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restaurant Chow! LISTINGS CIAO PIZZA PAPA’S PIZZA UBON THAI YOGURT EXTREME 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. $$. 1700 W. 11th Ave. 485-5555. 1577 Coburg Rd. 485-5555. 4011 Main St., Spfd. 485-5555. papaspizza.net Family-friendly local pizza joint serving classic pizza favorites & more. Gluten-free crust available. Free delivery. $$-$$$. 670 Hwy 99 N. 689-0033. Authentic Thai curries, stir fries, noodles & soups. 11am-7pm Tu-Sa. MC/V. $$. 879 E. 13th Ave. 2846 Willamette St. CIRELLO’S PIZZA ★ BEST PLACE TO EAT WITH KIDS (3RD) 919-F NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 754-9199. Serving dinner. 4:30-9pm Su, 11am-9pm M-Th & PEGASUS PIZZA - OAKWAY Sa, 11am-10pm F. V/MC. $. COBURG PIZZA COMPANY 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 100 toppings, sauces & cheeses. Imaginative vegetarian, chicken, 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/AmX. $-$$. CROWBAR 214 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 753-7373. “Where the back alley meets the high road.” Crowbar bills their drinks as “honest cocktails for workaday people.” Fresh infusions, kamikazes, classic cocktails, Dream pizza. Behind American Dream pizza, alley entrance. 4:30pm-close daily. MC/V. $-$$. FATHOMS 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Small, intimate full service bar below Pegasus Pizza. Same great Pegasus menu, big screen TVs, pool, jukebox. 5-10pm Su-W, 5pm-1am Th, 5pm- 2:30am F-Sa. MC/V. $. 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. $-$$. ★ BEST PIZZA (3RD) 259 E. 5th Ave. 343-8488. Serving dinner: Homestyle Italian cooking, rustic pizzas, seasonal salads. Sustainable focus, eclec- tic live music venue, cocktails, wine bar. Private party room available. 5pm-close daily. $$-$$$. HANDLEBAR 2525 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-1713. adpizza.com Ride hard, drink local! Hands-on bicycle bar dedi- cated to art of freewheelin' cocktails & well- poured local craft brews. Outdoor heated bar most of the year. Inside the Campus Dream; enjoy pizza, too. 4:30pm-close daily. MC/V. $-$$. IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET 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. $$. LA PERLA 1313 Pearl St. 686-1313. Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza made w/house- made mozzarella & San Marzano tomatoes. Italian desserts & wines. 11:30am-9pm Mo-Sa, 5-9pm Su. $$-$$$. 2864 Willamette St. 344-9931. pegasuspizza.net Same Pegasus Pizza as the campus location. $-$$. ★ BEST PIZZA (3RD) PEGASUS SMOKEHOUSE PIZZA 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 lunch specials. Wheelchair accessible. 4pm-10pm M, 11:30am-10pm Tu, 11:30am-11pm W-Fr, 12pm- 11pm Sa, 12pm-10pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ BEST PIZZA (3RD) PI PIZZARIA 225 W. Broadway. 953-6344. pipizzaeugene.com Casual, creative atmosphere, logal organic pizza by the slice or the pie, vegan & gluten-free options, soup & salads, frozen pizzas to go, Grateful Dead music. 8pm-midnight W-Th, 7am- 3pm F-Sa. All major cards. $. PIZZALDOS 937-3844. A mobile wood fired pizza oven for events, occa- sions, markets, parties & weddings. $$. PIZZA PIPELINE 824 Charnelton St. 868-5808. 932 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 757-3333. pizzapipeline.com 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. 4pm-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. $. ★ BEST PIZZA (2ND) SY’S NEW YORK PIZZA LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA 1711 Willamette St., Ste. 304. 343-3330. Serving lunch & dinner featuring pizza, bread sticks, chicken wings. 11am-9pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. MARCHÉ PROVISIONS See Bakeries MANGIANO’S PIZZARIA 2915 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. facebook.com/Mangianos Family-owned & operated, Cottage Grove’s largest salad bar. Oregon Lottery & 2 big screen TVs. Dough, sauce & all pastas made fresh daily. Pizza, calzones, spaghetti, lasagna, appetizers & more. 11am-8pm M-Sa. All major cards & travelers’ checks. $$. 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. $. ★ BEST PIZZA We’re sad to report a handful of restaurant closures: Toadstool Cupcakes is packing its bags and heading up to Portland. Additionally, New Odyssey Juice and Java recently announced its plans to close after 15 years in business, with the passing of one of the owners. Made from Scratch, a Fifth Street Marketplace restaurant that opened last year, also shut its doors, as well as Terrace Cafe in Valley River Center. PEGASUS PIZZA - SOUTH EUGENE PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE GRANARY PIZZA CO., THE Word is 1211 Alder St. 686-9598. 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. 11am-midnight Su-Th, 11am- 1am F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. TRACK TOWN PIZZA 1809 Franklin Blvd. 284-8484. Serving lunch & dinner. Free delivery. Traditional to gourmet pizzas. Student specials. At Franklin: Lunch buffet 11am-2pm M-F, salad, wine, beer, microbrew, TV. Come try the honey wheat dough & rice cheese. LG. Franklin: 11am-midnight Su-Th, 11am-1am F-Sa. River Rd.: 11am-9:30pm M-Th, 11am-10:30pm F-Sa, noon-9:30pm Su. Some cards. $. WHIRLED PIES 1123 Monroe St. 636-3737. whirledpies@gmail.com Artisan thin-crust pizzas, local/organic salads, Stromboli, calzones, cheese bread, local meats, house-roasted chicken, sausage, garlic & onion, serving local beer on draught, wine by the glass, bottled wine & beer to go, happy hour 3-6pm daily. 11am-10pm daily. V/MC/D. $$. WHIRLED PIES AT COZMIC CHAO PRA YA THAI CUISINE 199 W. 8th Ave. 338-9333. Pizza, salads & calzones, with beer & wine selec- tions. 5-9pm daily. $-$$. 580 Adams St. 344-1706. Real Thai-style, more than 100 items to choose from. Best of Eugene 2003-2006. 11am-9pm M-Th, 11am-10pm F, noon-10pm Sa, noon-9pm Su. Some cards. $-$$. WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA PARLOR 1045 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 752-5151. Pizza & salads, beer & wine. Free delivery (most of Corvallis). Wheelchair accessible. 11am-midnight Su-Th, 11am-1am F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $$. Seafood ALDER ST. FISH CO. 1239 Alder St. 654-5109. 11am-8pm M-F. MC/V. $-$$. AQUA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & BAR 151 NW Monroe, Corvallis. 752-0262. aquacorvallis.com Pacific Rim Hawaiian regional cuisine. Family friendly. Full bar, lounge & dining room. 11:30am- 2:30pm & 5pm-close M-Sa. 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. $-$$. MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE 1036 Valley River Way. 342-6404. 350 Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 752-FISH. Serving lunch, dinner: Daily fresh seafood listing, wood-fired seafood, seafood specials, vegetarian entrées, salads. NW, California wines; beer, micro- brews, full bar. Call ahead up to two hours for pri- ority seating list. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-10pm M-Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. NEWMAN’S FISH COMPANY 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Fish & chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw & daily specials. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, out- door seating & take-out. 11am-7pm M-F, 11am- 6:30pm Sa. MC/V. $. NEWMAN’S FISH GROTTO 485 Coburg Road. 485-9292. Fish & chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw & daily specials. Grotto features an expanded menu including grilled specialties & sandwiches. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, outdoor seating & take-out. Open 11am-7pm daily, Fridays ’til 8pm. MC/V. $. Southeast Asian AIYARA THAI CAFÉ 1010 Harlow Rd. Spfd. 736-8306. aiyarathaicafe.com. The affordable Thai cuisine. Dine in or take out. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-8pm M-F, noon-8pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. 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. 4-9pm M, 11am-9pm Tu-Th, 11am-9:30pm F, noon-9:30pm Sa, noon-9pm Su. MC/V/AE/Novus. $$. MASTER DONUTS 3177 Gateway, Spfd. 988-5991. Thai cuisine, donuts & coffee, lunch served start- ing at 11am, vegetarian options available. 11am- 8pm M-F, noon-8pm Sa. V/MC. $. NOODLE N THAI RESTAURANT 553 Main St., Spfd. 505-7349. noodlenthai.com, Thai food made from scratch using fresh Thai rice noodles. No MSG. 11am-8pm daily. RING OF FIRE RESTAURANT & CATERING See Pacific Rim SABAI CAFE & BAR 27 Oakway Center. 654-5424. sabaicafe.com, Traditional Thai salads, noodles, stir fry & more. Vegetarian options available. Full bar. 11am-10pm M-F, noon-10pm Sa-Su. All major cards. $$. Steak BATES STEAKHOUSE & SALOON 1219 Alder St. Sweet Basil Express offers the elegant side of Thai food. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30am-3pm M-Sa, 5-9pm Su-Th, 5-10pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D/DC. $$-$$$. ★ BEST THAI (3RD) TA RA RIN THAI CUISINE 1200 Oak St. 343-1230. 1410 Mohawk Blvd. 505-8987. 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. $-$$. ★ BEST THAI TAM'S PLACE VIETNAMESE CUISINE See Food Carts TARN TIP THAI CUISINE 2535 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-8906. Serving lunch & dinner. LG. Lunch 11am-3pm. Dinner 5pm-9pm M-Sa, 4pm-9pm Su. No cards. $$. ★ BEST THAI (3RD) 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. $$. THAI CHILI 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Suite A, Corvallis. 738-0848. 11am-3pm & 4-8:45pm M-F, 3:30-8:45pm Su. MC/V. $. Vegetarian CAFÉ YUMM! See Northwest CORNBREAD CAFE 1290 W. 7th Ave. 505-9175. cornbreadcafe.com An entirely vegan menu with a focus on organic & local. This family-friendly diner is stocked w/board games & a Ms. Packman video game from Blairally. First-timers are encouraged to try Cornbread’s signature sandwich, the Eugenewich. We aim to please every palate! 11am-9pm M-F, 9am-9pm Sa, 9am-3pm Su. All major cards. $$. ★ BEST VEGETARIAN/VEGAN FOOD, BEST COMFORT FOOD (2ND) 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. 5-9pm Su-Th, 5-10pm F-Sa. $-$$$. GOVINDA’S VEGETARIAN BUFFET BOULEVARD GRILL, THE IVY’S COOKIN’ See Continental CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE 1300 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 988-1324. Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chicken, seafood, salads, vegetarian entrées. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, microbrews. Take- out. 7am-2:30am daily. MC/V. $-$$. ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE GRILL 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. $$$. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC. 3463 Hutton St., Spfd. 746-7700. Serving dinner: High quality, uniquely seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood & pasta. Full bar. Kids’ menu. Smoking section avail- able. 4pm-10pm M-Th, 4pm-11pm F, noon-11pm Sa, noon-10pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. Sweets SWEET BASIL EXPRESS 1308 Hilyard St. 343-0165. Express service: Rice bowls, Thai wraps, bubble tea, beer & wine. Vegetarian & vegan friendly. Delivery. 11am-9:30pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. 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. 10:30am- 9pm M-F, 11am-6pm Su. $-$$. 1915 W. 11th Ave. 683-9386. Serving lunch, dinner: Vietnamese cuisine including beef noodle soup, spiced salads, chicken, pork, tofu & rice dishes. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11am- 7pm Su-Tu & Th, 11am-8pm F-Sa. MC/V. $. 152 W. 5th Ave. 653-9367. 10am-6pm M-Sa, noon-5pm Su. TASTY THAI CAMPUS BON MI YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT CHOCOLATE DECADENCE 1810 Chambers St. 343-0485. Traditional Cambodian cuisine. Phnom Pehn noodles, Cambodian-style curry, authentic marinades, spring rolls, fried rice & bubble tea. 11am-9pm. $$. 541 W. Centennial Blvd. 736-8424. baikhao.com. Traditional Thai cuisine. 11am-3pm & 4pm-9pm M-F, noon-3pm & 4-9pm Sa-Su. $$. 2355 W. 11th Ave. 684-8060. Beef noodle soup & other tradtional Vietnamese dishes. 11am-9:30pm M-Th, 11am-10:30 F-Su. Some cards. $-$$. ★ BEST THAI (2ND) ANGKOR CAMBODIAN CAFE BAI KHAO THAI VIETNAM RESTAURANT EUPHORIA CHOCOLATE COMPANY 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 & 5-7:30pm M-F. MC/V/AE. $. 2135 Hayes St. 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, holiday) 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. $-$$. LAUGHING PLANET 760 Blair Blvd. 868-0668. 2864 Willamette St. 505-5399. 127 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 826-4048. Burritos, bowls & beyond, including international wraps (aka “portable nutrition devices”), rice bowls, soups, salads, vegan & vegetarian options, as well as raw juices & smoothies. 11am-10pm daily. $. ★ BEST PLACE TO EAT W/KIDS, BEST VEGETARIAN/ VEGAN FOOD (2ND), BEST CHEAP EATS (3RD) LOTUS GARDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 810 Charnelton St. 344-1928. Serving Chinese vegetarian entrées for lunch & dinner. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30am-2:30pm & 4:30pm-8:30pm Tu-F, noon- 8:30pm Sa. MC/V/DC. $-$$. MORNING GLORY CAFE 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. $. See Cafes GOODY’S CHOCOLATE, CANDY & ICE CREAM TRU VEG NEARLY NORMAL’S GONZO CUISINE 109 NW 15th, Corvallis. 753-0791. Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, tofu & tempeh, fresh juice & smoothies, margaritas, beer & wine. Catering, outdoor garden dining. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. 8am-8pm M-W, 8am- 9pm Th & F, 9am-9pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. See Bakeries 2055 Patterson St. 863-9706. themauivegetarian.com International vegan cuisine: natural & wholesome food without chemicals, additives or preserva- tives. Gluten-free & delicious. 10am-8pm M-Th, 10am-2pm F, 10am-6pm Su. V/MC. $$. PRINCE PÜCKLER’S VIVA! VEGETARIAN GRILL Fifth Street Market, 2nd level. 653-8829. goodyschocolates.com 10 am-9 pm M-F. MASTER DONUTS 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. $. See Food Carts ★ BEST FROZEN TREATS, (2ND) RED WAGON CREAMERY 55 W. Broadway. 345-8008. 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. $. ★ BEST FROZEN TREATS SWEET LIFE PÂTISSERIE See Bakeries SWEETY’S 555 Main St., Spfd. 337-6561. Self-serve frozen yogurt, candy & more. More than 50 toppings. Party room available. 11:30am-close M-Sa. Celebrating 36 years 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 12 STRAIGHT YEARS! BREAKFAST ALL DAY 1689 Willamette | 541-343-1542 7am - 2pm Mon - Fri • 7am - 3pm Sat & Sun Espresso Hours 7am - 5pm Mon - Fri • 8am - 5pm Sat & Sun featuring ring (541) 753-0791 BEST HANGOVER BREAKFAST 36 years cooking from scratch home of the sunburger fresh juices & smoothies tofu & tempeh gluten free & vegan options beer, wine & cocktails breakfast • lunch • dinner see our full menu online: brailseugene.com EUGENEWEEKLY.COM/CHOW CHOW WINTER 2016 19