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CHOW! WINTER 2009 IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET word is ... Have you been to The Loft at Turtles yet? We hear the jazz-music-hosting space, which offers the entire Turtles menu in a more inti- mate setting, is pretty nifty. RING OF FIRE RESTAURANT & CATERING 1099 Chambers St. 344-6475. www.ringoffirerestaurant.com Honoring 11 years of Thai Chef Pornwadee Garner’s authentic and award-winning Pacific Rim cuisine. Sharp, clean, bold fla- vors, fresh ingredients, family-style por- tions, aromatic curries, unadulterated “Drunken Noodles” and a heat scale from mellow to superlatively spicy and complex. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, noon-11 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Thai, Third Place ★ Best Late-Night Dining, Second Place RON’S ISLAND GRILL 401 W. 3rd. Ave. 344-3324. 2506 Willakenzie Rd. 342-3006. 1249 Alder St. 344-1960. 55 W. 29th Ave. 344-5880. Serving lunch and dinner: teriyaki, curry, sweet & sour, spicy plates fresh off the grill. Huli huli chicken and Kalua pork. New huli huli chicken sandwich and wraps com- ing soon. Wheelchair accessible. W. 3rd: 11 am-4 pm M-F. Other locations: 11 am-9 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. Pizza BENE FOOD & FRIENDS 1665 W. 18th Ave. 284-2700. www.benegourmet.com Serving lunch, dinner: Pizza, salad, appe- tizers, panini, calzone, full bar, happy hour 3 pm-5 pm and 10 pm-close. Daily drink specials. Kid friendly. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG. 11:30 am-11 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. BENE GOURMET PIZZA 4 Oakway Center. 284-2701. 2566 Willamette St.. 284-2702. Serving lunch and dinner: Slices available. Gourmet pizzas, gourmet salads. Vegetarian and vegan entrées. Wine, beer and dessert. Dine-in, take-out, and cater- ing. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Oakway: 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa & Su. Willamette: 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D/AE. $-$$. 950 Seneca Rd. 349-1212. 1930 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 741-2035. www.izzyspizza.com Serving buffet all day daily. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. Some cards. $$. MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA 933 Pearl St. 684-8900. 2776 Shadow View Dr. 743-2999. New York style, hand-thrown pizzas. Specialty salads and great appetizers. Five slice choices available all day. Beer and wine. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa, noon-9 pm Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Pizza, Second Place PEGASUS SMOKEHOUSE PIZZA 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Serving lunch, dinner: Specialty pizzas, salads, sandwiches and calzones. Voted #1 Pizza 2003-04. 15 microbrews on tap. Counter service. Full bar, big screen TVs and pool table downstairs. Patio dining. HDTV. Delivery via Pony Express. Weekday lunch specials. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm M, 11:30 am-10 pm Tu, 11:30 am-11 pm W-Fr, 12 pm-11 pm Sa, 12 pm-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1328 Lawrence St. 343-1307. Northwest artisan pizza. Unique toppings, specialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian and vegan food. Daily soups, amazing pizza combina- tions, specialty salads. Organic microbrews and wine. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 5 pm-9:30 pm nightly. MC/V. $. ★ Best Pizza ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. www.rapidpizza.net Spectacular riverfront setting, serving lunch and dinner: Soups, salads, sand- wiches, original recipe pizza made from scratch, vegetarian entrées. Wine, micro- brew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. SY’S NEW YORK PIZZA TRACK TOWN PIZZA 1809 Franklin Blvd. 284-8484. 2620 River Rd. 484-1912. Serving lunch and dinner. Free delivery. Traditional to gourmet pizzas. Student specials. At Franklin: Lunch buffet 11 am-2 pm M-F, salad, wine, beer, microbrew, TV. Come try the honey wheat dough and rice cheese. LG. Franklin: 11 am-midnight Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F-Sa. River Rd.: 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. Some cards. $. 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Small, intimate full service bar below Pegasus Pizza. Same great Pegasus menu, big screen TVs, pool, jukebox. 6 pm-2 am M-Sa. MC/V. $. 1010 Harlow Rd. Springfield. 736-8306. www.aiyarathaicafe.com The affordable Thai cuisine. Dine in or take out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE NEWMAN’S FISH COMPANY See Bakeries 3342 Gateway St., Springfield. 505-8487. Authentic Italian-style pizzeria with wood/ gas-fired oven. All entrées are cooked in the oven with fresh ingredients, all made from scratch. Traditional Italian ambiance with modern bistro-like flair. Vegetarian & vegan dishes. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F & Sa, 11:30 am-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$. FATHOMS MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE AIYARA THAI CAFÉ See Pacific Rim MARCHÉ PROVISIONS CIAO PIZZA 199 W. 8th Ave. 338-9333. New omni-organic menu featuring fabulous soup, salads, wrap sandwiches, organic microbrews and fine wine, indulgent des- serts. Music, entertainment, meeting and party facilities, community events. Free delivery, dine-in/take-out. OG/LG. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, 1 pm-11 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. RING OF FIRE RESTAURANT & CATERING 1313 Pearl St. Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza made with house-made mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes. Italian desserts and wines. 5 pm-10 pm daily. $$-$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant LA PERLA 3161 Gateway St., Springfield. 736-1200. Pizza, custom poninos, kids’ menu. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 2 pm-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$$. COZMIC PIZZA Southeast Asian 1036 Valley River Way. 342-6404. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Daily fresh seafood listing, wood-fired sea- food, seafood specials, vegetarian entrées, salads. NW, California wines; beer, micro- brews, full bar. Call ahead up to two hours for priority seating list. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa, 10 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. 1211 Alder St. 686-9598. www.sysnewyorkpizza.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Try the new egg and cheese or egg, cheese and bacon breakfast pizza. Thin crust Neapolitan and deep dish Sicilian pizza whole or by the slice, garlic knots, Italian ice (lemon, strawberry, cherry). Dine in or take-out. No delivery. 7 am-midnight M-Th, 1 am-1 am F, 11 am-1 am Sa, 11 am-midnight Su. All major cards. $-$$. ★ Best Pizza, Third Place CALIGAL’S PIZZA oche, Portuguese stew, clam chowder, two salads. Four microbrews on tap. 8:30 am-7 pm M-Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$. Seafood FISHERMAN’S MARKET 830 W. 7th Ave. 484-CRAB. Specializing in fish and chips, seafood entrées, soups, fresh fish and you-bake entrées. Microbrews, wine. Dine in or take- out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-8 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. GO FISH 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Fish and chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw and daily specials. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, outdoor seating and take- out. 11 am-7 pm M-F, 11 am-6:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $. SAT. & SUN. BREAKFAST SPECIAL MANOLA’S THAI CUISINE MEKALA’S 398 E. 11th Ave. 343-2244. Serving lunch, dinner: Fish and chips, shrimp, oysters, clam strips, veggie burg- ers, chowder (Fridays only), milkshakes, chicken strips, hushpuppies, cold sand- wiches. Take-out. 1:30 am-7:30 pm M-Sa, noon-4 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. 1769 Franklin Blvd. 342-4872. Serving lunch, dinner: Extensive menu with many vegetarian entrées, exotic sal- ads. Wine, beer, microbrews, exotic drinks in the Mai Tai Lounge. Reservations on F-Sa. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. Restaurant: 11 am-9 pm M-Th, noon-10 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. Lounge: 5-11 pm M-Th, 4 pm-midnight F & Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. TA RA RIN THAI CUISINE 1200 Oak St. 343-1230. Come and try our mother’s homemade recipes, the taste that you admire and are familiar with, in a relaxing atmosphere with friendly staff and affordable prices. Serving a fine selection of beer and wine. Make our kitchen your kitchen! Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-3 pm and 4:30 pm-10 pm M-F, noon-10 pm Sa & Su. All major cards. $-$$. ★ Best Thai TASTY THAI CAMPUS 1308 Hilyard St. 343-0165. Express service: Rice bowls, Thai wraps, bubble tea, beer and wine. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. 11 am-9:30 pm M-F, 11 am-11 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $$. TASTY THAI KITCHEN 80 E. 29th Ave. 302-6444. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Exotic Thai cuisine with weekly lunch and dinner specials. Vegan and vegetarian entrées. Wine, cocktails, beer, smoothies and bub- ble tea. Take-out and delivery. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm M-F, 9:30 am-9:30 pm Sa-Su. MC/V/D. $$. YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 1075 Chambers St. 683-9386. Relocating in February to 1915 W. 11th. Serving lunch, dinner: Vietnamese cuisine including beef noodle soup, spiced salads, chicken, pork, tofu and rice dishes. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11 am-7 pm Su-Tu & Th, 11 am-8 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $. Steak BATES STEAKHOUSE & SALOON 433 E. Broadway. 683-3108. Featuring choice grade cuts of ribeye, prime rib, filet mignon, porterhouses and sirloin, with a wide selection of seafood and chicken. All dinners are four courses with black beans, salsa and soup, salad, spuds and rice and a float or liqueur. Some LG. Lunch: 11 am-4 pm M-F; dinner daily beginning at 4 pm. $$$-$$$$. BOULEVARD GRILL, THE See Continental CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE 1220 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 988-1324. Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chicken, seafood, salads, vegetarian entrées. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, microbrews. Take-out. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. COUNTRYSIDE BAR & GRILL 4740 Main St., Springfield. 744-1549. Steaks, burgers, friendly staff, live enter- tainment four nights a week. Some LG. 11 am-2:30 am daily. MC/V/D. $. CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA FROM EVERGREEN INDIAN CUISINE Evergreen owner Meeraali Shaik came to the U.S. in 1990 and worked as a cook for nine years before opening Evergreen Indian Cuisine in Corvallis in 1999. The Eugene location opened in April of 2007. Manager Usha Shaik says this dish is one of their most popu- lar. They grind and prepare all of these spices fresh each day. Part A: 2 lbs. of boneless chicken breast, cut into 4” pieces 1/4 cup yogurt 3 tsp. ginger paste 3 tsp. garlic paste 1/4 tsp. cumin powder 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. red chili powder 1/4 tsp. each cumin, coriander, curry powder, garam masala and turmeric 3 tsp. lemon juice 4 tsp. vegetable oil 2 tsp. salt Part B: 3 tsp. butter 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp. ginger paste 2 tsp. garlic paste 2 or 3 cloves 2 cardamom pods 2 green chilies (they use jalapenos, chopped) 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 1 tomato 5 oz. tomato sauce 10 oz. tomato puree salt to taste 2/3 cup cream 1 cup milk handful of chopped coriander leaves Whisk all of the ingredients from part A into a large bowl (the ginger and garlic pastes can be made in a blender) and add the chicken. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator. The next day, put the chicken on the skewers and cook in a tan- door (clay oven) for 10 minutes. (If you don’t have a tandoor, cook in your home oven at 350 degrees until chicken is cooked through.) While chicken cooks, make the sauce. In a pot over high heat, add the butter and chopped onions from part B. Fry the onions until golden, then add the ginger and garlic paste. Cook for one minute, then add the cloves, cardamom, green chilies and every- thing from part B except the cream, milk and coriander leaves. Cook on low heat until the sauce thickens. Add the cooked chicken, milk and cream to the sauce and stir. Cook for another 4-5 min- utes. Serve this with hot basmati rice and nan bread. Garnish with the coriander leaves. CAMPUS NOW OPEN! FULL THAI MENU & $4.95 Lunches from $4.95 chow.eugeneweekly.com 1410 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 746-2951. Serving lunch, dinner: ethnic Thai food. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Take-out. 11 am-2:30 pm M-Sa, 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F-Sa, 4:30 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. ROSE & THISTLE Combo Lunch Specials Bubble Tea, Cocktails, Beer & Wine Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly 80 E. 29th & Willamette • 302-6444 KURAYA’S THAI CUISINE 652 E. Broadway. 342-6666. www.manol- asthai.com Serving lunch and dinner. Papaya salad, pineapple curry with shrimp, mint leaf & basil stir-fry. Chef Phayao Tongprapipak brings 55 years experience and countless authentic, ethnic Thai recipes to Manola’s. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Sun. MC/V/ AE/Novus. $$. Healthy Rice Bowl & Thai Wrap Express DAILY DELIVERY 5:30-8:30PM MON-FRI 11am-9:30pm • SAT & SUN 9:30am-9:30pm 580 Adams St. 344-1706. Real Thai-style, more than 100 items to choose from. Best of Eugene 2003-2006. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. Some cards. $-$$. 485 Coburg Road. 485-9292. Fish and chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw and daily specials. Grotto features an expanded menu including grilled specialties and sandwiches. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, outdoor seating and take- out. Open 11 am-7 pm daily, Fridays ’til 8 pm. MC/V. $. NEWMAN’S FISH GROTTO 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). Seafood supplied by Newman’s prepared in open kitchen. Fish and chips, fish tacos, snapper on baguette, albacore tuna on bri- SOUTH EUGENE CHAO PRA YA THAI CUISINE 941 Pearl St. 284-2944. 1219 Alder St. (Sweet Basil Express) Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine offers the elegant side of Thai food. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-3 pm daily, 5 pm-9 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D/DC. $$-$$$. ★ Best Thai, Second Place VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 2355 W. 11th Ave. 684-8060. Beef noodle soup and other tradtional Vietnamese dishes. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F-Su. Some cards. $-$$. Bubble Tea, Beer & Wine Vegetarian/Vegan friendly OPEN DAILY 11am-9:30pm 1308 Hilyard • 343-0165 CHOW! JANUARY 29, 2009 17
