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CHOW! Restaurant Listings BARRY’S ESPRESSO BAKERY & DELI 2805 Oak St. 343-6444. 804 E. 12th Ave. 343-1141. Serving Jewish & N.Y. bakery style food: challah, rye, bialys, knish, cheesecake, black & whites, matzo ball soup, Hungarian mushroom, creamy tomato and many others. Deli sand- wiches, quiche, the breakfast sandwich, break- fast sweets, all day treats, all made in-house. Serving organic coffee and espresso. Wheelchair accessible. Oak St. hours: 6:30 am-6 pm M-Sa, 7:30 am-5 pm Su. Campus hours: 7 am-midnight M-F, 11 am-midnight Sa, 10:30 am-6 pm Su. Some cards. $. BIER STEIN, THE 345 E. 11th Ave. 485-2437. Serving lunch and dinner: Soup, salads, sand- wiches, grilled panini and appetizers. Vegetarian entrées. Try one of more than 1,000 bottles of beer or one of ten beers on draft. Selected Oregon wines also available. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, 4 pm-11 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Beer Selection BIG TOWN HERO 1810 Willamette St. 345-3838. 3215-A W. 11th Ave. Hot and cold sandwiches made on handmade white, wheat and onion bread. Soup, salad and panini sandwiches. Specializing in office party events. 10 am-8 pm M-F, 11 am-7 pm Sa & Su. V/ MC/AE. $. word is : 6th Ave. & Blair Blvd.. Serving lunch and dinner: Thai staples, including pad Thai and pad see ew. Vegetarian options. Small seating area. 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-8:30 pm F & Sa. Cash only. $. For the second year in a row, Caffé Pacori Coffee Roasters won first place for "Best Coffee" at the Oregon State Fair. EDIBLE IMPROV OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-11 pm daily. All major cards. $. See American ALBEE’S N.Y. DOGS CAPELLA MARKET DELI Olive & Broadway. 344-0010. Quarter-pound all-beef franks ($4) in hoagie rolls. Toppings — as many as you want — include sauerkraut, sweet and dill relish, jalapeños, shredded cheddar, onions and bacon bits. Cans of soda, bags of chips. 9 pm-3 am W-Sa. No cards. $. 1133 Willamette St. 344-7002. Serving breakfast, lunch: Continental breakfast: Scones, breakfast burritos, omelettes, bagels. Lunch: Variety deli and specialty sandwiches, fresh soups and chowders, chili, salads, vegetar- ian dishes. Fresh-baked bread and pastries. Espresso drinks. Free ice cream with lunch. Neighborhood delivery. Take-out. 7:30 am-5 pm M-F. No cards. $. CORNUCOPIA See Cafés DAILY BAGEL 4770 Village Plaza Loop. 431-5700. www.daily-bagel.com Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch: Bagels, breakfast and deli sandwiches, pastries and desserts. Smoothies, vegetarian entrées, salads, soups, gourmet coffee. Wheelchair accessible. 6 am-4:30 pm M-F, 7 am-4 pm Sa, 8 am-3 pm Su. All major cards. $. JAZZIE’S DELI 1869 Pioneer Pkwy. East, Springfield. 747-8090. Serving lunch and dinner: Deli sandwiches, Umpqua ice cream, espresso, Godzilla sand- wiches, lunch boxes and vegetarian entrées. Beer. Take-out. 7 am-11 pm M-F, 8 am-11 pm Sa, 9 am-9 pm Su. MC/V/D. $. JIFFY MARKET WINE & DELI 3443 Hilyard St. 342-4552. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Sandwiches, soups, salads, hamburgers, fish and chips, bur- ritos. Handmade soups, draft beer, wine by the glass. Self-serve. Take-out. Smoking on the deck. 42” plasma TV. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 8 am-9 pm M-F, 8:30 am-9 pm Sa, 8:30 am-5 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 3336 Gateway St. Springfield. 747-2000 Sandwiches served on your choice of freshly baked French or 7-grain bread. 10 am-10 pm M-Su. AE/D/V/MC. $. NEW DAWN 868 W. Park St. 485-0092 Dedicated gluten-free café serving a variety of lunch options and an assortment of baked goods. Also features a salad bar. 8 am-5 pm M-F. 11 am-3pm Sa-Su. MC/D/V. $$. OF GRAPE AND GRAIN, THE DELI 160 Oakway Rd. 344-9463. Serving breakfast, lunch: Pastries, espresso, sandwiches, soups, salads. Wine & beer. Catering, take-out and delivery also available. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Noon-4:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $. PITA PIT 1087 Willamette St. 485-5595. Serving lunch and dinner: Pitas stuffed with falafel, steak, gyros, turkey, chicken and a vari- ety of other selections. Choose your own top- pings and sauce. Delivery. 11 am-3 am M-W, 11 am-4 am Th-Sa, noon-2 am Su. No checks. $. QUIZNOS SUBS 207 Coburg Rd. 431-0905. 801 E. 13th Ave. 338-7098. 864 Beltline Rd., Springfield. 744-2998. 2155 Olympic St., Springfield. 393-0030. 5810 Main St., Springfield. 736-0506. Quiznos’ chef-inspired recipes are created using artisan breads, signature sauces, freshly sliced meats and fresh vegetables. Delivery now avail- able: $8 minimum with $2 delivery fee. Order online at www.quiznos.com or call your neighbor- hood location. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. All major cards. $. RED BARN NATURAL DELI 357 Van Buren St. 342-7503. Fresh hot soups and daily hot entrée special. Made to order and grab & go sandwiches featuring Dave’s Killer Bread. Baked goods, salads, locally made Julie’s Organic Ice Cream and Luna & Larry’s Original Coconut Bliss by the scoop, shake or sun- dae. Raw juices and nut nectars, organic coffee and tea bar. Vegan options available. Some OG/LG. 8 am-7 pm All major cards. $. SUNDANCE NATURAL FOODS 748 E. 24th Ave. 343-9142. Vegetarian (mainly vegan) organic buffet: Salad bar, prepared salads, raw food dishes, hot entrées, soups and chili. Also whole grain organ- ic cookies, cakes and other treats, with wheat- and gluten-free options. Organic coffee and tea. chow.eugeneweekly.com FIELD TO TABLE CATERING See Northwest BROADWAY, THE CONTINENTAL DELICATESSEN Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving fresh-squeezed lemonade, drinks. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. GARBANZO GRILL Food Carts ALEXANDER’S GREAT FALAFEL 13th and Kincaid. Serving lunch: Falafel, hummus, tabouli, vegan and kosher entrées. Free lemonade with all food orders. Some OG. 11 am-4 pm M-F. $. BANGKOK GRILL Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving pad thai, pork on a stick, vegetarian entrées. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. hours. BBQ KING See Barbecue BIG RED CART, THE Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. Serving English cuisine and New York and Chicago-style street food: bangers and mash, pea salad, beef brisket. 11 am-3 pm M-F plus some evening and event hours. BLAZING CHEF, THE River Road & Chambers. 221-0129. Saturday Market, 8th & Oak, through Nov. 13. 686- 8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Fish and chips, salads, coffee, sandwiches. Saturday Market: 10 am-5 pm Sa. River Road: 7 am-7 pm M-F, 8 am-7 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. BLISS CART Roaming in summer. 345-0020 ext. 303. A pedal-powered ice cream cart selling Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss, a locally made, vegan ice cream. Organic, fair trade, gluten-, soy- and dairy-free Bliss bars and ice cream sandwiches. Cash only. $. BURGERS ON THE RUN 159 Madison St. 541-520-4826 burgersontherun.com Fifties-themed state-of-the-art mobile diner serving hamburgers and combo meals, made fresh. Also features veggie burgers, soy burgers and chicken sandwiches . 11 am-4:30 pm M-F. V/ MC/D. $. CART DE FRISCO Oakway Center. UO Bookstore. Serving lunch: Charbroiled Frisco chicken sand- wich, salad, Thai noodles or skewer with home- made sauces and seasoning. A Eugene original recipe. Oakway Center: 11 am-3 pm M-Sa. Campus: 11 am-3 pm M-F. No cards. $. ★ Best Food Cart CARTE BLANCHE SOUP CART & CATERERS E. 14th Ave. & Kincaid, PLC, UO. 554-9088. Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. www.cbsoup.com Offering more than 80 varieties of soup, serving four varieties every day. From three cheese tomato to Bangkok sweet potato, Carte Blanche specializes in both the unique and the tradition- al. Also offering baguette sandwiches, Caesar and mixed garden salads, homemade cookies, beverages and more. Campus: 11 am-4 pm M-F (during school year). Kesey Plaza: 11 am-3 pm starting June 15. $. CHIC’N SHACK 6th and Lincoln. 232-6255. chicnshack.blogspot.com Serving lunch: Wraps and salads, including souv- laki, Gusto Alfredo, Famous Chipotle Mango, Sedona salad, quesadillas and more. Weekly special wraps. Hot and cold beverages. Call ahead for pick-up. 11 am-3 pm M-F. $. DANA’S CHEESECAKE BAKERY Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving cheesecake and baked goods, coffee, decaf, tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. D’LISH Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. Serving comfort-food inspired fare: mac and cheese wrapped in a tortilla and deep fried, teriyaki turkey burger and more. 11 am-3 pm M-F plus some evening and event hours. DEVOUR Roving; Saturday afternoons at Oakshire Brewing; Saturday evenings at Nib. 556-0829. www.devoureugene.com Serving lunch and Saturday dinner: three sand- wiches, daily soup, beverages. Check website for weekly menu and delivery schedule. 11:30 am-3 pm M-F; noon-4 pm and 5 pm-9 pm Sa. Cash only. $ ★ Best Food Cart, Third Place We have a terrific Meat Hearty Menu for Non-Vegetarians FAMILY HOMESTEADER 840 Willamette St. 434-9424. Sandwiches, soups and salads. Homemade breads, home-cooked lunch meats and soups made from scratch. Beer on tap and wine. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 10:30 am-6 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. AFGHANI CUISINE Serving Vegans & Vegetarians Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving sweet and savory crepes, cookies, espresso. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. WICH HOUSE, THE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving shishkabobs, quabili, pilaf, bolani. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 25th & Willamette. 345-1014. www.capellamarket.com Made-to-order sandwiches, espresso drinks, teas and organic juices. Fresh daily vegetarian and meat-based entrées, sides, appetizers and soups. Call to order box lunches, party trays and kitchen- made food for small and large events. Take-out. Limited seating. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 8 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. We’re cooking up something for everyone! DRUMRONGTHAI 394 Blair Blvd. 541-852-8944. www.garbanzogrill.com Vegetarian and vegan fare including veggie burgers, vegan gyros, BBQ, mac and cheese, falafel, gluten-free options and more. Noon-5pm M-F. 395 W. 5th, Eugene Corner of Lawrence since 1979 (541) 342-2075 | TheKeystoneCafe.com Open Monday - Sunday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm GIN GEE’S FALAFEL 8th & Oak St. 938-3020. Falafel sandwiches, combo specials, baklava. All vegetarian, no meat. 11 am-4 pm M-F. No cards. $. vDm Now Serving Freshly Ground Wandering Goat Coffee NOW SERVING LOCAL MICROBREWS INDIA HOUSE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetable curry, chicken and vegetable thripthi, pan-fried noodles, chai tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. LONCHES TO GO 901 River Rd. 461-7920. Tacos, taquitos, tostadas, quesadillas, chilaquiles and much more. Asada burritos, sopes, enchilada plates. Vegetarian options. Call ahead for pick-up orders. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. $. LULU’S SMOOTHIES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies and coolers. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. NICE RICE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Veggie and chicken stir-fried rice dishes, teriyaki chicken sandwiches, fresh orange juice. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. NOSH PIT 8th & Olive. thenoshpit.com Global street food. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F. $. RAW LOVE Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. Serving organic and raw entrées and desserts, including “rawzagna,” zucchini noodles with marinara, and raw cheesecake. 11 am-3 pm M-F plus some evening and event hours. RED FIVE HOTDOG COMPANY 591 Willamette St. 541-517-0530 red5dogs.com Serving all-Oregon beef hot dogs, with Northwest sodas and potato chips. 18 different available condiments. Noon-4 pm, M-Th, 11:30 am-2 pm F. Cash only. $-$$ NOW OPEN! El Super Burrito SUPER AFFORDABLE AFFORD MEXICAN FOOD BREAKFAST BURRITOS, BURRITOS, TACOS, TORTAS, VEGGIE OPTIONS, SPECIALTY PLATES & LOTS MORE! GYRO STYLE AL PASTOR ON SATURDAYS AL PASTOR DEL TROMPO LOS SABADOS MON-FRI 8:30AM-8:30PM | SAT-SUN 9AM-8:30PM 2566 WILLAMETTE ST. s EUGENE 485-0619 DINE IN OR TAKE OUT FREE CHIPS & SALSA with the purchase of $10 expires 11-1-11 RENAISSANCE PIZZA Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving handmade pizza by the slice. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. RITTA’S BURRITOS Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving made-to-order, generously filled burri- tos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. RUSTY’S HANDBUILT COOKIES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SAIGON STREET CART 2nd & Van Buren, across from Ninkasi Brewery 550-9292. saigonstreetcart.com Specializing in banh mi, traditional Vietnamese sandwiches served on French rolls and including hoisin-braised pork, pork/ham and tofu options, garnished with pate, pickled carrots, radishes, cilantro and more. Also serving lemongrass chick- en, and such sides as pate, chips, pickles and Asian beverages. 12-3pm Tu, 12-3pm, 5:30 pm-9pm Wed, 12-3pm Th-F, 12-5 pm Sa. No cards. $-$$. SARA’S TAMALES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetarian tamales, fruit salad. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SARITZA MEXICAN FOOD Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving tacos, taco salad, burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SCIACCA’S FOCACCIA Farmers Market, 8th & Oak. 285-6334. Locally baked in FOOD for Lane County’s kitchen using local ingredients. Offering a variety of regular and seasonal flavors including Scarboro Faire, With Love From Vesta, Thai Pyro and more. Salt from Olive Grand, local beers in the hydra- tion, self-grown herbs. Saturdays at Lane County Farmers’ Market. T.R.E.E., THE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Crab, salmon and veggie wontons, green salad, Sticky Sticky Tempeh, seasonal wontons and more. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. TOFU PALACE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Tofu Tia, tofu breakfast, Toby’s Tofu Paté. OG/LG. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. UME GRILL 1905 Agate St. 541-844-2351 umegrill.com Serving Japanese fusion, including mochi, skew- ers, and BBQ sirloin. Some OG. Chi-chi dango mochi made to order. Pick-up or take-out. 5:30 pm-9 pm Tu-Sa. V/MC/D. $-$$ CHOW! Fall 2011 17