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CHOW! WINTER 2009 BY EUGENE WEEKLY READERS BES 20 T B 07 AR FOO D VOTED NUMBER ONE BES TH 200 AP 7 P YH OU R SARITZA MEXICAN FOOD SAVOY TRUFFLE, THE Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving tacos, taco salad, burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 460 Willamette. 343-1586. Serving lunch and dinner. Fresh and inven- tive food served tapas style, including Tragar smoked meats, smoked prime rib Friday and Saturday. Desserts made on site. Full bar. Vegetarian entrées. Reservations recommended on weekends. Some OG. 11 am-1o pm M-Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $$. TOFU PALACE Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Tofu Tia, tofu breakfast, Toby’s Tofu Paté. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. WHOLE ENCHILADA Opens April 4: Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving enchiladas, rice and beans, nach- os. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. Indian BOMBAY PALACE 880 E. 13th Ave. 343-1443. Wide range of authentic Indian meat, sea- food, vegetarian and vegan dishes. All- you-can-eat buffet Monday through Friday. Student special punch card (buy nine entrées, get the 10th free). Some LG. 11 am-8: 45 pm M-F, noon-8:45 pm Sa, 5 pm-8:45 pm Su. MC/V. $$. EVERGREEN INDIAN CUISINE 99 W EST B ROADWAY 541-683-3154 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. $$-$$$. ★ Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet 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. $$. ★ Best Italian/Greek/Mediterranean TASTE OF INDIA 2495 Hilyard St. 485-9698. Authentic Indian cuisine for vegetarian and non-vegetarian palates. Freshly baked and stuffed roti. Buffet lunch and dinner specials. Tandoori chicken, lamb, seafood. Salads. Take-out. International BRUNO’S CHEF’S KITCHEN 3443 Hilyard St. 687-CHEF (2433). www.brunoschefskitchen.com Bruno shops at local markets daily, seeking the freshest quality ingredients to create a progessive, exquisite cuisine. Bessie serves with an equally special flair. Menu changes weekly and can be found on restaurant website. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 5-9 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$$$. • Daily Lunch & Dinner Creations • Signature Cocktails • Exceptional Late Night Menu • Acoustic Corner Wednesday • Taco Tuesdays • Free Wifi Have you been to word is ... yet? Singular NorthWest Fare Cocktails & Atmosphere 1461 East 19th Avenue | 541.485.8887 | www.agatealley.com A new restaurant is joining the establishments over at Delta Oaks: Sunset Island Café, which is owned in part by one of the owners of downtown’s World Flavors. CAFÉ LUCKY NOODLE 207 E. 5th Ave. 484-4777. www.luckynoodle.com A locally owned, upbeat and contemporary global noodle house that features Italian and Thai cuisine on one dynamic menu. Award-winning specialty cocktails, anti- pasti, organic espresso, homemade gelato and late night full dinner menu. Lunch, dinner and continental weekend brunch. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am- midnight daily. Brunch 9 am-2 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Late-Night Dining ★ Best Restaurant, Third Place CAFÉ MAROC 28 E. Broadway. 434-5862. Serving the colorful and bold cuisines of North Africa. Belly dancing most nights. Primary focus on local, seasonal and sus- tainable vegetables, meats and seafood. Wheelchair accessible. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$. HOLY COW CAFÉ See Vegetarian JUNG’S MONGOLIAN GRILL 4355 Commerce St., Suite 110. 344-7578. All-you-can-eat stir-fried veggies, tofu, meats and sauces. Beer and wine avail- able. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-4 pm daily. Dinner 5-9 pm Su-Th, 5-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $-$$. THREE SQUARE 2835 Oak St. 284-2825. Serving dinner and weekend brunch: French-Northwest contemporary cuisine featuring ever-changing seasonal menu. Focus on delicious food, great service and presentation. 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F, 8 am-10 pm Sa, 8 am-2 pm Su. MC/V/D/ AE. $$-$$$$. UVA: A WINE BAR 27 Oakway Center. 683-6438. A globally focused wine bar with 25-30 wines offered in flights, by the glass or bottle. Artisan cheeses and meats, panini and salads accompany and complement the wines. Stylish yet relaxed atmosphere. Some OG. 4 pm-10 pm M-Th, 2 pm-11 pm F & Sa, 2 pm-7 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $$. WINESTYLES 2846 Willamette St. 434-WINE. www.eugene.winestyles.net International wine shop with tasting room featuring weekly tasting flights (free with case purchases). Free Friday tast- ings featuring Oregon wineries from 5 pm-7pm. Light appetizer menu available. Wine discovery events, non-profit fund- raising, gift baskets, wine club and other wine experiences. Bottle shop profiles wines by wine style, taste and flavor to simplify wine buying. 10 am-7 pm M-Sa. All major cards. $. WORLD FLAVORS 1044 Willamette St. Lunch, dinner and late nite eats. Homemade pizza, pastas, African stew (W & Sa), salads (Greek, Italian, Jamaican jerk chicken, spring beet, Caesar), desserts (cream puffs, cheesecake, cookies) and vegetarian entrées. Microbrews, African wines and soups. LG. 11 am-11 pm M-Th, 11 am-4 am F & Sa. All major cards. $. Italian AMBROSIA RESTAURANT & BAR 174 E. Broadway. 342-4141. Serving lunch, dinner: Regional Italian cui- sine, fish specials, wood-burning pizza oven, calzones, pastas, vegetarian entrées, salads. Extensive wine list, beer, 7 micro- brews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out, banquets, warm atmosphere with antique decor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11:00 pm F-Sa, 4:30-10 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$. BENE FOOD & FRIENDS See Pizza BEPPE & GIANNI’S TRATTORIA 1646 E. 19th Ave. 683-6661. Serving dinner: Variety of homemade pas- tas: Ravioli, lasagna, linguini, spaghetti. Seafood, salads. Wine, microbrews. Take- out. 5-10 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Italian/Greek/Mediterranean, Second Place COUNTRYSIDE PIZZA & GRILL See American DOUGH CO., THE 1337 Hilyard St. 485-7459. 868 W. Park St. 302-8212. www.doughco.com Bakery-style kitchen serving 31 kinds of calzones, warm cookies and homemade ice cream, salads. Everything $6 or less. Delivery until 3 am. 11 am-3 am daily. MC/V/ AE/D. $. EXCELSIOR INN, RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 754 E. 13th Ave. 342-6963. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, daily: International menu, local ingredients. Fresh seafood, organically grown meat, produce. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Beautiful outdoor patios, private seating available. Reservations appreciated. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast 7 am-10 am. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. Bistro/Lounge open until 11 pm Su-Th, midnight F & Sa. All major cards. $$$$. IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET See Pizza JO FEDERIGO’S HOUR HOUSE RESTAURANT & JAZZ CLUB See Delis 259 E. 5th Ave. 343-8488. www.jofederigos.com Under new ownership from the entourage that brought you Ring of Fire and Café Lucky Noodle. Sleek wine bar, upstairs din- ing offers new Italian/Northwest menu. Basement jazz club features live music, happy hour bar specials and tucked away booths. Some OG/LG. Open at 4 pm T-Su. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$. PAPAYAS CATERING LA PERLA MOMMY’S PASTRAMI & FALAFEL 4419 Commerce St. (inside Space Age Fuel). 242-6888. Pastrami and falafel sandwiches, lamb and chicken gyros, hamburgers and sides. OAKWAY WINE & DELI/BISTRO 228-0768. www.papayascatering.com Specializing in a variety of Asian style cui- sines cooked with 100 percent canola oil and no MSG. Catering for business lun- cheons, corporate events, tailgate parties and more. 14 JANUARY 29, 2009 CHOW! THREE FORKS WOK & GRILL 2560 Willamette. 485-8489. Serving lunch, dinner. Healthy, fresh, pan- Asian food made to order in minutes. Fresh vegetables and spices wok-seared with Thai noodles or white and whole-grain jasmine rice. Pair with chicken, tofu, tem- peh, steak or shrimp from the grill. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Some OG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, noon-9: 30 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. farm. Serving new and old favorites in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Northwest and Italian wines, microbrews, imported beer. Outdoor seating. Dine in or take out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm M-F, dinner from 5 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $$. ★ Best Italian/Greek/Mediterranean, Third Place NAPOLI RESTAURANT & BAKERY 686 E. 13th Ave. 485-4552. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Southern Italian cuisine, pastas, calzone, pizza, sal- ads, large selection of pastries and des- serts from bakery on premises. Wine, beer. Reservations for 5+. Take-out. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$. NOLI ITALIAN CAFÉ 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 686-9199. Serving lunch, dinner: Original Italian food based on Ligurian cuisine. Homemade sauce, dressing and pasta. Family-oriented restaurant. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/ LG. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. All major cards. $$. OLIVE GARDEN 1077 Valley River Dr. 349-8929. Serving Italian lunches, dinners, vegetari- an entrées, wine, beer, microbrew, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. PIZZA PETE’S ITALIAN KITCHEN 2673 Willamette St. 484-0996. Serving lunch, dinner. Pizza, calzones, pasta entrées, salads, sandwiches, recently expanded appetizer menu. Tuesday all- you-can-eat spaghetti day. Serving beer and wine. Eat in, take-out and delivery. Full menu available through Pony Express. Large parties welcome, reservations sug- gested. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 11:30 am-9 pm M-F, 4 pm-9 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$$. STEPINA’S CHICAGO STYLE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 1475 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 744-0811. Serving lunch, dinners: Chicago-style stuffed-crust pizza, burgers and pasta, vegetarian entrées. Microbrew, full bar. Take-out. 9 am-2:30 am M-Sa, 10 am-2:30 am Su. MC/V. $. Japanese IZUMI SUSHI & GRILL 2773 Shadow View Drive. 683-1201. Serving lunch, dinner: Sushi bar, full sushi menu, sashimi, rolls, grill menu, tempura, noodles, variety of tapas, traditional and fusion dishes. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa, 5 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$$. SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 844 E. 13th Ave. 343-6817. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: sushi, ramen, salad/cold noodles, yakisoba, teriya- ki chicken, donburi. Lunch and dinner boxes. Beer, microbrews, sake, wine. Now serving all-you-can-eat sushi. Take-out. 10 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 10 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$. SAMURAI DUCK 980 Oak St. 345-6577. Serving breakfast, gourmet espresso, pas- tries; brunch, lunch, dinner: Sushi, teriyaki beef or chicken, curry rice, gyoza fried rice, yakisoba noodles, miso soup, sand- wiches. Bento boxed lunch. Daily specials. Vegetarian/vegan entrées. Call in, take- out. Dinners until late, full bar, music, lot- tery. LG. 6 am-2:30 am M-F, 4 pm-2:30 am Sa, 11 am-2:30 am Su. All major cards. $. SHOJI’S RESTAURANT 2645 Willamette St. 343-8483. Serving dinner: Sushi bar, stir-fry cooking at your table, shrimp, chicken, beef, scal- lops, lobster, rice, vegetables, salad, vege- tarian entrées and tofu. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Dinners and sushi available for take-out. 5 pm-9 pm Tu-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F-Sa, 5 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$$. SUSHI DOMO 1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935. Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selec- tions and more. Private dining room avail- able. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-10 pm M-Sa. Some cards. $-$$$. SUSHI STATION 199 E. 5th Ave. #7. 484-1334. Sushi on conveyor, made-to-order chef’s special rolls, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, yak- isoba and udon noodle soup and more. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$. Best Asian, Second Place SUSHI YA 5 E. 8th Ave. 686-3464. Serving lunch and dinner weekdays, dinners only on weekends. Sushi, Japanese and Korean cuisines. Daily sushi and kitchen specials. Wheelchair accessible. Noon-2 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm nightly. MC/V/D. $$-$$$. TOSHI’S RAMEN 1520 Pearl St. 683-7833 Serving lunch and dinner. Shoyu, miso and shio noodles. Gyoza, fried rice, stir-fry, teriyaki chicken, cold noodles, cold ramen salad. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. LG. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-Sa. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. Closed every third Sa of the month. V/MC. $-$$. See Pizza MAZZI’S ITALIAN FOOD 3377 E. Amazon Dr. 687-2252. www.mazzis.com Family owned, preparing the Italian-Sicilian favorites of Papa and Mama Mazzi. 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