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SUSHI DOMO 1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935. 2835 Oak St. Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selections and more. Private dining room available. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-10 pm M-Sa. Oak St.: 10 am - close M-Sa. Some cards. $-$$$. ★ Best Sushi Roll featuring local, organic foods presented in an intimate bistro setting. Craft, fresh-fruit cocktails and fabulous wines from around the Latin world. Cantina Menu of affordable dishes available anytime at the bar. Vegetarian options available. Family-style menu option (three course, fixed price) and a new drink menu com- ing soon. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5 pm- late daily. MC/V/AE. $$$. ★ Best Mexican/Latin American, Second Place SUSHI PURE SUNSET ISLAND CAFÉ Grilled Summer Squash Salad With Roquefort, Walnuts & Banyuls Vinaigrette FROM MARCHÉ RESTAURANT The opening of the Inn at Fifth earlier this year offered an opportunity for the Fifth Street Market’s flagship restaurant, Marché, to expand. They rose to the occasion beautifully with Le Bar, a Parisian-themed bar experience offering classic cocktails, wine and beer, espresso, breakfast and bistro-style fair. The 1,000-square-foot space offers an open horseshoe- shaped bar where patrons can watch the chefs at work, preparing fresh, local and organic ingredients. 1050 Greenacres Rd. 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market) 654-0608. Serving lunch, dinner: Fresh sushi, traditional and modern, with housemade special sauce on 15+ rolls. Sashimi, nigiri, fusion rolls, udon, donburi, teriyaki, etc. Full bar, sake bar, Japanese beer and wines. Closed Sundays. All major cards. $-$$$$. ★ Best Sushi Roll, Second Place TACO LOCO 900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171. Featuring a unique mixture of Latin American and Caribbean dishes steeped in tradition. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Full bar specializing in margaritas and cocktails made from all natural juices. A large selection of tequilas available. Wheelchair accessi- ble. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm- close M-F. 11:30-close Sa. MC/V/D, no checks. $$. SUSHI STATION 199 E. 5th Ave. #7. 484-1334. Sushi on conveyor, made-to-order chef’s special rolls, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, yakisoba and udon noodle soup and more. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$. Mediterranean SUSHI YA ALBEE’S N.Y. GYROS 5 E. 8th Ave. 686-3464. Serving lunch and dinner weekdays, dinners only on weekends. Sushi, Japanese and Korean cuisines. Daily sushi and kitchen specials. Wheelchair accessible. Noon-2 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm nightly. MC/V/D. $$-$$$. 391 W. 11th Ave. 344-0010. Falafel or beef/lamb mixed meat gyros, $6 with whatever you want: lettuce, tomatoes, onion, black olives, feta, pepperoncini, tzatziki sauce. N.Y. dogs available here, too: $4 with whatever you want. Also serving baklava and spanakopita. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. No cards. $. TOSHI’S RAMEN 1520 Pearl St. 683-7833 Serving lunch and dinner. Shoyu, miso and shio noo- dles. Gyoza, fried rice, stir-fry, teriyaki chicken, cold noodles, cold ramen salad. Vegetarian entrées. Take- out. LG. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-Sa. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. Closed every third Sa of the month. V/MC. $-$$. CAFÉ GLENDI 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 485-3391. Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/ Mediterranean dishes including moussaka, chicken and lamb souvlaki, spanakopita and fresh salmon as well as vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take-out. Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. Korean This delicious summer recipe is now on the menu at Marché and will be featured at the restaurant’s French Regional Dinner on Wednesday, June 27, highlighting foods from the Langedoc-Rousillon. (www.marcherestaurant. com; for Le Bar call 541-743- 0660 for a reservation or more information.) CAFÉ SORIAH BRAILS RESTAURANT 384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410. Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specialties, salads. Wine, beer, micro- brews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$$. ★ Best Mediterranean, Third Place See Cafés CAFÉ ARI RANG 485 E. Broadway. 302-4542. Conveniently located downtown on Broadway and Franklin. Serving homemade dishes made by June. Large selection of vegetarian entrees. Signature dishes like kimchi, Meet the Pork and bi bim bob. MC/V. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-F. $-$$. CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT CAFÉ SEOUL 1930 Franklin Blvd. 687-2122. Serving lunch and dinner. Offering authentic, tradi- tional Korean meals with Japanese and Chinese dishes. Lots of vegetarian selections, lunch spe- cials, take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3885. Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chicken and lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter service. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm daily. V/MC. $$. CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT KOREA HOUSE 1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes with some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup and kimchee with some meals. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V. $-$$. GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE, TOASTED WALNUTS AND BANYULS VINAIGRETTE Serves 4 For Vinaigrette: 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp banyuls (a French fortified wine) 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp canola oil salt and fresh ground pepper 1 lb summer squash (green zucchini is our favorite for this) 1/4 lb Roquefort cheese or other high quality blue cheese 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices and brush with a little olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper and grill over medium heat until cooked through, about four minutes a side. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl whisk together banyuls, shallots, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and canola oil to blend. Toss the grilled zucchini with the dressing, crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts. Taste for seasoning and serve. 863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day: Roasted eggplant dishes, falafel, gyros, feta salad, burritos, Philly steak, taco salad, vegan soup and more vegetar- ian entrées. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8: 30 pm Su-Th, 8 am-2:30 am F & Sa. MC/V/D. $. KOREAN CHINGU-BURGER LOVERS See Burgers GREEK PARADISE NOODLE BOWL 65 Division Ave., Suite M. 684-5000. Greek, Mediterranean and American dishes. Gyros, falafel, shish kabobs, chicken kabobs, Greek salad, breakfast served all day. Lunch and dinner spe- cials, Philly cheese steaks and more. Banquet/ meeting room. 8 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $$. 860 Pearl St. Serving authentic Korean food and pan-fried noo- dle dishes. 11 am-9 pm. SUSHI YA See Japanese POPPI’S ANATOLIA See Indian Latin American & Caribbean Mexican EL JARRO AZUL 1136 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880. 1239 Alder St. 2445 Hilyard St. 868-1528. 1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190. 1600 Coburg Rd. 868-0908. 201 42nd St., Springfield. 746-7279. 3000 Gateway Mall, Springfield. 743-0103. In front of Jerry’s Home Improvement Centers, Eugene and Springfield. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Specializing in burritos (meat or vegetarian, breakfast), tacos, taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas and many vegetarian items. Espresso and coffee at drive- thrus. Speedy service. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard and Coburg loca- tions. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. See Mexican JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE 114 Oakway Center. 342-7994. Serving lunch and dinner in a Caribbean atmo- sphere. Appetizers, steaks, hamburgers, chicken, halibut, ahi, salmon, shrimp, sandwiches, includ- ing veggie sandwich, fries, salads, pad Thai, curry sauté, halibut fish tacos. All food prepared with trans fat-free olive oil. Shakes, beer and wine. Take-out. Outside seating. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-7 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$$. LA OFICINA 1491 Willamette St. 338-4621. Treat yourself and your taste buds to a culinary jour- ney south of the border. Serving a unique mixture of Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. Seafood, vegetarian and vegan options available. Full bar fea- turing a large selection of tequilas and hand-shaken cocktails with Latino flair. Patio dining available. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $$. BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA 943 River Rd. 689-7970. 30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856. 510 E. Broadway. 344-8070. 2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burri- tos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, carnitas, chile verde lengua, vegetarian entrées, Mexican waters. Take-out. LG. River Road: 7 am-9 pm daily. 10th RED AGAVE 454 Willamette St. 683-2206. theredagave.com Traditional recipes & modern flair from Latin America PHOTO BY TODD COOPER BURRITO AMIGOS NOW OPEN il pomodoro pizzeria NY style pizza & italian dishes SOUL FOOD D KITCHEN KITT C H E N Tues-Fr Fri LUNCH 12-2 & 5-1 10pm DINNER 0pm CATERING Sat 2-10p TO 2009-2012 WINNER - Best BB BQ SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM FRI-SAT 11AM-11PM (541)345-1134 chow.eugeneweekly.com 400 BLAIR BLVD. 342-7500 CHOW! Summer 2012 19
