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CHOW! SUMMER 2005 SANCHO’S MEXICAN GRILL 1425 NW Monroe.752-2500. Across from OSU campus, Sancho’s spe- cializes in homestyle Mexican cuisine pre- pared daily in an atmosphere both festive and intimate. Salsa music plays nightly in this low-lit, cozy nook. Quality food, mellow mood. Outside balcony. Full bar selection featuring imported Mexican tequilas and beers. Ariba! 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. $. TACO DEL MAR 1915 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 738-0540 The fast, fresh and fun alternative to tradi- tional Mexican food, serving mondo burri- tos and rippin’ fish tacos with a friendly, relaxed Baja style. Wheelchair accessi- ble.10:30 am- 10 pm M-Sa. 11 am -9 pm Su. MC/V. $. 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. $$. Microbrew MCMENAMINS 420 NW 3rd St. 758-6044. Oregon’s favorite brewpub chain. Hearty sandwiches, soups and salads. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. V/MC/AE/D. $-$$. WYATT’S EATERY & BREWHOUSE 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. Northwest BIG RIVER RESTAURANT & BAR 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 am-2 pm M-F, dinner from 5 pm M-Sa. DC/MC/V/AE. $$$. INTABA’S WOOD FIRED EATERY 1115 South Third, 99W. 754-6958. www.intabas.com Outstanding organic cuisine, intimate din- ing ambiance featuring earthen, sculptur- al wood-fired oven. Now serving organic chicken and grass-fed meats. Grilled seafood, wood-fired pizza, creative vege- tarian/vegan entrees, decadent desserts. Fine wines & microbrews. Live music, lec- tures and special events. Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. 11:30 am-2:30 pm (lunch) & 5 pm-9 pm (dinner) T-Sa, 10 am- 2 pm (brunch) Su. V/MC/AE/D. $-$$$. ★ Best Corvallis Retaurant We wish Were in Eugene, Second Place ★ Best Corvallis Retaurant We wish Were in Eugene, Third Place WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA PARLOR MAGENTA RESTAURANT & CATERING CIRELLO’S PIZZA 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. $$. 1425 NW Monroe Ave #A. 758-3494. www.magentarestaurant.com Bold, exotic French and Asian infused, deli- cately balanced dishes in a hip urban envi- ronment. Wines selected carefully by chef Kimber Hoang. Superb specialty martinis and $2 bar menu. Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F, dinner 5 pm-10 pm M-Sa, 5 pm-8 pm Su. V/D/AE. $$$-$$$$. 919-F NW Circle Blvd. 754-9199. Serving dinner. Open ‘til 10 pm Su-Th, ‘til 11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. CROWBAR 214 SW 2nd St. 753-7373. Cocktails are us! Twisted classics, fresh infu- sions, rockin’ kamakazes, bitchin’ brews and dreamy pizza. Outdoor rooftop seating. Great fun with good people. Find us behind American Dream Pizza, alley entrance. 4:30 pm-10 pm Su & M, 4:30 pm-12 am Tu & W, 4:30 pm-1 am Th-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. HEADLINE CAFÉ Pizza 300 SW Jefferson Ave. 758-1642. Serving lunch and dinner. 11-close daily. V/MC. $$. AMERICAN DREAM PIZZA PIZZA PEDDLER & NOSHERY 2525 NW Monroe Ave. 757-1713. 214 SW 2nd St. 753-7373. Music, art, beer and pizza. Tastiest pizza in Corvallis, by the slice or whole pie. Outrageous combos, fabulous salads and stellar calzones. Nice selection of local brews. Outdoor rooftop seating on 2nd St. Great fun with good people. Free delivery. 11 am-10 pm daily, open ‘til 11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $-$$. 1420 NW 9th St. 757-7999. Delivery and carry-out pizza. White or honey whole wheat crust. 9 sauces, 17 reg- ular toppings and 13 gourmet toppings. Call for daily specials—super discounts on orders of 5 or more pizzas. 4 pm-11 pm M- Th, 4 pm-12 am F, noon-12 am Sa, noon-11 pm Su. V/MC/D. $$-$$$. 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. $$-$$$. TARN TIP THAI CUISINE Southeast Asian Vegetarian 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/D. $$. 2535 NW Monroe Ave. 757-8906. Serving lunch and diner. LG. Lunch 11 am-3 pm, dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. No cards. $$. 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. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Corvallis Retaurant We wish Were in Eugene ©2005 Widmer Brothers Brewing Company, Portland, OR C HOOSE W I D M E R H E F E W E I Z E N. Because other hefeweizens might be g a r n i s h e d w i t h t o i l e t f r e s h e n e r. We serve Widmer Hefeweizen with a lemon The unique aroma of other hefes? Also accented, to accent its unique citrus aroma. and guaranteed for 1,000 fl ushes. -Rob Widmer 20 JULY 21, 2005 CHOW! widmer.com -Kurt Widmer www.eugeneweekly.com