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CHOW! WINTER 2009 and tempting desserts, all served in a styl- ish, high-energy bistro. 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 accessible. 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. $-$$. TOM’S TEA HOUSE 788 W. 7th Ave. 343-8805. Chinese Hunan-Szechwan cooking. Everything made from scratch. Hot and spicy. Vegetarian entrées. Dim Sum. Beer. Take-out. 4:30-8 pm W-Su. $. TWIN DRAGONS 919 River Rd. 688-5481. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, Chinese, American; vegetarian entrées, salads. Reservations for 8+. Take- out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $-$$. High St.: 6 am- 6 pm M-F, 7 am-6 pm Sa & Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Coffee, Second Place GARY’S COFFEE 525 High St. Serving Stumptown coffee, tea, juices, pas- tries and bagels. 6:30 am-6 pm M-F, 7:30 am-5 pm Sa, 8 am-4 pm Su. $. MIDTOWN ESPRESSO & COFFEE 1591 Willamette St. 485-6242 ext. 4. www.midtownmarketplace.com A friendly café serving Caffé Pacori coffee, espresso and coldwater extracts (wood roasted and organic available), local des- serts, pastries, teas and whole bean coffee. Free wifi. Located inside Midtown Marketplace with sidewalk seating. 7 am-6 pm M-Sa, 8 am-3 pm Su. All major cards. $. NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA 1004 Willamette St. 484-7411. Serving breakfast and lunch: Fresh, made- to-order smoothies, twice-baked potatoes, soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, sum- mer 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 am-5 pm Su. All major cards. $. ONE CUP Coffeehouses ALLANN BROS. BEANERY COFFEEHOUSE 152 W. 5th Ave. 342-3378. 2465 Hilyard St. 344-0221. Serving Allann Bros coffee and espresso, deli and grilled panini sandwiches, fresh entrées, pastries and desserts. Whole bean coffee, loose leaf premium tea, coffee/tea accessories. “Joe Box” coffee/tea to go and catering available. Wheelchair acces- sible. 5th St.: 6 am-11 pm M-Sa, 7 am-11 pm Su. Hilyard: 6 am-9 pm M-F, 6 am-10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $. BARRY’S ESPRESSO BAKERY & DELI 2805 Oak St. 343-6444. 804 E. 12th Ave. 343-1141. Serving New York-style pastries, rolls, bialys, knish and quiche, etc. Sandwiches on house-made bread, soups. Now serving Barry’s organic house blend coffee. Take- out. Wheelchair accessible. Oak St. hours: 6:30 am-6 pm M-Sa, 7:30 am-5 pm Su. Campus hours: 7 am-midnight pm M-F, 11 am-midnight 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. 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. $. EMERALD CITY COFFEE HOUSE 347 W. 5th Ave. 342-2420. Vegetarian breakfast and lunch options such as egg & cheese bagels, vegetarian hot dogs, pastries, fresh fruit and locally made snack items. A family owned and community-based coffeehouse where everyone is welcome to come and exchange ideas. Private room available for family, community and business meetings. Some OG/LG. 8 am-6 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $. 298 Blair Blvd. 683-5046. Espresso and coffee drinks, fresh squeezed juice, smoothies, breakfast and lunch. Featuring local art, entertainment and cap- pucinos by Okon. Come in and enjoy a friendly atmosphere. Some OG. 8 am-5 pm daily. MC/V. $. PERK AND PLAY COFFEEHOUSE 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300. Hand-crafted quality espresso served with a playful attitude in a relaxed, comfy envi- ronment. Well-trained baristas who create latte art. Locally roasted organic coffee. Located one block north of Costco. 6 am-5 pm M-F, 7 am-noon Sa & Su. $. PERUGINO 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 serv- ing locally made Stella Gelato. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-10 pm M-Th, 7 am-11 pm F, 8 am-11 pm Sa, 9:30 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $. THEO’S COFFEEHOUSE AT THE STRAND 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. $. WANDERING GOAT COFFEE CO. 268 Madison. 344-5161. www.wanderinggoat.com A small, family-operated business dedicat- ed to bringing fresh perspectives to the craft of traditional artisan roasting. Committed to sourcing, roasting and serv- ing only the highest quality coffees from all over the world that have been produced using the most sustainable methods pos- sible. With fresh baked, vegan organic pastries, bagels and soups. 7 am-11 pm M-W, 7 am-midnight Th & F, 8 am-midnight Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. MC/V. $. ★ Best Coffee ESPRESSO ROMA 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. $. EUGENE COFFEE COMPANY 1840 Chambers. 344-0002. www.eugenecoffeeco.com Always organic, fair trade coffee. Café Mam coffee, locally made pastries, dough- nuts, quiche. Twelve-ounce house coffee 50 cents from 3-5 pm. 7 am-6 pm daily. $. FULL CITY COFFEE ROASTERS 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. Continental ADAM’S SUSTAINABLE TABLE 30 E. Broadway. 344-6948. adamsplacerestaurant.com Fresh grilled seafood, meat and poultry, creative salads, vegetarian entrées, daily specials. Northwest, European and Asian influences. 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 accessible. Mahogany Room open 4 pm Tu-Sa serving drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm Tu-Sa, 5 pm-1 am F-Sa. Reservations recommended. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Special Occasion Dining, Third Place BELLY BROADWAY, THE 291 E. 5th Ave. 683-5896. Rustic European farmhouse food. Some OG/LG. 5:30 pm-9 pm Tu-Th, 5:30 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant, Second Place See American BOULEVARD GRILL, THE 2123 Franklin Blvd. 686-2020. www.theboulevardeugene.com Steaks, chops and chicken with fresh sea- food. Specials daily. Outdoor dining. Private dining space for 10-40 people. Rush hour menu 4 pm-6:30 pm and 9 pm- close daily. Reservations recommended. Some LG. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4 pm-11 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. AE/V/ MC/D. $$$. MOOKIE’S PLACE RESTAURANT AND CATERING 1507 Centennial Blvd., Springfield. 744-4148. Serving lunch and dinner: Four daily lunch specials, $6 lunch menu, six nightly dinner specials. Homemade soups, desserts and fresh-baked breads. Steaks, fresh seafood and pastas. Slow-roasted prime ribs on week- ends. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F, 4:30 pm-8 pm Tu-Th, 4:30 pm-8:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$. PACIFIC GRILL 205 Coburg Rd. (Red Lion Hotel). 342-5201. Full service restaurant serving continental and American cuisine. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6 am-2 pm & 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 6 am-10 pm F-Su. Misty’s Lounge open daily. All cards. $-$$. SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY 2864 Willamette St., Suite 500. 485-2700. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. More than just coffee drinks are offered at this bistro in South Eugene’s Woodfield Station. Paris-style crepes, Sweet Life des- serts, panini sandwiches and award-winning Kekau chocolates await in flower-filled sur- roundings. Beer and wine. Some OG/LG. 6:30 am-6 pm M-W, 6:30 am-8 pm Th & F, 7 am-8 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $$. THE RABBIT BISTRO & BAR 2864 Willamette St., Suite 300. 343-8226. Bistro menu served from lunch through dinner featuring local, sustainable pro- duce. French onion soup, niçoise salad, mussels, braised lamb, trout and more. No substitutions or separate checks. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $$. VINTAGE, THE 837 Lincoln St. 349-9181. Serving lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast: Sweet and savory crepes, fondue, sand- wiches, salads, appetizers and more. Intimate atmosphere in a cozy house built in 1873. Outdoor seating. Live music on weekends. Cocktails and local beers Vegetarian entrées. Open at 11 am week- days and 9 am weekends. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Happy Hour, Second Place Delis AQUILA & PRISCILLA’S 1843 Pioneer Pkwy. East, Springfield. 744- 1700. www.aquilaandpriscillas.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Upscale atmosphere with quick cuisine: hot pastas, sandwiches, gourmet soups, garden fresh salads. Vegetarian entrées. Full espresso bar and baked goods. Fireplace and comfy seat- ing, meeting room, free wireless internet. 7 am-8 pm M-F, 8 am-8 pm Sa. MC/V. $. BARRY’S ESPRESSO BAKERY & DELI See Coffeehouses BIER STEIN, THE 345 E. 11th Ave. 485-2437. Serving lunch and dinner: Soup, salads, sandwiches, grilled panini and appetizers. Vegetarian entrées. Try one of 900 bottles of beer or one of ten beers on draft. Selected Oregon wines also available. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, 4 pm-11 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Selection of Beer on Tap BIG TOWN HERO 1810 Willamette St. 345-3838. 3215-A W. 11th Ave. Hot and cold sandwiches made on hand- made white, wheat and onion bread. Soup, salad and panini sandwiches. Specializing in office party events. 10 am-8 pm M-F, 11 am-7 pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $. CAPELLA MARKET DELI 25th & Willamette. 345-1014. www.capellamarket.com Made-to-order sandwiches, espresso drinks, teas and organic juices. Fresh daily vegetar- ian and meat-based entrées, sides, appetiz- ers and soups. Call to order box lunches, party trays and kitchen-made food for small and large events. Take-out. Limited seating. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. CITYVIEW DELI 45 E. 8th Ave. 242-3536 Offering a relaxing ambiance, with sand- wiches made on fresh baguettes. Also panini, homemade soups and pastries. Beignets made to order. Wheelchair acces- sible. 8 am-3 pm M-F, 8 am-3 pm Sa. MC/V/ AE. $. CONTINENTAL DELICATESSEN 1133 Willamette St. 344-7002. Serving breakfast, lunch: Continental breakfast: Scones, breakfast burritos, omelettes, bagels. Lunch: Variety deli and specialty sandwiches, fresh soups and chowders, chili, salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh-baked bread and pastries. Espresso drinks. Free ice cream with lunch. Neighborhood delivery. Take-out. 7:30 am-5 pm M-F. No cards. $. Main Street locations. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. All major cards. $. RED BARN NATURAL DELI 357 Van Buren St. 342-7503. Fresh hot soups and daily hot entrée spe- cial. Made to order and grab & go sand- wiches featuring Dave’s Killer Bread. Baked goods, salads, locally made Julie’s Organic Ice Cream and Luna & Larry’s Original Coconut Bliss by the scoop, shake or sun- dae. Raw juices and nut nectars, organic coffee and tea bar. Vegan options avail- able. Some OG/LG. 8 am-7 pm All major cards. $. SUNDANCE NATURAL FOODS 748 E. 24th Ave. 343-9142. Vegetarian (mainly vegan) organic buffet: Salad bar, prepared salads, raw food dishes, hot entrées, soups and chili. Also whole grain organic cookies, cakes and other treats, with wheat- and gluten-free options. Organic cof- fee and tea. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-11 pm daily. All major cards. $. 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, vegetar- ian 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. $. Best Bagels, Third Place JAZZIE’S DELI 1869 Pioneer Pkwy. East, Springfield. 747- 8090. Serving lunch and dinner: Deli sandwiches, 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. $. JIFFY MARKET WINE & DELI 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. 42” plas- ma TV. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 8 am-9 pm M-F, 8:30 am-9 pm Sa, 8:30 am-5 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. OAKWAY WINE & DELI/ BISTRO 105 Oakway Center. 343-3088. Serving lunch, dinner: American style deli. New winter hours with lunch service. Large variety of menu items including 14 cold sandwiches, 10 hot sandwiches, 10 entree salads and two soups daily. All occasion catering for over 25 years. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm M-Sa, 11 am-4 pm Su. All major cards. $-$$$. word is ... Full City has raised the dis- count for bringing your own mug from 10 cents to 15 cents. If you bring your own Full City mug, however, you save 20 cents. Food Carts AFGHANI CUISINE Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving shishkabobs, quabili, pilaf, bolani. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. ALEXANDER’S GREAT FALAFEL 13th and Kincaid. Serving lunch: Falafel, hummus, tabouli, vegan and kosher entrées. Free lemonade with all food orders. Some OG. 11 am-4 pm M-F. $. ★ Best Food Cart, Second Place BANGKOK GRILL Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving pad thai, pork on a stick, vegetar- ian entrées. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 160 Oakway Rd. 344-9463. Serving breakfast, lunch: Pastries, espres- so, sandwiches, soups, salads. Wine & beer. Catering, take-out and delivery also avail- able. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Noon-4:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $. BLAZING CHEF, THE QUIZNOS SUBS 207 Coburg Rd. 431-0905. 801 E. 13th Ave. 338-7098. 864 Beltline Rd., Springfield. 744-2998. 2155 Olympic St., Springfield. 393-0030. 5810 Main St., Springfield. 736-0506. Quiznos’ chef-inspired recipes are created using artisan breads, signature sauces, freshly sliced meats and fresh vegetables. Delivery available at Coburg, Beltline and EDIBLE IMPROV Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving sweet and savory crepes, cookies, espresso. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. FAMILY HOMESTEADER Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving fresh-squeezed lemonade, drinks. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 8th & Oak St. 938-3020. Falafel sandwiches, combo specials, bakla- va. All vegetarian, no meat. 11 am-4 pm M-F. No cards. $. INDIA HOUSE Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetable curry, chick- en and vegetable thripthi, pan-fried noo- dles, chai tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. LONCHES TO GO 901 River Rd. 461-7920. Tacos, taquitos, tostadas, quesadillas, chi- laquiles and much more. Asada burritos, sopes, enchilada plates. Vegetarian options. Call ahead for pick-up orders. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. $. LULU’S SMOOTHIES Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies and coolers. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. Olive & Broadway. 654-2718. Quarter-pound all-beef kosher franks ($3) in hoagie rolls. Toppings — as many as you want — include sauerkraut, sweet and dill relish, jalapeños, shredded cheddar, onions and bacon bits. Cans of soda, bags of chips. 9 pm-3 am W-Sa. No cards. $. ★ Best Food Cart, Third Place NICE RICE Opens April 4: 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. $. PSYCHEDELI Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org “Mind-altering comfort food” including sushi, eggs benedict, pancakes, home fries, miso soup. (Formerly Sushi Q.) 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. RENAISSANCE PIZZA BBQ KING 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. $. Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving cheesecake and baked goods, cof- fee, decaf, tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. N.Y. DOGS OF GRAPE AND GRAIN, THE DELI PITA PIT DANA’S CHEESECAKE BAKERY GIN GEE’S FALAFEL WICH HOUSE, THE 840 Willamette St. 434-9424. Sandwiches, soups and salads. Homemade breads, home-cooked lunch meats and soups made from scratch. Beer on tap and wine. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 10:30 am-6 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. CORNUCOPIA See Cafés the unique and the traditional. Also offer- ing baguette sandwiches, Caesar and mixed garden salads, homemade cookies, beverages and more. 11 am-4 pm M-F (dur- ing school year). $. See Barbecue Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Fish and chips. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. CART DE FRISCO Oakway Center. UO Bookstore. Serving lunch: Charbroiled Frisco chicken sandwich, salad, Thai noodles or skewer with homemade sauces and seasoning. A Eugene original recipe. Oakway Center: 11 am-3 pm M-Sa. Campus: 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 Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving handmade pizza by the slice. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. RITTA’S BURRITOS Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving made-to-order, generously filled burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. RUSTY’S HANDBUILT COOKIES Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SARA’S TAMALES Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetarian tamales, fruit salad. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. “FEED YOUR CRAVINGS!” HALF OFF KOBE Same Day Delivery From Farm To Table! NO FREEZERS • NO MICROWAVES | ONLY FRESH, LOCAL & ORGANIC BURGER JUST BUY 1 DINNER ENTREE & 2 BEVERAGES AT REGULAR PRICE AND RECEIVE 1/2LB KOBE BURGER FOR HALF PRICE. One Coupon Per Table Not Valid With Any Other Offer Dine In Only • Expires 2-12-09 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY 541-344-0203 | 1530 Willamette | www.ratatouillebistro.com LUNCH: Mon-Fri 11-2 | DINNER: Tues-Sat 5-10 chow.eugeneweekly.com 1/2 Priced Appetizers All Day In The Bar OPEN FOR DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK • 683-3108 CHOW! JANUARY 29, 2009 13
