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CHOW! Restaurant Listings The Kiva has opened a coffee bar, open 9 am to 4 pm weekdays. They’re serving Cafeto. FIELD TO TABLE CATERING Farmers' Market, 8th & Oak. 912-6268. fieldtotablecatering.com Seasonal, market-driven menus using local ingre- dients. 9 am-4 pm every other Saturday through April. $$-$$$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See Cafés GO HEALTHY CAFÉ 3802 W. 11th Ave. 683-3164. Quick serve, healthy food: sandwiches, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, kids’ menu. Fresh, local, organ- ic, vegan options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $. HUMBLE BEAGLE PUB 2435 Hilyard St. www.thehumblebeaglepub.com Serving dinner in a warm and cozy atmosphere: burgers, fresh fish, meat, vegetarian and vegan entrées, salads and dessert. Seasonal menu fea- tures local and sustainably harvested ingredients. Six beers on tap, plus extensive selection of bot- tled beer and wine. 5 pm-10 pm W-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F & Sa, 5 pm-10 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$$. JUNE 1591 Willamette. Comfort food and cocktails. June includes a cof- fee shop, breakfast and lunch bistro counter and evening restaurant, all serving sandwiches, sal- ads, entrées and more. Bistro: 7 am-3 pm; Coffee shop, 7 am-6 pm; restaurant, 5 pm-11 pm and 5 pm-1 am F & Sa. Closed Mondays. $-$$$$. KING ESTATE RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 80854 Territorial Rd. 685-5189. www.kingestate.com Serving lunch and dinner, with wine tastings and tours daily. Pizzettas, seafood, salads, Knee Deep Ranch beef and more Northwest specialties. Reservations recommended. 11 am-9 pm daily. $$-$$$$ ★ Best Wine ★ Best Winery to Visit LAVELLE CLUB ROOM AT THE MARKET 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 338-9875. lavellevineyards.com Serving appetizers, entrées and nightly specials W-F after 5. The Club Room is the satellite location of the family-owned vineyard in Elmira. Wine tasting every day until 5 pm. Live music Th & F, 6 pm-9 pm. Some OG/ LG. Noon-6 pm Sa-Tu, 3 pm-9 pm W-F. MC/V. $$-$$$$. MAC’S AT THE VET’S CLUB 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. Whiskey cured prime rib, steaks, chicken, sea- food, sandwiches, appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails. Open to the public. All ages until 9 pm. Live music W-Sa, free W & Th. Low cover F & Sa. Reservations accepted. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm Tu; 4 pm-11 pm W; 4 pm-1 am Th; 4 pm-2:30 am Sa & Su. MC/V/AE/D. $$. MARCHÉ 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3612. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, casual bar menu and cocktails featuring local, organic, sea- sonal 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. $$$-$$$$. ★ Best Place to Eat When You’re Not Paying ★ Best Restaurant, Second Place ★ Best Service, Second Place JAIL, THE LA PERLA TRACK TOWN PIZZA 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 484-6614. Seasonally changing menu in the tradition of a French café. Grilled baguette sandwiches, soup, quiche, salads, burgers and pommes frites. Full breakfast and weekend lunch, local organic cof- fee and espresso, take-out, box lunches, cater- ing. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8:30 am-7 pm M-Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. All cards. $. 490 E. Broadway. 343-8700. Student-approved BBQ and teriyaki joint. Police officers and fire department frequent this place as well. Huge portions! Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa. Some cards. $. 1313 Pearl St. Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza made with house-made mozzarella and San Marzano toma- toes. Italian desserts and wines. 5 pm-10 pm daily. $$-$$$. KONA CAFÉ ★ Best Pizza, Third Place 1809 Franklin Blvd. 284-8484. 2620 River Rd. 484-1912. Serving lunch and dinner. Free delivery. Traditional to gourmet pizzas. Student specials. At Franklin: Lunch buffet 11 am-2 pm M-F, salad, wine, beer, microbrew, TV. Come try the honey wheat dough and rice cheese. LG. Franklin: 11 am-midnight Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F-Sa. River Rd.: 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. Some cards. $. MARCHÉ MUSEUM CAFÉ Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO. 346-6440. Seasonally changing menu. Breakfast pastries, granola, soup, panini, sandwiches, salads, des- serts. Wine by the glass and bottled beer. Take- out, box lunches and catering. Summer hours: 9:30 am-4 pm Tu, Th & F, 9:30 am-7 pm W, noon-4 pm Sa & Su. All cards. $. OAK STREET SPEAKEASY, THE 915 Oak St. (basement). 284-4000 Serving many local, organic, free range items. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Specialty cocktails and wide selection of microbrews. Live sushi creations from Rebel Sushi 4 pm-9 pm W & Th. Happy hour food spe- cials Tu-Sa. Live music venue; no reservations after 9 pm. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-2 am W-Sa. All major cards. $. OREGON ELECTRIC STATION 27 E. 5th Ave. 485-4444. Serving lunch, dinner: Steaks, prime rib, seafood, pasta, vegetarian entrées, salads, desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 4:30 pm-midnight Sa-Su. All major cards. $$$$. OUR DAILY BREAD RESTAURANT 88170 Territorial Rd., Veneta. 935-4921. www.ourdailybreadrestaurant.com A full Northwest dining experience featuring hand- crafted, regional cuisine, fine local wines and microbrews in a family owned and operated res- taurant. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Specializing in private parties and hosting special events. Catering available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm M & Tu, 7 am-8 pm W-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$$$. SIXTH STREET GRILL 55 W. 6th Ave. 485-2961. An exceptional selection of northwest cuisine, cocktails, beer and wine served to you in an inviting atmosphere. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, 8 am- 11 pm Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. SKINNER’S GREAT STEAKS, CHOPS AND SEAFOOD 66 E. 6th Ave. (inside the Hilton). 342-6658. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: A casual Northwestern steak restaurant featuring certified Angus beef brand, regionally grown pork and lamb and Northwest seafood. Farm-to-Table Sunday brunch 10 am-2pm on Sundays. Wheelchair acces- sible. 6:30 am-10 pm daily. All cards. $$-$$$$. SWEETWATERS ON THE RIVER Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way. 743-1000. www.valleyriverinn.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Champagne Sunday Brunch. Seasonal menu selections; entrees, salads, soups, desserts. Specialty drinks, wine flights, beer selections; lounge with full spirits. Reservations recommended for dinner and Sunday brunch. LG. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 6:30 am-11:00 am, 11:30-2 pm; 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Su 7:30 am-2 pm, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. All cards. $$$-$$$$. WILLIE’S RESTAURANT 252 Pearl St. 541-343-8474 campbellhouse.com Pacific Northwest cuisine, including lamb, pasta, quail, salads, steak, and crab. Pull wine list. Homemade sauces, daily fresh fish. Some veggie options. LG. Box lunches available. 5 pm-9pm Tu-Sat. All major cards. $-$$$$ See Barbecue LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA RING OF FIRE & LAVA LOUNGE 1711 Willamette St., Ste. 304. 343-3330. Serving lunch and dinner featuring pizza, bread sticks, chicken wings. 11 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. 1099 Chambers St. 344-6475. Serving a business lunch menu 11 am-4 pm M-Sa, Happy Hour 4 pm-6 pm and dinner seven days a week: A variety of foods found along the Pacific Rim, especially spicy Thai cuisine. Vegetarian entrees available. Lounge features wine, beer, microbrews and specialty cocktails. Reservations recommended. Catering and take- out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, noon–10 pm Su. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Service, Third Place RON’S ISLAND GRILL 401 W. 3rd. Ave. 344-3324. 2506 Willakenzie Rd. 342-3006. 1249 Alder St. 344-1960. 55 W. 29th Ave. 344-5880. Serving lunch and dinner: teriyaki, curry, sweet & sour, spicy plates fresh off the grill. Huli huli chicken and Kalua pork. New huli huli chicken sandwich and wraps coming soon. Wheelchair accessible. W. 3rd: 11 am-4 pm M-F. Other loca- tions: 11 am-9 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. HODGEPODGE 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. $. See Bakeries MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA 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. $. 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 Pizza CALIGAL’S PIZZA 3161 Gateway St., Springfield. 736-1200. Pizza, custom poninos, kids’ menu. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 2 pm-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$$. CIAO PIZZA 3342 Gateway St., Springfield. 505-8487. Authentic Italian-style pizzeria with wood/gas- fired oven. All entrées are cooked in the oven with fresh ingredients, all made from scratch. Traditional Italian ambiance with modern bistro- like flair. Vegetarian & vegan dishes. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. All major cards. $$. COBURG PIZZA COMPANY 90999 S. Willamette St., Coburg. 484-6600. www.coburgpizza.com More than 40 hand-crafted gourmet pizza reci- pes; imaginative vegetarian, chicken, steak and seafood pizzas as well as classic tastes on a variety of crusts (including gluten-free) in charming Coburg. Gourmet calzones and salads, tramezzini and focaccia sandwiches, large vari- ety of wings. Serving beer and wine Take-out or dine in. 11 am-8 pm M-Th, 11 am-9 pm F, noon-9 pm Sa, noon-8 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. COZMIC PIZZA 199 W. 8th Ave. 338-9333. New omni-organic menu featuring fabulous soup, salads, wrap sandwiches, organic microbrews and fine wine, indulgent desserts. Music, entertain- ment, meeting and party facilities, community events. Free delivery, dine-in/take-out. OG/LG. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, 1 pm-11 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. FATHOMS 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. $. GRANARY PIZZA CO., THE 259 E. 5th Ave. 343-8488. Serving dinner: Homestyle Italian cooking, rustic pizzas, seasonal salads. Sustainable focus, eclec- tic live music venue, cocktails, wine bar. Private party room available. 5 pm-close daily. $$-$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET Pacific Rim MARCHÉ PROVISIONS 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. $$. )227%$//+($'48$57(56 DOWNTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB 4 Oakway Cntr. 344-0844; Delivery 485-2090 Same Pegasus Pizza as the campus location. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lunch specials. Located at Oakway Center next to Bordres. Microbrews on tap. Delivery via Pony Express. 11 am - 9 pm Su-Th, 11 am - 10 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $-$$ ★ 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. $-$$. PIZZA PIPELINE 824 Charnelton 541-868-5808 932 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis 541-757-3333 pizzapipeline.com PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE 530 Blair Blvd. 343-1307. Northwest artisan pizza. Unique toppings, spe- cialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian and vegan food. Daily soups, amazing pizza combinations, specialty salads. Organic microbrews and wine. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-9:30 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$$$. ★ Best Pizza ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians, Third Place ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. www.rapidpizza.net Spectacular riverfront setting, serving lunch and dinner: Soups, salads, sandwiches, original reci- pe pizza made from scratch, vegetarian entrées. Wine, microbrew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $-$$. Seafood FISHERMAN’S MARKET 830 W. 7th Ave. 484-CRAB. Specializing in fish and chips, seafood entrées, soups, fresh fish and you-bake entrées. Microbrews, wine. Dine in or take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-8 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. GO FISH 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. $-$$. MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE 1036 Valley River Way. 342-6404. Serving lunch, dinner: Daily fresh seafood listing, wood-fired seafood, seafood specials, vegetarian entrées, salads. NW, California wines; beer, micro- brews, full bar. Call ahead up to two hours for priority seating list. Some OG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 11 am-10 pm M-Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. NEWMAN’S FISH COMPANY 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Fish and chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw and daily specials. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, outdoor seating and take-out. 11 am-7 pm M-F, 11 am-6:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $. NEWMAN’S FISH GROTTO 485 Coburg Road. 485-9292. Fish and chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw and daily specials. Grotto features an expanded menu including grilled specialties and sandwiches. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, out- door seating and take-out. Open 11 am-7 pm daily, Fridays ’til 8 pm. MC/V. $. am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Sun. MC/V/AE/Novus. $$. MASTER DONUTS 1159 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 741-8033 Serving coffee and donuts. 6 am-2:30 pm M-F. 6 am-12:30 pm Sa & 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-mid- night F & Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. NOODLE N THAI RESTAURANT 553 Main St., Springfield. 505-7349. www.noodlenthai.com Thai food made from scratch using fresh Thai rice noodles. No MSG. 11 am-8 pm daily. RING OF FIRE RESTAURANT & CATERING See Pacific Rim SABAI CAFE & BAR 27 Oakway Center 541-654-5424 sabaicafe.com Traditional Thai salads, noodles, stir fry and more. Vegetarian options available. Full bar. 11 am-3 pm M-F, 4:30 pm-9 pm M-Th, 4:30 pm-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$ SWEET BASIL 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 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. $-$$. ★ Best Thai ROSE & THISTLE TASTY THAI CAMPUS 398 E. 11th Ave. 343-2244. Serving lunch, dinner: Fish and chips, shrimp, oysters, clam strips, veggie burgers, chowder (Fridays only), milkshakes, chicken strips, hush- puppies, cold sandwiches. Take-out. 11:30 am-7:30 pm M-Sa, noon-4 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. 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. $$. Southeast Asian AIYARA THAI CAFÉ 1010 Harlow Rd. Springfield. 736-8306. www.aiyarathaicafe.com The affordable Thai cuisine. Dine in or take out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. 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 VOTED NUMBER ONE B B E e S s Best 20 200 t T B 0 a 7 H BA a r 7 p R py Foo FO H O d o D u r word is : MARCHÉ CAFÉ 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. $$. ★ Best Thai, Third Place VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 2355 W. 11th Ave. 684-8060. Beef noodle soup and other tradtional Vietnamese dishes. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F-Su. Some cards. $-$$. YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 1915 W. 11th Ave. 683-9386. Serving lunch, dinner: Vietnamese cuisine including beef noodle soup, spiced salads, chick- en, 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 prime and choice grade cuts of ribeye, tri-tip, prime rib, filet mignon, porterhouses and sirloin, with a wide selection of seafood and chicken. Dinners are four courses with black BY EUGENE WEEKLY READERS Bes BE t l ST 20 at HA 07 e-n PP ig Y h H t O e U a R t s 201 0 SPECIALS AT THE GRILL . $ . N New ew Plasma Pl H HD D TVS TV T V S VS . M Monday Night ht Football & Duck Games! 99 W EST B ROADWAY 541-683-3154 Open to the Public . 999 Willamette Street, Third Floor 20 CHOW! Fall 2011 chow.eugeneweekly.com
