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Chews and Brews, the Emerald’s food and dining guide, is published by Emerald Media Group, Inc., the independent non profit news company at the University of Oregon. Formerly the Oregon Daily Emerald, the news organization was founded in 1900.

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Erin Weaver

Writers

Gretchen Henderson, Camille Lieurance & Erin Weaver

Creative Director Alisa O’Neal

Photographers

Cecilia Tremaine Nelson & Sierra Pedro

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6 bottled brew pairings

8 liquid chocolate

10 The Cornbread cafe

14 The breakfast Brigade

18 soup crawl

20 Grilled Cheese

table of contents

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As winter continues to tease us with these warm sunny days immediately followed by torrential downpours, I seem to find myself indulging in the comfort of heavier, fattier and — what I mean to say — tastier foods. The sun’s constant bait-and-switch routine is getting a little tired and my emotions have found temporary solace in the comfort of all things starchy. While planning out an outline for this current edition of Chews and Brews, I was sitting in the Glenwood eating a grilled bacon and cheese sandwich with a monster side of french fries as my server graciously kept fueling my Diet Coke addiction. So naturally, thoughts of nutrition, seasonal vegetables and winter dieting techniques were nowhere to be found. As I typed away multiple carbohydrate-loaded pitches to discuss with my staff, flavorful dreams of local stouts, Swedish pancakes and buttered cornbread kept trumping the more sensible food groups. Instead of reeling it back, I took it as a sign that I must not be the only person with these comfort food urges.

Thanks to my wonderful team at the Emerald, we have compiled a guide that explores the delectable delights of Eugene’s food scene. Put your gym buddies on speed dial so you don’t feel the guilt in joining us for a comfort-filled culinary adventure of Eugene’s restaurants.

BURRITOSMAKE YOUSMART

BURRITOSMAKE YOUSMART

Offering, vegan, vegetarian

carnivorous and Mexican-Asian fusion

fare on the go.

Hours Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Located at 894 1/2 E 13 st. (on the corner right in front of Taylor’s)

Agate Alley Bistro1461 E 19th Avenue. | 541.485.8887

visit us online at agatealley.com

to view our menus and see our

Daily Specials

the fiesta runs all day long on

Taco Tuesday

spin to win on Thursdays with our

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I’ll be the first to admit it: my knowledge of beer is limited to grabbing whatever IPA happens to be in my fridge. Words in pairing guides like “lacing,” “retention” and “mouthfeel” sound simple enough, but ultimately leave you no more knowledgeable than when you started reading, and I’m probably the last person on the planet who could tell you what they mean. In the spirit of taking on new knowledge, though, I decided to take on the charts, webs and lists that make up the bewildering world of beer pairings. If someone can perfectly couple brews with Girl Scout cookies, I’m certainly capable of finding a beer to sip with my pizza. The result is a mixture of fact and conjecture at best (at worst, it’s straight up, well intentioned fiction –– so sue me, Cicerones!) with some local ales and where to find them to help create some perfect comfort food and alcohol marriages –– all so you can create the luxury of beer pairings in your own home.

The dark coffee and chocolate undertones in most stouts lend another layer of flavor to rich ice creams. Sweeter than most beers, stouts also bring out ice cream’s sugar, but they’re still bitter enough not to be cloying. Ninkasi’s Vanilla Oatis is rich in flavor with hints of chocolate and a developed vanilla flavor profile –– which the brewery achieves by adding whole vanilla beans during the brewing process.

bottled brew pairings

Like lagers, pilsners are airy and crisp, making them ideal pairings with foods that are rich and flavorful. Coupling pilsners with a creamy risotto helps lighten the otherwise-heavy comfort food. For those not as cooking-inclined –– but unwilling to give up the luxury of a good risotto –– there are plenty of mixes to choose from (our favorites are the Trader Joe’s Mushroom and Herb Risotto and the prepackaged Parmesan Risotto from Lundberg Farms). Plank Town’s popular Blue Pool Pils is crisp and refreshing with subtle notes of spice, and can lighten up even the richest of dishes.

Ice Cream

+ Stoutrisotto

+ pilsner

Try Oakshire’s Orginal Amber Ale

Though amber ales are typically hoppy, they won’t overpower most dishes, making them the perfect beer to sip while you tuck into your pizza. Amber ales are mild without being boring, flavorful but not overwhelming. Oakshire’s Amber Ale is moderately hoppy and its maltiness adds a welcome layer of flavor to any pizza.

pizza +

amber ale

Try Ninkasi’s Vanilla Oatis

Try Plank Town’s Blue Pool Pils

by erin weaver

Try Steelhead Brewery’s St. Bernard Brown

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All About the Growler

Typically made out of glass or stainless steel, growlers are the eco-friendly alternative to buying bottled beers and are the popular go-to when getting beer from local tap-only breweries like Eugene’s Falling Sky or Sam Bonds. They can be bought at most breweries –– frequently adorned with the establishment’s logo –– and grocery stores, including the campus favorite Hirons. There are also establishments that specialize in growler fill-ups and bring many local kegs under one roof for a convenient growler one-stop-shop.

Brown ales often have a nuttiness that can cut through the fat of rich meals like mac and cheese. In this coupling, the slight caramel-like sweetness in brown ales adds a more complex flavor profile to some otherwise one-note cheesy dishes. The St. Bernard Brown is moderately

bitter and has sugary undertones that can balance out the richness of mac and cheese.

mac & Cheese +

brown ale

chocolate desserts

+ porter

IPAs are generally the go-to beer when it comes to pairing anything with cheddar cheese, so it makes sense that they’d be a great fit for nachos. Able to hold its own against the rich ingredients that nachos are piled high with, an IPA won’t steal the show, either. IPAs are also extremely versatile and can go with basically any ingredient or protein you decide to throw on top of your chips.

nachos

+ ipa

Try Hot Valley’s Alphadelic IPA

Try Sam Bond’s Brewing’s Java Porter

Growler Nation

440 Coburg Rd #102 Eugene, OR

The Growler Guys

472 W 7th Ave Eugene, OR

The Tap and Growler

207 E 5th Ave Eugene, OR

The Steel Pail

3007 N Delta Highway #210

Eugene, OR

Growler USA

1365 Villard St Eugene, OR

local growler hot spots:

A rich, chocolatey porter pairs perfectly with equally-rich chocolate desserts. Because the two have similar flavor profiles, each brings out the chocolate in the other! For a bonus layer of flavor, try a porter with a twist like coffee or vanilla brews. The Java Porter from Sam Bond’s Brewing is made using coffee beans from Stumptown –– so its coffee flavor is bold and pronounced –– and can add deeper complexity to any dessert, chocolate or otherwise.

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by camille lieurance

They say eating chocolate soothes the soul. However, we take that one step further and say eating chocolate can solve all the world’s problems. In fact, it’s scientifically proven that eating chocolate is good for you; chocolate has antioxidant properties that can you help you in times of stress by increasing circulation, including blood flow to the brain. Chocolate can relax you, make you feel better and increase general quality of life. Although everything in moderation may apply to most things, it does

not apply to chocolate! Here at the Emerald, we can’t get enough of it. Seeking chocolate in more unique incarnations — including drinkable — we sought out different forms of chocolate around Eugene. (We may have been comatose for the next three days but we like to say it was worth it.) So grab your friends, your loved ones or maybe just your loosest sweatpants and go seek out these drinkable chocolate treats!

liquid chocolate

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Sipping Dreams: Drinking ChocolateThis chocolate is described as sipping and drinking chocolate, but a more accurate description would be chugging chocolate. Sipping Dreams is one of the first companies to popularize drinking chocolates in the PNW (as it’s still relatively unknown everywhere but Europe.) This particular drinking chocolate utilizes 72% dark bar chocolate rather than powder, making it particularly decadent.

Check online for purchase locations

Barry’s: The Dirty Christmas Morning When it comes to treats, no one does it better than Barry’s, so we went in looking for drinkable chocolate and were not disappointed. The baristas there whipped up a particularly naughty treat that we would have never thought to ask for. The Dirty Christmas is white hot chocolate with chai and espresso. They also recommended trying the

combination of a white hot chocolate mixed with crème de menthe, aptly titled the Grinch. Pair with a baked good and prepare yourself for an afternoon of heavy chillage.

Campus: 804 E 12th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Southtowne: 2805 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97405

Goody’s Chocolates: Chocolate ShakeAsk anyone what the OG form of liquid drinking chocolate and they will instantly respond, “Duh, a milkshake!” Goody’s makes a great chocolate milkshake and the setting is nice, too. Forget about math and soak up their cute decorum, or just zone in on sucking up the chocolaty shake. Fair warning: it’s thick enough that you’ll have to use a spoon but we aren’t complaining.

296 E 5th Ave Suite 223, Eugene, OR 97401

the cornbread cafe

visit the cafe 1290 W 7th Ave Eugene, OR 97402

Hours: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 9p.m.

Sat 9a.m. - 12p.m. & Sun 9a.m. - 3p.m. Breakfast

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Falling Sky Pizzeria and Public HouseSubway

Explore food on campus atfood.uoregon.edu

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Falling Sky Pizzeria and Public HouseSubway

Explore food on campus atfood.uoregon.edu

OPENING 2016

NOW OPENAT THE EMU

Falling Sky Pizzeria and Public HouseSubway

Explore food on campus atfood.uoregon.edu

OPENING 2016

NOW OPENAT THE EMU

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Eugene is known for its mellow hippy vibes and earthy hole-in-the-wall businesses. The Eugene food culture is an experience within itself, able to satisfy every type of foodie from vegan to carnivore. Among the hypnotic donuts and cheesy tater tots lies the unique Cornbread cafe, which features an entirely vegan comfort food menu. Want the comfort of your mom’s mac and cheese without the lactate pills? The Cornbread Cafe satisfies the restricted diets and appetites of adventurous

foodies. Located on 7th and Polk, this vegan oasis is one of Eugene’s prized culinary spots.

Owner Sheree Walters, after working in the restaurant industry for over 25 years opened the Cornbread Cafe’s diner doors about six years ago to a very welcoming community that was hungry for the vegan dining experience. Walters gained the inspiration and love of food from her grandparents who have lived a

the cornbread cafeby Gretchen Henderson

vegetarian lifestyle since the 1950’s in Canada. The immensely positive influence from her grandparents and their cooking created the template for Walters to create the 1950’s nostalgic dining experience at Cornbread Cafe. Walters says, “Long before I became a vegetarian, I was going to open up a vegetarian restaurant and then when I became vegan, I started veganizing recipes.” She believes her heart and soul belong in the era of Grease even though she never lived in the decade. Taking her love of the 50’s and strong desire to recreate a day in her grandma’s kitchen, she opened the doors of Eugene’s first and only all-vegan comfort food restaurant. Walters

lovingly says, “I set out to create a community space where everyone feels welcome no matter what their background, their age, whatever…everybody feels comfortable in here and that makes me feel really happy when I look out and see a variety of people, it makes me want to cry.”

Without any meat or animal products on the menu, the Cornbread Cafe offers a wide variety of comfort food that will satisfy even the most carnivorous appetites. Ninety percent of the menu is made in-house, and most of the sauces she features at the restaurant took her years to perfect while others were staples in her grandparent’s vegetarian kitchen. Preparing

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“long before I

became a vegetarian,

I was going to open

up a vegetarian

restaurant...”

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an overwhelming majority of their food products in-house has allowed Walters to eliminate unwanted allergens and low quality additives in her loved dishes. Not only do they take pride in creating tasty food, they also make sure to eliminate as much waste as possible and food scraps are composted. The signature and most requested dish remains the Eugenewich, which after being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri has made them add it to their breakfast only menu on Sundays because of the amount of hungry travelers stopping off I-5 just to taste the famous vegan masterpiece. It consists of a “southern-fried Surata tofu patty topped with melted Daiya cheddar, deep-fried carrot slices, hand-breaded onion rings, lettuce, tomato and a smoky sauce on a grilled bun.” Is your mouth watering yet? Their Mac Uncheese, which is smothered in their cashew-based “cheese,” remarkably tastes like the lactose original. The store-bought vegan alternative does not compare to the thoughtful recipes found at the Cornbread Cafe.

On Saturday and Sundays, the Cornbread Cafe opens its doors for the hungry morning breakfast crowds looking to find yummy bacon and sausage substitutes to start off their days. Walters is very proud of her breakfast menu, touting the omelette as one of her favorite morning creations. It comes with a variety of fixings that successfully taste like the egg protein original. The morning menu is filled with the classics like French toast, biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles and even an Egg McMuffin for those who enjoy the traditional McDonald’s staple without the high caloric price tag.

If you resolved to be vegan for the new year or just want to embrace the unique Eugene food culture, Cornbread Cafe is the place for all appetites.

Cornbread Cafe is the perfect hub for Eugene foodies

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You’ve been told repeatedly that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet can’t grasp how shoving bland oatmeal down your throat is important. Luckily, you live in Eugene, and if you set your alarm a little earlier or have some time on the weekend, you can enjoy the array of morning spreads the city has to offer. Indulge in French toast or order a hearty omelet to conquer that o-chem midterm. Whether you like it sweet or savory, 6:00 a.m. or a quarter past noon, there are always yummy ways for you to start your day.

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Home cooked nostalgia: Glenwood Glenwood offers a well-balanced breakfast with a cozy atmosphere to enjoy your meal. Start your day with a cheesy omelette or creamy biscuits and gravy and don’t forget a side of their heavenly hash browns. Go curl up in the old house-turned-restaurant and enjoy a great meal that feels like your mom’s cooking. Glenwood serves breakfast all day with lunch and dinner options.

Campus: 1340 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97401

Sweet tooth: The Original Pancake house When in doubt, pancake it out! Relive Saturday mornings with their sweet and savory menu featuring an array of fluffy pancakes and omelettes. They are known for their Dutch Baby pancake; the signature dish takes a little extra time, so be sure to order it when you arrive.

782 E Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401

the breakfast brigade

The Dutch Baby at The Original Pancake House

- Join us on our collegiate tour of our favorite Eugene spots to start your day off with a well-balanced meal -

South Eugene: 2588 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405

Brails Classic Eggs Benedict with a side

of homefries

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herbivore. Carnivore. Locavore.herbivore. Carnivore. Locavore.

530 Blair blvd eugene530 Blair blvd eugene

(541) 735-3520 tacovorepnw.com

Quick and easy: Barry’s Espresso

Bakery & DeliNeed a quick breakfast? Barry’s serves a variety of breakfast sandwiches, pastries and Jewish deli classics. Although the space isn’t the largest, there are usually open seats available and the wait to the counter is never too long. Try the Barry’s Special with egg, pesto, tomato, provolone and bacon all on a challah roll.

Campus: 804 E 12th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Southtowne: 2805 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97405

Eclectic Brunch: Studio One CafeWhat’s better than buttery French toast? Studio One’s French toast covered in sweet berries and creamy custard sauce is a house favorite. Sit among posters of famous actors and indulge in one of Studio One’s famous eggs benedict and many other tasty options. The menu features a variety of dishes that are each a play on famous movie titles. Studio One is a breakfast spot packed with Eugenians and out-of-towners of all ages.

1473 E 19th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

It’s winter term and below 30

degrees; walking to get breakfast is

on the bottom of your list. Try this

recipe to start your day off in the

right direction.

Breakfast Tortilla

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter

• Handful of chocolate chips

• 1 large tortilla

• Chopped bananas &

strawberries

Spread some peanut butter,

chocolate chips and bananas on

a tortilla, wrap it and grill it like a

quesadilla for a sweet

morning treat.

D.I.Y. Breakfast

Hangover: Brails

It’s Saturday morning; you either crawled back home around three or did the walk of shame around eight. You deserve a great meal, so head to Brails for an old-fashioned breakfast experience. Known for being one of Eugene’s best hangover breakfasts, Brails features a “hangover special” on their menu. The Brails dining room is frequented by some of the largest crowds of hungry Eugenians but is big enough to allow short waits on the weekends. Try their signature eggs benedict for a meal that will keep you full and satisfied all day. If you love hollandaise sauce but are vegetarian, go for the veggie eggs benedict. Enjoy a side of crunchy hash browns to soak up that bottle of Burnett’s you downed the night before. Need a quick latte? Run into their small coffee shop located in the same lot.

1689 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401

Bang for your buck: Cafe SienaNostalgic about your spring break trip to Cabo? A hole-in-the-wall breakfast joint, Cafe Sienna offers Mexican breakfasts and traditional American favorites. Everything on the menu is under $10 and the wait to get food is never long. Cafe Sienna offers large portions that will keep you fulfilled all day and the local art that hangs on the walls is usually available for purchase.

853 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Parental Units: MarcheThe parents are here and before taking a trip to Safeway to fill your empty refrigerator, grab a French-inspired breakfast at Marché. As one of Eugene’s finest upscale dining experiences, Marché does not disappoint with their breakfast menu. Their seasonal breakfast menu that includes something for everyone. Try the salmon hash or get a side of their house pork-sage sausage with a cup of Wandering Goat coffee. Marché offers an upscale morning meal without completely breaking the bank.

296 E 5th Ave Eugene, OR 97401

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When the world couldn’t feel chillier, both mentally and physically, soup is always the answer. Soup is not only good for the cold, it’s also good for the soul. In fact, soup has been described before as a liquid antidepressant. Not only does soup help you feel better in those ways, but it’s also loaded with nutrients, and with responsibilities around every corner, taking care of yourself is more important than ever. With all the obligations of our busy lives, making healthy choices should always be of the utmost importance.

by camille lieurance

international soup crawl- Come with us on a tour of Eugene’s tastiest bowls of global goodness -

The tortilla soup from Chapala

The sampler at Soup Nation

Marché - French onion soup There’s nothing more satisfying than punching through that top crusty layer of a French onion soup, and the one served up at Marché definitely delivers. Conjuring visions of Paris (as opposed to the Knight library), Marché’s French onion soup is made from caramelized onions and a rich meat stock, and is served with cheese, croutons and a large piece of crusty bread to soak up all that buttery, garlicky goodness.

296 E 5th Ave #226, Eugene, OR 97401

Sweet Basil - Thom Kha Gai Sweet Basil is the perfect place to slip away for a little pick-me-up, and it offers the ultimate warmed-from-the-inside-out experience: sipping on some Thom Kha Gai soup. The spicy chili base is even rumored to melt away colds and the winter’s seasonal depression! Thom Kha Gai (or chicken galangal soup) is based in a creamy coconut milk and expertly mixes flavors of lemongrass, fresh ginger, lime, chili, basil and cilantro. For a traditional Thai experience, order it with chicken and eat it over rice.

1219 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97401

Chapala - tortilla soup Chapala has a delicious take on a traditional Mexican staple. The soup is based in a spicy yet savory, super-rich chicken broth that Chapala makes themselves, and includes tortilla strips and notes of garlic and onion. Creamy avocado, incorporated in the broth rather than sitting on top of it, balances with the fatty (and delicious) oil and to help cut the spice of the soup’s hearty broth,

Chapala tops it off with cheese and sour cream with a crisp cilantro garnish.

Willamette: 68 W 29th, Eugene, OR 97405 Oakway: 136 Oakway Center, Eugene, OR 97401

Barry’s - matzo ball Soup

As Eugene’s legendary Jewish deli, Barry’s is obligated to make a mean matzo ball soup. It’s hard to go wrong with something dumpling-based served in chicken broth, and Barry’s matzo balls are perfectly fluffy and tender. Featuring subtle notes of dill, garlic and pepper, the soup is somehow both rich and light at the same time and is comforting without weighing you down — and it’s all made in-house!

Campus: 804 E 12th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Southtowne: 2805 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97405

Soup Nation - the sampler After seeing Soup Nation on an episode of Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, we have to thank Guy Fieri for bringing us to such a “dynamite” spot. Soup Nation makes everything in-house, including their whole wheat sourdough bread, which is the perfect consistency for dunking. We chose the sampler platter of Grandma Ruth’s Chicken Noodle, Caribbean Yam and Thai Coconut Veggie after consulting with the knowledgeable staff. The trio complemented each other nicely but the Caribbean yam’s flavor palate uniquely set itself apart from the other two.

525 High St, Eugene, OR 97401

Food Truck: E 14th & Kincaid, Eugene, OR 97601

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French onion soup from Marché

1525 Franklin Boulevard Eugene, Oregon 97403Call: 541-343-7944 • Fax: 541-343-7866www.evergreenindianrestaurant.com

Open 7 days a weekLunch: 11:30 - 2:30 Dinner: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Lunch Buffet • Lunch boxes to go.

“Best All You Can Eat Buffet” by Eugene Weekly

“Best Indian Restaurant” by Register Guard

EvergreenSouth and North Indian Cuisine

UO Bagel Sphere“Proudly Boiling

& Hearth-baking artisan bagels

since 1995

810 Willamette St.4089 W 11th AveBagelsphere.com

Bagel Sphere features a full menu of breakfast and lunch items, as well as homemade baked goods, soups, salads, espresso, and coffee

Top: Glenwood’s grilled cheese

Bottom Left: Cornucopia’s Gracie’s Grown Up Grilled Cheese

Bottom Right:Sammitch’s CheezyMMMitch

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Enjoy Italian cuisine prepared in vibrant Pacific Northwest style

174 East Broadway • 541.342.4141

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We’re a little early for National Grilled Cheese Month (which is in April for those of you who don’t have your calendars marked accordingly, you heathens), but if there’s anything we crave during Oregon’s rainy, freezing winters, it’s some good ol’ fashioned carbs and cheese. The grilled cheese is arguably one of America’s finest and most beloved staples, and though the average college student can throw one together for less than three dollars, there are several establishments around Eugene that have taken the sandwich to elevated, sexier heights. To help soften the bite of Eugene’s cold winters (get it? Bite?), we’ve compiled a list of some of the city’s most unique grilled cheeses.

The Inventive RebelSammitch Food TruckCheezyMMMitchThis is by far one of the cheesiest sandwiches this city of ours has to offer. Layered with feta, dill havarti, cheddar, provolone, mozzarella and brie (that’s a whopping six cheese varieties for those who weren’t counting), Sammitch’s CheezyMMMitch also packs in strips of bacon and tomato that lend some serious flavor and saltiness to this already-explosive sandwich. For the truck’s current location, check www.sammitchtime.com!

grilled

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cheeseclass of 2016

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The Lovable Mama’s BoyThe Sol CaféGrilled CheeseJust like your mother used to make it, The Sol Café’s grilled cheese features slices of American cheddar cheese on buttery sourdough bread. Once assembled, the sandwich is lovingly pressed, which creates picturesque — and deliciously crunchy — grill marks across the sourdough. In the spirit of inclusivity, this sandwich can also be made gluten free!

1475 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403

The Artsy ArtisanThe GlenwoodThe Grilled CheeseServed on thick, crusty slices of the bread of your choice, this grilled cheese is a buttery delight brimming with either cheddar or swiss cheeses that ooze out onto the plate. Paired with a pickle so you can finish the meal off with a refreshing crunch, the Glenwood’s grilled cheese is as hearty as it is delicious. Couple it with robust and flavorful tomato soup for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Campus: 1340 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97401 South Eugene: 588 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405

The All-American ClassicCornucopiaGracie’s Grown Up Grilled CheeseWith a blend of American and cheddar cheeses, Gracie’s Grown Up Grilled Cheese is a local favorite, and it’s easy to see why: the buttered bread is wonderfully toasted, the sandwich has a perfect cheese-to-crust ratio, and it’s served with a classic side of Cornucopia’s famous fries. Salty but not-too-salty, buttery but not-too-buttery, Cornucopia’s grilled cheese is the perfect combination of fatty and delicious, and is the ideal comfort food to dig into during one of Eugene’s rainy days.

207 E 5th Ave & 295 W 17th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

• 1 red onion, halved and sliced into strips

• 2 tablespoons of butter

• 6-9 slices sharp cheddar cheese

• 1 orange-fleshed sweet potato, sliced into disks

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 4-6 slices of bread of choice

• 1 teaspoon of rosemary

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

For those of you who want to enjoy a great grilled cheese without stepping out of the comfort of your own home, this scrumptious piece of heaven is a classic go-to when looking for serious flavor in your very own kitchen. Pair it with that accounting homework or term paper to bring some indulgence to your study life.

ingredients

The Sol Café Grilled Cheese

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Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Toss the sweet potato disks in olive oil, rosemary,

salt and pepper and arrange on baking sheet. Bake

for approximately 20 minutes (or until sweet potato

is tender and punctures easily with a fork). Set

aside.

3. While sweet potato is cooking, place butter

in small saucepan and simmer over low heat,

swirling the saucepan until butter is browned

(approximately 5 minutes) be careful not to burn

the butter to the bottom of the saucepan.

4. Remove butter and set aside. In same saucepan,

heat olive oil over medium heat. Place onions in

oil and caramelize by stirring occasionally until

the onions change color (this can take anywhere

between 10 and 20 minutes depending on the

degree of heat). Adding a pinch of sugar after 5

minutes will help speed this process.

5. Set onions aside. Heat skillet over medium heat.

Spoon the browned butter over one side of each

slice of bread, and place the bread in the skillet

butter-side-down. To make the grilled cheese,

layer onions, cooked sweet potatoes and sharp

cheddar cheese between the bread slices. Grill the

sandwiches for 2 minutes on each side, or until the

bread is sufficiently browned.

Enjoy!

For those of you who want to enjoy a great grilled cheese without stepping out of the comfort of your own home, this scrumptious piece of heaven is a classic go-to when looking for serious flavor in your very own kitchen. Pair it with that accounting homework or term paper to bring some indulgence to your study life.

yield: 2-3 sandwiches, depending on how

generous you are with the sweet potato.

cooking time: 30-40 minutes.