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FORTUNE INN 1775 W. 6th Ave. 342-2616. Serving lunch, dinner: Fresh specials every day, traditional Chinese stir-fries, fresh Chinese vegetables, tofu and vegetarian entrées. Wide variety Oregon wines, beer (domestic and imported). Reservations for 10+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. GATEWAY CHINESE BUFFET 3198 Gateway St., Springfield. 726-2828. Lunch, dinner: Chinese buffet with 40 plus hot items: BBQ pork, fried shrimp, pot stick- ers, teriyaki chicken, salad bar, dessert. Banquet room. Take-out. Children’s prices, senior discounts available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. GOLDEN CHINA BUFFET 1525 Franklin Blvd. 343-2828. All-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffet with a good selection of Mandarin and Szechwan dishes. Chicken, pork, seafood, beef, fruit bar. Take-out menu also available. $3.50/lb. for lunch, $4.50/lb. for dinner. Drinks and ice cream included in dine-in buffet. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-9 pm daily. MC/V/D. $-$$. GOLDEN ORIENT 2513 W. 11th Ave. 683-5469. Serving lunch, dinner: Chinese, American; fresh vegetables, no MSG. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-9:30 pm Sa, closed Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. GREAT WALL RESTAURANT 862 Main St., Springfield. 726-9133. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, American; vegetarian dishes; no MSG on request; lunch specials daily. Wine, beer, cocktails. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-F, 3 pm- 10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. HONG KONG RESTAURANT 1799 Willamette St. 342-7450. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, American; sandwiches; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for parties. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, 4-10:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. HOUSE OF CHEN 1861 Franklin Blvd. 343-8888. Serving lunch, dinner: Elegant dining. Szechwan, Mandarin, Cantonese; seafood, chicken, duck, pork, beef, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, cocktails. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. No checks. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$. HOUSE OF NOODLE See Southeast Asian JADE PALACE 906 W. 7th Ave. 344-9523. Now delivering. Serving daily lunch and din- ner buffet with Thursday night vegetarian and Friday night seafood specials. Extended menu, no added MSG. Beer, wine, summer- time outdoor garden dining. Take-out. 11 am- 9 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 5 pm-9:30 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V/D. $$. OUR FAVORITE CHUNKY CHIPOTLE SALSA FROM ASADO Homemade chocolate sauce for mochas. Free wi-fi. 6:30 am-6 pm M-F, 7 am-4 pm Sa, 8 am-4 pm Su. MC/V. $. Chef Sara Willis notes that this salsa is always better when the tomatoes are in sea- son, but making it this time of year bright- ens up almost any meal. If you don’t have the luxury of a gas grill, Willis suggests plac- ing the veggies in a hot cast iron pan on a regular stove until blackened and soft. EMERALD CITY COFFEE HOUSE 2674 Roosevelt Blvd. 689-4770. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, vegetarian entrées, no MSG on request. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Delivery. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. KOWLOON RESTAURANT 2222 MLK Blvd. 343-4734. Serving lunch, dinner: Special chow yuk, fam- ily dinners, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Delivery. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. Dining room 11:30 am-midnight, daily. Delivery 11:30 am-mid- night Su-Th, 11:30 am-2 am F-Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$$. LOK YAUN 2360 W. 11th Ave. 345-7448. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, chicken, beef, teriyaki steak, shrimp, vegetarian dish- es, no MSG. Wine, beer. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm M-F, noon-10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. LOTUS GARDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT See Vegetarian LOUIE’S VILLAGE 947 Franklin Blvd. 343-4480. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic Chinese cui- sine. All fresh ingredients. Take-out. 11 am- 10:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, 11:30-10 pm Su. $-$$. MAPLE GARDEN 1275 Alder St. 683-8128. Serving lunch, dinner: Mandarin, Szechwan, Cantonese: Lunch menu changes daily; Mandarin chicken, shrimp chow fun, variety of Chinese meals. Reservations for large groups. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, 11 am-10 pm Sa-Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. OCEAN SKY 1601 Chambers St. 342-4848. Serving lunch, dinner: Szechwan, Hunan; extensive menu; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Take-out. 11 am- 9:30 pm M-Th (closed Tu), 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. SPRING GARDEN 215 Main St., Springfield. 747-0338. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Mandarin, American; vegetarian entrées. Service bar. Reservations for 8+. Separate smoking room. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 11:30 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4-11 pm Sa, noon-10:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $- $$. TOM’S TEA HOUSE 788 W. 7th Ave. 343-8805. Chinese Hunan-Szechwan cooking. Everything made from scratch. Hot and spicy. Vegetarian entrées. Dim Sum. Beer. Take-out. 4:30-8 pm W-Su. $. TWIN DRAGONS 919 River Rd. 688-5481. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, Chinese, American; vegetarian entrées, sal- ads. Reservations for 8+. Take-out. 11 am- 9:30 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ESPRESSO ROMA 30 E. Broadway. 344-6948. adamsplacerestaurant.com Fresh grilled seafood, meat and poultry, cre- ative salads, vegetarian entrées, daily spe- cials. Northwest, European and Asian influ- ences. Seasonal, changing menu. Full bar, wine (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence), extensive martini list. 2nd largest single malt scotch list in Oregon. Outdoor seating. Banquet facilities. OG/LG. Wheelchair acces- sible. Mahogany Room open 4 pm Tu-Sa serving drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner 5- 10 pm Tu-Sa, 5-1 am F-Sa. Reservations rec- ommended. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$. FULL CITY COFFEE ROASTERS Pulse charred tomatoes and add to onion mixture. Add water to desired consistency. Let cool and then add 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and salt to taste. Always check salt content when salsa is cool, because flavors change. KAM LOON RESTAURANT 199 W. 8th Ave. 344-6491. Serving Full City coffee and espresso, pas- tries, chocolates. 6 am-9 pm M-F, 9 am-9 pm Sa. V/MC/D. $. ★ Best Café/Coffeehouse, Third Place Pulse onion, garlic (remove from skin before processing) and four canned chipotle chilies in a food processor until finely chopped but not blended. Remove to mixing bowl. YAN GAR YUEN 1945 River Rd. 688-9229. Serving lunch, dinner: Mandarin, Cantonese. Delivery. Smoking area. Take-out. 11 am-10:30 pm, daily. MC/V. $-$$. Coffeehouses ALLANN BROS. BEANERY COFFEEHOUSE 152 W. 5th Ave. 342-3378. 2465 Hilyard St. 344-0221. Allann Bros. coffee and espresso drinks, iced coolers, pastries, fresh deli and panini sand- wiches, whole bean coffees, and loose leaf teas. Eat in or take-out. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 5th St. hours: 6 am-11 pm M-Sa, 7 am-11 pm Su. Hilyard hours: 6 am-9 pm M-Th, 6 am- 10 pm F-Sa, 7 am-9 pm Su. MC/V/D/AE. $. THEO’S COFFEEHOUSE AT THE STRAND 347 W. 5th Ave. 342-2420. A community-based, family owned coffee- house where everyone is welcome to come and exchange ideas. Private tea room avail- able for community, family and business meetings, and a kids’ room for play groups. 8 am-6 pm M, 8 am-9 pm Tu-Th, 8 am-11 pm F, 8 am-1 pm Sa. MC/V. $. 825 E. 13th Ave. 484-0878. Muffins, croissants, espresso. Take-out. 6 am-9:30 pm M-F, 7 am-8:30 pm Sa-Su. No cards. $. Grill eight Roma tomatoes directly over the gas flame until very charred. Also grill 3/4 of a small white onion broken up or diced, making sure to get all the pieces thoroughly cooked and charred, and three cloves of garlic left in the skin. am-11 pm Sa, 9:30 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $. 295 E. 13th Ave. 465-9270 842 Pearl St. 344-0475. Coffeehouse for adults. Premium coffees by the cup and pound. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Pearl St.: 5:30 am-6 pm M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm Sa, 7 am-5 pm, Su. 13th Ave.: 6 am- 6 pm M-Th, 6 am-6 pm F, 7 am-6 pm Sa, 7 am- 5 pm Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Café/Coffeehouse, Second Place JAMOCHA’S ESPRESSO CAFÉ 1840 Chambers St. 345-3407. Featuring organic Café Mam coffee, fresh pastries, granitas, desserts, hot and cold drinks. Drive-through service, indoor and out- door seating. 6 am-7 pm M-F, 7 am-7 pm Sa & Su. All major cards. $. LIQUID BEAN ESPRESSO & BAKERY 995 Tyinn #1. 334-5131. Serving lunch: Espresso drinks, seven kinds of quiche, sandwiches, soup, vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 5 am-5 pm M-F, 9 am-noon Sa. $. MIDTOWN ESPRESSO & COFFEE 1591 Willamette St. 485-6244. A friendly café serving gourmet espresso, desserts, pastries, teas and whole bean cof- fee. Enjoy free wireless in a hip and inviting space. Located inside Midtown Marketplace. 7 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8 am-5 pm Su. All major cards. $. Continental ADAM’S PLACE ★ Best International/Continental, Third Place (tie) ★ Best Special Occasion/Fine Dining, Third Place BLOOMING BRANCH BISTRO 49 W. 29th Ave. 686-9201, fax 349-1441. South Eugene’s neighborhood bistro. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Everchanging specials menu includes chick- en saltimbocca, salmon with tomato tar- ragon compote, leg of lamb with yogurt mint sauce, Cajun steak and prawns. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 am- 3 pm Su & M, 7:30 am-8 pm Tu-F, 7:30 am-9 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$$. CAFÉ SHEILAGH 616 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. (541) 942- 5510. Formerly Sheilagh’s Gourmet of downtown Eugene (Oregon Country Fair & Saturday Market), Café Sheilagh in Cottage Grove serves gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner; organic coffee; cocktails, fine wine and beer. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-3 pm Tu & W; 8 am-8 pm Th-Sa; 8 am-7 pm Su. MC/V/DC. $- $$$$. ★ Best Café/Coffeehouse NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA BARRY’S ESPRESSO BAKERY & DELI 1004 Willamette St. 484-7411. Serving breakfast and lunch: Fresh, made-to- order smoothies, twice-baked potatoes, soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, summer menu with raw food entrées. Café Mam espresso, all organic coffees and juices. Fresh wheatgrass shots. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, 10-5 pm Su. All major cards. $. CHANTERELLE PERUGINO LUNA 767 Willamette St.. 687-9102. An Italian-style coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, a variety of fine pastries, wine by the glass and to go and European and domestic microbrew beers. Now serving locally made Stella Gelato. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-10 pm M-Th, 7 am-11 pm F, 8 See Mediterranean 2805 Oak St. 343-6444. 804 E. 12th Ave. 343-1141. Serving great New York-style pastries, rolls, bialys, knish and quiche, etc. Sandwiches on house-made bread, soups and Torrefazione coffees. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. Oak St. hours: 6:30 am-7 pm M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm Sa, 7:30 am-5 pm Su. Campus hours: 6:30 am-7 pm M-F, 8 am-5 pm Sa. Some cards. $. DANI’S COFFEE & ESPRESSO 45R Division (Santa Clara Square). 689-9460. Serving breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. Proudly serving Full City Coffee & Espresso. Soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, pastries. 207 E. 5th Ave. (5th & Pearl Bldg.). 484- 4065. Serving dinner: Seafood, abalone in season, veal, lamb, beef, poultry and wild game. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Intimate dining, seating 48. Full service bar from 5 pm. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5 pm-10 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $$$-$$$$. PACIFIC GRILL 205 Coburg Rd. (Red Lion Hotel). 342-5201. Full service restaurant serving continental and American cuisine. LG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 6 am-2 pm & 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 6 am-10 THE KIVA GROCERS, WINE MERCHANTS & BOOKSELLERS • Specialty, Organic & Gourmet Foods • Fresh Organic Produce • Bulk Foods, Herbs, Spices, Coffees & Teas • Champagne, Wine, Beer • Vitamins and Natural Body Care Products • Storewide Specials & Everyday Low Prices MON-SAT 9-8 • • SUN SUN 1 10-5 MON -SAT 9-8 0-5 125 W. 11th A ve, DOWNTOWN EUGENE • www.eugeneweekly.com 342-8666 CHOW! JANUARY 25, 2007 13
