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It’s getting to be that time of year again... MISSION MEXICAN RESTAURANT 610 E. Broadway. 686-8226. Serving lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast: Full array of authentic Mexican food, family recipes, vegetarian options. Full bar, fireside patio seating, video poker and big screen HD TVs. Late night specials, catering, party trays to go. Pony Express delivery. Phone in drive through. Office and private parties. Student specials. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-close Su-Tu, 11 am-2 am W-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$. MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN 67 Oakway Center. Valley River Center. www.muchogusto.info Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring: burritos, tacos, salads and tostadas with choice of pork, beef, chicken, tofu or Alaskan cod. Kids’ meals. Mexican beer and margaritas. Take-out. Outside dining. For catering, call 912-9091. Oakway: 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. VRC: 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-9 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. NACHO’S HEALTHY MEXICAN 1190 City View St. 485-6595. Serving lunch, dinner: Chile verde, more than 15 styles of nachos, fresh chile rellenos, vegetarian entrées, tostada salad, grilled chicken taco salad, fajitas, lard-free pinto and black beans, homemade salsas. Wine, beer, cocktails and 27 different mar- garitas. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $$. PLAZA LATINA TAQUERIA 1333 W. 7th Ave. 541-344-6101 Authentic Mexican food. D/V/MC. $. RANCHITO GRILL 1537 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 747-6024. Serving Mexican food, lunch and dinner, featuring homemade flour and corn tortillas. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm Fri, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. V/MC/D. $-$$. Northwest AGATE ALLEY BISTRO & BAR 1461 E. 19th Ave. 485-8887 2645 Willamette St. 541-653-8563 agatealleylaboratory.com Neighborhood bistro/bar offering distinctive Pacific Northwest entrées, small plates, sandwiches and thin crust pizzas with subtle Asian and Hispanic influences infused into the mix. Weekend breakfast. Signature cocktails and local beers. All organic produce and hormone-free meat. Daily specials. Taco Tuesday, Acoustic Corner Wednesday and Drink Wheel Thursday. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-1 am M, 11 am-1 am Tu-Fri, 8 am-1 am Sa-Su. All major credit cards. $$-$$$. AGATE ALLEY’S LABORATORY 2645 Willamette St. 541-653-8563 agatealleylaboratory.com New, innovative Northwest fare with worldly influ- ences. Featuring full bar with signature cocktails, second wine list with wines $25 or less. Rotating menu, banquet facility on site. All major credit cards. $$-$$$. AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR See American B 2 WINE BAR 2794 Shadow View Dr. 505-8909. b2winebar.com Over 60 wines, featuring Oregon wineries. Full bar with local micros and domestic beers. Appetizers, entrées and desserts. Live music on Saturdays. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. 12pm-10pm M-Th, 12pm-12am F-Sa, 3pm-9pm Su. All major cards. $$. CAFÉ 440 3666 W. 11th Ave., Space C. 344-8198. Serving brunch, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican fast food. Burritos, tacos, super nachos, tamales, tortas, chimichanga, flan and much more. Vegetarian options. 10 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $. 440 Coburg Road. (Coburg Station) 505-8493. cafe440eugene.com Serving lunch, dinner: “Northwest comfort food with a little attitude.” Salads, sandwiches, Knee Deep Farms all-natural burgers with regular or sweet potato fries, salmon fish and chips, fried chicken, mac and cheese and more. Full bar, local beer on tap, wine. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$. TACO LOCO CAFÉ YUMM SUPER TACO See Latin American & Caribbean TIO PEPE 1041 River Rd. 689-4533. Serving lunch, dinner: Carne tampiquena (rice, beans, guacamole, bacon and plantains), shrimp Costa Azul, enchiladas Puerto Vallarta (crab and shrimp), vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm, daily. MC/V. $$. TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT 5705 Main St., Springfield. 746-3766. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican spe- cialties. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-10 pm Sa & Su. V/ MC/AE. $$. Microbrew HOP VALLEY BREWING COMPANY 980 Kruse Way, Springfield. 744-3330. 11 am-2 am daily. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025. Serving lunch, dinner and pub fare: Hamburgers, Gardenburgers, hot sandwiches, pizza, calzones, fries and soups. Their own Edgefield wines available bottled or by the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Pool, darts, snooker and pinball. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. The Meridian, 1801 Willamette St. 686-YUMM. Oakway Center, 130 Oakway Center. 465-YUMM. On Broadway, 730 East Broadway. 344-YUMM. North Delta Center, 1005 Green Acres Rd. 684- YUMM. The Crossroads, 3340 Gateway Rd., Springfield. 747-YUMM. Sacret Heart at RiverBend, 3333 RiverBend Dr., Springfield. 736-YUMM. 456 CharneltonSt. 683-9866. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Soul satisfying ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, soup, chicken, turkey, organic, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sandwich- es, salmon burgers. Savory sauces and dressings. Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredients. Wine, beer, juice, coffee and tea. Take-out. Event catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Recipient of the LEED Gold Standard for retail (the first in Oregon!). The Meridian, Oakway Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon-Sat, 11 am-6 pm Sun. North Delta Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon- Sat, 11 am-7 pm Sun. On Broadway: 10 am-9 pm daily. The Crossroads: 10 am-9 pm Mon-Sat, 10 am-8 pm Sun. RiverBend: 10 am-10 pm M-F, 11 am-3 pm Sa-Su. MC/V. $. ★ Best Cheap Eats, Second Place ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians, Third Place CAFÉ ZENON 898 Pearl St. 684-4000. Recently reopened under the ownership of Ibrahim Hamide (Café Soriah) with a menu that mixes new dishes with favorites from the old Zenon (Thai Tiger Tears salad included). Full bar. Outdoor seating. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa, 5 pm-10 pm Su. CHEF BECKY MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ 1243 High St. 345-4905. Serving lunch, dinner: Hot sandwiches, pastas, salads, hamburgers, fries, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, 12 McMenamin’s microbrews on tap plus five others. Outdoor seating available. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-mid- night Su. Minors till 9 pm. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. MCMENAMIN’S NORTH BANK 22 Club Rd. 343-5622. Serving burgers, pastas, fish and chips, prime rib, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, salmon and appetizers for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian entrées. Wine, full bar and microbrews, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. LG. 11 am-11 pm Su-Th, 11 am-midnight F & Sa. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$$. SAM BOND’S GARAGE 407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603. New menu offerings, plus organic pizza by the slice, mixed green salad from local organic farms. Full bar. Beer garden. Live entertainment nightly. Chosen as one of the best bars in America by Esquire magazine. OG/LG. Open 4 pm ‘til late daily. MC/V. $-$$. 510-0326. www.chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredients. Organic meals available. Sample menus available online. Some OG. No cards. $$$$. DAVIS’ RESTAURANT & BAR 94 W. Broadway. 485-1124. Seasonal cuisine in a comfortable, elegant down- town space. Sandwiches, salads, dinner specials, burgers, specialty cocktails, house desserts and more. Full and half orders of nearly all dishes. All major cards. $-$$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See Cafés GO HEALTHY CAFÉ 3802 W. 11th Ave. 683-3164. Quick serve, healthy food: sandwiches, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, kids’ menu. Fresh, local, organic, vegan options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $. 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. $ HUMBLE BEAGLE PUB 2435 Hilyard St. www.thehumblebeaglepub.com Serving dinner in a warm and cozy atmosphere: burgers, fresh fish, meat, vegetarian and vegan entrées, salads and dessert. Seasonal menu features local and sustainably harvested ingredients. Six beers on tap, plus extensive selection of bottled beer and wine. 5 pm-10 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $-$$$. KING ESTATE RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 80854 Territorial Rd. 685-5189. www.kingestate.com Serving lunch and dinner, with wine tastings and tours daily. Pizzettas, seafood, salads, Knee Deep Ranch beef and more Northwest specialties. Reservations recommended. 11 am-9 pm daily. $$-$$$$ ★ Best Winery Holiday party time! Have your party at Ambrosia’s wine cellar. Select your favorites right off the menu or have the chefs prepare a custom menu just for you. A A 174 E. Broadway, Eugene OR www.ambrosiarestaurant.com 541.342.4141 LAVELLE CLUB ROOM AT THE MARKET Serving Vegans & Carnivores 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 338-9875. lavellevineyards.com Serving appetizers, entrées and nightly specials W-F after 5. The Club Room is the satellite location of the family-owned vineyard in Elmira. Wine tasting every day until 5 pm. Live music Th & F, 6 pm-9 pm. Some OG/LG. Noon-6 pm Sa-Tu, 3 pm-9 pm W-F. MC/V. $$-$$$$. MAC’S AT THE VET’S CLUB Breakfast All Day Every Day! 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. Whiskey cured prime rib, steaks, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails. Open to the public. All ages until 9 pm. Live music W-Sa, free W & Th. Low cover F & Sa. Reservations accepted. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm Tu; 4 pm-11 pm W; 4 pm-1 am Th; 4 pm-2:30 am F & Sa.. MC/V/AE/D. $$. MARCHE & LE BAR 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market) 342-3612 Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, elegant dining room menu or casual bar menu and cocktails feat. local, organic, seasonal ingredients w/French flair, menus change w/seasons, wood- fired oven, exhibition kitchen, catering, vegetarian options, wine, beer, full bar, patio seating, reserva- tions. 8:30 am-12 am M-Sa, 8 am-12 am Su. All major cards. $$$-$$$$. ★ Best Restaurant, Second Place MARCHE MUSEUM CAFE Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO 346-6440 Seasonally changing menu, breakfast pastries, granola, soup, panini, sandwiches, salads, des- serts, wine by the glass, beer, take-out, box lunch- es & catering available. 8:30 am- 4 pm Tu, Th & F, 8:30 am- 7 pm W, 11 am-4 pm Sa-Su. All major cards. $. OAK STREET SPEAKEASY 395 W. 5th, Eugene Corner of Lawrence since 1979 (541) 342-2075 | Th eKeystoneCafe.com Open Monday - Sunday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Serving Local Brew & Spirits 915 Oak St. 284-4000 oakstreetspeakeasy.com Serving upscale bar food using as much local, organic ingredients as possible, naturally raised local meats, dairy free and gluten-free options available, vegetarian and vegan options as well, no deep-fried food. 8 pm-2 am Tu-Sa. V/M/AE. $ OREGON ELECTRIC STATION 27 E. 5th Ave. 485-4444. Serving lunch, dinner: Steaks, prime rib, seafood, pasta, vegetarian entrées, salads, desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 4:30 pm-midnight Sa-Su. All major cards. $$$$. OUR DAILY BREAD RESTAURANT 88170 Territorial Rd., Veneta. 935-4921. www.ourdailybreadrestaurant.com A full Northwest dining experience featuring hand- crafted, regional cuisine, fine local wines and micro- brews in a family owned and operated restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Specializing in private parties and hosting special events. Catering available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm M & Tu, 7 am-8 pm W-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$$$. SIXTH STREET GRILL 55 W. 6th Ave. 485-2961. An exceptional selection of northwest cuisine, cocktails, beer and wine served to you in an invit- ing atmosphere. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, 8 am- 11 pm Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. SKINNER’S GREAT STEAKS, CHOPS AND SEAFOOD 66 E. 6th Ave. (inside the Hilton). 342-6658. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: A casual Northwestern steak restaurant featuring certified Angus beef brand, regionally grown pork and lamb SUBS SO FAST YOU’LL FREAK! D ONALD D EXTER J R DMD LLC DENTISTRY Our vision is simple – we believe in integrity above all else, and we serve those who are seeking a trusted source for their dental care Browse our website or call if you have any questions! We look forward to providing your care. 2233 W ILLAMETTE S T , B LDG B • 541-485-6644 w w w. d r d e x t e r. c o m 3336 GATEWAY ST. ~ 541.747.2000 495 W. 7TH AVE. ~ 541.505.9079 FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! ©2011 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. November 1, 2012 • eugeneweekly.com 43
