No seating for you

The Weekly Volcano has noticed a rather unusual trend of late — everything seems to be getting smaller (except, of course, for us, but that’s another story). McMansions are downsizing into lofts; iPods go “mini” and “nano,” and if cell phones seem to be getting bigger, well, that’s only because you’re not thinking of them as tiny versions of laptop computers. So the time certainly is right for the teensy Infinite Soups, a new venture squeezed into the City Lights Billiards building at the corner of Sixth and Tacoma Avenue.

Fortunately, small in size can still equal big in taste. For only $7 a quart you can walk away — because there isn’t any seating — with one of 25 soups including my favorites so far — West African Peanut (hearty) and Curry Coconut (not sweet!). Cups and bowls are available too. — Jake de Paul

[Infinite Soups, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 445 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma]

Nibbles

Bayview School of Cooking hosts a Baking and Pastry Basics class March 12.  Details at www.bayview schoolofcooking.com.



Members of the Daughters of Norway will hold demonstration cooking classes March 13, 17 and 22 at the Scandinavian Cultural Center.  For more information, call 253.535.7349.



Pairings Fine Wine & Art hosts a St. Patrick’s Barley Wine & Microbrew Tasting March 16 and 17 at their Sixth Avenue.  Call 253.779.0838 for details.



The Junior League of Tacoma presents A Cook’s Tour on April 21.  Participants may tour kitchens in Tacoma’s north end by shuttle with five guest chefs demonstrating culinary techniques.  Cost is $40 per ticket.  Tickets are available at 253.383.1030. — JDP