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of crusts (including gluten-free) in charming Coburg. Gourmet calzones and salads, tramezzini and focaccia sandwiches, large variety 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. $-$$. COZMIC PIZZA 199 W. 8th Ave. 338-9333. New omni-organic menu featuring fabulous soup, salads, wrap sandwiches, organic microbrews and fine wine, indulgent desserts. Music, entertainment, meeting and party facilities, community events. Free delivery, dine-in/take-out. OG/LG. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, 1 pm-11 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. 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, eclectic live music venue, cocktails, wine bar. Private party room available. 5 pm-close daily. $$-$$$. microbrews and wine. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-9:30 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$$$. ★ Best Pizza ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. www.rapidpizza.net Spectacular riverfront setting, serving lunch and dinner: Soups, salads, sandwiches, original recipe pizza made from scratch, vegetarian entrées. Wine, microbrew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $-$$. TRACK TOWN PIZZA 950 Seneca Rd. 349-1212. 1930 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 741-2035. www.izzyspizza.com Serving buffet all day daily. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. Some cards. $$. 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. $. LA PERLA WHIRLED PIES IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET 1313 Pearl St. Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza made with house- made mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes. Italian desserts and wines. 5 pm-10 pm daily. $$-$$$. LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA 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. $-$$. MARCHÉ PROVISIONS See Bakeries MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA 933 Pearl St. 684-8900. 2776 Shadow View Dr. 743-2999. mezzalunapizzeria.com New York style, hand-thrown pizzas. Specialty salads and great appetizers. Five slice choices available all day. Beer and wine. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa, noon-9 pm Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Pizza, Second Place PAPA’S PIZZA 1700 W. 11th Ave. 485-5555. 1577 Coburg Rd. 485-5555. 4011 Main St., Spfd. 485-5555. www.papaspizza.net Family-friendly local pizza joint serving classic pizza favorites and more. Gluten-free crust avail- able. Free delivery. $$-$$$. PEGASUS PIZZA - OAKWAY 4 Oakway Cntr. 344-0844; Delivery 485-2090 Same Pegasus Pizza as the campus location. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lunch specials. Located at Oakway Center next to Bordres. Microbrews on tap. Delivery via Pony Express. 11 am - 9 pm Su-Th, 11 am - 10 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $-$$ ★ Best Pizza, 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. $-$$. 1123 Monroe St. 636-3737 whirledpies@gmail.com Artisan thin-crust pizzas, local/organic salads, Stromboli, calzones, cheese bread, local meats, house-roasted chicken, sausage, garlic and onion, serving local beer on draught, wine by the glass, bottled wine and beer to go, happy hour 3-6 pm daily. 11 am-10 pm daily. V/MC/D. $$ 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. $-$$. MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE 1036 Valley River Way. 342-6404. Serving lunch, dinner: Daily fresh seafood listing, wood-fired seafood, seafood specials, vegetarian entrées, salads. NW, California wines; beer, micro- brews, full bar. Call ahead up to two hours for prior- ity seating list. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. NEWMAN’S FISH COMPANY 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Fish and chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw and daily specials. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, out- door seating and take-out. 11 am-7 pm M-F, 11 am-6:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $. NEWMAN’S FISH GROTTO 485 Coburg Road. 485-9292. Fish and chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw and daily specials. Grotto features an expanded menu including grilled specialties and sandwiches. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, outdoor seating and take-out. Open 11 am-7 pm daily, Fridays ’til 8 pm. MC/V. $. ROSE & THISTLE 398 E. 11th Ave. 343-2244. Serving lunch, dinner: Fish and chips, shrimp, oys- ters, clam strips, veggie burgers, chowder (Fridays only), milkshakes, chicken strips, hushpuppies, cold sandwiches. Take-out. 11:30 am-7:30 pm M-Sa, noon-4 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. 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, specialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian and vegan food. Daily soups, amazing pizza combinations, specialty salads. Organic chow.eugeneweekly.com 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. $-$$. BAI KHAO THAI VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT MASTER DONUTS 541 W. Centennial Blvd. 541-736-8424 baikhao.com Traditional Thai cuisine. 11 am-3 pm & 4 pm-9 pm M-F, noon-3 pm & 4-9 pm Sa-Su. $$ 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. $-$$. PRINCE PÜCKLER’S CHAO PRA YA THAI CUISINE YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 580 Adams St. 344-1706. Real Thai-style, more than 100 items to choose from. Best of Eugene 2003-2006. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. Some cards. $-$$. 1915 W. 11th Ave. 683-9386. Serving lunch, dinner: Vietnamese cuisine includ- ing 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. $. 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. $$. MANOLA’S THAI CUISINE 652 E. Broadway. 342-6666. www.manolasthai. com Serving lunch and dinner. Papaya salad, pineapple curry with shrimp, mint leaf & basil stir-fry. Chef Phayao Tongprapipak brings 55 years experience and countless authentic, ethnic Thai recipes to Manola’s. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Sun. MC/V/AE/ Novus. $$. MASTER DONUTS 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 afford- able 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. $-$$. ★ Best Thai TASTY THAI CAMPUS 1308 Hilyard St. 343-0165. Express service: Rice bowls, Thai wraps, bubble tea, beer and wine. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Delivery. 11 am-9:30 pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. 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. $$. ★ Best Thai, Third Place Steak BATES STEAKHOUSE & SALOON 433 E. Broadway. 683-3108. Featuring prime and choice grade cuts of ribeye, tri-tip, prime rib, filet mignon, porterhouses and sirloin, with a wide selection of seafood and chicken. Dinners are four courses with black beans, salsa and soup, salad, spuds and rice and a float or liqueur. Early bird and bar menu under $10. Some LG. 4 pm-close daily. $-$$$. ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores, Third Place See Bakeries 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 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. $-$$. MORNING GLORY CAFE See Cafes SWEETY’S NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA 555 Main St., Springfield. 337-6561. Self-serve frozen yogurt, candy and more. More than 50 toppings. Party room available. VIVA! VEGETARIAN GRILL See Coffeehouses See Food Carts VANILLA JILL’S 460 Coburg Rd. (Coburg Station). 844-2286. Locally handmade organic frozen yogurt. Gluten- free, sugar-free, vegan and allergy-free options available. Noon-9 pm Su-M, 11 am-9 pm Tu-W, 11 am-10 pm Th-Sa. MC/V. $. Yogurt Extreme 879 E.. 13th Ave. CORVALLIS Vegetarian & other surrounding areas See Continental See Northwest CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE CORNBREAD CAFE American 1220 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 988-1324. Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chicken, seafood, salads, vegetarian entrées. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, microbrews. Take-out. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. 1290 W. 7 th 541-505-9175 info@cornbreadcafe.com Vegan Southern comfort food, non GMO, organic whenever possible. Take out and outdoor seating 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” buffet (85 per- cent 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. $. ★ Best New Restaurant ★ Best Restaurant, Third Place BOULEVARD GRILL, THE 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. $$$. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC. 3463 Hutton St., Springfield. 746-7700. Serving dinner: High quality, uniquely seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood and pasta. Full bar. Kids’ menu. Smoking section avail- able. 4 pm-10 pm M-Th, 4 pm-11 pm F, 3 pm-11 pm Sa, 1 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. WHISKEY RIVER RANCH 4740 Main St., Spfd. 744-1594 This steakhouse and saloon serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features live dinner theater- style shows as well as monthly concerts featuring national acts. A selection of dishes featuring organic ingredients are available. Banquet rooms are available for reservation by large parties. Open 11am-2:30am Mon.-Fri., 7am-2:30am Sat.-Sun. MC/D/V/AE. $$. Sweets COLD STONE CREAMERY 112 Oakway Center. 338-4244. Enjoy fresh-made premium ice cream customized with your choice of fruits, nuts, candies and top- pings served in an entertaining and fun atmo- sphere. Cakes and pies also available. Gift certifi- cates. 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 arti- san 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. $. CAFÉ YUMM HOLY COW CAFÉ 1222 E. 13th St. 346-2562 holycowcafe.com All organic, vegetarian food from around the world, hot bar with Indian curries, Middle Eastern falafels and hummus, vegan dishes like Thai Tofu and Veggie Volcano, seasonal veggie mix, pad thai, local organic salad bar, two soups daily, to-go and take-out options available. 10 am-7 pm M-Th, 10 am-3 pm F. All major cards. $ HOLY COW RESTAURANT 2621 Willamette St. 852-4659 holycowcafe.com All organic, flexitarian menu from around the world, Vedic Indian cuisine, Middle Eastern, South American including arroz con pollo, salads, soups, specialty dishes featuring fish tacos w/locally caught fish, Veggie Volcano, Magic Island and more, coffee, chai, local organic beers and Kombucha on tap, organic wines, homemade Conscious Confections baked good, glu- ten-free and kid-friendly options available. 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $ ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians, Third Place ★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place IVY’S COOKIN’ 485-4200. www.ivyscookin.com • ivy@efn.org Delectable home cooked international vegetarian entrées delivered Thursdays since 1992! Healthy, affordable, convenient alternative to eating out. Excellent gift idea (new mom, illness, new home, holi- day) or for casual entertaining. Gift certificates avail- able. 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. $-$$. LAUGHING PLANET 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 Place to Take Vegetarians ★ Best Cheap Eats, Third Place 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 waterfront. Live local music three nights a week. 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. $$. CLOUD 9 BISTRO & BAR 126 SW 1st, Corvallis. 541-753-9900 Located in the heart of the downtown Corvallis water- front park, Cloud9 specializes in using fresh, local ingredients to create handmade, slow-cooked comfort foods — what they call “handmade American fare.” Mac & cheese won 2008 Alchemist Award for Corvallis’ best entrée. Vegetarian entrées, handcrafted house cocktails. Reservations recommended. Some OG/LG. 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$. DARRELL’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 2200 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 752-6364. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, full bar. 6 am-2 am M-Sa, 6 am-11 pm Su. V/MC. $$. DOWNWARD DOG 130 SW First, Corvallis. 541-753-9900. Located in the heart of the downtown Corvallis water- front park. A cozy local watering hole specializing in handcrafted cocktails, combined with handmade, slow-cooked comfort food and local microbrews. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-1 am M-Th, 4 pm-2 am F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. EMERALD VALLEY GOLF CLUB FRONTRIVER RESTAURANT 83301 Dale Kuni Rd., Creswell. 895-2174. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Down-home comfort food bistro with from-scratch cooking, organic fair trade coffee. Catered events, daily specials, full bar, take-out. Outdoor summer seating and monthly inter- national dinners. Banquet facilities available. 7 am-7 pm Su-M, 7 am-9 pm Tu-F. All major cards. $-$$. MURPHY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 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. $$. RESERVOIR DAWGS 51745 Blue River Dr., Blue River. 541-822-9820. reservoir-dawgs.com Serving more than a dozen different dogs, from basic all-beef dogs to specialty dogs such as the Louisiana Hot Slaw Sausage Dawg to the Reservoir Dawg, a Polish sausage topped with fried beef, honey ham and onions. Breakfast menu includes biscuits and gravy, muffins, breakfast burritos and more. 6 am-7 pm W-F, 7 am-7 pm Sa & Su. $-$$. CHOW! Winter 2012 17