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CHOW! Restaurant Listings becue chicken, ribs and tri-tips all cooked over mesquite charcoal, Kalua pork, pineapple fried rice, potato-macaroni salad, also catering for events large & small. 11 am-8 pm daily. All major cards. $. MOMMA’S KITCHEN 115 5th St., Springfield. 744-4482. Serving lunch and dinner: Southern soul food, including fried catfish, fried chicken, collard greens, fried okra, hush puppies, red beans and rice, chicken and waffles and more. Breakfast only served 9 am Sa, 11:30 am-8:30 pm Tu-Fr, 12:30- 8:30 pm Su. All major cards accepted. $. OFF THE HOOK BBQ 750 A. Chambers St. 543-0117 Slow-smoked pulled pork, ribs, tri-tip made fresh daily, coleslaw, potato salad, smoked mac, barbe- cue beans, special items daily. Also offers meats by the pound and gluten-free items. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$. PAPA’S SOUL FOOD KITCHEN & BLUES JOINT 400 Blair Blvd. 342-7500. Sandwiches, soup, daily specials. Soul food. BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken, Jerk chicken, pulled pork, mac-n- cheese, fried catfish, collard greens, red beans & rice. Some OG/LG. Noon-2 pm and 5 pm-10 pm Tu-Th, 5 pm-midnight F & Sa. Cards accepted. $-$$. ★ Best BBQ ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores, Second Place THE SMOKEHOUSE SOUTHERN BBQ 1239 Alder St. 343-2568. oksbbq.com A true Southern barbecue joint where the meats are smoked on site using only local hardwood and every menu item is made from scratch. Serving barbecue sandwiches and plates, smoked meats and sides. Organic ingredients include field greens. Catering also provided for large groups and events. 11 am-8 pm M-F, noon-8 pm Sa. D/V/AE/ MC. $-$$. Burgers BILLY MAC’S See American BURGERS ON THE RUN 195 Madison Ave. 520-4826 Mobile diner serving beef and vegetarian gourmet burgers, free-range chicken, steak and turkey sandwiches, fries and more. Some of their ingredi- ents are certifiably organic, they say, and they use local produce. 10:30 am-3 pm M-F. No cards. $. COUNTRYSIDE BAR & GRILL See Steak DICKIE JO’S 201 E. 13th Ave. 636-4488. 1079-C Valley River Way. www.djburgers.com Serving lunch, dinner: burgers, fries, Chicago-style hot dogs, shakes. 11 am-9 pm daily. $-$$. ★ Best Burger, Second Place FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES 495 W. 7th Ave., Ste. 100 357-4749 3266 Gateway St., Spfd. 654-0780 fiveguys.com Fresh, all-american fast food feat. burgers & cheeseburgers made to order w/all the fixings, hot dogs, regular or Cajun-style fries, vegetarian sand- wiches, grilled cheese and cheese veggie sand- wiches available, free bulk peanuts to nosh while you wait. 11 am-10 pm daily. $. GIANT BURGER 3760 Main St., Springfield. 747-3399. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Hand-pressed patties, local extra-lean beef. New burger varieties, real ice cream and milkshakes served in old-fash- ioned tin mugs. New five-pound burger and Bitty Burgers. Beer. Fresh-cut fries and onion rings. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-10 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. KOREAN CHINGU-BURGER LOVERS 1466 W. 7th Ave. 687-6424 Traditional Korean food, large portions, fresh ingredients, teriyaki, noodles, burgers, fries. 11 am-9 pm Su-F. $. LITTLE BIG BURGER 1404 Orchard St. 357-4771 littleburger.com Burgers made with ¼ lb. Cascade Natural Beef, local brioche buns, local cheeses, organic veggies and Camden’s catsup, everything is compostable and/or recyclable. 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ Cafes BAGEL SPHERE 810 Willamette St. 341-1335 4089 W. 11th Ave. Serving breakfast, lunch. Twenty-one varieties of boiled and baked bagels. Breakfast bagels, bagel sandwiches, vegetarian spreads, vegetarian entrées, soup, espresso. All natural ingredients in bagels. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. Springfield: 6 am-6pm M-F, 7 am-7 pm Sa, 8 am-7 pm Su. Willamette: 7 am-6 pm M-F, 8 am-5 pm Sa, 9 am-4 pm Su. V. $. BRAILS RESTAURANT 1689 Willamette St. 343-1542. Serving breakfast, lunch: Daily specials, vegetarian entrées, salads, generous portions. Reservations for 10-25. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm daily and 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: bakery items, 4-6 soups, salads (roasted eggplant, avocado, chef’s), sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, seasonal spe- cials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F & Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. NOVELLA CAFÉ 100 W. 10th, inside the library. 683-7070. Serving Bagel Sphere bagels, pastries, espresso and granitas. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm M-F, 8 am-6 pm Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. V. $. PARK STREET CAFÉ 853 E. 13th Ave. 344-0300. Serving breakfast, lunch: Huevos rancheros, scram- bled eggs, potatoes, chilaquiles, egg and cheese omelettes with your choice of mushrooms, spinach, tomato, ham or onions. Espresso. Take-out. 8 am-7 pm M-F, 9 am-4 pm Sa & Su. No cards. $. 776 W. Park St. 485-2089. Organic breakfast and lunch all day. Eggs, tempeh, French toast, specialty sandwiches, salads, daily ethinic entrées, homemade soups. Vegan and wheat-free baked goods. Special food needs and kids welcome. Locally owned and operated. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8:59 am-2:59 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. CORNERSTONE CAFÉ 2729 Shadow View Drive. 515-6452. Fresh, local, specializing in artisan sandwiches. Serving espresso, pastries, soups, sandwiches and breakfast all day. Call-in and take-out orders available. Some OG/LG. 6 am-5 pm M-Sa, 7 am-5 pm Su. $$. CORNUCOPIA 17th & Lincoln. 485-2300. Serving full breakfast, lunch and dinner: Homemade soups and salads, much more. Take-out. Indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive menu. Large selection of beer and wine. Local flavor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. ★ Best Burger & Brew Special FRENCH KISS CAFE See American FRIENDLY STREET CAFÉ 2757 Friendly St. 343-3460. All organic breakfast, lunch and dinner. South American and Italian food. OG/LG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 8 am-8 pm M-Sa, 9 am-3 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. 1340 Alder St. 687-0355. 2588 Willamette St. 687-8201. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Espresso, des- serts; soups, pastas, salads, burgers, ethnic foods, some vegetarian. Reservations for private parties. Take-out. Some OG. Alder: 7 am-9 pm daily. Willamette: 6:30 am-9 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sa-Su. Cash, all cards. $-$$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Second Place HAWTHORNE’S CAFÉ & DELI 153 E. Broadway. 683-0738. Serving custom roasted coffee and espresso, lunch, dinner: Deli items, soups, sandwiches, bagels, daily specials, vegetarian items, baked goods, salads. Beer, microbrews, wine. Take-out. Wheelchair acces- sible. 7 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, closed Su. $. HOLY COW CAFÉ See Vegetarian HOLY DONUTS See Bakeries KEYSTONE CAFÉ 395 W. 5th Ave. 342-2075. keystonecafe.com Serving vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers. Breakfast all day every day; lunch 11 am-5 pm M-F. Naturally nested eggs and wheat-free sauces. Pancakes, omelettes, homefries, chilis, soups and burgers. Fresh squeezed juices, local beers and wine. Some OG/LG. 7 am-5 pm daily. $$. MCKENZIE CAFÉ LLC 4265 Main St., Springfield. 747-1517. Breakfast or lunch all day. Omelettes, chicken-fried steak, biscuits and gravy, teddy bear pancakes, homemade muffins. Salads, hot and cold sand- wiches, 11 burgers, fish and chips, homemade soups, fresh steamed veggies. French-fried ice cream (a McKenzie Café invention). Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-2 pm W-Su. All major cards. $$. MILKY WAY TEA & BAGELS 854 E. 13th Ave. 683-7855. Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Fresh baked bagels all day. Breakfast bagels with ham, sausage and eggs. Bagel sandwiches with ham, turkey, Gardenburgers, smoked salmon, lox, vegetables, Toby’s Tofu, Emerald Valley Hummus. Bubble tea, smoothies, espresso drinks. 7 am-9pm M-F, 9 am-8 pm Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $. MORNING GLORY CAFÉ MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ 450 Willamette St. 915-9989 Breakfast and lunch café serving fresh and organic ingredients featuring vegetarian and vegan options, including waffles, biscuits and gravy, 16 CHOW! Fall 2012 NEW DAY BAKERY CAFÉ SIENA See Microbrew See Microbrew French toast, egg and vegan omelets, sandwiches, salads, soup, fresh-squeezed juice and smoothies. Monthly specials. Full coffee bar, all breads baked daily featuring vegan pastries, wheat-, gluten- and sugar-free options. Breakfast served all day, lunch starts at 11 am. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 am-3:30 pm daily. D/V/MC. Checks/cash accepted. $-$$. PUMP CAFÉ 710 Main St., Springfield. 726-0622. Serving breakfast and lunch. Catering available. Standard breakfast and lunch menu featuring fresh baked pastries and homemade desserts. Fresh, homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwich- es. Specialty breads. Daily specials. Take-out. Outside seating available. LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 7 am-4 pm M-F; 8 am-2 pm Sa. MC/V/AE. $$. RENNIE’S LANDING 1214 Kincaid St. 687-0600. Across from UO. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Chicken, fish, pasta and vegetarian specialties. Buffalo, free range and Gardenburgers. Salads and homemade soups. NW micros and full bar. Two outdoor decks. Daily specials. Minors welcome until 3 pm. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast begins 7:30 am M-F, 9 am Sa-Su. Extended break- fast hours Sa and Su. Food served until last call. MC/V/AE/D. $. SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY See Continental TERESE’S PLACE 650 Main St., Springfield. 747-1897. Serving breakfast, lunch: Omelettes, sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, 4 soups daily, salads, espres- so. Table service for breakfast; order lunch at counter, servers bring. Take-out. Catering. 7 am-4 pm M-F. V/MC. $. WASHBURNE CAFÉ 326 Main St., Spfd. 746-7999 Serving breakfast, lunch and espresso drinks, omelets, bagels, steel-cut oatmeal, panini, wraps, salads, homemade soups, fresh-baked goods, daily specials available, local wines and micro- brews, free Wifi, large, private meeting rooms available, live music and free wine tastings every Friday. 7:30 am-5 pm M-Th, 7:30 am-8 pm F, 8 am-4 pm Sa, 8 am-2 pm Su. V/MC. $. WICH HOUSE, THE See Delis WORLD CAFÉ FORTUNE INN 1775 W. 6th Ave. 342-2616. Serving lunch, dinner: Fresh specials every day, traditional Chinese stir-fries, fresh Chinese vegeta- bles, tofu and vegetarian entrées. Wide variety Oregon wines, beer (domestic and imported). Reservations for 10+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. GATEWAY CHINESE BUFFET 3198 Gateway St., Springfield. 726-2828. Lunch, dinner: Chinese buffet with 40 plus hot items: BBQ pork, fried shrimp, pot stickers, teriyaki chicken, salad bar, dessert. Banquet room. Take-out. Children’s prices, senior discounts available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. GOLDEN ORIENT 2513 W. 11th Ave. 683-5469. Serving lunch, dinner: Chinese, American; fresh vegetables, no MSG. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-9:30 pm Sa, closed Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. HOUSE OF CHEN 1861 Franklin Blvd. 343-8888. Serving lunch, dinner: Elegant dining. Szechwan, Mandarin, Cantonese; seafood, chicken, duck, pork, beef, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, cocktails. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. No checks. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$. JADE PALACE 906 W. 7th Ave. 344-9523. Now delivering. Serving lunch and dinner buffet with Thursday night vegetarian and Friday night seafood specials. Extended menu, no added MSG. Beer, wine, take-out. 11 am-9 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 5 pm-9:30 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V/D. $$. KAM LOON RESTAURANT 2674 Roosevelt Blvd. 689-4770. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, vegetarian entrées, no MSG on request. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Delivery. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 4 pm-9:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. KOWLOON RESTAURANT 2222 MLK Blvd. 343-4734. Serving lunch, dinner: Special chow yuk, family dinners, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, micro- brews, full bar. Delivery. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. Dining room 11:30 am-mid- night, daily. Delivery 11:30 am-midnight Su-Th, 11:30 am-2 am F-Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$$. LOK YAUN 2360 W. 11th Ave. 345-7448. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, chicken, beef, teriyaki steak, shrimp, vegetarian dishes, no MSG. Wine, beer. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm M-F, noon-10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. LOTUS GARDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT See Korean MAPLE GARDEN See Vegetarian 1275 Alder St. 683-8128. Serving lunch, dinner: Mandarin, Szechwan, Cantonese: Lunch menu changes daily; Mandarin chicken, shrimp chow fun, variety of Chinese meals. Reservations for large groups. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. 830 E. 13th Ave. 686-8788. OCEAN SKY EMPIRE BUFFET 1601 Chambers St. 342-4848. Serving lunch, dinner: Szechwan, Hunan; extensive menu; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th (closed Tu), 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. 1933 Franklin Blvd. 343-9966. Serving lunch and dinner buffet, salad and dessert bar, wine, beer, full bar, sushi, Chinese favorites, teriyaki chicken, pot stickers. Senior discounts. 9 am-9 pm Su-Th, 9 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$. FAR MAN RESTAURANT 3111 Gateway Blvd., Springfield. 726-7311. Serving lunch, dinner: Buffet and full menu; Cantonese, Mandarin, Szechwan, American; vege- tarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations on weekends for larger parties. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, noon-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. 919 River Rd. 688-5481. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, Chinese, American; vegetarian entrées, salads. Reservations for 8+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. Coffeehouses ALLANN BROS. BEANERY COFFEEHOUSE CRUMB TOGETHER 1799 Willamette St. 342-7450. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, American; sand- wiches; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for parties. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, 4-10:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. Chinese EAST MEETS WEST TWIN DRAGONS HONG KONG RESTAURANT 947 Franklin Blvd. 343-4480. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic Chinese cuisine made with all fresh ingredients. Take-out. 11 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, 11:30-10 pm Su. $-$$. 45-E. Division Ave. 688-4689. 11 am-2 pm and 3 pm-8:30 pm Tu-F, noon-8 pm Sa & Su. $$. 788 W. 7th Ave. 343-8805. Chinese Hunan-Szechwan cooking. Everything made from scratch. Hot and spicy. Vegetarian entrées. Dim Sum. Beer. Take-out. 4:30-8 pm W-Su. $. 862 Main St., Springfield. 726-9133. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, American; vegetarian dishes; no MSG on request; lunch specials daily. Wine, beer, cocktails. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-F, 3 pm-10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. GREAT WALL RESTAURANT LOUIE’S VILLAGE CHINA SEAS TOM’S TEA HOUSE 152 W. 5th Ave. 342-3378. 2465 Hilyard St. 344-0221. Serving Allann Bros coffee and espresso, deli and grilled panini sandwiches, fresh entrées, pastries and desserts. Whole bean coffee, loose leaf premium tea, coffee/tea accessories. “Joe Box” coffee/tea to go and catering available. Wheelchair accessible. 5th St.: 6am- 11 pm M-Sa, 7am-11 pm Su. Hilyard: 6am-8:30 pm M-Sa, 7 am-8:30 pm Su. All major cards. $. 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Food from around the world: fajitas, pizza, cal- zones, soups and salads. Live music. 4 pm-9 pm daily, open late F & Sa. MC/V. $-$$. CAFÉ SEOUL Reservations for 8+. Separate smoking room. Take- out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4-11 pm Sa, noon-10:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. P. F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO 124 Coburg Rd. (Oakway Center). 225-2015. Experience a unique combination of Chinese cui- sine, attentive service, wine and tempting des- serts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. SPRING GARDEN 215 Main St., Springfield. 747-0338. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Mandarin, American; vegetarian entrées. Service bar. See Bakeries ESPRESSO ROMA 825 E. 13th Ave. 484-0878. Muffins, croissants, espresso. Take-out. 6 am-9:30 pm M-F, 7 am-8:30 pm Sa-Su. No cards. $. EUGENE COFFEE COMPANY 1840 Chambers St. 344-0002. Always organic, fair trade coffee. Café Mam coffee, locally made pastries, doughnuts, quiche. Twelve- ounce house coffee 50 cents from 3 pm-5 pm. 7 am-6 pm daily. $. FULL CITY COFFEE ROASTERS 295 E. 13th Ave. 465-9270 842 Pearl St. 344-0475. Coffeehouse for adults. Premium coffees by the cup and pound. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. Pearl St.: 5:30 am-6 pm M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm Sa, 7 am-5 pm, Su. High St.: 6 am- 6 pm M-F, 7 am-6 pm Sa & Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Coffee, Third Place GARY’S COFFEE 525 High St. Serving Stumptown coffee, tea, juices, pastries and bagels. 6:30 am-6 pm M-F, 7:30 am-5 pm Sa, 8 am-4 pm Su. $. J-TEA 2778 Friendly St. 285-8997 jteainternational.com Specializing in Taiwanese oolong, with more than 100 loose-leaf teas available by the cup including oolong, puer and Iron Goddess of Mercy. 9 am-6 pm Tu-F, noon-6 pm Sa-Su. AE/D/V/MC. $ MY COFFEE 3802 W. 11th Ave. 683-3164. Organic coffees and local pastries. Organic loose leaf teas, ice cream espresso shakes, real fruit smoothies. 6 am-6 pm M-F, 1 am-5 pm Sa, 8 am-5 pm Su. MC/V/D. $. NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA 1004 Willamette St. 484-7411. Serving breakfast and lunch: Fresh, made-to-order smoothies, twice-baked potatoes, soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, summer menu with raw food entrées. Café Mam espresso, all organic coffees and juices. Fresh wheatgrass shots. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, 10 am-5 pm Su. All major cards. $. PERK 1351 Willamette St. 636-3255. Friendly, locally sourced coffee shop. Community- based, knowledgeable staff, fun all-recycled atmo- sphere. Some certified organic, vegetarian entrees. 7 am-5 pm M-F, 8 am-5 pm Sa, 9 am-3 pm Su. V/MC. $. THEO’S COFFEEHOUSE AT THE STRAND 199 W. 8th Ave. 344-6491. Serving breakfast, lunch: Full City coffee and espresso, pastries, chocolates, oatmeal, croissant breakfast sandwiches, rice bowls and more. 6 am-9 pm M-F, 9 am-9 pm Sa, 9 am-1 pm Su. V/MC/D. $. VECTORS ESPRESSO 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300 Hand-crafted quality espresso served with a playful attitude in a relaxed, comfy environment. Well- trained baristas who create latte art/ Locally roast- ed organic coffee. Located one block north of Costco. 6 am-5 pm M-F, 7 am-noon Sa & Su. $. VERO ESPRESSO HOUSE 205 E. 14th Ave. 654-0504. Serving Stumptown coffee and espresso, fruit smoothies and premium loose leaf teas. Pastry items, breakfast and lunch available. Wi-fi. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-7 pm daily. MC/V. $. WANDERING GOAT COFFEE CO. 268 Madison. 344-5161. www.wanderinggoat.com Dedicated to bringing fresh perspectives to tradi- tional craft roasting and committed to sourcing, roasting and serving the highest quality sustain- able coffees. Café is a music and art venue serving fresh organic pastries and food with organic beer and wine selections. 7 am-11 pm M-W, 7 am-mid- night Th & F, 8 am-midnight Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. MC/V. $. ★ Best Coffee Continental BELLY 291 E. 5th Ave. 683-5896. Rustic European farmhouse food. Some OG/LG. 5:30 pm-9 pm Tu-Th, 5:30 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Restaurant ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores BOULEVARD GRILL, THE 2123 Franklin Blvd. 686-2020. www.theboulevardeugene.com Steaks, chops and chicken with fresh seafood. Specials daily. Outdoor dining. Private dining space for 10-40 people. Rush hour menu 4 pm-6:30 pm and 9 pm-close daily. Reservations recommended. Some LG. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4 pm-11 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. AE/V/MC/D. $$$. NIB MODERN EATERY 769 Monroe St. 485-1269. A small restaurant currently featuring a rotating European menu and serving plated desserts made with intense creative spirit. Some OG/LG. 6 pm-11 pm W & Th, 6 pm-midnight F & Sa, Sunday brunch 10 am-3 pm. All major cards. $$. PACIFIC GRILL 205 Coburg Rd. (Red Lion Hotel). 342-5201. Full service restaurant serving continental and American cuisine. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6 am-2 pm & 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 6 am-10 pm F-Su. Misty’s Lounge open daily. All cards. $-$$. RABBIT BISTRO & BAR, THE 2864 Willamette St., Suite 300. 343-8226. Bistro menu served from lunch through dinner featur- ing local, sustainable produce. French onion soup, niçoise salad, mussels, braised lamb, trout and more. No substitutions or separate checks. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $$. RATATOUILLE 2729 Shadow View Dr. (Crescent Village). 344- 0203. www.ratatouillebistro.com Ratatouille’s recent move comes with a menu expan- sion — the formerly vegetarian restaurant is now serving meat, fish and poultry. Chef Eric Bertrand focuses on traditional French recipes using Oregon ingredients. Ratatouille is committed to “organic, local, fresh ingredients, striving for both environmen- tal harmony and delicious flavor.” OG/LG. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. MC/V/D. $$$$. SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300. Hand-crafted quality espresso served with a playful attitude in a relaxed, comfy environment. Well- trained baristas who create latte art. Locally roast- ed organic coffee. Located one block north of Costco. 6 am-5 pm M-F, 7 am-noon Sa. $. 2864 Willamette St., Suite 500. 485-2700. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. More than just coffee drinks are offered at this bistro in South Eugene’s Woodfield Station. Paris-style crepes, Sweet Life desserts and panini sandwiches await in flower-filled surroundings. Beer, wine and free live music. Some OG/LG. 6:30 am-6 pm M-Th, 6:30 am-8 pm F, 7 am-6 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $$. PERUGINO VINTAGE, THE PERK AND PLAY COFFEEHOUSE 767 Willamette St. 687-9102. An Italian-style coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, a variety of fine pastries, wine by the glass and to go and European and domestic microbrew beers. Now carrying Euphoria Chocolates. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8 pm M-W, 8 am-10 pm Th, 8 am-11 pm F & Sa, 10 am-4 pm Su. All major cards. $. 837 Lincoln St. 349-9181. Serving lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast: Sweet and savory crepes, fondue, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and more. Intimate atmosphere in a cozy house built in 1873. Outdoor seating. Live music on weekends. Cocktails and local beers Vegetarian entrées. Open at 11 am weekdays and 9 am weekends. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Burger & Brew, Third Place chow.eugeneweekly.com
