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CHOW! Restaurant Listings 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. $-$$$. ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores, Third Place BOULEVARD GRILL, THE See Continental CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE 1220 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 988-1324. Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chick- en, seafood, salads, vegetarian entrées. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, micro- brews. Take-out. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $$$. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC. 3463 Hutton St., Springfield. 746-7700. Serving dinner: High quality, uniquely seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood and pasta. Full bar. Kids’ menu. Smoking section available. 4 pm-10 pm M-Th, 4 pm-11 pm F, 3 pm-11 pm Sa, 1 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. WHISKEY RIVER RANCH 4740 Main St., Spfd. 744-1594 This steakhouse and saloon serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features live dinner the- ater-style shows as well as monthly concerts featuring national acts. A selection of dishes featuring organic ingredients are available. Banquet rooms are available for reservation by large parties. Open 11am-2:30am Mon.-Fri., 7am- 2:30am Sat.-Sun. MC/D/V/AE. $$. 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. $-$$. EUPHORIA CHOCOLATE COMPANY 17th and Willamette. 343-9223. Valley River Center. 343-3995. Stewart and Bertelsen. 344-4605. Oakway Center. 343-0407. www.euphoriachocolate.com Serving European-style specialty chocolates. Willamette: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-5 pm Sa-Su. VRC: 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. Stewart: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa. Oakway: 10 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. $. LAGO BLU GELATO 2780 Shadow View Dr. 868-2022. www.lagoblugelato.com Eugene’s only gelateria! Featuring 36 flavors of artisan gelato (Italian ice cream) and sorbetto (Italian fruit ices), full espresso bar and cold drinks, homemade fudge, decadent pastries and desserts. Noon-9 pm Su-Th, noon-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. MASTER DONUTS See Bakeries PRINCE PÜCKLER’S 1605 E. 19th Ave. 344-4418. Serving locally-made ice cream since 1975. Shakes, sundaes, ice cream pies, coffee drinks, espresso shakes and more. LG. Noon-11 pm daily. All cards. $. SWEET LIFE PÂTISSERIE See Bakeries SWEETY’S 555 Main St., Springfield. 337-6561. Self-serve frozen yogurt, candy and more. More than 50 toppings. Party room available. VANILLA JILL’S 460 Coburg Rd. (Coburg Station). 844-2286. Locally handmade organic frozen yogurt. Gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan and allergy-free options available. Noon-9 pm Su-M, 11 am-9 pm Tu-W, 11 am-10 pm Th-Sa. MC/V. $. YOGURT EXTREME 10 am-7 pm M-Th, 10 am-3 pm F. Willamette: 11 am-8 pm daily. All major cards. $. Vegetarian entrées. 11:30 am-10 pm M-W, 11:30 am-12:30 am Th-Sa, 1 pm-9 pm Su. Kitchen closes about an hour earlier each night. MC/V. $$. Bakeries 485-4200. www.ivyscookin.com • ivy@efn.org Delectable home cooked international vegetar- ian entrées delivered Thursdays since 1992! Healthy, affordable, convenient alternative to eating out. Excellent gift idea (new mom, illness, new home, holiday) or for casual entertaining. Gift certificates available. Call or e-mail Ivy for a menu. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Order by Mon. night for pickup Wed., or Thurs. delivery. Cash, check or COD. $-$$. CLOUD 9 BISTRO & BAR 25 S. 7th, Cottage Grove. 541-767-0233. Backstage to the Axe & Fiddle pub and connect- ed to Kalapuya Books in the historic Burkholder Woods Building. Usually some vegetarian entrées. Salad specials. Some OG/LG. 6 am-3 pm M-W & F-Sa, 6 am-6 pm Th. No cards. $$. LAUGHING PLANET DARRELL’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE IVY’S COOKIN’ 760 Blair Blvd. 868-0668. 2864 Willamette St. 541-505-5399 127 NW 2 nd St., Corvallis 541-826-4048 Burritos, bowls and beyond, including interna- tional wraps (aka “portable nutrition devices”), rice bowls, soups, salads, vegan and vegetarian options, as well as raw juices and smoothies. 11 am-10 pm daily. $. ★ Best Place to Eat With Kids ★ Best Cheap Date, Second Place ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians, Second Place LOTUS GARDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 810 Charnelton St. 344-1928. Serving Chinese vegetarian entrées for lunch and dinner. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 4:30 pm-8:30 pm M, W-F. Noon-8:30 pm Sa. MC/V/DC. $-$$. 879 E.. 13th Ave. Vegetarian ★ Best Asian That’s Not Sushi or Thai, Second Place CAFÉ YUMM MORNING GLORY CAFE See Northwest See Cafes CORNBREAD CAFE 1290 W. 7 th 541-505-9175 info@cornbreadcafe.com Vegan Southern comfort food, non GMO, organic whenever possible. Take out and outdoor seat- ing available. 11 am-8 pm Tu-Sa. $. GOVINDA’S VEGETARIAN BUFFET 1030 River Rd. 461-0093. www.govindasbuffet.com Serving lunch, dinner: “All You Care to Eat” buf- fet (85 percent vegan and gluten free) includes salad bar, nourishing hot foods, homemade breads and desserts. Student, senior and child discounts. Take-out $4.99/lb. Some OG. 11:30 am-2 pm and 5 pm-8 pm M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $. HOLY COW CAFÉ 1222 E. 13th Ave. (EMU, UO). 346-2562. 2621 Willamette St. Mostly vegetarian food from around the world, though now also offering at new Willamette loca- tion a variety of “flexivore” options for folks who ocassionally eat locally produced, organic and environmentally friendly meat in smaller por- tions. Hot bar with curries, dhal, pasta, seasonal veggies, falafel, pad Thai, soba noodles, Thai tofu. Two soups daily. Salad bar. Organic smoothies, chai, Café Mam. Grab-and-go items. Take-out. Catering. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 13th Ave.: 126 SW 1st, Corvallis. 541-753-9900 Located in the heart of the downtown Corvallis waterfront park, Cloud9 specializes in using fresh, local ingredients to create handmade, slow-cooked comfort foods — what they call “handmade American fare.” Mac & cheese won 2008 Alchemist Award for Corvallis’ best entrée. Vegetarian entrées, handcrafted house cocktails. Reservations recom- mended. Some OG/LG. 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$. 2200 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 752-6364. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, full bar. 6 am-2 am M-Sa, 6 am-11 pm Su. V/MC. $$. DOWNWARD DOG 130 SW First, Corvallis. 541-753-9900. Located in the heart of the downtown Corvallis waterfront park. A cozy local watering hole special- izing in handcrafted cocktails, combined with hand- made, slow-cooked comfort food and local micro- brews. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-1 am M-Th, 4 pm-2 am F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. EMERALD VALLEY GOLF CLUB FRONTRIVER RESTAURANT 83301 Dale Kuni Rd., Creswell. 895-2174. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Down-home com- fort food bistro with from-scratch cooking, organic fair trade coffee. Catered events, daily specials, full bar, take-out. Outdoor summer seating and monthly international dinners. Banquet facilities available. 7 am-7 pm Su-M, 7 am-9 pm Tu-F. All major cards. $-$$. MURPHY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA See Coffeehouses 2740 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 758-9000. Serving lunch and dinner, full bar. 11 am-11 pm M-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa, 10 am-11 pm Su. V/MC. $$. VIVA! VEGETARIAN GRILL See Food Carts Corvallis & OTHER SURROUNDING AREAS American BONANZA DRIVE-UP 505 Pacific Hwy. S., Cottage Grove. 541-942-4188 Serving 2 lb. hamburgers for more than 40 years. Soft serve ice cream and milkshakes served in tins. Daily homemade specials. Walk back in time. 10 am-9 pm M-Th, 10 am-10 pm F & Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. All major cards. $. CALAPOOIA BREWING CO. 140 Hill St. NE, Albany. 541-740-6339. www.calapooiabrewing.com Mid-valley’s premier craft brewery, with 15 hand- crafted beers on tap and what they say are the best burgers in town. Located on Albany’s water- front. Live local music three nights a week. RESERVOIR DAWGS 51745 Blue River Dr., Blue River. 541-822-9820. reservoir-dawgs.com Serving more than a dozen different dogs, from basic all-beef dogs to specialty dogs such as the Louisiana Hot Slaw Sausage Dawg to the Reservoir Dawg, a Polish sausage topped with fried beef, honey ham and onions. Breakfast menu includes biscuits and gravy, muffins, breakfast burritos and more. 6 am-7 pm W-F, 7 am-7 pm Sa & Su. $-$$. SQUIRREL’S TAVERN 100 SW 2nd, Corvallis. 753-8057. Serving lunch and dinner, full bar. 11:30 am-1 am M-Th, 11 am-1:30 am Sa, 5 pm-midnight Su. No cards. $-$$. TOMMY’S 4TH STREET BAR & GRILL 350 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 754-7622. Serving great breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar and lounge open late on weekends. Some OG/LG. Smoking. 6 am-1 am daily. All major cards. $-$$$. MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUSINESS BEST LUNCH • BEST COMFORT FOOD BEST CHEAP DATE BACKSTAGE BAKERY & CAFÉ FLEUR DE LIS PATISSERIE & CAFÉ 616 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 541-767-0700. Authentic French patisserie with sweet and savory croissants, quiche, desserts, gourmet sandwiches, homemade French onion soup and more — all made by a Frenchman. 7 am-3 pm Tu-Sa, 9 am-2 pm Su. NEW MORNING BAKERY See Cafes TAYLOR STREET OVENS 1025 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 757-0166. Serving bagels, coffee drinks and more. 7 am-7 pm M-F, 7 am-2 pm Sa. All major cards. $. Barbecue BIG STUFF BBQ 733 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 541-942-3999. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic, slow-smoked BBQ with choice of brisket, pork shoulder, chicken, ham, hot links and ribs and choice of homemade side dishes. Family-friendly atmosphere. Catering for 40-400 people. 11 am-8 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V. $-$$$. PINK HOUSE, THE 1408 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 541-942-0533 Eclectic dining with BBQ, deli, hamburgers and hand-cut French fries. Espresso and Umpqua ice cream. Salads and local menu items. Yes, it is in a pink house! 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F, 8 am-10 pm Sa, 9 am-9 pm Su. All major cards. $-$$. Burgers CLODFELTER’S PUB 1501 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 758-4452. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, homemade soups daily. TVs, full bar, sports pub. Late night menu served from 9 pm-midnight. 10 am-1 am M-W, 10 am-2 am Th-Sa, 10 am-midnight Su. V/MC/AE/D. $. JAMIE’S GREAT HAMBURGERS 1999 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 758-7402. Burgers, fries, sandwiches, soft drinks and shakes. 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-9 pm F & Sa. V/ MC/D/AE. $. Cafes BACKSTAGE BAKERY & CAFÉ See Bakeries CAFÉ ORION 510 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 541-942-7383 Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: An alternative café designed to bring culture and entertainment to Cottage Grove. Wifi, Xbox 360 on the projector, live music and computer work stations. Vegetarian options. Some OG/LG. Cash only. $. COZMO CAFÉ 510 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. LOCAL BOYZ HAWAIIAN CAFÉ 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 754-5338. Aloha-style plate lunches, served in three differ- ent sizes, with steamed rice and macaroni salad or steamed veggies. Wheelchair accessible. LG. 11 am-8 pm M-F. 12 pm-7 pm Sa. V/MC/Debit. $-$$. NEW MORNING BAKERY 219 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 754-0181. Corvallis landmark for 25 years. Now serving fine wine and microbrews. Italian espresso bar. International specialties from scratch with all- natural fresh ingredients. Soups, salads, sand- wiches, Italian breads, pastries, cookies and des- serts. Catering and wedding cakes available. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10:30 pm F & Sa, 8 am-8 pm Su. V/MC. $. PITA PIT 1425 NW Monroe, Corvallis. 738-PITA. Serving lunch and dinner: pitas stuffed with falafel, baba ghanooj, gyros, roast beef, chicken and a variety of other selections. Choose your own toppings and sauce. Delivery. 11 am-3 am M-W, 11 am-4 am Th-Sa, noon-2 am Su. $. QUIZNO’S CLASSIC SUBS 1573 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 752-1600, fax 752- 2316. 700 NE Circle Blvd., Ste 103, Corvallis. 753-7827, fax 753-6769. Serving lunch and dinner: Sub sandwiches, fresh soups and salads made daily. Vegetarian entrées, catering available. Delivery now available: $8 minimum order, $2 delivery fee. Order online at www.quiznos.com or phone it in. LG. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su. All major cards. $. SUNNYSIDE UP, INC. 116 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 758-3353. Organic coffee, loose leaf teas, soup, salads, sandwiches, wraps, baked goodies, all-day breakfast with organic eggs. Eclectic menu. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. 6 am-7 pm daily. MC/V. $. TOGO’S GREAT SANDWICHES 2317 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 753-1444. Hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/ AE/D. $. UNIVERSITY HERO 211 SW 5th St., Corvallis. 754-7827. 2307 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 758-1070. Serving specialty sandwiches on fresh sub rolls, made from scratch daily, along with fresh made soups, salads and baked goods including the giant cookie, cheese bread and pizza sticks. Also now offering Healthy Kids’ Meals. Wheelchair accessible. LG. 10 am-8 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. V/MC. $. YOGURT HILL 943 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 758-3337. Frozen yogurt, ice cream, sandwiches, light EUGENE’S WORLD-CLASS NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY STORE LOCAL • NATURAL • ORGANIC GOURMET • SPECIALTY • VARIETY THE CAPELLA MARKET DELI ® ® Soul satisfying... Deeply nourishing ® Born and raised in Oregon SM On Broadway • Oakway Center • The Meridian Sacred Heart at RiverBend • On Gateway North Delta Center • On Monroe in Corvallis cafeyumm.com Made to Order From the Kitchen For Events Large & Small • Sandwiches • Coffee & Tea • Organic Juices & Smoothies • Soups • Appetizers • Entrees • Salads • Side Dishes • Hot Breakfast!* • Box Lunches • Party Trays (Cheeses, Meats, Veggies, Olives) • Appetizers, Entrees, Salads, Side Dishes, and Soups Sliced to order • Deli Meats • Bulk Cheeses *Toast with Cheese & Tomato, Scrambled Eggs & Cheese, French Toast, and Homefries. LET US HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT EVENT! CALL 541-345-1014 AND ASK FOR THE DELI. 25th & WILLAMETTE • EUGENE • 541-345-1014 OPEN DAILY 8AM-10PM • www.capellamarket.com now serving knee deep cattle company's hot dogs (100% local hormone free meats) WRAPPED IN bagel DOUGH Traditional Greek & Indian Food 992 Willamette Eugene, OR 97401 343-9661 chow.eugeneweekly.com 810 Willamette • 541-341-1335 | 4089 W. 11th • 541-868-1072 Open Daily | www.bagelsphere.com CHOW! Fall 2011 21
