an unofficial review

Valentines Day is closer than you think, that means tons of couples making out at the tables next to you. yuck.

If there is one place I won't be going it is Beppe and Giannis, a favorite date place in Eugene. I think the food is decent for an Italian place and I like that they have a daily ravioli but would someone please tell me what is so special about this restaurant. My friends are always saying how cute it would be to go on a date there. Is it because its in an old house? 

I don't get it and I don't like it; I'll be dining somewhere else.

La Oficina

La Oficina on the corner of 15th & Willamette is a really good American Mexican restaurant. I'll admit that I was surprised. The outside is painted in bright colors and the interior screams tackiness; if you can look past those things then you are in for a great meal. Our waitress was very attentive and the manager brought out new salsas for us to try, we felt very welcome at the restaurant. The food and drinks were good and I was pleased to see a delicious El Salvadorian dish, papusas, on the menu. Best of all the margaritas are delicioso and do the trick; I'm looking forward to enjoying them on the patio this spring. 

Meals: Dinner

Alcohol?: Yes

Price: $3 to $18

Reservations: Not necessary

Hawthorne's Cafe & Deli

Hawthorne's Cafe & Deli is downtown on Broadway between Pearl and Oak. It is a pretty good place to get a sandwich, a cup of soup, or a salad. The downside is that the prices are a little high and I don't think that adding cheese to a sandwich should ever cost an extra dollar. Overall I would give it a 3 out of 5 as far as sandwiches go. 

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Alcohol?: Yes

Price: $5 to $10

Good for: a sandwich during work

Campus Sub Shop

I like the Campus Sub Shop because their prices are reasonable, the veggies are fresh and it is a nice alternative to the chain restaurants on and around campus. The Sub Shop also has eight flavors of frozen yogurt. 

Meals: Lunch, dinner, dessert

Alcohol: No

Price: $2 to $10

Good for: A sandwich between classes

Marché

Marché is my favorite restaurant in Eugene so it's the perfect pick for my first review...

Marché is in the 5th St. Market; their small dining area and display kitchen create a fun and intimate atmosphere. During the summer months the patio is the best place to dine. 

The French cuisine always tastes fresh and Chef Stephanie Kimmel does a wonderful job of incorporating seasonal flavors into her dishes. 

Since I’m on a student’s budget I can’t visit Marché as much as I’d like, but it is definitely the first place I go when my parents are in town.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Alcohol: Yes
Price: $15 to $30
Reservations: recommended
Good for: casual lunches and nice dinners

*image from www.marcherestaurant.com*

Eugene Eats?

It's not easy to find good restaurants here in Eugene, Oregon. That's why I've created this blog; I'll review restaurants in Eugene so you'll know the best places to eat around town. 

I love food and I love going out to eat so I figured this would be the perfect project for my digital media class. Maybe its time to give up on my career goals and figure out how to be a paid food critic?