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restaurant Word is Attention, tea lovers: the Oolong Bar opened May 20, a creation of J-Tea owner Josh Chamberlain. The tea venue provides bubble teas, hot teas and iced teas, with innovative mixtures and concoctions. Located at 1607 E. 19th Avenue and sharing a wall with Sweet Life Petite, the Oolong Bar also has æbleskivers on the menu, savory pancake balls that pair well with the fruit compote the tea shop offers. Head over to its Facebook page for more info. entrées & desserts. Outdoor seating. Happy hour 4-6pm M-F. 11:30am-9pm M, 11:30am-10pm Tu-Th, 11:30am-midnight F-Sa, 3pm-9pm Su. All major cards, checks. $$. Organic meals available. Sample menus available online. OG upon request. Visa/MC. $$$$. COUNTRY INN EVENT CENTER 296 E. 5th Ave. Suite 201. 686-9199. bakerbutcher.com 11am-7pm M-Th, 11am-8pm F, 8am-8pm Sa, 8am- 5pm Su. 4100 County Farm Rd. 345-7344. A private facility for weddings, holiday events, corporate events, celebrations of life, reunions & more. Open to the public on Easter, Mother's Day & Thanksgiving Day. Full bar, beer, wine. Indoor & patio seating. MC/V/AE. $-$$$$. BIG RIVER RESTAURANT & BAR DAVIS RESTAURANT & BAR 101 NW Jackson, Corvallis. 757-0694. Eclectic, fresh Northwest cuisine using local organic produce, prime beef, native fish & Big River breads. The copper-topped bar features regional wines, single malts, martinis & jazz on weekends. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. 11am-9:30pm M-Th, 11am-10:30pm F-Sa, 4-9pm Su. DC/MC/V/AE. $$$. 94 W. Broadway. 485-1124. Seasonal cuisine in a comfortable, elegant down- town space. Sandwiches, salads, dinner specials, burgers, specialty cocktails, house desserts & more. Full & half orders of nearly all dishes. All major cards. $-$$$. BAKER BUTCHER BLIND PIG See American EUGENE WINE CELLARS 255 Madison St. 342-2600. Whiteaker tasting room in Eugene’s first urban winery, serving our wines, custom crush wines, local & domestic beers, meat/cheese plates. 4-8pm Th-Su or by appt. Chow! LISTINGS MAC’S RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB STACY’S COVERED BRIDGE RESTAURANT 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. “Eugene’s Home of the Blues,” located in the his- toric Veterans Building on Willamette. Live music every night open. Tuesday Rooster’s Blues Jam along w/total domination Tuesdays! Wednesdays Wine, Jazz & Variety; Thursday, Friday & Saturday dance to the very best local, regional & national bands. Delicious Northwest cuisine & creative & classic cocktails in a very casual, comfortable atmosphere. LP. Tu-Sa starting at 4pm. Checks, MC/V/AE/D. $$. 401 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 541-767-0320. MAGENTA RESTAURANT & CATERING 137 SW 2nd Ave., Corvallis. 758-3494. magentarestaurant.com Exotic organic Asian fusion recipes created by Chef Kimber Hoang seasonally incorporating local pro- duce & meats. Carefully selected wines & superb specialty martinis. $4 small plate (dim sum) menu available all hours, lunch & dinner. Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. Lunch 11am-2pm daily. Dinner 4:30pm-9:30pm M-W, 4:30pm-midnight Th-Sa, 4:30-9pm Su. V/D/AE. $-$$$$. MARCHE & LE BAR 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3612. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, elegant dining room menu or casual bar menu & cocktails feat. local, organic, seasonal ingredients w/French flair, menus change w/seasons, wood- fired oven, exhibition kitchen, catering, vegetarian options, wine, beer, full bar, patio seating, reserva- tions. 11:30am-11pm M-Th, 11:30am-midnight F-Sa, 11:30am-11pm Su. All major cards. $$$-$$$$. MARCHE MUSEUM CAFE Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO. 346-6440. Seasonally changing menu, breakfast pastries, gra- nola, soup, panini, sandwiches, salads, desserts, wine by the glass, beer, take-out, box lunches & catering available. 8:30am-4pm M,Tu, Th & F, 8:30am-7pm W, 11am-4pm Sa-Su. All major cards. $. PARTY DOWNTOWN SWEETWATERS ON THE RIVER Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way. 341-3462. valleyriverinn.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Champagne Sunday Brunch. Our northwest cuisine combines both local & sustainable ingredients, Those who look for fresh, innovative cuisine & an enthusiasm for Oregon wines will appreciate our unrivaled service. Seasonal menu selections; entrees, sal- ads, soups, desserts. Specialty drinks, wine flights, beer selections; lounge w/full spirits. Reservations recommended for dinner & Sunday brunch. LG. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 6:30am- 9pm, Su 7:30am-9pm. All cards. $$$-$$$$. VILLAGE GREEN RESORT & GARDENS RESTAURANT 725 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. 541-942-2491. Lunch: all-you-can-eat salad bar & selection of sandwiches & daily specials. Dinner: New York steak, chicken picatta, Northwest salmon. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-9pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$$. WILDCRAFT CIDER WORKS 390 Lincoln St. 735-3506. Seasonal small batch ciders, cider cocktails, locally sourced house-made cuisine. 4-11pm Tu-Th, 3pm-mid- night F-Sa. $-$$. 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-1am Su-Th, 8am-2am F-Sa. $$. Pacific Rim HODGEPODGE ingredients, all made from scratch. Traditional Italian ambiance w/modern bistro-like flair. Vegetarian & vegan dishes. Some OG/LG. 11am- 9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F-Sa. All major cards. $$. 919-F NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 754-9199. Serving dinner. 4:30-9pm Su, 11am-9pm M-Th & 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. $$-$$$. Sa, 11am-10pm F. V/MC. $. H BEST PLACE TO EAT WITH KIDS (3RD) CIRELLO’S PIZZA 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 H BEST RESTAURANT (3RD) JAIL HANDLEBAR GRIT KITCHEN RAIN NORTHWEST CAFÉ 440 1080 W. 3rd Ave. 343-0501. gritkitchen.com Seasonal, local, delicious food, sourced w/integri- ty & served w/love. Regional wines & local brews. 5-10pm Tu-Th, 5-11pm Sa-Su. V/MC. $$$. 1190 City View. 246-8070. Pacific Northwest cuisine, utilizing locally sourced products & vendors. "On the verge of fine dining but not over the top." 4-11pm Tu-Su. $$-$$$. 490 E. Broadway. 343-8700. Student-approved BBQ & teriyaki joint. Police offi- cers & fire department frequent this place as well. Huge portions! Wheelchair accessible. 11am-10pm M-Sa. Some cards. $. RENNIE’S LANDING KONA CAFÉ 2525 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-1713. adpizza.com Ride hard, drink local! Hands-on bicycle bar dedi- cated to art of freewheelin' cocktails & well- poured local craft brews. Outdoor heated bar most of the year. Inside the Campus Dream; enjoy pizza, too. 4:30pm-close daily. MC/V. $-$$. CAFÉ YUMM! The Meridian, 1801 Willamette St. 686-YUMM. Oakway Center, 130 Oakway Center. 465-YUMM. On Broadway, 730 E. Broadway. 344-YUMM. North Delta Center, 1005 Green Acres Rd. 684- YUMM. The Crossroads, 3340 Gateway Rd., Spfd. 747- YUMM. Sacret Heart at RiverBend, 3333 RiverBend Dr., Spfd. 736-YUMM. 2001 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 541-757-YUMM. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. “Soul satisfying ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, soup, chick- en, turkey, organic, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sand- wiches, salmon burgers. Savory sauces & dress- ings. Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredients. Wine, beer, juice, coffee & 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: 10am-8pm M-Sa, 11am-6pm Su. North Delta Center: 10am-8pm M-Sat, 11am-7pm Su. On Broadway: 10am-9pm daily. The Crossroads: 10am-9pm M-Sa, 10am-8pm Su. RiverBend: 10am- 10pm M-F, 11am-3pm Sa-Su. MC/V. $. H BEST CHEAP EATS (2ND) CHEF BECKY 510-0326. chefbecky.com Personal chef meals & dinner parties in your home. Deluxe dinner parties in your home. Also delivering dinners. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal Chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top-quality ingredients. 18 CHOW SUMMER 2016 1115 South Third, 99W, Corvallis. 754-6958. ww. FireWorksCuisine.com Organic cuisine, intimate dining ambiance featur- ing earthen, sculptural wood-fired oven. Now serving organic chicken & grass-fed meats. Grilled seafood, wood-fired pizza, creative vegetarian/ vegan entrées, decadent desserts. Fine wines & microbrews. Cocktails. Live music, lectures & spe- cial events. Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. 11:30am-2:30pm (lunch) & 5pm-9:30pm (dinner) daily, 10am-2pm (brunch) Su. V/MC/AE. $$-$$$$. KING ESTATE RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 80854 Territorial Rd. 685-5189. kingestate.com Serving lunch & dinner, w/wine tastings & tours daily. Pizzettas, seafood, salads, Knee Deep Ranch beef & more Northwest specialties. Reservations recommended. 11am-4pm M-F, 11am-4pm Sa-Su; dinner 5-8pm daily. $$-$$$$. H BEST LOCAL WINE (2ND) LAVELLE VINEYARDS WINE BAR & GRILLE 400 International Way, Ste. 30, Spfd. lavellevineyards.com Offering more than 40 wines in a classy yet casual environment. There are also six local beer taps & a full menu with Northwest cuisine. Tapas offered from 2-4pm w/dinner starting at 4pm. Weekly spe- cials include Tuesday trivia, Pizza & Pinot & live music every Friday night (October-April). 2-9pm Tu-Sa. $-$$$. 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.7:30am- 2am M-F, 9am-2am Sa-Su. Food served until last call. MC/V/AE/D. $. 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. $-$$$$. SIXTH STREET GRILL 55 W. 6th Ave. 485-2961. An exceptional selection of Northwest cuisine, cocktails, beer & wine served to you in an inviting atmosphere. Daily specials. Breakfast served on Sundays 9am-2pm. Generous portions! Trivia night Thursdays. 9am-9pm Su, 11am-9pm M, 11am-11pm Tu-W, 11am-midnight Th-Sa. All major cards except Diners Cards, $$-$$$. SKINNER’S GREAT STEAKS, CHOPS & SEAFOOD 66 E. 6th Ave. (inside the Hilton). 342-6658. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: A casual Northwestern steak restaurant featuring certified Angus beef brand, regionally grown pork & lamb & Northwest seafood. Farm-to-Table Sunday brunch 10am-2pm on Sundays. Wheelchair accessible. 6:30am-10pm daily. All cards. $$-$$$$. PEGASUS PIZZA - SOUTH EUGENE 2864 Willamette St. 344-9931. pegasuspizza.net Same Pegasus Pizza as the campus location. $-$$. H 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. $-$$. H BEST PIZZA (3RD) PI PIZZARIA 225 W. Broadway. 953-6344. pipizzaeugene.com Casual, creative atmosphere, logal organic pizza by the slice or the pie, vegan & gluten-free options, soup & salads, frozen pizzas to go, Grateful Dead music. Open Friday afternoons. All major cards. $. 824 Charnelton St. 868-5808. 932 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 757-3333. pizzapipeline.com See Cafés H BEST NEW RESTAURANT (2ND) FIREWORKS RESTAURANT & BAR H BEST PIZZA (3RD) PIZZALDOS GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. H BEST RESTAURANT (2ND) 4 Oakway Cntr. 344-0844. Delivery 485-2090. Same Pegasus Pizza as the campus location. Indoor & outdoor seating. Lunch specials. Located at Oakway Center next to Borders. Microbrews on tap. Delivery via Pony Express. 11am-9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $. 394 Blair Blvd. 343-3023. Seafood, salads, small plates for sharing. 3pm- 2am Tu-Su. $$-$$$. 440 Coburg Road. 505-8493. cafe440eugene.com Serving lunch, dinner: “Northwest comfort food w/a twist.” Salads, sandwiches, Knee Deep Farms all- natural burgers w/regular or sweet potato fries, salmon fish & chips, fried chicken, mac & cheese & more. Full bar, local beer on tap, wine. Outdoor seat- ing. Some OG/LG. 11am-9pm M-Th, 11am-10pm F, 11am-9pm Sa, 9am-noon Su. MC/V. $$-$$$. PEGASUS PIZZA - OAKWAY 2190 W. 11th Ave. 484-6300. Serving lunch & dinner: good food fast, teriyaki chicken. Catering. Eat in, take-out, drive through. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9pm daily. MC/V. $. 55 W Broadway, 345-8228. Fresh, local food from a rotating menu. 5-9pm Tu-Th, 5-10pm F-Sa, 10am-3pm Su. BOARD PAPA’S PIZZA See Barbecue RON’S ISLAND GRILL 401 W. 3rd. Ave. 344-3324. 2506 Willakenzie Rd. 342-3006. 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. $-$$. Pizza AL TAGLIO 29 W. 13th Ave. 735-3541. altaglioeugene.com A NY-style pizzeria offering thin crust 18' pizza both by the slice & full pies. Serves sandwiches & salads. Partnered w/Press Start Video Game Lounge that has 32 craft beers & ciders on tap & several screens of platform gaming. Located in the Historic Kennell Ellis Building in downtown Eugene. 11:30am-11pm M-Th, 11:30am-1am F-Sa, 4-10pm Su. $-$$. AMERICAN DREAM PIZZA 2525 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-1713. 214 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 753-7373. Music, art, beer & pizza. Tastiest pizza in Corvallis, by the slice or whole pie. Outrageous combos, fabulous salads & stellar calzones. Nice selection of local brews. Outdoor rooftop seating on 2nd St. Free delivery. 11am- 10pm daily, open ’til 11pm F & Sa. V/MC. $-$$. CIAO PIZZA 3342 Gateway St., Spfd. 505-8487. Authentic Italian-style pizzeria w/wood/gas-fired oven. All entrées are cooked in the oven w/fresh IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET 950 Seneca Rd. 349-1212. 1930 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 741-2035. izzyspizza. com. Serving buffet all day daily. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F & Sa. Some cards. $$. 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. $$-$$$. 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. $. H BEST PIZZA 937-3844. A mobile wood fired pizza oven for events, occa- sions, markets, parties & weddings. $$. PIZZA PIPELINE PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE 325 Blair Blvd. 343-1307. Northwest artisan pizza. Unique toppings, spe- cialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian & vegan food. Daily soups, amazing pizza combinations, specialty salads. Organic microbrews & wine. Take-out. Some OG/ LG. 4pm-9:30pm daily. All major cards. $-$$$$. ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. rapidpizza.net Spectacular riverfront setting, serving lunch & dinner: Soups, salads, sandwiches, original recipe pizza made from scratch, vegetarian entrées. Wine, microbrew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11am-10pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $. H BEST PIZZA (2ND) SY’S NEW YORK PIZZA 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. EUGENEWEEKLY.COM/CHOW