PLAN AHEAD
The state liquor stores will be closed on Thanksgiving. Contract liquor stores may be open. Store schedules and phone numbers are available on the Washington State Liquor Control Board Web site at www.liq.wa.gov.

SAVE A TURKEY
Babblin’ Babs Bistro in Tacoma will serve a five-course un-traditional Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $55 per person. Make reservations at 253.761.9099.

THANKSGIVING DINNER
The Pacific Grill will serve a three-course Thanksgiving meal Nov. 26 from 2-7 p.m. The cost is $34.95, $15.95 for kids. Reserve your spot at 253.627.3535.

MORE THAN GOOD COFFEE
A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist & Cafe Latte (3709 Sixth Ave., Tacoma) hosts a holiday boutique featuring local artists work and handmade products 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MCMANUS MOMENT
Charlie McManus, co-owner of Pacific Grill and the Crown Bar, will lecture on the changing culture of food Wednesday, Dec. 2 in the University of Puget Sound Wheelock Rotunda. The night begins with a 6 p.m. wine social followed by the dinner program. The cost is $23 for members, $30 for everyone else. Resevre your spot at 253.272.9561.

WINE DINNER
The Dockside Bistro and Wine Bar in Olympia hosts a wine dinner with Washington winery Anelare Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.  Reserve your space at 360.956.1928.

STEAK NIGHT
Paddy Coyne’s in downtown Tacoma serves a $3.99 steak and chips dinner every Monday.

ANOTHER BIKINI BARISTA SHACK
The Foxy Lady Café has opened at 11016 Valley Ave. S.E. in Puyallup.