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CHOW! Restaurant Listings events. Free delivery, dine-in/take-out. OG/LG. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, 1 pm-11 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. priority seating list. Some OG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 11 am-10 pm M-Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. FATHOMS NEWMAN’S FISH COMPANY 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Small, intimate full service bar below Pegasus Pizza. Same great Pegasus menu, big screen TVs, pool, jukebox. 6 pm-2 am M-Sa. MC/V. $. 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Fish and chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw and daily specials. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, outdoor seating and take-out. 11 am-7 pm M-F, 11 am-6:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $. GRANARY PIZZA CO., THE 259 E. 5th Ave. 343-8488. Serving dinner: Homestyle Italian cooking, rustic pizzas, seasonal salads. Sustainable focus, eclectic live music venue, cocktails, wine bar. Private party room available. 5 pm-close Tu-Su. $$-$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET 950 Seneca Rd. 349-1212. 1930 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 741-2035. www.izzyspizza.com Serving buffet all day daily. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. Some cards. $$. LA PERLA 1313 Pearl St. Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza made with house-made mozzarella and San Marzano toma- toes. Italian desserts and wines. 5 pm-10 pm daily. $$-$$$. NEWMAN’S FISH GROTTO ROSE & THISTLE 4740 Main St., Springfield. 744-1549. Steaks, burgers, friendly staff, live entertain- ment four nights a week. Some LG. 11 am-2:30 am daily. MC/V/D. $. 398 E. 11th Ave. 343-2244. Serving lunch, dinner: Fish and chips, shrimp, oysters, clam strips, veggie burgers, chowder (Fridays only), milkshakes, chicken strips, hush- puppies, cold sandwiches. Take-out. 11:30 am-7:30 pm M-Sa, noon-4 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. Southeast Asian AIYARA THAI CAFÉ 1010 Harlow Rd. Springfield. 736-8306. www.aiyarathaicafe.com The affordable Thai cuisine. Dine in or take out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA PAPA’S PIZZA 1700 W. 11th Ave. 485-5555. 1577 Coburg Rd. 485-5555. 4011 Main St., Spfd. 485-5555. www.papaspizza.net Family-friendly local pizza joint serving classic pizza favorites and more. Gluten-free crust avail- able. Free delivery. $$-$$$. ★ Best Place to Eat With Kids, Second Place PEGASUS PIZZA - OAKWAY 4 Oakway Cntr. 344-0844; Delivery 485-2090 Same Pegasus Pizza as the campus location. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lunch specials. Located at Oakway Center next to Bordres. Microbrews on tap. Delivery via Pony Express. 11 am - 9 pm Su-Th, 11 am - 10 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $-$$ ★ Best Pizza, Second Place ★ Best Under-$5 Deal, Third Place PEGASUS SMOKEHOUSE PIZZA 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Serving lunch, dinner: Specialty pizzas, salads, sandwiches and calzones. Voted #1 Pizza 2003- 04. 15 microbrews on tap. Counter service. Full bar, big screen TVs and pool table downstairs. Patio dining. HDTV. Delivery via Pony Express. Weekday lunch specials. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm M, 11:30 am-10 pm Tu, 11:30 am-11 pm W-Fr, 12 pm-11 pm Sa, 12 pm-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE 530 Blair Blvd. 343-1307. Northwest artisan pizza. Unique toppings, spe- cialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian and vegan food. Daily soups, amazing pizza combinations, specialty salads. Organic microbrews and wine. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-9:30 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$$$. ★ Best Pizza ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians, Third Place CHAO PRA YA THAI CUISINE 580 Adams St. 344-1706. Real Thai-style, more than 100 items to choose from. Best of Eugene 2003-2006. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. Some cards. $-$$. KURAYA’S THAI CUISINE 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. $$. MANOLA’S THAI CUISINE 652 E. Broadway. 342-6666. www.manolasthai. com Serving lunch and dinner. Papaya salad, pineap- ple curry with shrimp, mint leaf & basil stir-fry. Chef Phayao Tongprapipak brings 55 years expe- rience and countless authentic, ethnic Thai reci- pes to Manola’s. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Sun. MC/V/AE/Novus. $$. MASTER DONUTS 3177 Gateway St., Spfd. 988-5991 Healthy Thai food featuring phad thai and noo- dle soup made with local produce. Vegetarian options available. 6:30 am-3 pm & 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. 7 am-12:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $$. MEKALA’S 1769 Franklin Blvd. 342-4872. Serving lunch, dinner: Extensive menu with many vegetarian entrées, exotic salads. Wine, beer, micro- brews, exotic drinks in the Mai Tai Lounge. Reservations on F-Sa. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. Restaurant: 11 am-9 pm M-Th, noon-10 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. Lounge: 5-11 pm M-Th, 4 pm-midnight F & Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. NOODLE N THAI RESTAURANT 553 Main St., Springfield. 505-7349. www.noodlenthai.com Thai food made from scratch using fresh Thai rice noodles. No MSG. 11 am-8 pm daily. RING OF FIRE RESTAURANT & CATERING ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY See Pacific Rim 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. www.rapidpizza.net Spectacular riverfront setting, serving lunch and dinner: Soups, salads, sandwiches, original reci- pe pizza made from scratch, vegetarian entrées. Wine, microbrew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE SY’S NEW YORK PIZZA 1211 Alder St. 686-9598. 55 Silver Lane. 654-0603. www.sysnewyorkpizza.com Serving lunch, dinner. Thin crust Neapolitan and deep dish Sicilian pizza whole or by the slice, garlic knots, Italian ice (lemon, strawberry, cherry). Dine in or take-out. No delivery. North Eugene location now open. Alder Street: 11 am- midnight Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa. Silver Lane: 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. 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. $. Seafood 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 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. $-$$. ★ Best Thai TASTY THAI CAMPUS 1308 Hilyard St. 343-0165. Express service: Rice bowls, Thai wraps, bubble tea, beer and wine. Vegetarian and vegan friend- ly. Delivery. 11 am-9:30 pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. 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 bubble 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. $$. FISHERMAN’S MARKET ★ Best Thai, Third Place 830 W. 7th Ave. 484-CRAB. Specializing in fish and chips, seafood entrées, soups, fresh fish and you-bake entrées. Microbrews, wine. Dine in or take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-8 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT GO FISH YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 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 brioche, Portuguese stew, clam chowder, two salads. Four microbrews on tap. 8:30 am-7 pm M-Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$. 2355 W. 11th Ave. 684-8060. Beef noodle soup and other tradtional Vietnamese dishes. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F-Su. Some cards. $-$$. 1915 W. 11th Ave. 683-9386. 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. $. MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE 1036 Valley River Way. 342-6404. Serving lunch, dinner: Daily fresh seafood listing, wood-fired seafood, seafood specials, vegetarian entrées, salads. NW, California wines; beer, micro- brews, full bar. Call ahead up to two hours for chow.eugeneweekly.com BOULEVARD GRILL, THE See Continental CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE MARCHÉ PROVISIONS 933 Pearl St. 684-8900. 2776 Shadow View Dr. 743-2999. New York style, hand-thrown pizzas. Specialty sal- ads and great appetizers. Five slice choices avail- able all day. Beer and wine. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa, noon-9 pm Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores, Third Place 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, out- door seating and take-out. Open 11 am-7 pm daily, Fridays ’til 8 pm. MC/V. $. ★ Best Pizza, Third Place See Bakeries tri-tip, prime rib, filet mignon, porterhouses and sirloin, with a wide selection of seafood and chicken. Dinners are four courses with black beans, salsa and soup, salad, spuds and rice and a float or liqueur. Early bird and bar menu under $10. Some LG. 4 pm-close daily. $-$$$. Steak BATES STEAKHOUSE & SALOON 433 E. Broadway. 683-3108. Featuring prime and choice grade cuts of ribeye, Eat at e n O o i d u St 1220 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 988-1324. Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chick- en, seafood, salads, vegetarian entrées. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, micro- brews. Take-out. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. COUNTRYSIDE BAR & GRILL ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE GRILL 3018 Gateway St., Springfield. 746-6000. Lunch, dinner. USDA choice steak, ribs, chops and chicken. Grilled salmon and shrimp. Specialty: Texas egg rolls served with jalapeño jelly. Full bar. Patio dining. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. All cards. $$$. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC. 3463 Hutton St., Springfield. 746-7700. Serving dinner: High quality, uniquely seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood and pasta. Full bar. Kids’ menu. Smoking section available. 4 pm-10 pm M-Th, 4 pm-11 pm F, 3 pm-11 pm Sa, 1 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. O\ O D U 1DWX O /RFD :L)L1RZ$YDLODEOH WHISKEY RIVER RANCH 4740 Main St., Spfd. 744-1594 This steakhouse and saloon serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features live dinner the- ater-style shows as well as monthly concerts featuring national acts. A selection of dishes featuring organic ingredients are available. Banquet rooms are available for reservation by large parties. Open 11am-2:30am Mon.-Fri., 7am- 2:30am Sat.-Sun. MC/D/V/AE. $$. (XJHQ H &KRLF ·V H 6DWLV IRU I\ Susta LQJ inabl 6DYY e %UHDN \ IDVW 2SHQDP²SPGDLO\ P² (DVWWK$YH $JDWH%HKLQGWKH82WUDFN Sweets COLD STONE CREAMERY 112 Oakway Center. 338-4244. Enjoy fresh-made premium ice cream custom- ized with your choice of fruits, nuts, candies and toppings served in an entertaining and fun atmosphere. Cakes and pies also available. Gift certificates. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $-$$. DIVINE CUPCAKE, THE 1680 W. 11th Ave. 543-5757. divinecupcake.com Serving organic espresso and tea, and a wide array of vegan, organic cupcakes. Gluten-, wheat-, sugar- and soy-free versions available. Flavors range from classic chocolate to the peanut curry Thai Me Up cupcake. 7 am-9 pm Su-Th, 7 am-11 pm F-Sa. $. ★ Best Bakery (Sweets), Third Place EUPHORIA CHOCOLATE COMPANY 17th and Willamette. 343-9223. Valley River Center. 343-3995. Stewart and Bertelsen. 344-4605. Oakway Center. 343-0407. www.euphoriachocolate.com Serving European-style specialty chocolates. Willamette: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-5 pm Sa-Su. VRC: 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. Stewart: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa. Oakway: 10 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. $. LAGO BLU GELATO 2780 Shadow View Dr. 868-2022. www.lagoblugelato.com Eugene’s only gelateria! Featuring 36 flavors of artisan gelato (Italian ice cream) and sorbetto (Italian fruit ices), full espresso bar and cold drinks, homemade fudge, decadent pastries and desserts. Noon-9 pm Su-Th, noon-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. MASTER DONUTS See Bakeries PRINCE PÜCKLER’S 1605 E. 19th Ave. 344-4418. Serving locally-made ice cream since 1975. Shakes, sundaes, ice cream pies, coffee drinks, espresso shakes and more. LG. Noon-11 pm daily. All cards. $. SWEET LIFE PÂTISSERIE See Bakeries WOULD YOU BUY WINE FROM THIS MAN? (You should, he’s a genius.) This is Ryan, the Provisions wine guy. He spends his days obsessing about wine and food (and making funny faces—surprise him and you’ll see for yourself.) We like him because he brings in the BEST DEALS in town on REAL WINE that’s FOOD FRIENDLY, with a SENSE OF PLACE in a NATURAL, UNMANIPULATED STATE. He runs a fabulous WINE CLUB, with screaming-good SWEETY’S prices on hard-to-find bottles, brings in BOXED 555 Main St., Springfield. 337-6561. Self-serve frozen yogurt, candy and more. More than 50 toppings. Party room available. WINE that will make you forget the bad VANILLA JILL’S 460 Coburg Rd. (Coburg Station). 844-2286. Locally handmade organic frozen yogurt. Gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan and allergy-free options available. Noon-9 pm Su-M, 11 am-9 pm Tu-W, 11 am-10 pm Th-Sa. MC/V. $. Vegetarian CAFÉ YUMM rap, and teaches CLASSES on tasting and pairing wine from Oregon and around the world. Because he’s so good, we can offer MIXED CASE See Northwest HOLY COW See Cafés GOVINDA’S VEGETARIAN BUFFET 1030 River Rd. 461-0093. www.govindasbuffet.com Serving lunch, dinner: “All You Care to Eat” buf- fet (85 percent vegan and gluten free) includes salad bar, nourishing hot foods, homemade breads and desserts. Student, senior and child discounts. Take-out $4.99/lb. Some OG. 11:30 am-2 pm and 5 pm-8 pm M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $. HOLY COW CAFÉ 1222 E. 13th Ave. (EMU, UO). 346-2562. 2621 Willamette St. Mostly vegetarian food from around the world, though now also offering at new Willamette loca- tion a variety of “flexivore” options for folks who ocassionally eat locally produced, organic and environmentally friendly meat in smaller portions. Hot bar with curries, dhal, pasta, seasonal veggies, falafel, pad Thai, soba noodles, Thai tofu. Two soups daily. Salad bar. Organic smoothies, chai, Café Mam. DISCOUNTS and FRIDAY AFTERNOON TASTINGS. Seriously, come in, read his hilarious, insightful wine notes, get his advice on what to make for dinner, and find something unexpected. NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN IN THE 5TH STREET PUBLIC MARKET WWW.MARCHEPROVISIONS.COM CHOW! Winter 2011 21
