. 11th Ave. 484-6300 Serving lunch and dinner: Fabulous food fast, teriyaki chicken. Catering. Eat in, take-out, drive through. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $. JAIL, THE 490 E. Broadway. 343-8700. Student-approved BBQ and teriyaki joint. Police officers and fire department fre- quent this place, as well. Huge portions! Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa. Some cards. $. KONA CAFÉ © 2004 Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Co., Hood River, OR Wine, beer, margaritas. In the historic Walton house. Reservations accepted. Take-out. 5-9 pm Tu-Su. MC/V. $-$$$. Just A Little Northwest Of Dublin. 4605 Main St., Springfield. 741-7136. Serving lunch, dinner: Hawaiian-style bar- becued ribs and chicken, fried pineapple rice, Kona coffee. 11 am-8 pm daily. Major credit cards. $-$$. RING OF FIRE & LAVA LOUNGE 1099 Chambers St. 344-6475. Serving lunch, dinner: A variety of foods found along the Pacific Rim, especially spicy Thai cuisine. Vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, microbrews, specialty cock- tails. Reservations recommended. Catering. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-12 pm M-Th, 11 am-1 am F-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Chef ★ Best Pacific Rim ★ Best Southeast Asian, Second Place ★ Best Bartender RON’S ISLAND GRILL 401 W. 3rd. St. 344-3324. 1677 Coburg Rd., Ste. 7. 342-3006. Serving lunch and dinner: Teriyaki, curry, sweet & sour, spicy plates fresh off the grill. Huli Huli Chicken and Kalua Pork. Wheelchair accessible. W. 3rd: 11 am-8 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa. Coburg: 11 am-9 pm daily. V/MC. $. Pizza BENE GOURMET PIZZA 225 West Broadway. 284-2700. 4 Oakway Center. 284-2701. 2566 Willamette. 284-2702. Serving lunch and dinner: Slices available. Gourmet pizzas, gourmet salads. Vegetarian and vegan entrees. Wine, beer and dessert. Dine-in, take-out, and catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair acces- sible. Downtown: 11 am-9 pm M-F, 4-9 pm Sa. Oakway: 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa & Su. Willamette: 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D/AE. $-$$. ★ Best Pizza, Third Place OCTOBER 21, 2004 35
