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CHOW! WINTER 2009 SUPER POLLO GRILL 1870 Main St., Springfield. 736-9991. Chicken with a zesty Mexican flavor. 10 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $. TACO DEL MAR 3007 Delta Hwy. N, Suite 202. 434-TACO. Mondo burritos, rippin’ tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, taco salads & more. Famous for fish tacos. Now featuring carne asada steak. Taco happy hours daily from 3 pm-5 pm (two tacos for $2.99). Kids eat for $.99 on Sundays. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Some LG. 10:30 am-8:30 pm daily. MC/V. $. TACO LOCO See Latin American & Caribbean TIO PEPE Opening February 3rd ! Sustainability, Slow & Local Foods, Cooking by Season, Heritage & Heirloom products. A Minimized Carbon Footprint. A trend or a way of life… 1041 River Rd. 689-4533. Serving lunch, dinner: Carne tampiquena (rice, beans, guacamole, bacon and plan- tains), shrimp Costa Azul, enchiladas Puerto Vallarta (crab and shrimp), vegetar- ian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm, daily. MC/V. $$. TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT 5705 Main St., Springfield. 746-3766. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican specialties. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-10 pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $$. Microbrew MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025. Serving lunch, dinner and pub fare: Hamburgers, Gardenburgers, hot sand- wiches, pizza, calzones, fries and soups. Their own Edgefield wines available bottled or by the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Pool, darts, snooker and pinball. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. ★ Best Burger MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ 1243 High St. 345-4905. Serving lunch, dinner: Hot sandwiches, pastas, salads, hamburgers, fries, vegetar- ian entrées. Wine, beer, 12 McMenamin’s microbrews on tap plus five others. Outdoor seating available. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. Minors till 9 pm. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. ★ Best Burger MCMENAMIN’S NORTH BANK 22 Club Rd. 343-5622. Serving burgers, pastas, fish and chips, prime rib, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, salmon and appetizers for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian entrées. Wine, full bar and micro- brews, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. LG. 11 am-11 pm Su-Th, 11 am-midnight F & Sa. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$$. ★ Best Burger SAM BOND’S GARAGE 407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603. New menu offerings, plus organic pizza by the slice, mixed green salad from local organic farms. Full bar. Beer garden. Live entertainment nightly. Chosen as one of the best bars in America by Esquire maga- zine. OG/LG. Open 4 pm ‘til late daily. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Bar ★ Best Selection of Beer on Tap, Third Place (tie) word is ... Sidewalk seating. Private events available. Reservations accepted. Some OG/LG. 4:30 pm-11 pm M-W, 4:30 pm-1 am Th-Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$$. BIG RIVER GRILLE AT THE HILTON 66 E. 6th Ave. 342-6658. Specializing in fresh seafood and Pacific NW cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Oregon wines, microbrews. Reservations recommended. Wheelchair accessible. 6:30 am-10 pm daily. All cards. $$$. CAFÉ YUMM The Meridian, 1801 Willamette St. 686- YUMM. Oakway Center, 130 Oakway Center. 465- YUMM. On Broadway, 730 East Broadway. 344- YUMM. North Delta Center, 1005 Green Acres Rd. 684-YUMM. The Crossroads, 3340 Gateway Rd. 747- YUMM. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Soul satisfy- ing ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, skewers, soups, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sandwiches, salmon burgers. Savory sauc- es and dressings. Extensive vegan, vege- tarian ingredients. Wine, beer, juice, coffee and tea. Take-out. Event catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. The Meridian, Oakway Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon-Sat, 11 am-6 pm Sun. North Delta Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon-Sat, 11 am-7 pm Sun. On Broadway: 10 am-9 pm daily. The Crossroads: 8 am-9 pm Mon-Sat, 10 am-8 pm Sun. MC/V. $. ★ Best Vegetarian Options, Second Place ★ Best Recession Special (Meal Under $5), Second Place In the year 2000 Adam’s Place redrafted our corporate mission statement to include a sustainability component as a priority and driving goal for the new millennium. From that point forward we have slowly and with increasing fervor made each decision, small or large with an eye on its impact both on the earth we share and the generations to come. Reducing our carbon footprint has been as much a mission as a goal. 30 E. Broadway, Eugene 16 JANUARY 29, 2009 CHOW! 344-6948 Northwest ADAM’S SUSTAINABLE TABLE See Continental AGATE ALLEY BISTRO & BAR 1461 E. 19th Ave. 485-8887 Neighborhood bistro/bar offering distinc- tive Pacific Northwest entrées, small plates, sandwiches and thin crust pizzas with sub- tle Asian and Hispanic influences infused into the mix. Also featuring signature cock- tails, local beers and wines in a cozy, com- fortable and vibrant atmosphere. Some OG/LG. 11 am-1 am daily. MC/V/D. $$-$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR See American BEL AMI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 1591 Willamette St. 485-6242 ext. 1. www.midtownmarketplace.com Friendly Pacific Northwest influenced cui- sine. Home to the largest wine list (over 500 labels) and whiskey collection in town. Specializing in craft bartending with housemade tonics, bitters and mixers. MIDTOWN WINE BAR & BOTTLE SHOP 1591 Willamette St. 485-6242 ext. 3. www.midtownmarketplace.com Wine bar with extensive bottle shop. Domestic and international wine flights available day and night. Warm, cozy atmo- sphere and attentive, knowledgeable staff. 30+ wines available by the glass. Full bar and menu available. Incorporated with Bel Ami; buying bottles for dinner encouraged. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 10 am-3 pm Su. All major cards. $-$$$$. OAK STREET SPEAKEASY, THE 915 Oak St. (basement). 284-4000 Serving many local, organic, free range items. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Specialty cocktails and wide selection of microbrews. Happy hour food specials Tu-Sa. Live music venue; no reservations after 9 pm. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-2:30 am Tu-Sa. All major cards. $. OREGON ELECTRIC STATION 27 E. 5th Ave. 485-4444. Serving lunch, dinner: Steaks, prime rib, seafood, pasta, vegetarian entrées, salads, desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 4:30 pm- midnight Sa-Su. All major cards. $$$$. OUR DAILY BREAD RESTAURANT 345-7779. www.chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredients. Sample menus avail- able online. Some OG. No cards. $$$$. 88170 Territorial Rd., Veneta. 935-4921. www.ourdailybreadrestaurant.com A full Northwest dining experience featur- ing handcrafted, regional cuisine, fine local wines and microbrews in a family owned and operated restaurant. Serving break- fast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Specializing in private parties and hosting special events. Catering available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm M & Tu, 7 am-8 pm W-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$$$. DAVIS’ RESTAURANT & BAR RATATOUILLE CHEF BECKY 94 W. Broadway. 485-1124. Seasonal cuisine in a comfortable, elegant downtown space. Sandwiches, salads, din- ner specials, burgers, specialty cocktails, house desserts and more. Full and half orders of nearly all dishes. All major cards. $-$$$. ★ Best Bar, Third Place GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See Cafés HUMBLE BEAGLE PUB 2435 Hilyard St. Coming in March! Serving dinner, including burgers, fresh fish, meat and vegetarian entrees, pizzas, salads and dessert. Menu changes seasonally, featuring local and organic ingredients. Relaxed atmosphere. Six beers on tap, plus bottled beer and wine. 5 pm-9:30 pm W-Th, 5 pm-11:30 pm F & Sa, 5 pm-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$$. KOHO BISTRO 2101 Bailey Hill Rd. 681-9335. Serving lunch and dinner: Thai style hot- pot, deep fried bass fillet, grilled sea scal- lops, roast duck with lemon-rosemary pan juices, BBQ pork and sweet potato pie, baked winter squash, portabella mush- room ravioli. Vegetarian entrées and sal- ads. Wine and microbrews. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-9 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-10 pm F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$. LAVELLE WINE BAR AND BISTRO 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 338-9875. Small tasty menu served Tu-Sa evenings. Famous fondue, homemade soups, artisan cheeses and more. Wine tastings daytimes and LaVelle Vineyards’ award-winning wines. Live music F & Sa 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. Some OG/LG. Noon-6 pm Su, noon-8 pm M-Th, noon-9 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$$. MAC’S AT THE VET’S CLUB Latitude 21, on the corner of Willamette Street and Sixth Avenue, closed some time ago, but the space is back — in a previous incar- nation. Confused? Don’t be: Before it was Latitude 21, it was Joe’s Bar & Grill, and now it’s Joe’s again. catering. Summer hours: 9:30 am-4 pm Tu, Th & F, 9:30 am-7 pm W, noon-4 pm Sa & Su. All cards. $. 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. Whiskey cured prime rib, steaks, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails. Open to the public. All ages until 9 pm. Live music W-Sa, free W & Th. Low cover F & Sa. Reservations accept- ed. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm Tu; 4 pm-11 pm W; 4 pm-1 am Th; 4 pm-2:30 am Sa & Su. MC/V/AE/D. $$. MARCHÉ 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3612. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, casual bar menu and cocktails featuring local, organic, seasonal ingredients with French flair. Menus change weekly, wood- fired oven, exhibition kitchen, catering. Vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Patio seating. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-11 pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$$-$$$$. ★ Best Burger, Third Place ★ Best Special Occasion Dining, Second Place ★ Best Restaurant, Second Place MARCHÉ CAFÉ 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 484-6614. Seasonally changing menu. Breakfast, lunch and light supper: Soup, sandwiches, salads, panini, desserts, beer, wine by the glass. Full breakfast: omelettes, poached egg dishes, homemade granola, fruit, breakfast pastries. Local organic coffee and espresso, take-out, box lunches, cater- ing. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8:30 am-7 pm M-Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. All cards. $. MARCHÉ MUSEUM CAFÉ Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO. 346- 6440. Seasonally changing menu. Breakfast pas- tries, granola, soup, panini, sandwiches, salads, desserts. Wine by the glass and bottled beer. Take-out, box lunches and See Vegetarian SIXTH STREET GRILL 55 W. 6th Ave. 485-2961. An exceptional selection of northwest cui- sine, cocktails, beer and wine served to you in an inviting atmosphere. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, 8 am- 11 pm Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. SWEETWATERS ON THE RIVER Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way. 743-1000. www.valleyriverinn.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Champagne Sunday Brunch. Seasonal menu selections; entrees, salads, soups, desserts. Specialty drinks, wine flights, beer selections; lounge with full spirits. Reservations recommended for dinner and Sunday brunch. LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. M-Sa 6:30 am-11:00 am, 11:30-2 pm; 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Su 7:30 am-2 pm, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. All cards. $$$-$$$$. VILLARD STREET PUB 1417 Villard St. 393-0960. www.villardstreetpub.com Northwest brew pub in the tradition of Wild Duck Brewery. Serving lunch and din- ner, breakfast on weekends. Wide assort- ment of sandwiches and pub cuisine. Vast selection of microbrews and bottles. All satellite sports packages. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-2 am M-F, 9:30 am-2:30 am Sa & Su. MC/V. $$. WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL 2210 MLK Blvd. 465-4506. Serving lunch and dinner: Steaks, baby back ribs, seafood broiled over oak, Lebanese food. Salads with international flavors as well as local produce. Hot and cold sand- wiches, salads, vegetarian entrées. Full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 5 pm-midnight Sa. All cards. $$-$$$$. WILLAMETTE STREET BAR & GRILL 460 Willamette St. 343-1586. Unique entrées created by chef; owners say nothing but the prime rib is on any other menu in town. Live music four nights a week. Vegetarian entrées. Sunday brunch begins Feb. 1. Some OG/LG. 11 am-11 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-2 am F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$$. Pacific Rim DON KAHUNA’S 720 South A Street, Springfield. 653-9973. Island-style plates featuring radiant heat rotisserie chicken with a Southwest Mexican touch. 11 am-8 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $. HODGEPODGE 830 E. 13th Ave. 302-3334. 2190 W. 11th Ave. 484-6300 Serving lunch and dinner: good food fast, teriyaki chicken. Catering. Eat in, take-out, drive through. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $. JAIL, THE 490 E. Broadway. 343-8700. Student-approved BBQ and teriyaki joint. Police officers and fire department fre- quent this place as well. Huge portions! Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa. Some cards. $. KONA CAFÉ See Barbecue NOHO’S HAWAIIAN CAFÉ 339 E. 11th Ave. 743-0659. www.nohos.com Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic Hawaiian plate lunch served in traditional style. Casual family environment. Live music from 6 pm-9 pm Fridays. Daily specials. Catering available. 11 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. chow.eugeneweekly.com
