Gerry Frank's Picks: Cafe Soriah, Lex's Cool Stuff, and Bridgewater Ocean ...
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Long a staple south-valley dinner house,
Cafe Soriah (384 W. 13th Ave., Eugene; 541-342-4410) continues to please patrons with Mediterranean dishes inspired by chef and owner Ib Hamide. Old World spices blended with Northwest-fresh is Soriah's trademark on its varying menu. You might find Greek and Middle Eastern favorites like souvlaki (marinated beef skewers) or fattoush (romaine lettuce mix) that pair nicely with chicken, steak, fish and lamb entrees or vegetarian plates of spanakopita (spinach pastry) or aubergine (eggplant); $15-$32. Hamide enjoys mingling with his diners; order a flambé entree or dessert, and he will dazzle you tableside. The cafe's backyard garden provides a great seating venue (heated to ward off a bit of chill if necessary). Open daily at 5 p.m.
Who doesn't like cool? You can find some cool stuff at none other than
Lex's Cool Stuff (4955 Crab Ave., Netarts; 503-842-1744). No surprise, she's got lots of things that are nicely displayed
Source: OregonLive.com
Patch Picks: Top Five in Oriental Cuisine
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This week, Patch Picks knows where to enjoy Oriental cuisine here in the city.
· Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining is located at 267 Main St. Having been in business for 105 years now, Chan’s is definitely doing something right. Try one of the dozen Chef’s Suggestions like the delicious House of Chan Gai Po made with chicken (with or without batter) in a special sauce with lobster meat, tender beef, shrimp and fresh mixed vegetables or try the Steak Kew made with sirloin steak and choice Chinese vegetables. If that isn’t what you’re looking for, the extensive menu has everything including Szechwan, Mandarin, and Polynesian cuisine including many delectable dinner or luncheon combo plates. Hours: open daily from 11:30a.m. (401-765-1900) Delivery Hours: Sun. from noon, M-Sat. from 4p.m. (www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com)
· Dragon Garden is located at 240 Social St. Some of their Chef’s Specialties include the popular Hawaii Five “O” with chunks of lobster, shrimp, chicken, roast pork, beef, and mixed vegetables in a house special brown sauce or try the Lake Tung-Ting Shrimp made with jumbo shrimp and mixed vegetables in a light sauce with egg whites. Order as take out only. Hours: Sun. 11:30a.m.-10:30p.m., M-Th 10:30a.m.-11:30p.m., F & Sat. 10:30a.m.-11:00p.m. (401-597-6800 & 401-597-6801)
Source: Patch.com