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Ax Billy Grill & Sports Bar CHOW! SUMMER 2007 CORNUCOPIA See Cafés DAILY BAGEL 4770 Village Plaza Loop. 431-5700. 995 Tyinn #1. 334-5131. Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch: Bagels, breakfast and deli sandwiches, pastries and desserts. Smoothies, vege- tarian entrées, salads, soups, gourmet coffee. Low-carb options. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6 am-3:30 pm M- F, 7 am-4 pm Sa, 8 am-4 pm Su. V/MC. $. Superb Wine Exceptional Food First Class Service FLYING DOGS CAFÉ & DELI See Cafés GARDEN DELI & CATERING The Ax Billy Grill & Sports Bar is the perfect place for your next business lunch, intimate dinner, or to watch your favorite sporting event on the big screen. Visit downtownac.com for weekly specials. Third Floor of the Downtown Athletic Club 999 Willamette St., Eugene, OR z (541) 484-4011 z www.downtownac.com Did you know? ALEXANDER’S GREAT FALAFEL JAZZIE’S DELI ★ Best Food Cart, Second Place 1869 Pioneer Pkwy. East, Springfield. 747- 8090. Serving lunch and dinner: Deli sandwich- es, Umpqua ice cream, espresso, Godzilla sandwiches, lunch boxes and vegetarian entrées. Beer. Take-out. 7 am-11 pm M-F, 8 am-11 pm Sa, 9 am-9 pm Su. MC/V/D. $. BANGKOK GRILL JIFFY MARKET WINE & DELI BLAZING CHEF, THE 3443 Hilyard St. 342-4552. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Sandwiches, soups, salads, hamburgers, fish and chips, burritos. Handmade soups, draft beer, wine by the glass. Self- serve. Take-out. Smoking on the deck. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-9 pm M-F, 8:30 am-9 pm Sa, 8:30 am-5 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $. Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Fish and chips. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. ■ ■ PHATTY SNAK SHAK 391 W. 11th Ave. 344-6303. Serving lunch, dinner. Specializing in hot sandwiches: Philly cheese steaks, meat- ball sandwiches, brats and Italian sausages, chicken strips and more. Vegetarian entrées. All $4 and under. 11 am-7 pm M-F, noon-7 pm Sa & Su. Cash only. $. PITA PIT 1087 Willamette St. 485-5595. Serving lunch and dinner: Pitas stuffed with falafel, steak, gyros, turkey, chicken and a variety of other selections. Choose your own toppings and sauce. Delivery. 11 am-3 am M-W, 11 am-4 am Th-Sa, noon-2 am Su. No checks. $. SUNDANCE NATURAL FOODS 748 E. 24th Ave. 343-9142. Vegetarian (mostly vegan) organic buf- fet: Salad bar, prepared salads, raw food dishes, hot entrées, soups and chili. Also whole grain organic cookies, cake and pie with wheat- and gluten-free options. Half-baked pizzas. Biodegradable pack- aging. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-11 pm daily. All major cards. $. ZOLOTOY PETUSHOK/GOLDEN ROOSTER-EUROPEAN STORE & DELI See International Food Carts AFGHANI CUISINE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving shishkabobs, quabili, pilaf, bolani. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 16 JULY 26, 2007 CHOW! See Barbecue BOBA BUBBLE CART DE FRISCO 207 Coburg Rd. 431-0905. 801 E. 13th Ave. 338-7098. 864 Beltline Rd., Springfield. 744-2998. 2155 Olympic St., Springfield. 393-0030. Oven toasted subs, like mesquite chicken with bacon and a fabulous veggie, deli- cious soups like broccoli and cheese, fresh craveable salads like honey mus- tard chicken. Fun kids meals from $2.99. Catering and take-out available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. Gateway: 11 am- 9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. Campus: 10 am-11 pm M-Sa, noon-11 pm Su. Olympic: 11 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $. ■ BBQ KING OAKWAY WINE & DELI/BISTRO QUIZNOS SUBS 3377 East Amazon, Eugene Behind Mazzi’s (541) 868-1982 Open Daily 7 am - 6 pm Sunday 8 am - 5 pm Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving pad thai, pork on a stick, vege- tarian entrées. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. ★ Best Wine Selection, Second Place 160 Oakway Rd. 344-9463. Serving breakfast, lunch: Pastries, espresso, sandwiches, soups, salads. Wine & beer. Catering, take-out and delivery also available. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Noon-4:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $. Brick Oven Bread, Pastries and Espresso 13th and Kincaid. Serving lunch: Falafel, hummus, tabouli, vegan and kosher entrées. Free lemon- ade with all food orders. Some OG. 11 am- 4 pm M-F. $. 70 W. 29th Ave. (Sunrise Market parking lot) Bubble tea (fruit and milk flavors), Thai iced tea and coffee, Vietnamese iced cof- fee and other coffee drinks. All bever- ages $3. Wheelchair accessible. Noon-6 pm W-Sa, summer only. Cash only. $. OF GRAPE AND GRAIN, THE DELI 200 W. Broadway 541.685.0790 oregonwineandmore.com While some Eugene eaters cheer the arrival of E ve r gr e e n I n di an Re s ta u ra n t, others are mourning the loss of Ta s t e o f I n d ia , which is closed — at least for now. We hear there’s a sign on the door that says they’re look- ing for a new location. 450 Country Club Rd, Ste. 140. 485-7500, fax 485-7504. Serving full breakfast and lunch entrées. Pastries, soups, sandwiches, salads and espresso drinks. Comfortable seating inside and out. Specializing in corporate breakfast, lunch, box lunches and more. Call for catering menu. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6 am-4 pm M-F. Catering available as needed. All major cards. $-$$. 105 Oakway Center. 343-3088. Serving lunch, dinner: All-occasion caterers for last 25 years. Serving American-style deli sandwiches, salads, soups for lunch. Transforms into a cozy bistro at night, serving tasty, healthy entrées including lamb shank, pork loin, fresh seafood, pasta and nightly spe- cials. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-4 pm Su. All major cards. $-$$$. The Broadway caters 7 days a week including breakfast, business lunches, in-home entertaining and weddings...Give us a try! 2SHQ6HYHQ'D\VD:HHN%UHDNIDVW/XQFK'LQQHU word is ... Oakway Center. Broadway & Willamette. Serving lunch: Char-broiled Frisco chick- en sandwich, salad or skewer with homemade sauces and seasoning. A Eugene original recipe. Oakway Center: 11 am-3 pm M-Su. Downtown: 11 am-3 pm M-F. No cards. $. ★ Best Food Cart CARTE BLANCHE SOUP CART & CATERERS E. 14th Ave. & Kincaid, PLC, UO. 554-9088. www.cbsoup.com Offering more than 80 varieties of soup, serving four varieties every day. From three cheese tomato to Bangkok sweet potato, Carte Blanche specializes in both the unique and the traditional. Also offering baguette sandwiches, Caesar and mixed garden salads, homemade cookies, beverages and more. 11 am-4 pm M-F (during school year). $. DANA’S CHEESECAKE BAKERY Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving cheesecake and baked goods, coffee, decaf, tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. EDIBLE IMPROV Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving sweet and savory crepes, cook- ies, espresso. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. FAMILY HOMESTEADER Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving fresh-squeezed lemonade, drinks. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. INDIA HOUSE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetable curry, chicken and vegetable thripthi, pan-fried noodles, chai tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. RUSTY’S HANDBUILT COOKIES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SARA’S TAMALES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetarian tamales, fruit salad. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SARITZA MEXICAN FOOD Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving tacos, taco salad, burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SUSHI Q Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving sushi rolled on site, gyoza, miso soup. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. TOFU PALACE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Tofu Tia, tofu breakfast, Toby’s Tofu Paté. OG/LG. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. WHOLE ENCHILADA Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving enchiladas, rice and beans, nachos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. WORLD FLAVORS Ken Kesey Plaza (Broadway and Willamette). 517-7366. Serving ethnic dishes from around the world, including Caribbean jerk chicken wrap, coconut curry wrap, African peanut stew, Caribbean jerk chicken salad and more. Occasional daily spe- cials. Vegetarian entrées. LG. 11:30 am-3 pm Tu-F. $. Indian EVERGREEN INDIAN CUISINE 1525 Franklin Blvd. 343-7944 Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Indian dishes. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-9:30 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$. POPPI’S ANATOLIA 992 Willamette St. 343-9661. Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chicken), thali platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), vegetarian soups and entrées, Greek salad. Wine, beer. Reservations for 5+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner nightly. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Italian/Greek/Middle Eastern, Second Place International BRUNO’S CHEF’S KITCHEN 3443 Hilyard St. 687-CHEF (2433). Fax 687- 0122. Bessie and Bruno proudly present world- class cooking in their Eugene-style eatery. Using only the freshest and finest ingredients, cooked to order, Bruno cre- ates his unique menu and Bessie serves with an equally special flare. Come enjoy for yourself! Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5-9 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $- $$$$. CAFÉ LUCKY NOODLE 207 E. 5th Ave. 484-4777. www.luckynoodle.com Global noodle house open late, featuring continental breakfast daily, weekend brunch, organic espresso, lunch, panini, full dinner menu until close, artisan Italian pasta, dynamic Thai noodle dish- es, salmon, steak. Specialty cocktails, housemade gelato, wine, microbrews, outdoor dining, take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast 8 am-11 am M-F, 8 am-2 pm Sa & Su. Lunch, din- ner 11 am-midnight Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Downtown Lunch, Third Place ★ Best International/Continental, Third Place (tie) CAFÉ ZENON NICE RICE 898 Pearl St. 343-3005. Downtown’s landmark bistro, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night desserts daily. An eclectic, changing, international menu featuring creative preparation of the freshest local ingredi- ents and a huge dessert selection. Wine, beer, microbrews, spirits. Sunday brunch. Outdoor dining. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-11 pm Su- Th, 8 am-midnight F-Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$. Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Veggie and chicken stir-fried rice dishes, teriyaki chicken sandwiches, fresh orange juice. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. JUNG’S MONGOLIAN GRILL LOVING SPOONFUL, A Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Hemp food booth. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. LULU’S SMOOTHIES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies and coolers. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. ★ Best Downtown Lunch ★ Best International/Continental, Second Place Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving handmade pizza by the slice. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 4355 Commerce St., Suite 110. 344-7578. All-you-can-eat stir-fried veggies, tofu, meats and sauces. Beer and wine avail- able. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-4 pm daily. Dinner 5-9 pm Su-Th, 5-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $-$$. RITTA’S BURRITOS LATITUDE 21 RENAISSANCE PIZZA Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving made-to-order, generously filled burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 21 W. 6th Ave. 338-9000. Featuring international cuisine and pub fare. All meats Oregon raised and bought locally at Long’s Meat Market. Several Jamaican dishes. Polynesian, Italian, Southern and American entrées. Vegetarian options. Some OG/LG. 11 am- www.eugeneweekly.com