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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (June 14, 2012)
EAT LIKE THE LOCALS YEAH, WE LIKE TO RUN. WE ALSO LIKE TO EAT. FRANKLIN BL 4 BLOCKS NOR TRACK TOWN PIZZA 1809 Franklin Blvd. Devotees to all things track and Duck and sport, is your spot for the traditional but delicious pizza and salad bar combo restaurant. A walking guide to Eugene eats in and around Hayward Field EVERGREEN INDIAN CUISINE 1525 Franklin Blvd. Once Juneuary is over and the sun makes its return, getting a box of Ever ant. We recommend the garlic naan, mango chutney and chicken vindaloo. 13TH & ALDER 13TH BATES STEAK HOUSE & SALOON 5 BLOCKS WEST 15 MIN ON FOOT ALDER ALEXANDER’S GREAT FALAFEL 433 East Broadw If you’re inspired by the athletes to walk a little farther is just about a mile from Hayward Field, and you’ll need that bright, sunny walk to burn of their fare a couple months ago at Chef tip sandwich is magical. 1298 Kincaid St. You don’t have to be a hippy to love falafel, and this cart proves it. The falafel is a Eugene institution at a great value, with fantastic hot sauce and lemonade. BARRY’S ESPRESSO & BAKERY 804 E. 12th Ave. 541-343-1141. Barry’s breakfast sandwich is the EW art depart- ment’s long-term obsession. It’s egg, bacon, cheese, tomato and pesto on a challah roll — and the chal- lah is to die for. They also have a tasty selection of soups, plus coffee and other sandwiches. SWEET BASIL EXPRESS 1219 Alder St. 541-393-5797. sweetbasilexpress.com Don’t be fooled by the “express” in the name — this food is worth your while. And while it’s fast and inexpensive, the quality of the food — curries especially — do not skimp on quality. ESPRESSO ROMA 825 E. 13th Ave. 541-484-0878. espressoroma.com N The coffee and pastries make for a good café, but what puts Roma on the map is the mostly shaded outdoor seating area, which makes it perfect for an afternoon chai or pastry break. E W S 18TH BELLY GOING THE DISTANCE? Your efforts will be well rewarded at these local gastr CHAO PRA YA SWEET LIFE FALLING SKY BREWING 30 E. Broadway. 541-683-5896. eatbelly.com 580 Adams St. 541-344-1706. 755 Monroe St. 541-683-5676. sweetlifedesserts.com 1334 Oak James Beard Award semi-fi nalist Brendan Mahaney’s fare is the thing to try if you’re looking for upscale eats. The picking’s slim for vegetarians, but combining a couple of appetizers would still make a great meal. This fresh and delicious Thai food has the classics that most Americans know, like pad Thai, awesome fried rice fl avors, like pineapple, and the fantastic golden pumpkin. The space is small, but more restaurants occupy the area, plus two nearby parks for outdoors lovers. More so than any other restaurant, Sweet Life is THE place Eugeneans think of when they think dessert. The decadent assortment of cakes, pastries and gelatos has something for everyone, and we’re pretty excited about the malted milk cheesecake, a June dessert of the month. The beer is good, but it’ (veg) — no wait, it’ wait, it’ soda — oh heck, we just keep coming back for more. After a meal or two, the feeling will be mutual. CORNBREAD CAFÉ DELACATA RYE 1290 W. 7th Ave. 541-505-9175. cornbreadcafe.com 725 Olive St. 541-543-0393. delacata.blogspot.com 444 E. 3rd Order the Eugenewich and you might accidentally go vegan. In fact, everything at the café is a vegan twist on comfort food, so you must expect the unexpected. But trust us on the Eugenewich. If you’re from the Northwest, you might not realize that fried catfi sh can be scrumptious, but it is, and so are all of Delacata’s dishes that we’ve tried (all of them). This young restaurant with a seasonal menu, mostly of European in promises no entrée item more than $20 and drinks, beer and wine paired with the menu. successful run. PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE 530 Blair Blvd. 541-343-1307. pizzaresearchinstitute.com Some people cry that it’s not traditional pizza or the fresh-made meals cook too slowly, but PRI expresses no interest in being the same-old same-old. Known for its wise inclusion of toppings like pear and potato, some omnivorous customers order the vegan version because it’s so delicious.
