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Chow A mobile wood fired pizza oven for events, occa- sions, markets, parties & weddings. $$. PIZZA PIPELINE 824 Charnelton St. 868-5808. 932 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 757-3333. pizzapipeline.com PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE 325 Blair Blvd. 343-1307. Northwest artisan pizza. Unique toppings, spe- cialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian & vegan food. Daily soups, amazing pizza combinations, specialty salads. Organic microbrews & wine. Take-out. Some OG/ LG. 4:30pm-9:30pm daily. All major cards. $-$$$$. ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. rapidpizza.net Spectacular riverfront setting, serving lunch & dinner: Soups, salads, sandwiches, original recipe pizza made from scratch, vegetarian entrées. Wine, microbrew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11am-10pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. SIZZLE PIE 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 veg- gie & 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. $. H BEST PIZZA (2ND) SY’S NEW YORK PIZZA 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. $-$$. TRACK TOWN PIZZA 1809 Franklin Blvd. 284-8484. 2620 River Rd. 484-1912. Serving lunch & dinner. Free delivery. Traditional to gourmet pizzas. Student specials. At Franklin: Lunch buffet 11am-2pm M-F, salad, wine, beer, microbrew, TV. Come try the honey wheat dough & rice cheese. LG. Franklin: 11am-midnight Su-Th, 11am-1am F-Sa. River Rd.: 11am-9:30pm M-Th, 11am-10:30pm F-Sa, noon-9:30pm Su. Some cards. $. WHIRLED PIES 1123 Monroe St. 636-3737. whirledpies@gmail.com Artisan thin-crust pizzas, local/organic salads, Stromboli, calzones, cheese bread, local meats, house-roasted chicken, sausage, garlic & onion, serving local beer on draught, wine by the glass, bottled wine & beer to go, happy hour 3-6pm daily. 11am-10pm daily. V/MC/D. $$. NEWMAN’S FISH GROTTO TA RA RIN THAI CUISINE ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE GRILL YOGURT EXTREME CALAPOOIA BREWING CO. 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. $. 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. $-$$. 3018 Gateway St., Spfd. 746-6000. Lunch, dinner. USDA choice steak, ribs, chops & chicken. Grilled salmon & shrimp. Specialty: Texas egg rolls served w/jalapeño jelly. Full bar. Patio dining. Take-out. LG. 11am-10pm Su-Th, 11am-11pm F-Sa. All cards. $$$. 879 E. 13th Ave. 140 Hill St. NE, Albany. 740-6339. calapooiabrewing.com Mid-valley’s premier craft brewery, w/15 hand- crafted beers on tap & what they say are the best burgers in town. Located on Albany’s waterfront. Live local music three nights a week. Vegetarian entrées. 11:30am-10pm M-W, 11:30am-12:30am Th-Sa, 1pm-9pm Su. Kitchen closes about an hour earlier each night. MC/V. $$. Southeast Asian AIYARA THAI CAFÉ 1010 Harlow Rd. Spfd. 736-8306. aiyarathaicafe.com. The affordable Thai cuisine. Dine in or take out. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9pm M-F, noon-9pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. ANGKOR CAMBODIAN CAFE 1810 Chambers St. 343-0485. Traditional Cambodian cuisine. Phnom Pehn noodles, Cambodian-style curry, authentic marinades, spring rolls, fried rice & bubble tea. 11am-9pm. $$. BAI KHAO THAI 541 W. Centennial Blvd. 736-8424. baikhao.com. Traditional Thai cuisine. 11am-3pm & 4pm-9pm M-F, noon-3pm & 4-9pm Sa-Su. $$. 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. $-$$. CHAO PRA YA THAI CUISINE H BEST NEW RESTAURANT (3RD) MANOLA’S THAI CUISINE 652 E. Broadway. 342-6666. manolasthai.com, Serving lunch & dinner. Papaya salad, pineapple curry w/shrimp, mint leaf & basil stir-fry. Chef Phayao Tongprapipak brings 55 years experience & count- less authentic, ethnic Thai recipes to Manola’s. Some OG/LG. 11am-9pm M-Th, 11am-10pm F, noon-10pm Sa, noon-9pm Sun. MC/V/AE/Novus. $$. 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 FISHERMAN’S MARKET See Pacific Rim 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. $-$$. SABAI CAFE & BAR 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Fish & chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw & daily specials. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, out- door seating & take-out. 11am-7pm M-F, 11am- 6:30pm Sa. MC/V. $. TASTY THAI CAMPUS 1308 Hilyard St. 343-0165. Express service: Rice bowls, Thai wraps, bubble tea, beer & wine. Vegetarian & vegan friendly. Delivery. 11am-9:30pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. 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. $$. UBON THAI 690 Hwy 99. 698-0033. Authentic Thai curries, stir fries, noodles & soups. 11am-8pm Tues.-Sat. MC/V. $$. VIETNAM RESTAURANT 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. $-$$. YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT Steak 1530 Willamette St. 458-205-8356. 11am-9pm Tu-Su. RING OF FIRE RESTAURANT & CATERING NEWMAN’S FISH COMPANY See Food Carts KOPI-O 1239 Alder St. 654-5109. 11am-8pm M-F. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $$-$$$. TAM'S PLACE VIETNAMESE CUISINE 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. $. ALDER ST. FISH CO. MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE H BEST THAI 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. $-$$. 553 Main St., Spfd. 505-7349. noodlenthai.com, Thai food made from scratch using fresh Thai rice noodles. No MSG. 11am-8pm daily. Seafood restaurant listings 27 Oakway Center. 654-5424. sabaicafe.com, Traditional Thai salads, noodles, stir fry & more. Vegetarian options available. Full bar. 11am-3pm M-F, 4:30pm-9pm M-Th, 4:30pm-10pm F, noon- 10pm Sa, noon-9pm Su. All major cards. $$. H BEST THAI (2ND) 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. $$-$$$. H BEST THAI (3RD) BATES STEAKHOUSE & SALOON OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC. 3463 Hutton St., Spfd. 746-7700. Serving dinner: High quality, uniquely seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood & pasta. Full bar. Kids’ menu. Smoking section avail- able. 4pm-10pm M-Th, 4pm-11pm F, 3pm-11pm Sa, 1pm-9pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. WHISKEY RIVER RANCH 4740 Main St., Spfd. 744-1594 This steakhouse & saloon serves breakfast, lunch & dinner, & features live dinner theater-style shows as well as monthly concerts featuring national acts. A selection of dishes featuring organic ingredients are available. Banquet rooms are available for reserva- tion by large parties. Open 11am-2:30am M-F, 7am- 2:30am Sa-Su. MC/D/V/AE. $$. Sweets CHOCOLATE DECADENCE 152 W. 5th Ave. 653-9367. EUPHORIA CHOCOLATE COMPANY 17th & Willamette. 343-9223. Stewart & Bertelsen. 344-4605. Oakway Center. 343-0407. euphoriachocolate.com Serving European-style specialty chocolates. Willamette: 10am-6pm M-F, 10am-5pm Sa-Su. VRC: 10am-9pm M-Sa, 11am-6pm Su. Stewart: 10am-6pm M-F, 11am-5pm Sa. Oakway: 10am-7pm M-Sa, 11am-6pm Su. $. GOODY’S CHOCOLATE, CANDY & ICE CREAM Fifth Street Market, 2nd level. 653-8829. goodyschocolates.com 10 am-9 pm M-F. MASTER DONUTS See Bakeries 433 E. Broadway. 683-3108. Featuring prime & choice grade cuts of ribeye, tri- tip, prime rib, filet mignon, porterhouses & sirloin, w/a wide selection of seafood & chicken. Dinners are four courses w/black beans, salsa & soup, salad, spuds & rice & a float or liqueur. Early bird & bar menu under $10. Some LG. 4pm-close daily. $-$$$. PRINCE PÜCKLER’S BOULEVARD GRILL, THE 55 W. Broadway. redwagoncreamery.com. Handcrafted artisan ice cream made w/local, sea- sonal flavors. Check web site for flavors & hours. Noon-11pm Tu-F, 11am-11pm Sa & Su. $. See Continental CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE 1220 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 988-1324. Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chicken, seafood, salads, vegetarian entrées. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, microbrews. Take- out. Lunch 11am-3pm M-F. Dinner 5pm-10pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. 1605 E. 19th Ave. 344-4418. Serving locally-made ice cream since 1975. Shakes, sundaes, ice cream pies, coffee drinks, espresso shakes & more. LG. Noon-11pm daily. All cards. $. RED WAGON CREAMERY SWEET LIFE PÂTISSERIE Vegetarian CAFÉ YUMM! See Northwest CORNBREAD CAFE 1290 W. 7th Ave. 505-9175. cornbreadcafe.com An entirely vegan menu with a focus on organic & local. This family-friendly diner is stocked w/board games & a Ms. Packman video game from Blairally. First-timers are encouraged to try Cornbread’s signature sandwich, the Eugenewich. We aim to please every palate! 11am-9pm M-F, 9am-11pm Sa, 9am-9pm & 9am-2pm Su. All major cards. $$. H BEST VEGETARIAN/VEGAN FOOD, BEST COMFORT FOOD (2ND) GOVINDA’S VEGETARIAN BUFFET 1030 River Rd. 461-0093. govindasbuffet.com Serving lunch, dinner: “All You Care to Eat” buffet (85 percent vegan & gluten free) includes salad bar, nourishing hot foods, homemade breads & desserts. Student, senior & child discounts. Take-out $4.99/lb. Some OG. 11:30am-2pm & 5-8pm M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $. IVY’S COOKIN’ 485-4200. ivyscookin.com • ivy@efn.org Delectable home cooked international vegetarian entrées delivered Thursdays since 1992! Healthy, affordable, convenient alternative to eating out. Excellent gift idea (new mom, illness, new home, holi- day) or for casual entertaining. Go to website for menu to order. Veggie baskets begin in July (see website). Gift certificates available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Order by Mon. night for pickup Wed., or Thurs. delivery. Cash, check or COD. $-$$. LAUGHING PLANET 760 Blair Blvd. 868-0668. 2864 Willamette St. 505-5399. 127 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 826-4048. Burritos, bowls & beyond, including international wraps (aka “portable nutrition devices”), rice bowls, soups, salads, vegan & vegetarian options, as well as raw juices & smoothies. 11am- 10pm daily. $. 2200 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 752-6364. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, full bar. 6am- 2am M-Sa, 6am-11pm Su. V/MC. $$. DOWNWARD DOG 130 SW First, Corvallis. 753-9900. Located in the heart of the downtown Corvallis waterfront park. A cozy local watering hole special- izing in handcrafted cocktails, combined w/hand- made, slow-cooked comfort food & local micro- brews. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 4pm-1am M-Th, 4pm-2am F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. EMERALD VALLEY GOLF CLUB FRONTRIVER RESTAURANT 83301 Dale Kuni Rd., Creswell. 895-2174. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Down-home com- fort food bistro w/from-scratch cooking, organic fair trade coffee. Catered events, daily specials, full bar, take-out. Outdoor summer seating & monthly international dinners. Banquet facilities available. 7am-7pm Su-M, 7am-9pm Tu-F. All major cards. $-$$. GRIDIRON SPORTS BAR & GRILL LOTUS GARDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT MURPHY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 810 Charnelton St. 344-1928. Serving Chinese vegetarian entrées for lunch & dinner. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30am-2:30pm & 4:30pm-8:30pm M, W-F. Noon- 8:30pm Sa. MC/V/DC. $-$$. MORNING GLORY CAFE See Cafes NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA SWEETY’S TRU VEG 2055 Patterson St. 808-264-5959. themauivegetarian.com International vegan cuisine: natural & wholesome food without chemicals, additives or preserva- tives. Gluten-free & delicious. 11am-7pm M-Th, 11am-5pm F. V/MC. $$. VIVA! VEGETARIAN GRILL See Food Carts • Mexican restaurant El Jarro Azul has closed down, and a new Mexican restaurant is taking its place: El Patron. Located at 764 Blair Blvd., El Patron opened March 27, and manager Shawna Bowers says owners Juan Rodriguez- Diaz and Jorge L. Corcuera opened a restaurant in Junction City last year, and it was so successful that they decided to open a second location in Eugene. “We have been told we have one of the best carne asadas in the area,” Bowers says, adding that down the road, the restaurant will have DJ music on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as salsa dancing. DARRELL’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE H BEST PLACE TO EAT W/KIDS H BEST VEGETARIAN/VEGAN FOOD (2ND) See Coffeehouses Word is 126 SW 1st, Corvallis. 753-9900 Located in the heart of the downtown Corvallis waterfront park, Cloud & Kelly’s has hearty Irish pub fare, delicious homemade farm-to-table daily specials and $5 kids’ meals. 11:30am-10pm S-Th, 11:30am-midnight F & Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$. 262 Smith St., Harrisburg 995-5051 facebook.com/gridironsportbar Serving burgers, sandwiches, baskets & entrees, appetizers, salads, soups, breakfast served 8am- 2pm Sa & Su, kid friendly til 8pm, take-out. 11am- 12am M-Th, 11am-2:30am F, 8am-2:30am Sa, 8am- 12am Su. $$. See Bakeries 555 Main St., Spfd. 337-6561. Self-serve frozen yogurt, candy & more. More than 50 toppings. Party room available. CLOUD & KELLY’S Corvallis & OTHER AREAS American BONANZA DRIVE-UP 505 Hwy 99 S., Cottage Grove. 942-4188. facebook.com/bonanzaburger Serving 1/4 to 2 lb. hamburgers for more than 40 years. Ice cream, milkshakes, cyclones, sandwiches & soups. Same local quality, same friendly service. All lottery games. Vegetarian options. 10:30am-9pm M-Th, 10:30am-9:30pm F & Sa, 11:30am-8:30pm Su. V/MC. $. 2740 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 758-9000. Serving lunch & dinner, full bar. 11am-11pm M-Th, 11am-1am F & Sa, 10am-11pm Su. V/MC. $$. SQUIRREL’S TAVERN 100 SW 2nd, Corvallis. 753-8057. Serving lunch & dinner, full bar. 11:30am-1am M-Th, 11am-1:30am Sa, 5pm-midnight Su. No cards. $-$$. TOMMY’S 4TH STREET BAR & GRILL 350 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 754-7622. Serving great breakfast, lunch & dinner. Full bar & lounge open late on weekends. Some OG/LG. Smoking. 6am-1am daily. All major cards. $-$$$. Bakeries BACKSTAGE BAKERY & CAFÉ 25 S. 7th, Cottage Grove. 767-0233. Backstage to the Axe & Fiddle pub & connected to Kalapuya Books in the historic Burkholder Woods Building. Usually some vegetarian entrées. Salad specials. Some OG/LG. 6am-3pm M-W & F-Sa, 6am-6pm Th. No cards. $$. NEW MORNING BAKERY See Cafes TAYLOR STREET OVENS 1025 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 757-0166. Serving bagels, coffee drinks & more. 7am-7pm M-F, 7am-2pm Sa. All major cards. $. Barbecue BIG STUFF BBQ 733 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 942-3999. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic, slow-smoked BBQ w/choice of brisket, pork shoulder, chicken, ham, hot links & ribs & choice of homemade side 450 Willamette St. 30 pm Open Everyday 7:30 am -3: 541-687-0709 real, good food Made with love Offthewaffle.com! Weekly Giveaways! For Menus and Specials Visit morninggloryeugene.com EUGENEWEEKLY.COM/CHOW CHOW SPRING 2015 17
