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CHOW! WINTER 2009 MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ See Microbrew MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ word is ... See Microbrew PEABODY’S PUB See Steak VILLARD STREET PUB See Northwest Cafés ANDREW SMASH Valley River Center. 345-7997. Smoothies, wraps, soups and salads. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa; 11 am-6 pm Su. MC/V. $. BAGEL SPHERE 810 Willamette St. 341-1335 5678 Main St., Springfield. 868-1072 Serving breakfast, lunch. Twenty-one vari- eties of boiled and baked bagels. Breakfast bagels, bagel sandwiches, vegetarian spreads, vegetarian entrées, soup, espres- so. All natural ingredients in bagels. Take- out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. Springfield: 6 am-6pm M-F, 7 am-7 pm Sa, 8 am-7 pm Su. Willamette: 7 am-6 pm M-F, 8 am-5 pm Sa, 9 am-4 pm Su. V. $. ★ Best Bagels, Second Place BLOOMING BRANCH 49 W. 29th Ave. 686-9201, fax 349-1441. Breakfast and lunch specialties including skillets, quiche, enchiladas, eggs benedict. Sandwiches, burgers, daily specials. American deli with homemade salads. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am- 3 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. BRAILS RESTAURANT 1689 Willamette St. 343-1542. Serving breakfast, lunch: Daily specials, vegetarian entrées, salads, generous por- tions. Reservations for breakfast and lunch for 10-25. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm daily and 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast CAFÉ SIENA 853 E. 13th Ave. 344-0300. Serving breakfast, lunch: Huevos ranche- ros, scrambled eggs, potatoes, chilaquiles, egg and cheese omelettes with your choice of mushrooms, spinach, tomato, ham or onions. Espresso. Take-out. 8 am-7 pm M-F, 9 am-4 pm Sa & Su. No cards. $. CORNERSTONE CAFÉ 2729 Shadow View Drive. 515-6452. Fresh, local, specializing in artisan sand- wiches. Serving espresso, pastries, soups, sandwiches and breakfast all day. Call-in and take-out orders available. Some OG/ LG. 6 am-8 am daily. $$. CORNUCOPIA 295 W. 17th St. 485-2300. Serving full breakfast, lunch and dinner: Homemade soups and salads, much more. Take-out. Indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive menu. Large selection of beer and wine. Local flavor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. ★ Best Burger, Second Place GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. 1340 Alder St. 687-0355. 2588 Willamette St. 687-8201. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Espresso, desserts; soups, pastas, salads, burgers, ethnic foods, some vegetarian. Reservations for private parties. Take-out. Some OG. Alder: 7 am-10 pm daily. Willamette: 6:30 am-9 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sa-Su. Cash, all cards. $-$$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Second Place HAWTHORNE’S CAFÉ & DELI 153 E. Broadway. 683-0738. Serving custom roasted coffee and espresso, lunch, dinner: Deli items, soups, sandwiches, bagels, daily specials, vegetarian items, baked goods, salads. Beer, microbrews, wine. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, closed Su. $. INDIGO DISTRICT 1290 Oak St. 434-6553. 9 pm-2:30 am daily. $-$$. KEYSTONE CAFÉ W. 5th Ave. at Lawrence St. 342-2075. Serving breakfast all day every day; lunch at 11 am M-F. Proudly serving only naturally nested eggs and wheat-free sauces. Pancakes, omelettes, home fries, sand- wiches, chilis, soups, burgers. Vegan menu, fresh-squeezed orange and grapefruit juice. Organic and vegan bakery. Wandering Goat coffee. Some OG/LG. 7 am-2 pm M-Th, 7 am-3 pm F-Sa, 8 am-3 pm Su. $$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Third Place LATITUDE TEN CAFÉ 2757 Friendly St. 343-3460. www.latitude10cafe.com All organic! Vegan options! Breakfast, lunch, dinner and espresso. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-7 pm M-Sa, 9 am-7 pm Su. MC/V. $. MCKENZIE CAFÉ LLC 4265 Main St., Springfield. 747-1517. Breakfast or lunch all day. Omelettes, chicken-fried steak, biscuits and gravy, teddy bear pancakes, homemade muffins. Salads, hot and cold sandwiches, 11 burg- ers, fish and chips, homemade soups, fresh steamed veggies. French-fried ice cream (a McKenzie Café invention). Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-1 pm W-Su. Cash only. $$. MIDTOWN MARKETPLACE BISTRO 1591 Willamette St. 485-6242 ext. 2. www.midtownmarketplace.com Seasonal Northwest breakfast and lunch. Daily soups and specials. Sidewalk seating 12 JANUARY 29, 2009 CHOW! On Feb. 3, La Perla Pizzeria becomes one of just 30 piz- zerias in the U.S. to be certi- fied by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. Having met all the require- ments for certification — including the use of specific ingredients and techniques — La Perla becomes the Willamette Valley’s first and only certified Neapolitan piz- zeria. If you haven’t tried the pizza yet, certification night should be a celebratory time to do so; co-owner Gianni Barofsky says there will be “specials and promotions” throughout the evening. and free wifi. Boxed lunches and to-go orders available. Some OG/LG. 8 am-4:30 pm M-Sa, 8 am-3 pm Su. All major cards. $-$$. MILKY WAY TEA & BAGELS for businesses. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-F, 4 pm-9:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. CHINA SEAS 45-E Division Ave. 688-4689. 11 am-2 pm and 3 pm-8:30 pm Tu-F, noon-8 Sa & Su. $$. EMPIRE BUFFET 1933 Franklin Blvd. 343-9966. ★ Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, Second Place FAR MAN RESTAURANT 3111 Gateway Blvd., Springfield. 726-7311. Serving lunch, dinner: Buffet and full menu; Cantonese, Mandarin, Szechwan, American; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations on weekends for larger par- ties. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, noon-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $-$$. GATEWAY CHINESE BUFFET 3198 Gateway St., Springfield. 726-2828. Lunch, dinner: Chinese buffet with 40 plus hot items: BBQ pork, fried shrimp, pot stick- ers, teriyaki chicken, salad bar, dessert. Banquet room. Take-out. Children’s prices, senior discounts available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. 854 E. 13th Ave. 683-7855. Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Fresh baked bagels all day. Breakfast bagels with ham, sausage and eggs. Bagel sandwiches with ham, turkey, Gardenburgers, smoked salm- on, lox, vegetables, Toby’s Tofu, Emerald Valley Hummus. Bubble tea, smoothies, espresso drinks. 7 am-9pm M-F, 9 am-8 pm Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $. 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. $-$$. NEW DAY BAKERY GREAT WALL RESTAURANT 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: bakery items, 4-6 soups, salads (roasted eggplant, avocado, chef’s), sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, seasonal specials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F & Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. NOVELLA CAFÉ 100 W. 10th, inside the library. 683-7070. Serving Bagel Sphere bagels, pastries, espresso and granitas. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm M-F, 8 am-6 pm Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. V. $. PARADISE CITY CAFÉ 861 Willamette St. 242-3315. Escape to paradise in a tropical atmosphere. Serving fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and rice bowls. Full espresso bar and exotic smoothies. Find “peace, love and espresso” at this new café. Some OG/LG. 7 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-4 pm Sa. All major cards. $. PARK STREET CAFÉ GOLDEN ORIENT 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. $$-$$$. JADE PALACE 776 W. Park St. 485-2089. Organic breakfast and lunch all day. Eggs, tempeh, French toast, specialty sandwich- es, salads, daily ethinic entrées, home- made soups. Vegan and wheat-free baked goods. Special food needs and kids wel- come. Locally owned and operated. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 9:59 am-3:01 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. 906 W. 7th Ave. 344-9523. Now delivering. Serving daily lunch and din- ner buffet with Thursday night vegetarian and Friday night seafood specials. Extended menu, no added MSG. Beer, wine, summer- time outdoor garden dining. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 5 pm-9:30 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V/D. $$. PUMP CAFÉ 2674 Roosevelt Blvd. 689-4770. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, vegetar- ian 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. $-$$. 710 Main St., Springfield. 726-0622. Serving breakfast and lunch. Catering available. Standard breakfast and lunch menu featuring fresh baked pastries and homemade desserts. Fresh, homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches. Specialty breads. Daily specials. Take-out. Outside seating available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-4 pm M-F; 8 am-2 pm Sa. MC/V/AE. $$. RENNIE’S LANDING 1214 Kincaid St. 687-0600. Across from UO. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Chicken, fish, pasta and vegetarian specialties. Buffalo, free range and Gardenburgers. Salads and homemade soups. NW micros and full bar. Two outdoor decks. Daily specials. Minors welcome until 3 pm. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast begins 7:30 am M-F, 9 am Sa-Su. Extended breakfast hours Sa and Su. Food served until last call. MC/V/AE/D. $. SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY KAM LOON RESTAURANT KOWLOON RESTAURANT 2222 MLK Blvd. 343-4734. Serving lunch, dinner: Special chow yuk, family 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-midnight 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 See Continental LOUIE’S VILLAGE TERESE’S PLACE 947 Franklin Blvd. 343-4480. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic Chinese cuisine made with 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. $-$$. 650 Main St., Springfield. 747-1897. Serving breakfast, lunch: Omelettes, sand- wiches, vegetarian entrées, 4 soups daily, salads, espresso. Table service for breakfast; order lunch at counter, servers bring. Take- out. Catering. 7 am-4 pm M-F. V/MC. $. WICH HOUSE, THE See Delis WORLD CAFÉ 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Food from around the world: fajitas, pizza, calzones, soups and salads. Live music. 4 pm-9 pm daily, open late F & Sa. MC/V. $-$$. Chinese CAFÉ SEOUL See Korean CHINA BLUE 879 E. 13th Ave. 343-2832. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday Dim Sum Brunch: Northern Chinese, Indonesian; individually prepared dishes. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Catering MAPLE GARDEN 1275 Alder St. 683-8128. Serving lunch, dinner: Mandarin, Szechwan, Cantonese: Lunch menu changes daily; Mandarin chicken, shrimp chow fun, vari- ety of Chinese meals. Reservations for large groups. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 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. $-$$. ★ Best Asian, Third Place P. F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO 124 Coburg Rd. (Oakway Center). 225-2015. Experience a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine chow.eugeneweekly.com
