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CHOW! Restaurant Listings YOUNG’S KITCHEN 2051 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-1626. Korean and Japanese. Sushi, udon, teriyaki ribs, yakisoba. Take-out. 10:30 am-9 pm M-Sa. $-$$. CALAPOOIA BREWING CO. See American MCMENAMINS Mexican BOMBS AWAY CAFÉ 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-7221. Traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, all made right here. A family atmosphere in our front room with full wait service in our lounge. We specialize in natural meats and vegetarian fare, seafood and shellfish entrées, homemade des- serts and breads. 11 am-midnight M-F, 5 pm- midnight Sa, 5 pm-9 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$. EL PARAISO 3015 Row River Road, Cottage Grove. 541-942-5688. Mexican cuisine and full service bar. Some LG. 11 am-9: 30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/ AE. $$. EL PRESIDENTE MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CANTINA 1110 NE 2nd St., Corvallis. 752-1360. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican food, full bar. 11 am-2 am daily. V/MC/AE. $$. EL SOL DE MEXICO 1597 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 752-9299. Lunch and dinner, beer, wine and cocktails. Parties up to 30 people, food to go. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/MC/DC/AE. $-$$. EL TAPATIO RESTAURANT 1845 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 758-1735. Serving lunch daily and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/ MC/AE/DC. $$. LOS AROS MEXICAN GRILL 2309 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 754-1230. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-8 pm Sa-Th, 11 am-9 pm F. Some cards. $$. QDOBA 2001 NW Monroe Ave. #105, Corvallis. 757-2800. Not just big burritos. Big flavors. Open for break- fast. Wheelchair accessible. LG. 8 am-10 pm M-W, 8 am-1 am Th-Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. V/MC/AE/D. $. RIGOBERTO’S 360 NW 5th St., Corvallis. 752-2422. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mexican and American favorites. Open 24 hours a day, every day. V/MC. $-$$$. SANCHO’S MEXICAN GRILL 1425 NW Monroe, Corvallis.752-2500. Sancho’s specializes in homestyle Mexican cui- sine prepared daily in an atmosphere both fes- tive and intimate. Salsa music plays nightly in this low-lit, cozy nook. Quality food, mellow mood. Outside balcony. Full bar selection featur- ing imported Mexican tequilas and beers. Ariba! 11 am-1 am M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $. SEÑOR SAM’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA 140 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 754-7448. All food prepared fresh daily, with custom built healthy meals. Fresh salsa bar. 11 am-8:30 pm daily. All major cards. $. TACO DEL MAR 1915 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 738-0540 The fast, fresh and fun alternative to traditional Mexican food, serving mondo burritos and rip- pin’ fish tacos with a friendly, relaxed Baja style. Wheelchair accessible. 10:30 am- 10 pm M-Sa. 11 am -9 pm Su. MC/V. $. TACOS URUAPAN 420 NW 3rd St.,Corvallis. 758-6044. Oregon’s favorite brewpub chain. Hearty sand- wiches, soups and salads. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. V/MC/AE/D. $-$$. WYATT’S EATERY & BREWHOUSE 211 1st Ave NW, Albany. 917-3727. 24 beers on tap, full bar. Lunch and dinner menu. Burgers, pasta, seafood, steak and wraps. 11 am-8:30 pm M-Th, 7 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/ AE/D. Northwest 101 EAT & DRINK 101 NW Jackson St., Corvallis. 541-757-0694. www.101atbigriver.com 101 strives to reduce its ecological footprint and support the local economy, making every attempt to feature local organic products on the seasonally inspired menu. 4:30 pm-10 pm M-Th, 4:30 pm-midnight F & Sa. $$. AXE & FIDDLE 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 541-942-5942 Gourmet sandwiches and pizza by the slice, variety of organic salads, vegan rice and beans, tacos and tostadas, seasonal specials (including smoked salmon chowder, shrimp gumbo and corned beef brisket). Some OG. 4 pm “until you’re ready to go home.” MC/V. $. BIG RIVER RESTAURANT & BAR 101 NW Jackson, Corvallis. 757-0694. Eclectic, fresh Northwest cuisine using local organic produce, prime beef, native fish and Big River breads. The copper-topped bar features regional wines, single malts, martinis and jazz on weekends. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F, dinner from 5 pm M-Sa. DC/MC/V/AE. $$$. CAFÉ YUMM 2001 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 541-757-YUMM. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Soul satisfying ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, skewers, soups, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sandwiches, salmon burgers. Savory sauces and dressings. Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredients. Wine, beer, juice, cof- fee and tea. Take-out. Event catering. Some OG/LG. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su. MC/V. $. CRAVES FINE DINING 294 Laurel St., Florence. 541-997-3033. www.cravesfinedining.com Classically trained chefs offer guests creative cuisine served in a warm and comfortable atmo- sphere by an attentive staff. Eclectic wine list and full bar service. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-10 pm Th-M. MC/V/D. $$$$. FIREWORKS RESTAURANT AND BAR 1115 South Third, 99W, Corvallis. 754-6958. ww.FireWorksCuisine.com Organic cuisine, intimate dining ambiance featur- ing earthen, sculptural wood-fired oven. Now serv- ing organic chicken and grass-fed meats. Grilled seafood, wood-fired pizza, creative vegetarian/ vegan entrées, decadent desserts. Fine wines & microbrews. Cocktails. Live music, lectures and special events. Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. 11:30 am-2:30 pm (lunch) & 5 pm-9:30 pm (dinner) daily, 10 am-2 pm (brunch) Su. V/MC/AE. $$-$$$$. HIDDEN VALLEY RESTAURANT Microbrew Hidden Valley Golf Course, 775 N. River Road, Cottage Grove. 767-0557. playhiddenvalleygolf.com Serving dinner, with lunch menu coming soon. Seafood, small plates, pasta, steak entrées, surf and turf, lamb and more. Full bar. Outdoor seat- ing on the deck. 300 SW Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. 541-758-2077. Local brewpub featuring more than 10 house- brewed beers. Dishes made with local and 137 SW 2nd Ave., Corvallis. 758-3494. www.magentarestaurant.com Exotic organic Asian fusion recipes created by Chef 1813 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 752-5380. Authentic Mexican cuisine. 11 am-8 pm M-Th, 11 am-9 pm F-Sa, noon-8 pm Su. V/MC/DC/D. $$. MAGENTA RESTAURANT & CATERING BLOCK 15 RESTAURANT & BREWERY Celebrating 31 years Kimber Hoang seasonally incorporating local pro- duce and meats. Carefully selected wines and superb specialty martinis. $4 small plate (dim sum) menu available all hours, lunch and dinner. Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F, noon-3 pm Sa & Su. Dinner 4:30 pm-10 pm Su-W, 4:30 pm-midnight Th-Sa. V/D/AE. $-$$$$. STACY’S COVERED BRIDGE RESTAURANT 401 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 541-767-0320. VILLAGE GREEN RESORT & GARDENS RESTAURANT 725 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. 541-942-2491. Lunch: all-you-can-eat salad bar and selection of sandwiches and daily specials. Dinner: New York steak, chicken picatta, Northwest salmon. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-2 pm & 5 pm-9 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$$. Pizza AMERICAN DREAM PIZZA 2525 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-1713. 214 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 753-7373. Music, art, beer and pizza. Tastiest pizza in Corvallis, by the slice or whole pie. Outrageous combos, fabulous salads and stellar calzones. Nice selection of local brews. Outdoor rooftop seating on 2nd St. Free delivery. 11 am-10 pm daily, open ’til 11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $-$$. (541) 753-0791 Korean regional ingredients including Painted Hills Natural Beef and Carlton Farms Natural Pork. Some OG. 11 am-11 pm Su-W, 11 am-1 am Th-Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $$. 31 years cooking from scratch home of the sunburger fresh juices & smoothies tofu & tempeh gluten free & vegan options beer, wine & cocktails breakfast • lunch • dinner CIRELLO’S PIZZA 919-F NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 754-9199. Serving dinner. Open till 10 pm Su-Th, ’til 11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. CROWBAR 214 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 753-7373. “Where the back alley meets the high road.” Crowbar bills their drinks as “honest cocktails for workaday people.” Fresh infusions, kamika- zes, classic cocktails, Dream pizza. Behind American Dream pizza, alley entrance. 4:30 pm- close daily. MC/V. $-$$. MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUSINESS BEST LUNCH • BEST COMFORT FOOD BEST CHEAP DATE WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA PARLOR 1045 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 752-5151. Pizza & salads, beer & wine. Free delivery (most of Corvallis). Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-mid- night Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $$. ® Seafood ® AQUA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & BAR 151 NW Monroe, Corvallis. 541-752--262. www.aquacorvallis.com Pacific Rim Hawaiian regional cuisine. Family friendly. Full bar, lounge and dining room. 4:30 pm-close Tu-Sa. Soul satisfying... Deeply nourishing ® Born and raised in Oregon SM MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE 350 Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 752-FISH. Fresh fish & seafood, serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa, 10 am-10 pm Su. V/MC/AE/D. $$-$$$. Southeast Asian TARN TIP THAI CUISINE On Broadway • Oakway Center • The Meridian Sacred Heart at RiverBend • On Gateway North Delta Center • On Monroe in Corvallis cafeyumm.com 2535 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-8906. Serving lunch and dinner. LG. Lunch 11 am-3 pm. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. No cards. $$. THAI CHILI 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Suite A, Corvallis. 738-0848. MC/V. $. Vegetarian CAFÉ YUMM See Northwest NEARLY NORMAL’S GONZO CUISINE 109 NW 15th, Corvallis. 753-0791. Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, tofu and tem- peh, fresh juice and smoothies, margaritas, beer and wine. Catering, outdoor garden dining. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. 8 am-8 pm M-W, 8 am-9 pm Th & F, 9 am-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. HAPPY 23RD BIRTHDAY! Traditional Greek & Indian Food 992 Willamette Eugene, OR 97401 343-9661 400 International Way Springfield, OR 541-744-4148 www.mookiesgrill.com 17 Food Booths 103 Menu Items • 414 Years of Experience Where Eugene Loves to Lunch! Restaurant and Lounge Events seafood | steak | salad | burgers | pizzas | dessert & more! Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Dinner: Tuesday - Sat 4:30-9:30 Pizza special Mon 4:30-0:30) Catering . Banquet Hall . Rehersal Dinners . Parties Wedding Receptions . Events . Meetings L o c a l Cra f t s • G r e a t Fo o d • Li ve E nt e r t a i n m e nt E ve r y S a t u r d ay • 1 0 a m - 5 p m • R a i n o r S h i n e • 8 t h & O a k w w w.eugenesaturdaymarket.org chow.eugeneweekly.com CHOW! Spring 2011 23
