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CHOW! SUMMER 2008 EL SOL DE MEXICO 1597 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 752-9299. Lunch and dinner, beer, wine and cocktails. Parties up to 30 people, food to go. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/MC/DC/AE. $-$$. EL TAPATIO RESTAURANT 1845 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 758-1735. Serving lunch daily and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/MC/ AE/DC. $$. LOS AROS MEXICAN GRILL 2309 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 754-1230. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-8 pm Sa-Th, 11 am-9 pm F. Some cards. $$. QDOBA 2001 NW Monroe Ave. #105, Corvallis. 757-2800. Not just big burritos. Big flavors. Open for breakfast. Wheelchair accessible. LG. 8 am-10 pm M-W, 8 am-1 am Th-Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. V/ MC/AE/D. $. RIGOBERTO’S 360 NW 5th St., Corvallis. 752-2422. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mexican and American favorites. Open 24 hours a day, every day. V/ MC. $-$$$. SANCHO’S MEXICAN GRILL 1425 NW Monroe, Corvallis.752-2500. Sancho’s specializes in homestyle Mexican cuisine prepared daily in an atmosphere both festive and intimate. Salsa music plays nightly in this low-lit, cozy nook. Quality food, mellow mood. Outside balco- ny. 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 custom built healthy meals. Fresh salsa bar. 11 am-8:30 pm daily. All major cards. $. Northwest BIG RIVER RESTAURANT & BAR TACO DEL MAR 101 NW Jackson, Corvallis. 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. $$$. 1915 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 738-0540 The fast, fresh and fun alternative to traditional Mexican food, serv- ing mondo burritos and rippin’ fish tacos with a friendly, relaxed Baja style. Wheelchair accessible. 10:30 am- 10 pm M-Sa. 11 am -9 pm Su. MC/V. $. TACOS URUAPAN 1813 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 752-5380. Authentic Mexican cuisine. 11 am-8 pm M-Th, 11 am-9 pm F-Sa, noon-8 pm Su. V/MC/DC/D. $$. CAFÉ YUMM 2001 Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 541-757-YUMM. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Soul satisfying ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, skewers, soups, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sandwich- es, salmon burgers. Savory sauces and dressings. Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredients. Wine, beer, juice, coffee and tea. Take-out. Event catering. Some OG/LG. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su. MC/V. $. Microbrew BLOCK 15 RESTAURANT & BREWERY 300 SW Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. 541-758-2077. Local brewpub featuring more than 10 house-brewed beers. Dishes made with local and region- al ingredients including Painted Hills Natural Beef and Carlton Farms Natural Pork. Some OG. 11 am-7 pm Su-W, 11 am-1 am Th-Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $$. CLOUD 9 126 SW 1st, Corvallis. 541-753-9900 Located along the heart of the downtown Corvallis waterfront park, Cloud 9 uses fresh local ingredients to create quality com- fort foods and Northwest bistro fare. Connected full bar next door, The Downward Dog, offering fresh fruit infusions, local micro brews and a dynamic wine list featuring both local and international choic- es. Reservations recommended. Some OG/LG. Restaurant: 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm Sa. Bar: 4 pm-1 am M-W, 4 pm-2 am Th-Sa. $$-$$$. CALAPOOIA BREWING CO. See American MCMENAMINS 420 NW 3rd St.,Corvallis. 758-6044. Oregon’s favorite brewpub chain. Hearty sandwiches, soups and sal- ads. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-mid- night Su. V/MC/AE/D. $-$$. WYATT’S EATERY & BREWHOUSE 211 1st Ave NW, Albany. 917-3727. 24 beers on tap, full bar. Lunch and dinner menu. Burgers, pasta, sea- food, steak and wraps. 11 am-8:30 pm M-Th, 7 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D. CRAVE’S 294 Laurel St., Florence. 541-997-3033. An eclectic menu featuring sea- sonal, local and organic elements. Seafood a specialty. Unique pre- sentations in a historic building with old world elegance and com- fortable ambiance in Old Town 140 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 754-7448. All food prepared fresh daily, with Florence. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-11 pm M & Th-Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Sa. MC/V/D. $$$. FIREWORKS RESTAURANT AND BAR 1115 South Third, 99W, Corvallis. 754-6958. ww.wildfirefood.com Organic cuisine, intimate dining ambiance featuring earthen, sculp- tural wood-fired oven. Now serving organic chicken and grass-fed meats. Grilled seafood, wood-fired pizza, creative vegetarian/vegan entrées, decadent desserts. Fine wines & microbrews. Cocktails. Live music, lectures and special events. Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. 11:30 am-2:30 pm (lunch) & 5 pm-9:30 pm (dinner) daily, 10 am-2 pm (brunch) Su. V/MC/AE/D. $$-$$$$. MAGENTA RESTAURANT & CATERING 137 SW 2nd Ave., Corvallis. 758-3494. www.magentarestaurant.com Exotic organic Asian fusion recipes created by Chef Kimber Hoang seasonally incorporating local pro- duce and meats. Carefully selected wines and superb specialty marti- nis. $4 small plate menu available all hours at the bar and late night. Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm Su-W, 5 pm-midnight Th-Sa. V/D/AE. $$$-$$$$. VILLAGE GREEN RESORT & GARDENS RESTAURANT 725 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. 541-942-2491. Lunch: all-you-can-eat salad bar and selection of sandwiches and daily specials. Dinner: New York steak, chicken picatta, Northwest salmon. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-2 pm & 5 pm-9 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$$. Pizza Seafood AMERICAN DREAM PIZZA MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE 2525 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-1713. 214 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 753-7373. Music, art, beer and pizza. Tastiest pizza in Corvallis, by the slice or whole pie. Outrageous combos, fabulous salads and stellar cal- zones. Nice selection of local brews. Outdoor rooftop seating on 2nd St. Free delivery. 11 am-10 pm daily, open ’til 11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $-$$. 350 Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 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. $$-$$$. CIRELLO’S PIZZA 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Suite A, Corvallis. 738-0848. Chef Kimber Hoang of Magenta Restaurant now features her favor- ite dishes from Mom’s recipes. All natural dishes from Southeast Asian countries made from scratch: pho with house-made meatballs, bun bo hue (spicy lemongrass ver- micelli soup), lettuce hand wraps, curry coconut crepe, Laosian papa- ya salad and beef larb. 11 am-2 pm and 5 pm-9 pm M-F, noon-3 pm and 5 pm-9 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $. 919-F NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 754-9199. Serving dinner. Open till 10 pm Su-Th, ’til 11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. CROWBAR 214 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 753-7373. Cocktails are us! Twisted classics, fresh infusions, rockin’ kamakazes, bitchin’ brews and dreamy pizza. Outdoor rooftop seating. 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. $-$$. PIZZA PEDDLER & NOSHERY 1420 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 757-7999. Delivery and carry-out pizza. White or honey whole wheat crust. Nine sauces, 17 regular toppings and 13 gourmet toppings. Call for daily specials—super discounts on orders of five or more pizzas. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-midnight F & Sa, 11 am-9 pm Su. V/MC/D. $-$$. WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA PARLOR 1045 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 752-5151. Pizza & salads, beer & wine. Free delivery (most of Corvallis). Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-mid- night Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa. V/ MC/D/AE. $$. Southeast Asian SOUTHEAST RESTAURANT TARN TIP THAI CUISINE 2535 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-8906. Serving lunch and dinner. LG. Lunch 11 am-3 pm. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. No cards. $$. Vegetarian CAFÉ YUMM See Northwest NEARLY NORMAL’S GONZO CUISINE 109 NW 15th, Corvallis. 753-0791. Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, tofu and tempeh, fresh juice and smoothies, margaritas, 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. $-$$. Mid-Valley’s Premier Craft Brewery INDEPENDENT. LOCAL. UNIQUE www.block15.com HOURS: Sun-Wed 11am-11pm • Thurs-Sat: 11am-1am 300 SW Jefferson. DOWNTOWN CORVALLIS. 541-758-2077 “Coolest” Cool Climate Varietals Celebrating 28 years BRANDBORG Vineyard and Winery 345 First Street Elkton, Oregon Open Daily 11am - 5pm 541.584.2870 brandborgwine.com Wine Designed To Pair With Food chow.eugeneweekly.com CHOW! JULY 31, 2008 31
