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Forkin' Good BEST
ASIAN:
BEST
BAKERY: BEST
BBQ:
Never mind all the vegetarianism going on in this town, Hole in the Wall is the place for those of us who sometimes crave a nice barbecued hunk of meat. This place offers some killer pulled pork along with the usual BBQ delicacies like ribs, chicken and briskets of beef. They also claim to have wonderful salads for your animal loving friends. BEST
COFFEE:
EW talked to Lisa Truelove, manager of Full City-13th Street. Coffee or espresso? Coffee, because I can take longer to drink it. With cream or black? Black. Muffin or scone? Umm… scone. Regular or decaf? REGULAR. Would you rather be a cowboy or a pirate? (Laughs) Cowboy! You get to be out on the open range. Why do you think Full City deserves to win? We serve quality coffee unmatched by anyone in town. BEST
ITALIAN: BEST
MEAL UNDER $7: Eugene must love this restaurant because they won in more than one category. But they only get one darn write-up. See "Best Veggie-Friendly." BEST MEXICAN / LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT:
RED
AGAVE The chicken enchilada at Red Agave is addicting. The red sauce is laced with top secret ingredients, but General Manager Brian Hebb swears, "It's all legal and over-the-counter." The restaurant sets itself apart from other Latin American fare by using Northwest-grown produce in its dishes. The meats, vegetables and fruits are fresh and the style is original. BEST
MIDDLE EASTERN: BEST NEW RESTAURANT:
SWEET
BASIL THAI CUISINE It's not surprising that Sweet Basil won this award during its first year of existence on Pearl Street. Owner Kuraya Chulacharit has been popping up authentic Thai restaurants all over Oregon, including her Springfield establishment Kuraya. "We have been doing very well since its opening," she said. The staff claims to offer the most beautiful presentation of food in town. One manager claims that the food itself is almost art. The chefs are all from Thailand and offer monthly specials to keep the menu fresh. This month's specials include halibut, hot spring rolls, pumpkin tempura and vegetable bean sauce. BEST NORTHWEST:
MARCHÉ BEST
OUTDOOR SEATING: BEST
PIZZA: BEST
SUSHI:
The chefs at Shiki take special care when creating dishes for their Eugenean patrons. The cuisine is a fusion of traditional Japanese dishes with a Western style that helps those unfamiliar with sushi to gain an appreciation. "We try to make the majority of the items more welcoming to those people who are not familiarized or are not really enjoying traditional Japanese cuisine," says manager Yoshi Kikuchi. The chefs concern themselves with the selection of ingredients and suppliers to ensure that each dish tastes fresh and looks magical. "Our best advantage is that we have very skilled Japanese chefs who know about the ingredients and how they can turn those ingredients into something that is unique without losing much of the flavor," says Kikuchi. Shiki does offer 20 different kinds of sake and many completely traditional Japanese dishes as well. BEST
THAI:
BEST
VEGGIE-FRIENDLY: Laughing Planet's name comes from the idea that eating healthy foods will make the planet feel better as a whole. The menu backs it up with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options and a colorful seating area decorated with offbeat art. "We're definitely different than any other place in town," says General Manager Steve Mertz. Mertz also promises great service to go along with the comfortable atmosphere. "We just try to get food out quickly and it's whole foods too," he says. "Whole foods served quickly."
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