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T as t y T h ai Ki tc h en T r ad i ti o n al T h a i C ui s i n e by Owner and Chef Pismai WEEKLY SPECIALS NOW SERVING ASIAN BREAKFAST Breakfast Lunch Dinner Catering Flying dogs Café FOR LUNCH & DINNER LIMITED DELIVERY AVAILABLE CALL FOR DETAILS A blend of homemade café food, east & west coast comfort food, exciting burgers, sandwiches, wraps & salads in a warm and friendly atmosphere 1249 Alder NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH ON SATURDAYS! Mon - Fri 11 AM - 9:30 PM • Sat & Sun 12 PM - 9:30 PM 80 E. 29th & Willamette 302-6444 344-1960 Serving Homemade Food 9 to 9 Daily flyingdogscafe.com • All Organic • Food Made From Scratch • Live Music Saturday Nights from 6pm-8pm • Vegan Friendly Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner 2757 Friendly St (inside Friendly Market) • 343-3460 www.latitude10cafe.com Mon-Thu 8am-8pm • Fri-Sat 8am-9pm • Sun 9am-8pm You define the family . . . We provide the food! JOIN US FOR LATE NIGHTS ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS. This Saturday 10/23 The Music of Americanistan Iraila circa 1964 2435 Hilyard • Eugene, OR 97405 (in the Humble Bagel) www.iraila.com • Open Wed.-Sun. @ 5pm • 541-684-8400 36 OCTOBER 21, 2004 2310 W. 11th St. 334-5000. Pizza specialties: Pesto chicken, Greek with feta, garlic, sundried tomato, kala- mata olives and artichoke hearts; the Islander with Canadian bacon and pineapple. Homemade dough and sauce. Low-fat cheese. Drive-up window. Slices available. Free delivery. 11:30 am-9:30 pm daily. V/MC/DC/AE. $. COZMIC PIZZA 199 W. 8th Ave. 338-9333. New location at 8th and Charnelton. Same great organic pizza. New omni- organic menu featuring fabulous soup, salads, wrap sandwiches, organic micro- brews and fine wine, indulgent desserts. Music, entertainment, meeting and party facilities, community events. Free deliv- ery, dine-in/take-out. OG/LG. 11 am-11 pm M-F, 4 pm- 11 pm Sa-Su. MC/V. $-$$. IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET PEGASUS SMOKEHOUSE PIZZA VEGETARIAN & VEGAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE BEER & WINE NOW AVAILABLE COUNTRYSIDE PIZZA EXPRESS 1930 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 741-2035. 950 Seneca Rd., Eugene. 349-1212. www.izzyspizza.com Serving buffet all day daily. Seneca Rd. location near W. 11th Fred Meyer now open. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. Some cards. $$. SAT & SUN 10AM WE HAVE BUBBLE TEA BEST OF EUGENE RESTAURANT LISTINGS 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Serving lunch, dinner: Specialty pizzas, salads, sandwiches and calzones. Voted #1 for 2002-03. 15 microbrews on tap. Counter service. Pool table and big screen DMX. Patio dining. Full-service bar and many TVs for sports viewing down- stairs. Take-out. Now offering delivery via Pony Express. Wheelchair accessible. 4- 10 pm M, 11:30 am-10 pm Tu-F, 11:30 am-11 pm F-Sa, 12-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Pizza PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1328 Lawrence St. 343-1307. Northwest artisan pizza. Unique top- pings, specialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian and vegan food. Mostly organic. Daily soups, green salads, hot spinach salads. Homebrewed root beer and hemp cola, organic microbrew brew and wine. Take- out. Some OG/LG. 5:30-9:30 pm daily. No cards. $. ★ Best Pizza, Second Place ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. www.rapidpizza.net Spectacular river front setting, serving lunch and dinner: Soups, salads, sand- wiches, original recipe pizza made from scratch, vegetarian entrees. Wine, micro- brew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. V/MC. $-$$. SY’S NEW YORK PIZZA 1211 Alder St. 686-9598. Serving lunch, dinner: Neapolitan and deep-dish Sicilian pizza (whole or by slice), vegetarian entrees, garlic knots. Italian ices: lemon, strawberry, cherry. Delivery, take-out and eat here. 11:30 am- midnight M-Sa, 3:30 pm-midnight Su. No cards. $-$$. TRACK TOWN PIZZA, FRANKLIN 1809 Franklin Blvd. 284-8484. Serving lunch and dinner. Free delivery. Traditional to gourmet pizzas. Student specials. Lunch buffet 11 am-2 pm M-F. Salad, wine, beer, microbrew, TV. Over 100 seats. Come try the honey wheat dough and rice cheese. LG. 11 am-mid- night Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F-Sa. Some cards. $. TRACK TOWN PIZZA, RIVER ROAD 2620 River Road, Suite A. 484-1912. Serving lunch, dinner: Pizza, Italian din- ners and salads. Free delivery. Pizza spe- cials everyday. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible except for restroom. 11 am- 9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa, noon- 9:30 pm Su. V/MC/AE. $$$-$. WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA PARLOR 1045 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 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. $$. Seafood FISHERMAN’S MARKET NEWMAN’S FISH & CHIPS 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Serving lunch, early dinner: Cod, halibut, salmon, chips, clam chowder, coleslaw. Outdoor counter service and seating. Take-out. 11 am-7 pm M-F, 11 am-6:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $. ★ Best Seafood ROSE & THISTLE 398 E. 11th Ave. 343-2244. Serving lunch, dinner: Fish and chips, shrimp, oysters, clam strips, veggie burg- ers, chowder, milk shakes, chicken strips, hushpuppies, cold sandwiches. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 12 pm-7 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. Southeast Asian AIYARA THAI CAFÉ 1010 Harlow Rd. Spfd. 736-8306. Serving authentic Thai dishes, Bubble Tea and ice cream. Dine in or take-out avail- able. Visit www.bktrading.com/aiyara for menu items. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am- 9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V/. $-$$. CHA-DA THAI RESTAURANT 1945 NW 9th. 757-8223. Cha-Da offers delicious Thai cuisine and an extensive choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The lunch buffet changes daily.Tastefully decorated with original paintings of ancient village life. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch: 11:30 am-2:30 pm, dinner: 5-9 pm.Open daily. V/MC/D. $$. CHAO PRA YA THAI CUISINE 580 Adams St. 344-1706. Real Thai-style, especially hot and spicy dishes, also BBQ chicken, spare ribs with special homemade sauces. Lunch: 11 am-3 pm M-F, dinner 4:30-9 pm M-F and noon- 9 pm Sa & Su. Some cards. $-$$. ★ Best Southeast Asian ★ Best Take-out HOUSE OF NOODLE 860 Pearl St. 686-1114 Serving lunch, dinner: Specials everyday, Vietnamese, Chinese, Pho, salad rolls with peanut sauce, rice dishes, chao mein, chao fun, no MSG, lowfat. Take-out. 11 am- 9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. KURAYA’S THAI CUISINE 1410 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 746-2951. Serving lunch, dinner: Ethnic Thai food. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Take-out. 11 am-2:30 pm M-Sa, 5-9 pm M-Th, 5-10 pm F-Sa, 4:30-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. MANOLA’S THAI CUISINE 652 E. Broadway. 342-6666. www.manolasthai.com Serving lunch and dinner. Papaya Salad, Pineapple Curry with Shrimp, Mint Leaf & Basil Stirfry. Chef Phayao Tongprapipak brings 55 years experience and countless authentic, ethnic Thai recipes to Manola’s. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Sun. MC/V/AE/Novus. $$. MEKALA’S 1769 Franklin Blvd. 342-4872. Serving lunch, dinner: Extensive menu with many vegetarian entrees, exotic sal- ads. Wine, beer, microbrews, exotic drinks in the Mai Tai Lounge. Reservations on F- Sa. Take-out. Some OGWheelchair acces- sible. Restaurant: 11 am-9 pm M-Th, noon- 10 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. Lounge: 5-11 pm M-Th, 4 pm-midnight F & Sa, 4-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Southeast Asian, Third Place ★ Best Pacific Rim, Third Place RING OF FIRE & LAVA LOUNGE See Pacific Rim SAIGON RESTAURANT 1461 E. 19th Ave. 302-1277. Serving lunch and dinner. LG. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm, M-F; din- ner 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. V/MC. $$. TARARIN THAI CUISINE 1200 Oak St. 343-1230. How we cook for you is how we cook at home. Come and try our mother’s home- made recipes, the taste that you admire and are familiar with, in a relaxing atmos- phere with friendly staff and affordable prices. Serving a fine selection of beer and wine. Make our kitchen your kitchen! Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11 am-3 pm, dinner 5 pm-10 pm M-F; noon-10 pm Sa & Su. All major cards accepted. $- $$. TASTY THAI KITCHEN 830 W. 7th St. 484-CRAB. Specializing in fish and chips, seafood entrees, cioppino, soups, fresh fish and u- bake entrees. Microbrews, wine. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-8 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. ★ Best Seafood, Second Place 80 E. 29th. 302-6444. Serving lunch and dinner. Exotic Thai and other Asian food with weekly specials. Vegan and vegetarian entrees. Wine and beer. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Tu-F, noon-9:30 Sa-Su. V/MC/D. $$. ★ Best Take-out, Second Place MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 1036 Valley River Way. 342-6404. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Daily fresh seafood listing, wood-fired seafood, seafood specials, vegetarian entrees, salads. NW, California wines; beer, microbrews, full bar. Call ahead up to two hours for priority seating list. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M- Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa, 10 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. ★ Best Seafood, Third Place 2355 W. 11th Ave. 684-8060. Beef noodle soup and other tradtional Vietnamese dishes. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F-Su. Some cards. $-$$. YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 1075 Chambers St. 683-9386. Serving lunch, dinner: Vietnamese cui- sine including beef noodle soup, spiced salads, chicken, pork, tofu and rice dishes. Vegetarian entrees. Take-out. 11 am-7 pm Su, M, Tu, Th. 11 am-8 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $. Steak CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE 1220 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 988-1324. Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chicken, seafood, salads, vegetarian entrees. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, microbrews. Take-out. Lunch: 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner: 5-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. JOE’S BAR & GRILL See Burgers ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE GRILL 3018 Gateway St., Springfield. 746-6000. Lunch, dinner. USDA choice steak, ribs, chops and chicken. Grilled salmon and shrimp. Specialty: Texas egg rolls served with jalapeno jelly. Full bar. Patio dining. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. All cards. $$$. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC. 3463 Hutton St., Springfield. 746-7700. Serving dinner: High quality, uniquely seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood and pasta. Full bar. Kids’ menu. Smoking section available. 4-10 pm M-Th, 4-11 pm F, 3-11 pm Sa, 1-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. PEABODY’S PUB 444 E. Third Ave. 484-2927. Piano bar, affordable, tasty pub grub: 9- oz. sirloin steak dinner only $6.50. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-to closing M-Sa. Closed for lunch Sa. MC/V/AE. $- $$-. WEST BROTHERS’ RIVER RANCH STEAKHOUSE 2123 Franklin Blvd. 686-2020. Serving dinner: Prime rib, seafood, chick- en, steaks, salad. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Banquet room available for 20-350. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, 4-10 pm Sa, 3-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $$$. Sweets BASKIN-ROBBINS ICE CREAM 2540 Willamette St. 484-1861. 495 Coburg Rd. 342-3462. 45 Division St. 607-6889. 1131 Mohawk Blvd.,Springfield. 747-3997. Serving more than 40 flavors of ice cream, as well as cakes, sundaes, smooth- ies and shakes. Wheelchair accessible. Willamette hours: 11 am-10 pm daily. Coburg Rd.: 10 am-10 pm Su-Th, 10 am-11 pm F-Sa. Division St. and Mohawk Blvd.: 11 am-10 pm daily. Checks or cash only. $. BEN & JERRY’S 1239 Alder St. 685-9800. Serving Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, frozen yogurt, brownies and cookies. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $. COLD STONE CREAMERY 112 Oakway Center. 338-4244. Enjoy fresh-made premium ice cream customized with your choice of fruits, nuts, candies and toppings served in an entertaining and fun atmosphere. Cakes and pies also available. Gift certificates. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $-$$. EUPHORIA CHOCOLATE COMPANY 17th and Willamette. 343-9223. Valley River Center. 343-3995. Stewart and Bertelson. 344-4605. www.euphoriachocolate.com Serving European-style specialty choco- lates. Willamette: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa-Su. Fifth: 9 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-6 pm Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. VRC: 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. Stewart: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa. $. ★ Best Sweets, Second Place FENTON & LEE CHOCOLATIERS 35 East 8th Ave.343-7629. www.fentonandlee.com Serving handmade specialty chocolates and ice cream for over 20 years. 9 am- 5:30 pm M-Sa. V/MC/AE. $. PEARL STREET ICE CREAM PARLOUR 1313 Pearl St. 342-3213. Serving lunch and dinner, ice cream, candy. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-11:30 F & Sa, noon-9 pm Su. V/MC. $. PRINCE PÜCKLER’S 1605 E. 19th Ave. 344-4418. Serving locally-made ice cream since 1975. Shakes, sundaes, ice cream pies, coffee drinks, espresso shakes and more. LG. Noon-11 pm daily. All cards. $. SWEET LIFE PÂTISSERIE See Bakeries Teahouses FOOLS PARADISE TEA HOUSE & GALLERY 460 Willamette St. 653-2840. Serving light fare lunch, dinner. Teas from around the world. Soups, sandwiches, Mediterranean food. 9 am-9 pm M-Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. No cards. $. SAVOURÉ 201 W. Broadway. 242-1010. Serving “Salon Tea:” Scones, tea sandwich- es, sweets and pots of tea, including inter-