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MARCHE MUSEUM CAFE Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO. 346-6440. Seasonally changing menu, breakfast pastries, gra- nola, soup, panini, sandwiches, salads, desserts, wine by the glass, beer, take-out, box lunches & catering available. 8:30am- 4pm Tu, Th & F, 8:30am- 7pm W, 11am-4pm Sa-Su. All major cards. $. PARTY DOWNTOWN 55 W Broadway, 345-8228. ★ BEST NEW RESTAURANT, BEST NEW BUSINESS (3RD) RENNIE’S LANDING 1214 Kincaid St. 687-0600. Across from UO. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Chicken, fish, pasta & vegetarian specialties. Buffalo, free range & Gardenburgers. Salads & homemade soups. NW micros & full bar. Two out- door decks. Daily specials & happy hour. Minors welcome until 3pm. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast begins 7:30am M-F, 9am Sa-Su. Extended breakfast hours Sa & Su. Food served until last call. MC/V/AE/D. $. OAK STREET SPEAKEASY 915 Oak St. 284-4000. oakstreetspeakeasy.com Upscale, artisinal bar menu, using as much local, organicfood as possible. Naturally raised local meats, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free & gluten-free options. No deep-fried food. All menu items under $9. Full menu 8pm-2am. Phone orders welcome. Full bar & amazing specialty drink menu $5-$8, wide range of local microbrews. 21 & up. Disabled access w/elevator. Free wi-fi . 8pm-2:30am Tu-Sa. Some CO, V, LP. 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. 11:30am-midnight M-F, 4:30pm-midnight Sa-Su. All major cards. $$$$. OUR DAILY BREAD RESTAURANT 88170 Territorial Rd., Veneta. 935-4921. ourdailybreadrestaurant.com A full Northwest dining experience featuring hand- crafted, regional cuisine, fine local wines & micro- brews in a family owned & operated restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch. Specializing in private parties & hosting special events. Catering available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7am-3pm M & Tu, 7am- 8pm W-Sa, 10am-8pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$$$. SIXTH STREET GRILL 55 W. 6th Ave. 485-2961. An exceptional selection of Northwest cuisine, cocktails, beer & wine served to you in an inviting atmosphere. Daily specials. Breakfast served on Sundays 9am-2pm. Generous portions! Trivia night Thursdays. 9am-9pm Su, 11am-9pm M, 11am-11pm Tu-W, 11am-midnight Th-Sa. All major cards except Diners Cards, $$-$$$. SKINNER’S GREAT STEAKS, CHOPS & SEAFOOD 66 E. 6th Ave. (inside the Hilton). 342-6658. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: A casual Northwestern steak restaurant featuring certified Angus beef brand, regionally grown pork & lamb & Northwest seafood. Farm-to-Table Sunday brunch 10am-2pm on Sundays. Wheelchair accessible. 6:30am-10pm daily. All cards. $$-$$$$. SWEETWATERS ON THE RIVER Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way. 341- 3462. valleyriverinn.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Champagne Sunday Brunch. Our northwest cuisine combines both local & sustainable ingredients, Those who look for fresh, innovative cuisine & an enthusiasm for Oregon wines will appreciate our unrivaled service. Seasonal menu selections; entrees, sal- ads, soups, desserts. Specialty drinks, wine flights, beer selections; lounge w/full spirits. Reservations recommended for dinner & Sunday brunch. LG. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 6:30am-11pm, Su 7:30am-11pm. All cards. $$$-$$$$. WILD DUCK CAFE 1419 Villard St. 485-3825. Featuring full service of Pacific Northwest cuisine using fresh local ingredients from Oregon farms & local natu- ral providers, casual dining feat. classic favorites from the previous Wild Duck, gluten-free options. AE/V/MC. 8am-12am Su-Th, 8am-1:30pm F-Sa. $$. FATHOMS 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Small, intimate full service bar below Pegasus Pizza. Same great Pegasus menu, big screen TVs, pool, jukebox. 6pm-2am M-Sa. MC/V. $. GRANARY PIZZA CO., THE lunch specials. Wheelchair accessible. 4pm-10pm M, 11:30am-10pm Tu, 11:30am-11pm W-Fr, 12pm- 11pm Sa, 12pm-10pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ BEST PIZZA (2ND) PI PIZZARIA 259 E. 5th Ave. 343-8488. Serving dinner: Homestyle Italian cooking, rustic pizzas, seasonal salads. Sustainable focus, eclec- tic live music venue, cocktails, wine bar. Private party room available. 5pm-close daily. $$-$$$. 225 W. Broadway. 953-6344. pipizzaeugene.com Casual, creative atmosphere, logal organic pizza by the slice or the pie, vegan & gluten-free options, soup & salads, frozen pizzas to go, Grateful Dead music. 7pm-midnight W & Th, 8pm- 3am F & Sa. All major cards. $. IL POMODORO PIZZERIA PIZZALDOS HODGEPODGE See Italian 2190 W. 11th Ave. 484-6300. Serving lunch & dinner: good food fast, teriyaki chicken. Catering. Eat in, take-out, drive through. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-10pm daily. MC/V. $. IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET 937-3844. A mobile wood fired pizza oven for events, occa- sions, markets, parties & weddings. $$. Pacific Rim Seafood ALDER ST. FISH CO. 1239 Alder St. 654-5109. 11am-8pm M-F. MC/V. $-$$. FISHERMAN’S MARKET 830 W. 7th Ave. 484-CRAB. Specializing in fish & chips, seafood entrées, soups, fresh fish & you-bake entrées. Microbrews, wine. Dine in or take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-8pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE 824 Charnelton St. 868-5808. 932 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 757-3333. pizzapipeline.com 1036 Valley River Way. 342-6404. Serving lunch, dinner: Daily fresh seafood listing, wood-fired seafood, seafood specials, vegetarian entrées, salads. NW, California wines; beer, micro- brews, full bar. Call ahead up to two hours for pri- ority seating list. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-10pm M-Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. LA PERLA PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEWMAN’S FISH COMPANY See Barbecue 1313 Pearl St. 686-1313. Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza made w/house- made mozzarella & San Marzano tomatoes. Italian desserts & wines. 11:30am-9pm Mo-Sa, 5-9pm Su. $$-$$$. RING OF FIRE & LAVA LOUNGE LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA 325 Blair Blvd. 343-1307. Northwest artisan pizza. Unique toppings, spe- cialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian & vegan food. Daily soups, amazing pizza combinations, specialty salads. Organic microbrews & wine. Take-out. Some OG/ LG. 4:30pm-9:30pm daily. All major cards. $-$$$$. 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Fish & chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw & daily specials. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, out- door seating & take-out. 11am-7pm M-F, 11am- 6:30pm Sa. MC/V. $. JAIL, THE 490 E. Broadway. 343-8700. Student-approved BBQ & teriyaki joint. Police offi- cers & fire department frequent this place as well. Huge portions! Wheelchair accessible. 11am-11pm M-Sa. Some cards. $. KONA CAFÉ 1099 Chambers St. 344-6475. Serving a business lunch menu 11am-4pm M-Sa, Happy Hour 4pm-6pm & dinner seven days a week: A variety of foods found along the Pacific Rim, especially spicy Thai cuisine. Vegetarian entrees available. Lounge features wine, beer, microbrews & specialty cocktails. Reservations recommended. Catering & take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-11pm M-Sa, noon– 10pm Su. MC/V. $$. RON’S ISLAND GRILL 401 W. 3rd. Ave. 344-3324. 2506 Willakenzie Rd. 342-3006. 1249 Alder St. 344-1960. 55 W. 29th Ave. 344-5880. Serving lunch & dinner: teriyaki, curry, sweet & sour, spicy plates fresh off the grill. Huli huli chicken & Kalua pork. New huli huli chicken sand- wich & wraps coming soon. Wheelchair accessi- ble. W. 3rd: 11am-4pm M-F. Other locations: 11am- 9pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. Pizza CIAO PIZZA 3342 Gateway St., Spfd. 505-8487. Authentic Italian-style pizzeria w/wood/gas-fired oven. All entrées are cooked in the oven w/fresh ingredients, all made from scratch. Traditional Italian ambiance w/modern bistro-like flair. Vegetarian & vegan dishes. Some OG/LG. 11am- 9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F-Sa. All major cards. $$. 950 Seneca Rd. 349-1212. 1930 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 741-2035. izzyspizza.com Serving buffet all day daily. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F & Sa. Some cards. $$. 1711 Willamette St., Ste. 304. 343-3330. Serving lunch & dinner featuring pizza, bread sticks, chicken wings. 11am-9pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. MARCHÉ PROVISIONS See Bakeries MANGIANO’S PIZZARIA 2915 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. facebook.com/Mangianos Family-owned & operated, Cottage Grove’s largest salad bar. Oregon Lottery & 2 big screen TVs. Dough, sauce & all pastas made fresh daily. Pizza, calzones, spaghetti, lasagna, appetizers & more. 11am-8pm M-Sa. All major cards & travelers’ checks. $$. PIZZA PIPELINE ★ BEST PIZZA (3RD) ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. rapidpizza.net Spectacular riverfront setting, serving lunch & dinner: Soups, salads, sandwiches, original recipe pizza made from scratch, vegetarian entrées. Wine, microbrew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11am-10pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. SIZZLE PIE ★ BEST PIZZA 910 Willamette St. 683-7437. sizzlepie.com Classic and eclectic hand-thrown pizza by the slice & whole pie. 9 slice-pies everyday: 3 vegan, 3 veggie & 3 omnivore options. Plus fresh salads, craft cocktails, 35 beers, wine and gluten-free crusts. Dine-in, pick-up or delivery (after 6pm daily). 11am-3am Su-Th, 11am-4am F-Sa. All major cards. $. PAPA’S PIZZA SY’S NEW YORK PIZZA 1700 W. 11th Ave. 485-5555. 1577 Coburg Rd. 485-5555. 4011 Main St., Spfd. 485-5555. papaspizza.net Family-friendly local pizza joint serving classic pizza favorites & more. Gluten-free crust available. Free delivery. $$-$$$. 1211 Alder St. 686-9598. 55 Silver Lane. 654-0603. sysnewyorkpizza.com Serving lunch, dinner. Thin crust Neapolitan & deep dish Sicilian pizza whole or by the slice, garlic knots, Italian ice (lemon, strawberry, cherry). Dine in or take-out. No delivery. North Eugene location now open. Alder Street: 11am-midnight Su-Th, 11am-1am F & Sa. Silver Lane: 11am-10pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA 933 Pearl St. 684-8900. 2776 Shadow View Dr. 743-2999. mezzalunapizzeria.com New York style, hand-thrown pizzas. Specialty salads & great appetizers. Five slice choices avail- able all day. Beer & wine. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-10pm M-Sa, noon-9pm Su. Some cards. $. COBURG PIZZA COMPANY ★ BEST PLACE TO EAT WITH KIDS (2ND) 90999 S. Willamette St., Coburg. 484-6600. 1710 Centennial Blvd., Spfd. 484-6600. coburgpizza.com More than 50 varieties of hand-crafted gourmet pizza recipes incorporating nearly 100 toppings, sauces & cheeses. Imaginative vegetarian, chick- en, steak and seafood pizzas as well as classic tastes on a variety of crusts (including gluten-free) in charming Coburg. Gourmet calzones & salads, tramezzini & focaccia sandwiches, large variety of wings. Serving beer & wine Take-out or dine in. Coburg: 11am-8pm Su-Th, 11am-9pm F-Sa; Spfd: 11am-9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F-Sa. MC/V/D. $-$$. PEGASUS PIZZA - OAKWAY COZMIC ★ BEST PIZZA (2ND) 199 W. 8th Ave. 338-9333. New omni-organic menu featuring fabulous soup, salads, wrap sandwiches, organic microbrews & fine wine, indulgent desserts. Music, entertain- ment, meeting & party facilities, community events. Free delivery, dine-in/take-out. OG/LG. 11am-11pm M-Sa, 1pm-11pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. PEGASUS SMOKEHOUSE PIZZA 4 Oakway Cntr. 344-0844. Delivery 485-2090. Same Pegasus Pizza as the campus location. Indoor & outdoor seating. Lunch specials. Located at Oakway Center next to Borders. Microbrews on tap. Delivery via Pony Express. 11am-9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. ★ BEST PIZZA (2ND) PEGASUS PIZZA - SOUTH EUGENE 2864 Willamette St. 344-9931. pegasuspizza.net Same Pegasus Pizza as the campus location. $-$$. 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Serving lunch, dinner: Specialty pizzas, salads, sandwiches & calzones. Voted #1 Pizza 2003-04. 15 microbrews on tap. Counter service. Full bar, big screen TVs & pool table downstairs. Patio din- ing. HDTV. Delivery via Pony Express. Weekday TRACK TOWN PIZZA 1809 Franklin Blvd. 284-8484. 2620 River Rd. 484-1912. Serving lunch & dinner. Free delivery. Traditional to gourmet pizzas. Student specials. At Franklin: Lunch buffet 11am-2pm M-F, salad, wine, beer, microbrew, TV. Come try the honey wheat dough & rice cheese. LG. Franklin: 11am-midnight Su-Th, 11am-1am F-Sa. River Rd.: 11am-9:30pm M-Th, 11am-10:30pm F-Sa, noon-9:30pm Su. Some cards. $. WHIRLED PIES 1123 Monroe St. 636-3737. whirledpies@gmail.com Artisan thin-crust pizzas, local/organic salads, Stromboli, calzones, cheese bread, local meats, house-roasted chicken, sausage, garlic & onion, serving local beer on draught, wine by the glass, bottled wine & beer to go, happy hour 3-6pm daily. 11am-10pm daily. V/MC/D. $$. NEWMAN’S FISH GROTTO 485 Coburg Road. 485-9292. Fish & chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw & daily specials. Grotto features an expanded menu including grilled specialties & sandwiches. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, outdoor seating & take-out. Open 11am-7pm daily, Fridays ’til 8pm. MC/V. $. Southeast Asian AIYARA THAI CAFÉ 1010 Harlow Rd. Spfd. 736-8306. aiyarathaicafe.com. The affordable Thai cuisine. Dine in or take out. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9pm M-F, noon-9pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. BAI KHAO THAI 541 W. Centennial Blvd. 736-8424. baikhao.com. Traditional Thai cuisine. 11am-3pm & 4pm-9pm M-F, noon-3pm & 4-9pm Sa-Su. $$. BON MI 153 E. Broadway. 505-9349. bonmieugene.com. Pho Noodle Soups, Bun Vermicelli bowls, Salad Rolls, French inspired deli sandwiches, a variety of fresh Salads & Bánh mì Sandwiches. 10am-9pm M-F, 11am-8pm Sa. $-$$. CHAO PRA YA THAI CUISINE MASTER DONUTS 3177 Gateway, Spfd. 988-5991. Thai cuisine, donuts & coffee, lunch served start- ing at 11am, vegetarian options available. 7am- 3pm daily. V/MC. $. NOODLE N THAI RESTAURANT 553 Main St., Spfd. 505-7349. noodlenthai.com, Thai food made from scratch using fresh Thai rice noodles. No MSG. 11am-8pm daily. RING OF FIRE RESTAURANT & CATERING See Pacific Rim SABAI CAFE & BAR 27 Oakway Center. 654-5424. sabaicafe.com, Traditional Thai salads, noodles, stir fry & more. Vegetarian options available. Full bar. 11am-3pm M-F, 4:30pm-9pm M-Th, 4:30pm-10pm F, noon- 10pm Sa, noon-9pm Su. All major cards. $$. ★ BEST THAI (3RD) SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE 941 Pearl St. 284-2944. 1219 Alder St. (Sweet Basil Express) Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine offers the elegant side of Thai food. Wheelchair accessible. 10am-3pm daily, 5pm-9pm Su-Th, 5pm-10pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D/ DC. $$-$$$. ★ BEST THAI (2ND) TA RA RIN THAI CUISINE 1200 Oak St. 343-1230. Come & try our mother’s homemade recipes, the taste that you admire & are familiar with, in a relax- ing atmosphere w/friendly staff & affordable pric- es. Serving a fine selection of beer & wine. Make our kitchen your kitchen! Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-3pm & 4:30-10pm M-F, noon- 10pm Sa & Su. All major cards. $-$$. ★ BEST THAI TASTY THAI CAMPUS 1308 Hilyard St. 343-0165. Express service: Rice bowls, Thai wraps, bubble tea, beer & wine. Vegetarian & vegan friendly. Delivery. 11am-9:30pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. TASTY THAI KITCHEN 80 E. 29th Ave. 302-6444. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Exotic Thai cui- sine w/weekly lunch & dinner specials. Vegan & vegetarian entrées. Wine, cocktails, beer, smooth- ies & bubble tea. Take-out & delivery. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9:30pm M-F, 9:30am-9:30pm Sa-Su. MC/V/D. $$. UBON THAI 690 Hwy 99. 698-0033. Authentic Thai curries, stir fries, noodles & soups. 11am-8pm Tues.-Sat. MC/V. $$. 580 Adams St. 344-1706. Real Thai-style, more than 100 items to choose from. Best of Eugene 2003-2006. Lunch 11am- 3pm M-F. Dinner 4:30pm-9pm M-F, noon-9pm Sa. Some cards. $-$$. VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT KOPI-O YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 1530 Willamette St. 458-205-8356. 11am-9pm Tu-Su. ★ BEST NEW RESTAURANT (3RD) MANOLA’S THAI CUISINE 652 E. Broadway. 342-6666. manolasthai.com, Serving lunch & dinner. Papaya salad, pineapple curry w/shrimp, mint leaf & basil stir-fry. Chef Phayao Tongprapipak brings 55 years experience & count- less authentic, ethnic Thai recipes to Manola’s. Some OG/LG. 11am-9pm M-Th, 11am-10pm F, noon-10pm Sa, noon-9pm Sun. MC/V/AE/Novus. $$. 2355 W. 11th Ave. 684-8060. Beef noodle soup & other tradtional Vietnamese dishes. 11am-9:30pm M-Th, 11am-10:30 F-Su. Some cards. $-$$. 1915 W. 11th Ave. 683-9386. Serving lunch, dinner: Vietnamese cuisine including beef noodle soup, spiced salads, chicken, pork, tofu & rice dishes. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11am- 7pm Su-Tu & Th, 11am-8pm F-Sa. MC/V. $. Steak BATES STEAKHOUSE & SALOON 433 E. Broadway. 683-3108. Featuring prime & choice grade cuts of ribeye, tri- tip, prime rib, filet mignon, porterhouses & sirloin, w/a wide selection of seafood & chicken. Dinners are four courses w/black beans, salsa & soup, salad, spuds & rice & a float or liqueur. Early bird & bar menu under $10. Some LG. 4pm-close daily. $-$$$. Japchae FROM MARU ASIAN TAPAS BAR & LOUNGE Maru is one of the newest restaurants in town, but life as a restaurateur is not new for owner Alex Han. Han also owns Izumi Sushi and Grill, Peachwave Yogurt and Pho. Maru specializes in Japanese and Korean food and a full sushi menu. Han is Korean, and he chose this recipe for japchae because it is a dish that his wife regularly makes for them to eat at home. The recipe below doesn’t call for strict amounts of the vegetables because japchae is highly fl exible — a home cook can use any vegetables that they like or happen to have on hand. It’s also a fast dish to cook, coming together in only about 5 minutes or so once the ingredients are prepared. Hon-dashi may be the “secret ingredient” in making home- cooked Asian foods taste like restaurant foods. “Hon-dashi” translates to “the real thing” and is a sweet and mildly smoky broth. Try a rich chicken or vegetable stock if dashi is not available. Maru manager Dennis Borchers says he loves all of the food at Maru and has even lost weight since the restaurant opened in November 2013. “It’s so fresh and so healthy,” Borchers says. “The tapas dishes that we have are meant to be shared,” he explains. “The portions are not giant but not small, and a table can get several things and share them so they get to try many different things.” Borchers thinks Maru has the best desserts in town. Traditional Japanese desserts such as mochi ice cream (in green tea, red bean, mango or strawberry fl avors) are offered alongside ginger crème brulee, wasabi cheesecake and warm brie cheese with candied apples and spiced walnuts. The entire Maru menu is extensive. With 31 cold tapas options, 39 hot tapas options and 45 sushi rolls along with several entrees, everyone is sure to fi nd something they enjoy. — Vanessa Salvia 3.25 ounces noodles made from sweet potato starch a handful of mixed vegetables: Maru uses julienned yellow and green onions, julienned carrots, chopped Napa cabbage, strips of green and red bell pepper and 3 to 5 mushrooms 3 tsp sugar pinch of black pepper 1/2 tsp Hon-dashi 1 tsp salt or to taste 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil Cook the glass noodles according to package directions. Pre-heat pan and add the vegetables and all of the seasonings to the hot pan. Stir until the noodles are hot and the vegetables are soft. Add salt or soy sauce if desired. PHOTO BY VANESSA SALVIA chow! WINTER 2014 17
