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KITCHEN WITCH HOT CHOCOLATE Makes four 3/4 cup servings 2 1/2 cups organic whole milk 3 oz. organic bittersweet or dark chocolate, 60-70% cacao content dash of sea salt Melt chocolate in double boiler over medium-low heat. Add salt; mix until smooth. Gradually add milk by 1/4 cups, stirring until smooth after each addition. When milk is fully incorpo- rated, bring it to a boil over medium heat. Add one of the following: spring of fresh mint; fresh lavender or fresh lemon balm; one cinnamon stick; citrus peel. Cover and infuse for 5 min- utes. Strain out the herbs or spices and froth the chocolate with a hand mixer or whisk. international flavors as well as local produce. Hot and cold sandwiches, salads, vegetarian entrées. Full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M- F, 5 pm-midnight Sa. All cards. $$-$$$$. Pacific Rim ★ Best Asian, Second Place ★ Best Thai, Second Place (tie) HOUSE OF NOODLE 860 Pearl St. 686-1114 Serving lunch, dinner: Specials every day, Vietnamese, Chinese, Pho, salad rolls with peanut sauce, rice dishes, chao mein, chao fun, no MSG, low fat. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M- Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. KURAYA’S THAI CUISINE 1410 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 746-2951. Serving lunch, dinner: ethnic Thai food. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Take-out. 11 am- 2:30 pm M-Sa, 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F-Sa, 4:30 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. MANOLA’S THAI CUISINE MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA 933 Pearl St. 684-8900, New York style, hand-thrown pizzas. Specialty salads and great appetizers. Five slice choices available all day. Beer and wine. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa, noon-9 pm Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Pizza, Third Place PEGASUS SMOKEHOUSE PIZZA 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Serving lunch, dinner: Specialty pizzas, sal- ads, sandwiches and calzones. Voted #1 Pizza 2003-04. 15 microbrews on tap. Counter service. Full bar, big screen TVs and pool table downstairs. Patio dining. HDTV. Delivery via Pony Express. Weekday lunch specials. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm M, 11:30 am-10 pm Tu, 11:30 am-11 pm W-Fr, 12 pm-11 pm Sa, 12 pm-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. KONA CAFÉ 4605 Main St., Springfield. 741-7136. 270 E. Oregon Ave., Creswell. 895-4140. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic Hawaiian style kiawe (mesquite) barbecued ribs and chicken, teriyaki chicken, volcano chicken, Kalua pig, tri-tip beef, wok fried noodles, pot- mae salad (Big Island favorite, combo of potato and macaroni salad). Live Hawaiian music from Rick Hanapi. 11 am-8 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. NOHO’S HAWAIIAN CAFÉ 339 E. 11th Ave. 743-0659. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic Hawaiian plate lunch served in traditional style. Casual environment. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa. All major cards. $-$$. RING OF FIRE & LAVA LOUNGE 1099 Chambers St. 344-6475. Serving Pacific Rim and Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian and vegan options. Wine, beer, specialty cocktails. Full menu until close. Catering. Take-out. New banquet room. 2006-2007 EW Best of Eugene Best House Drink: Chili Margarita. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-12 pm M-Th, 11 am-1 am F-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE. $$. ★ Best Pizza, Second Place PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1328 Lawrence St. 343-1307. Northwest artisan pizza. Unique toppings, specialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian and vegan food. Daily soups, amazing pizza combinations, specialty salads. Organic microbrews and wine. Take- out. Some OG/LG. 5:30 pm-9:30 pm nightly. MC/V. $. ★ Best Pizza ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. www.rapidpizza.net Spectacular riverfront setting, serving lunch and dinner: Soups, salads, sandwiches, origi- nal recipe pizza made from scratch, vegetar- ian entrées. Wine, microbrew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. SCHLOTZSKY’S DELI See Delis SY’S NEW YORK PIZZA ★ Best Asian ★ Best Thai, Second Place (tie) 1211 Alder St. 686-9598. Serving lunch, dinner. Thin crust Neopolitan and deep dish Sicilian pizza whole or by the slice, garlic knots, Italian ice (lemon, straw- berry, cherry) and frozen NY cheesecake on a stick. Dine in or take-out. No delivery. 11 am- midnight Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. RON’S ISLAND GRILL TRACK TOWN PIZZA 401 W. 3rd. Ave. 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. MC/V. $. Pizza BENE GOURMET PIZZA 1010 Harlow Rd. Springfield. 736-8306. www.aiyarathaicafe.com Serving authentic Thai dishes, desserts and bubble tea. Dine in or take out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. 580 Adams St. 344-1706. Real Thai-style, more than 100 items to choose from. Best of Eugene 2003-2006. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. Some cards. $-$$. 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. $. 490 E. Broadway. 343-8700. Student-approved BBQ and teriyaki joint. Police officers and fire department frequent this place as well. Huge portions! Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa. Some cards. $. AIYARA THAI CAFÉ CHAO PRA YA THAI CUISINE HODGEPODGE JAIL, THE Southeast Asian 1809 Franklin Blvd. 284-8484. 2620 River Rd. 484-1912. Serving lunch and dinner. Free delivery. Traditional to gourmet pizzas. Student spe- cials. At Franklin: Lunch buffet 11 am-2 pm M- F, salad, wine, beer, microbrew, TV. Come try the honey wheat dough and rice cheese. LG. Franklin: 11 am-midnight Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F- Sa. River Rd.: 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. Some cards. $. 652 E. Broadway. 342-6666. www.manolasthai.com Serving lunch and dinner. Papaya salad, pineapple curry with shrimp, mint leaf & basil stir-fry. 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. $$. MEKALA’S 1769 Franklin Blvd. 342-4872. Serving lunch, dinner: Extensive menu with many vegetarian entrées, exotic salads. Wine, beer, microbrews, exotic drinks in the Mai Tai Lounge. Reservations on F-Sa. Take- out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. Restaurant: 11 am-9 pm M-Th, noon-10 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. Lounge: 5-11 pm M-Th, 4 pm- midnight F & Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. RING OF FIRE & LAVA LOUNGE See Pacific Rim SAIGON RESTAURANT SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE 941 Pearl St. Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine offers the elegant side of Thai food. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-3 pm daily, 5 pm-9 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D/DC. $$-$$$. TA RA RIN THAI CUISINE 1200 Oak St. 343-1230. Come and try our mother’s homemade recipes, the taste that you admire and are familiar with, in a relaxing atmosphere 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. $-$$. ★ Best Thai, Third Place TASTY THAI KITCHEN 80 E. 29th Ave. 302-6444. Serving lunch and dinner. Exotic Thai and other Asian food with weekly specials. Vegan and vegetarian entrées. Wine and beer. Take- out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Tu- F, noon-9:30 Sa-Su. MC/V/D. $$. VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 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. $-$$. YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 1075 Chambers St. 683-9386. Serving lunch, dinner: Vietnamese cuisine including beef noodle soup, spiced salads, chicken, pork, tofu and rice dishes. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11 am-7 pm Su- Tu & Th, 11 am-8 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $. Seafood Steak FISHERMAN’S MARKET CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE COZMIC PIZZA 199 W. 8th Ave. 338-9333. New omni-organic menu featuring fabulous soup, salads, wrap sandwiches, organic microbrews and fine wine, indulgent desserts. Music, entertainment, meeting and party facilities, community events. Free deliv- ery, dine-in/take-out. OG/LG. 11 am-11 pm M-F, 4 pm-11 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. 1036 Valley River Way. 342-6404. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Daily fresh seafood listing, wood-fired seafood, seafood specials, vegetarian entrées, 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. $$-$$$. FATHOMS MOOKIE’S PLACE 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Small, intimate full service bar below Pegasus Pizza. Same great Pegasus menu, big screen TVs, pool, jukebox. 6 pm-2 am M- Sa. MC/V. $. IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET 950 Seneca Rd. 349-1212. 1930 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 741-2035. www.izzyspizza.com Serving buffet all day daily. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. Some cards. $$. MARCHÉ PROVISIONS See Bakeries www.eugeneweekly.com MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE See Steak NEWMAN’S FISH & CHIPS 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Serving lunch, early dinner: Cod, halibut, salmon, chips, clam chowder, coleslaw. Outdoor counter service and seating. Take- out. 11 am-7 pm M-F, 11 am-6:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $. ROSE & THISTLE 398 E. 11th Ave. 343-2244. Serving lunch, dinner: Fish and chips, shrimp, oysters, clam strips, veggie burgers, chowder, milkshakes, chicken strips, hushpuppies, cold sandwiches. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa; 12:30 pm-7 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. 992 Willamette Eugene, OR 97401 343-9661 ★ Best Asian, Third Place ★ Best Thai 4 Oakway Center. 284-2701. 2566 Willamette St.. 284-2702. Serving lunch and dinner: Slices available. Gourmet pizzas, gourmet salads. Vegetarian and vegan entrées. Wine, beer and dessert. Dine-in, take-out, and catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 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. $- $$. 830 W. 7th Ave. 484-CRAB. Specializing in fish and chips, seafood entrées, soups, fresh fish and you-bake entrées. Microbrews, wine. Dine in or take- out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-8 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. Traditional Greek & Indian Food 1461 E. 19th Ave. 302-1277. Serving lunch and dinner. LG. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm, M-F. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$. T ARARIN T H A I C U I S I N E Mother’s homemade recipes • Fresh & healthy No MSG, No dairy • Vegetarian Selections DINE IN OR CARRY OUT • WEEKDAY LUNCH SPECIALS MORE THAN 20 SELECTIONS OF BEER AND WINE 1220 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 988-1324. Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chicken, seafood, salads, vegetarian entrées. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, microbrews. Take-out. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. MOOKIE’S PLACE 1507 Centennial Blvd., Springfield. 744-4148. Serving lunch and dinner: Steak, seafood, pasta, all prepared by Mookie and his friend- ly staff. Large portions, reasonably priced. Vegetarian entrées. $5 lunch menu. Warm, inviting atmosphere. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F, 4:30 pm-8 pm Tu-Th, 4:30 pm-8:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$$. ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE GRILL 3018 Gateway St., Springfield. 746-6000. Lunch, dinner. USDA choice steak, ribs, chops and chicken. Grilled salmon and shrimp. Specialty: Texas egg rolls served with jalapeño jelly. Full bar. Patio dining. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. All cards. $$$. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC. 3463 Hutton St., Springfield. 746-7700. Serving dinner: High quality, uniquely sea- soned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood and pasta. Full bar. Kids’ menu. Smoking section available. 4 pm-10 pm M-Th, 4 pm-11 pm F, 3 pm-11 pm Sa, 1 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. 1 2 0 0 O A K S T . • E U GE N E , O R • ( 5 4 1 ) 3 43 - 12 3 0 Tues. - Fri.: 11-3 PM lunch, 4:30-10 PM dinner • Sat. - Sun.: 12-10 PM N O W D E L I VE R I N G D E LI V E R Y H OU R S : Tue. - Fri.:11:30-2:30 PM lunch, 5:30-9 PM dinner Sat. - Sun.: 12-9 PM • No t a va i l ab le o n M on da y . CHOW! JANUARY 25, 2007 17
