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New to the world of hands-on museums, Mary Olson Farm brings to life the age of pioneers and those who lived off the land. Located off Green River Road in Auburn, the Mary Olson Farm makes for an excellent, low-maintenance day trip that will cure summertime boredom while still making an
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As the legacy of Mandolin Cafe comes to a steady, yet screeching halt this Sunday, loyal patrons will continue to funnel through the well-loved neighborhood space to say goodbye. Notorious for holding a history of rocky ownerships, fantastic (and at times not-so-fantastic) food, liberating live music, entrepreneurial coffee roasters and
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As summer lazily approaches us here in the Pacific Northwest, a certain list comes to mind: Top 5 hidden secret decks in which to celebrate summer, all with views of Commencement Bay. I'd love to tell you all five of these hidden secret decks, but they're hidden and secret for
Kids
There's one question that's on almost everyone's mind these days, and it's, "How can I entertain my kids this summer without breaking the bank?" Aside from falling victim to the crazy couponing trend and hitting the streets to collect aluminum cans, one can help save money this summer by borrowing books
Stage & Visual Reviews
For at least 12 years, Gig Harbor's Paradise Theatre has been molding today's youth into tomorrow's next generation of on stage performers. From musical theater summer camps to year-round Broadway performances, Paradise Theatre has made its mark on entertainment in the South Puget Sound. Introduce your child to the art of
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There's certainly a list containing South Puget Sound's Top 25 specialty drinks, but due to space limitations (Damn editors!), I'll condense it to my top three, in no particular order: Stonegate Pizza's Rockin' Mai Tai: Developed by Stonegate's very own Jeff Call, this drink has you swimming in multiple exotic rums.
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To nail down just one place to pick up someone you could potentially "nail down" is difficult and too general. Each person has a different attraction, so why not categorize rather than generalize your potential hook up? Unless you're straight up "easy"... then any of these places will work. Dirty Oscar's
Food Matters
There seems to be an emergence of improved hamburger options in the South Puget Sound, something I'm not opposed to exploring. Since it's X-Group takeover in the past year, Engine House 9 has lived up to it's promise to raise the quality on some of their more popular menu items. The
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With this week being the issue focusing on mixed drinks and giving you lucky readers plenty of choices of places where you can find them, I decided to make this week's column a Homer Simpson-inspired visit. Bring on the suds at Parkway Tavern! First Drink: Bartender's Choice - Nikasa Spring Reign Nikasa
Food Matters
The Spar is more than just a historical, eclectic bar in Old Town Tacoma. Aside from their selection of twenty beers on tap and extremely addicting Spar Chips, The Spar has a section set aside for families and early morning risers. Monday through Friday morning-time friends, along with their kids, can
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Europa Bistro owners Alfredo and Justine Russo have developed an authentic and powerful menu located in Tacoma's Proctor area business district. Having passed the true test of restaurant longevity, Europa Bistro will impress and surpass any misconceptions about being "just another Italian restaurant". Handcrafted pastas, homemade desserts and house-infused olive oil
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Sexy age: 23 Love status: In a relationship Been sexy personal trainer: Six years Sexy owner of: Be Fit Personal Training and Boot Camp Sexy bench press: Your body weight Gets to see: Sexy sweat And hear: Sexy breathing While being: Sexy and paid For a 23 year old, this kid has a good head on his shoulders.
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Sexy age: 33 Love status: In a relationship Sexy blog: Feedtacoma.com Been sexy since: Divorce of 2008 Loves living sexy in: Downtown Tacoma Blogging is sexier: With colorful innuendos Mr. Kevin Freitas has been keepin' Tacoma's blogs sexy since 2006 with his catch-all online feed to anything tagged "Tacoma", otherwise known as (and appropriately named): Feed
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Sexy age: Volvo Love status: Volvo Place of sexy employment: Topping Volvo Every sexy question answered with: Volvo It was apparent by the end of our sexy interview that Kelly Montgomery worked with and loved Volvos. (Advice from a fellow sexy nominee was for me to change one of the O's in "Volvo" to
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Sexy age: 29 Being sexy as: Deputy attorney of Pierce County prosecutor's office Love status: Available, baby! Sexy attire: A suit Sexiest legal term: Sua sponte In his off time you can catch John Cummings over at his favorite sexy bar, 1022 South. While sipping his most sexy drink, a Mojito, Cummings ponders what he
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Sexy age: 27 Love status: In a relationship Sexy instrument: Vocal cords Sexy band member of: Where Sails Meet Rails Sexy bodyguard: His girlfriend While sexy band Where Sails Meet Rails finishes up their next sexy album, no sexy live performances are happening. This makes for an extremely sad (although very sexy) Tacoma. Without being able
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Sexy age: 41 Love status: In a relationship Sexy last name: None Sexy place of business: PSP, Meconi's, E9 Sexy moves on karaoke stage: Highly encouraged Unsexy moves on karaoke stage: Vomiting Colin has been a Tacoma karaoke staple for years. For about the same length of time he's joked about not making Weekly Volcano's Most
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Photo by Jason Ganwich Sexy age: 28 Love status: In a relationship Sexy place of business: 7 Seas Brewery Sexy location: Gig Harbor Sexy feature: Hairy chest Speaking of: Sexy, hairy things Sexy pet dog: Lola Obviously, there's not a single thing that is unsexy about brewing beer. What makes my "sexy hands argument" concerning most sexy artist
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Photo by Jason Ganwich Sexy age: Will not disclose Love status: Single Sexy asset: Her curves Sexiest wardrobe in a film: Lace boy-shorts Sexiest part in a film: Female lead How many times she called/texted to changer her sexy answers: Plenty, but it was sexy Sexiest food at the Kraft foodservice table during filming: Water "I know it
