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CHOW! Restaurant Listings menu and delivery schedule. 11:30 am-3 pm M-F; noon-4 pm and 5 pm-9 pm Sa. Cash only. $ ★ Best Food Cart, Third Place DRUMRONGTHAI 6th Ave. & Blair Blvd.. Serving lunch and dinner: Thai staples, including pad Thai and pad see ew. Vegetarian options. Small seat- ing area. 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-8:30 pm F & Sa. Cash only. $. RITTA’S BURRITOS POPPI’S ANATOLIA Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving made-to-order, generously filled burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 992 Willamette St. 343-9661. Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chicken), thali platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), veg- etarian soups and entrées, Greek salad. Wine, beer. Reservations for 5+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner nightly. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Mediterranean RUSTY’S HANDBUILT COOKIES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. TASTE OF INDIA Italian Japanese AMBROSIA RESTAURANT & BAR CAFÉ ARI RANG 174 E. Broadway. 342-4141. Serving lunch, dinner: Regional Italian cuisine, fish specials, wood-burning pizza oven, calzones, pas- tas, vegetarian entrées, salads. Extensive wine list, beer, 7 microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take- out, banquets, warm atmosphere with antique decor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11:00 pm F-Sa, 4:30-10 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$. See Korean BEPPE & GIANNI’S TRATTORIA 1646 E. 19th Ave. 683-6661. Serving dinner: Variety of homemade pastas: Ravioli, lasagna, linguini, spaghetti. Seafood, sal- ads. Wine, microbrews. Take-out. 5-10 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Italian 2773 Shadow View Drive. 683-1201. Serving lunch, dinner: Sushi bar, full sushi menu, sashimi, rolls, grill menu, tempura, noodles, variety of tapas, traditional and fusion dishes. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa, 5 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Sushi Roll, Third Place KAMITORI EDIBLE IMPROV SAIGON STREET CART Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving sweet and savory crepes, cookies, espres- so. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 2495 Hilyard St. 485-9698. Authentic Indian cuisine for vegetarian and non- vegetarian palates. Freshly baked and stuffed roti. Buffet lunch and dinner specials. Tandoori chicken, lamb, seafood. Salads. Take-out. Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving fresh-squeezed lemonade, drinks. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 2nd & Van Buren, across from Ninkasi Brewery 550-9292. saigonstreetcart.com Specializing in banh mi, traditional Vietnamese sand- wiches served on French rolls and including hoisin- braised pork, pork/ham and tofu options, garnished with pate, pickled carrots, radishes, cilantro and more. Also serving lemongrass chicken, and such sides as pate, chips, pickles and Asian beverages. 12-3pm Tu, 12-3pm, 5:30 pm-9pm Wed, 12-3pm Th-F, 12-5 pm Sa. No cards. $-$$. FIELD TO TABLE CATERING SARA’S TAMALES 3443 Hilyard St. 687-CHEF (2433). www.brunoschefskitchen.com Bruno shops at local markets daily, seeking the fresh- est quality ingredients to create a progessive, exquisite cuisine. Bessie serves with an equally special flair. Menu changes weekly and can be found on restaurant website. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5-9 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$$$. COUNTRYSIDE PIZZA & GRILL CAFÉ COCONUT EXCELSIOR INN, RESTAURANT & LOUNGE FAMILY HOMESTEADER See Northwest GARBANZO GRILL 394 Blair Blvd. 541-852-8944. www.garbanzogrill.com Vegetarian and vegan fare including veggie burg- ers, vegan gyros, BBQ, mac and cheese, falafel, gluten-free options and more. Noon-5pm M-F. INDIA HOUSE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetable curry, chicken and vegetable thripthi, pan-fried noodles, chai tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. LONCHES TO GO 901 River Rd. 461-7920. Tacos, taquitos, tostadas, quesadillas, chilaquiles and much more. Asada burritos, sopes, enchilada plates. Vegetarian options. Call ahead for pick-up orders. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. $. LULU’S SMOOTHIES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies and cool- ers. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. NICE RICE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Veggie and chicken stir-fried rice dishes, teriyaki chicken sandwiches, fresh orange juice. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. NOSH PIT 8th & Olive. thenoshpit.com Global street food. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F. $. PARTY CART 2777 Friendly St. 543-8184. facebook.com/cartparty Weekly changing menu, all food sourced locally, cart-made breads, pie, meats humanely raised; mini restaurant in a parking lot. Noon-9 pm Tu-F, 10 am-3 pm Sa & Su. All major cards accepted. $$. Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetarian tamales, fruit salad. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SARITZA MEXICAN FOOD Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving tacos, taco salad, burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SCIACCA’S FOCACCIA Farmers Market, 8th & Oak. 285-6334. Locally baked in FOOD for Lane County’s kitchen using local ingredients. Offering a variety of regular and seasonal flavors including Scarboro Faire, With Love From Vesta, Thai Pyro and more. Salt from Olive Grand, local beers in the hydration, self-grown herbs. Saturdays at Lane County Farmers’ Market. SWEET MELISSA’S MUNCHIES 760 Chambers St. 654-7359 Serving American cuisine including sandwiches, soups, salads and macaroni & cheese. 11 am-6 pm M-F. $. T.R.E.E., THE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Crab, salmon and veggie wontons, green salad, Sticky Sticky Tempeh, seasonal wontons and more. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. TOFU PALACE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Tofu Tia, tofu breakfast, Toby’s Tofu Paté. OG/LG. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. UME GRILL 1905 Agate St. 541-844-2351 umegrill.com Serving Japanese fusion, including mochi, skew- ers, and BBQ sirloin. Some OG. Chi-chi dango mochi made to order. Pick-up or take-out. 5:30 pm-9 pm Tu-Sa. V/MC/D. $-$$ VIVA! VEGETARIAN GRILL International BRUNO’S CHEF’S KITCHEN 4419 W. Commerce St. (Inside Space Age.) 689-0111. Serving breakfast and lunch: Gyro breakfast pita, biscuits and gravy, pastrami breakfast pita, falafel, shawarma, cheeseburger, portobello pita and more. Sides range from crinkle-cut fries to hummus and tzatziki. Thai coffee and tea, cookies, coconut ice cream and other treats. 7 am-5 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa. V/MC/D. $. CAFE LUCKY NOODLE 207 E. 5th Ave. 484-4777 cafeluckynoodle.com A locally owned, upbeat and contemporary global noodle house that features Italian and Thai cuisine on one dynamic menu. Award-winning specialty cocktails, homemade pasta and gelato, espresso and late night full dinner menu. Serving lunch, din- ner and weekend continental brunch. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch served 11 am-4 pm. Dinner 4 pm-close daily. Brunch 9 am-2 pm Sa & Su. “Lucky Hour” specials from 3 pm-6 pm M-W, 11 am- midnight Th-F, 9 am-midnight Sa, 9 am-11 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$ HOLY COW CAFÉ See Cafés & Vegetarian JUNG’S MONGOLIAN GRILL 4355 Commerce St., Suite 110. 344-7578. All-you-can-eat stir-fried veggies, tofu, meats and sauces. Beer and wine available. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-4 pm daily. Dinner 5-9 pm Su-Th, 5-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $-$$. KOHO BISTRO Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. Serving organic and raw entrées and desserts, including “rawzagna,” zucchini noodles with mari- nara, and raw cheesecake. 11 am-3 pm M-F plus some evening and event hours. 12th & Willamette. 595-8482. Grilled veggie dogs, soysages, vegan chees- esteaks and tempeh ruebens. Gluten-free options. Organic tea, coffee and juices. All vegan menu. Some OG. 11 am-4 pm M-F. Cash only. $. ★ Best Food Cart, Second Place 2101 Bailey Hill Rd., Ste. L 541-684-8888 kohobistro.net Urban/rustic fare with an international fl are, prepared with a global infusion of techniques showcasing local ingredients at a value-conscious price. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F, 5-10 pm Tu-Th, 5-11 pm F-Sa. AE/V/MC. $$$ RED FIVE HOTDOG COMPANY WHOLE ENCHILADA OFF THE WAFFLE 591 Willamette St. 541-517-0530 red5dogs.com Serving all-Oregon beef hot dogs, with Northwest sodas and potato chips. 18 different available con- diments. Noon-4 pm, M-Th, 11:30 am-2 pm F. Cash only. $-$$ Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving enchiladas, rice and beans, nachos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 2540 Willamette St. 515-6926 www.offthewaffle.com Serving authentic liege waffles, a classic Belgian treat. 7 am-8 pm Su-Th. 7 am-11 pm F-Sa. AE/D/V/ MC. $. RAW LOVE RED WAGON CREAMERY 2777 Friendly St. 337-0780 redwagoncreamery.com Handcrafted artisan ice cream made with local, seasonal flavors. Check web site for flavors and hours. 12 pm-9 pm Tu-Su. $. RENAISSANCE PIZZA Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving handmade pizza by the slice. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 18 CHOW! Fall 2012 WYLIE’S FOOD CARTÉ 2836 W. 11th Ave. 731-9565. Serving lunch and dinner: Organic chicken and lamb skewers, Hawaiian shrimp plate, pita sand- wiches. Vegetarian options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6 pm M-F. $. Cash only. Indian EVERGREEN INDIAN CUISINE 1525 Franklin Blvd. 343-7944. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Indian dishes. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-9:30 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Mediterranean, Second Place PAPAYAS ASIAN FOOD CATERING 228-0768 or 988-1828. www.papayascatering.com Specializing in Asian cuisine for catering events: business luncheons, training, weddings, rehearsal dinner, parties, etc. Sample lunch menu: Asian crunch salad, teriyaki chicken, stir-fry noodles with vegeta- bles, steamed rice, cookie tray. See website for a full menu or email yuenlee@att.net for a free price quote and menu ideas. MC/V/AE. $-$$. RYE 444 E. 3rd Ave. 653-8509 facebook.com/ryeon3rd Village food, meaning Old World cuisine in a New world setting, some certified organic ingredients, local produce. 4 pm-12 am M-Sa. AE/D/V/MC. $$$. See American DOUGH CO., THE 1337 Hilyard St. 485-7459. www.doughco.com Bakery-style kitchen serving 31 kinds of calzones and warm cookies. Everything $6.25 or less. Delivery until 3 am. 11 am-3 am daily. MC/V/AE/D. $. 754 E. 13th Ave. 342-6963. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Pacific Northwest and northern Italian menu with local ingredients. Homemade pastas, fresh seafood, organic meats, produce from Excelsior Farm, desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Outdoor patios, private seating and meeting space available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast 7 am-10 am. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. Bistro/Lounge open until 11 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$$. IL POMODORO PIZZERIA 368 E. 40th Ave. 345-1134 New York style pizza and Italian dishes prepared fresh daily, specialty pizzas, by the slice, paninis, salad bar, ravioli, ziti, lasanga, kosher lamb and chicken, some organic produce, vegetarian options, local meats. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. $-$$$$. IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET See Pizza LA PERLA See Pizza MAZZI’S ITALIAN FOOD 3377 E. Amazon Dr. 687-2252. www.mazzis.com Family owned, preparing the Italian-Sicilian favor- ites of Papa and Mama Mazzi. Local products and organic produce from Mazzi’s farm. Serving new and old favorites in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Northwest and Italian wines, microbrews, imported beer. Outdoor seating. Dine in or take out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Dinner from 5 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $$. ★ Best Italian, Second Place NOLI ITALIAN CAFÉ 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 686-9199. Serving lunch, dinner: Original Italian food based on Ligurian cuisine. Homemade sauce, dressing and pasta. Family-oriented restaurant. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. All major cards. $$. OLIVE GARDEN 1077 Valley River Dr. 349-8929. Serving Italian lunches, dinners, vegetarian entrées, wine, beer, microbrew, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. IZAKAYA MEIJI COMPANY 345 Van Buren. 505-8804. Japanese style tavern serving small plates, noo- dles, cocktails, sake, desserts and more. 5 pm- close. $$. ★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place IZUMI SUSHI & GRILL 1044 Willamette St. 686-3504, kamitori10.com Traditional Japanese cuisine, sushi including nigiri, sashimi, and noodle dishes such as udon and soba. 11 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-2 pm, 5-9:30 pm F, 5-9:30 pm Sa. V/MC. $-$$. MAME 541 Blair Blvd. 654-4378. Oregon sushi; local produce; menu changes daily — “sushi made by monkeys.” 5 pm-10 pm Tu-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F & Sa. AE/D/V/MC. $$-$$$. word is : Viva! Vegetarian Grill will open a sit-down café at the Eugene Family YMCA, 2055 Patterson St., on Sept. 4. On top of the hot sandwiches the cart is known for, Viva! is adding salads, smoothies, fresh juices, organic snacks, deli sandwiches and breakfast items to the menu. MISO 686 E. 13th Ave. 434-1001. PIER SUSHI 720 S. A St., Spfd. 653-9469 Authentic Japanese cuisine using only the freshest fi sh and local produce, vegetarian entrees. 11:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 4-9 pm Su. $. SUSHI DOMO 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. $-$$. 1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935. 2835 Oak St. Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selections and more. Private dining room available. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-10 pm M-Sa. Oak St.: 10 am - close M-Sa. Some cards. $-$$$. ★ Best Sushi Roll KOREA HOUSE SUSHI PURE See Burgers 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. $-$$$$. ★ Best Sushi Roll, Second Place SUSHI STATION 1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes with some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup and kimchee with some meals. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V. $-$$. KOREAN CHINGU-BURGER LOVERS NOODLE BOWL 860 Pearl St. Serving authentic Korean food and pan-fried noo- dle dishes. 11 am-9 pm. SUSHI YA See Japanese 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. $$-$$$. Latin American & Caribbean SUSHI YA EL JARRO AZUL 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. $$-$$$. 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. $-$$. OX & FIN Korean 105 Oakway Center. 302-3000. oxandfin.com See Cafés BRAILS RESTAURANT CAFÉ ARI RANG 485 E. Broadway. 302-4542. Conveniently located downtown on Broadway and Franklin. Serving homemade dishes made by June. Large selection of vegetarian entrees. Signature dishes like kimchi, Meet the Pork and bi bim bob. MC/V. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-F. $-$$. 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. $$-$$$$. LA OFICINA 1491 Willamette St. 338-4621. Treat yourself and your taste buds to a culinary jour- ney south of the border. Serving a unique mixture of Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. Seafood, vegetarian and vegan options available. Full bar fea- turing a large selection of tequilas and hand-shaken cocktails with Latino flair. Patio dining available. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $$. RED AGAVE 454 Willamette St. 683-2206. theredagave.com Traditional recipes & modern flair from Latin America 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. chow.eugeneweekly.com
