Features
A strip mall restaurant in Federal Way turned out to be anything but expected. The metal-trimmed glass front façade at Peppercorn Bistro & Bar gives way to ultra high ceilings, while reclaimed rustic wood wall accents and a color palette mimicking the rich spices found in the restaurant's Latin American-European
Arts
Seattle artist Katlyn Hubner is well known in the Emerald City and, if she is not equally well known in Tacoma, she should be, and hopefully will be soon after the opening of her show "Codependent Menagerie" at Feast Arts Center. A menagerie is usually thought of in reference to
South Sound Cinema
For all of its problems -- and, truly, there are many -- the 1985 James Bond outing, A View to a Kill, has its interesting points: Christopher Walken and Grace Jones going all gonzo wackadoo as the villains; Roger Moore blessedly coming to terms with being too old for Bond, once
Food Matters
This spring the Funky Iguana Mexican restaurant moved from South 38th Street to a larger location on South Cedar across from Marlene's Market. El Gallito Loco opened in the vacated space in June. Gallito is a Mexican sandwich shop managed by Maria Ray and her husband. With only a handful
Features
Downtown Tacoma will soon see the addition of Mediterranean to the existing ethnic parade of dining choices. In the former Sea Grill space on Pacific Avenue, fine dining restaurant Zara Mediterranean Cuisine will open in mid-August. General Manager Chip Venzone confirms Zara is scheduled to open to the public Aug.
Features
In the heart of the Sixth Ave Business District, and one-of-a-kind in our area, the afternoon/evening Sixth Avenue Farmers Market is truly something to be grateful for. From 3:30-7 p.m. each Tuesday a small part of North Pine Street becomes a stage for lazily meandering families, kids, dogs, strollers, singles
News
Robert Graves does not believe in burning bridges; in fact, he builds them. "Bridges are those metaphorical ties that help us interact with people easily," writes the former Marine in a 2016 article entitled, "Burning Bridges Works In War, But Not In The Workplace." "The bridges you build will lead you
Food Matters
Darrin and Tina London will break new Tacoma ground with the opening of ameRAWcan Bistro. Pronounced "American," the bistro's organic raw foods-focused menu will be found on an iPad at each table. Darrin says to expect "a more upscale dining experience," and asks potential customers to be open-minded. "It's not
Military Life
Julie St-Louis, a Canadian and military spouse whose husband is stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), recently traveled to Toronto to join with her peers in the Valcartier Canadian Military Wives Choir. They were united with nine other Canadian Wives Choirs for a total of 191 military spouses and servicemembers
Guides
For this food lover, delivering the news to the winner of Best Restaurant was akin to opening a sealed envelope and announcing an Oscar winner. "Pacific Grill was voted Best Restaurant in the Weekly Volcano's 2011 Best of Tacoma Readers' Poll!" I excitedly blurt out while chatting with Pacific Grill's
Features
As a member of a military family, you always hope to discover the places where the locals shop when you move to a new location. The mom-and-pop businesses that people have been going to for years, and in some cases generations, go a long way in making you feel like
Features
On September 6, 1924, the Tacoma "Dry Squad" dug out an elaborately concealed illegal bootlegging operation hidden in a "cave" under the house at 7813 A St. - two stills were found, each with a capacity of 50 gallons. One man was arrested and 200 gallons of finished moonshine seized. This
Nightlife It List
Pho 701 Bistro & Bar offers a new happy hour menu for $5 and less; calamari, pot stickers, egg rolls, spring rolls, sweet chili chicken wings and satay and house-seasoned fried tofu are all offered. Green and red bell peppers and onions join marinated beef on skewers served with sautéed
Nightlife It List
Confession: I love El Gaucho but can't drop $65 on a steak. Luckily, a new 18-item happy hour menu with items in the $3-$14 range, debuted July 14, makes it easy to visit and includes items like El Gaucho burger, tomato-basil-mozzarella salad, seasonal chef's ceviche, baby back ribs and mac
Business News
It's a real family affair at Jersey's Sports Bar in Federal Way. Last Saturday, July 9, owners Donna and Neal Nilson and Neal's brother Barry Nilson hosted the Red, White and Blue Bike Rally for Fisher House at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. "We're all about family here, we're a military family ourselves
News Front
After being closed for more than a year to undergo renovations, the Lewis Army Museum will reopen at 10 a.m., Aug. 31, with a grand reopening ceremony. The renovated museum features all-new exhibits and full-scale dioramas with the addition of immersive and interactive features. "We are extremely excited about the reopening
Features
There's a lot going on. Through plenty of work, I've tracked down the teasers and truths behind many recent closings and upcoming openings. Here's a mere sampling of what's happening in the 253. If it feels as busy as bees nests, that's because it is. All this hustle will result
We Recommend
Now in its third year, the annual Summer Garden Party at the Conservatory has proven to be a delightful evening showcasing a Tacoma gem. "It's a fun social time for people to come and enjoy the conservatory and mingle," says W.W. Seymour Conservatory Manager Mary Anderson. Scheduled for Friday, music
People Rule
Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s new garrison commander feels much like many who’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest during their formative years. Colonel Nicole Lucas said she’s glad to come home to the area after a lengthy separation — during which she grew up, finished her education, entered the
