Adrienne Kuehl
Restaurant critic
After growing up in Puyallup, Adrienne majored in English Literature at Seattle Pacific University, and returned to Tacoma, where she now lives with her husband. Adrienne’s love of Tacoma and passions for the local food scene and supporting small businesses led her to create A Big Mouthful and Tacoma Foodie. Email her tips/questions to adrienne@tacomafoodie.com. Follow her on Twitter: @tacomafoodie
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Adrienne Kuehl on May 16th, 2013
Time and time again, I have been asked the question, "Where can I go to get some good pie?" It turns out that this seemingly simple food is hard to get just right. Flaky crusts, mile-high meringues and dense, delectable fillings are the ideal. Where does one go in the
Reviews
Adrienne Kuehl on May 1st, 2013
With loyal regulars and a rich history since opening in 1959, the remodel and menu update of Harbor Lights has been an embattled topic of conversation amongst locals after its six-week renovation and reopening debut April 19.
The restaurant has undergone small changes in the past. Purchased by Anthony's Restaurants in
Food Matters
Adrienne Kuehl on April 30th, 2013
Sugar, vanilla and a little chocolate and elbow grease add up to sweet success for Sumner business Madyson's Marshmallows, owned by Breeze and Brian Wetzel. Madyson's will be part of Williams-Sonoma Bellevue Square's Artisan Market May 4 and June 1, after successfully participating in March.
"It's such a privilege to have
Features
Adrienne Kuehl on April 18th, 2013
Readers were asked to name the best, the tastiest, the most fantastic sandwiches in the South Sound to compete in the Tournament of Sandwiches, sponsored by Subway. Sixty-four sandwiches and three weeks of tournament-style voting later, it was a showdown between STINK's Stinker sandwich and Oliver's Sandwiches' lobster sandwich. The
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Adrienne Kuehl on April 4th, 2013
South Sounders: Get ready to celebrate Thurston County's unique fine dining scene. Following in suit with its neighbors to the north, the inaugural Olympia Restaurant Week is happening April 7-18, Sundays-Thursdays. Ten Thurston County restaurants will be serving up special $25 three-course dinners, with some eateries
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Adrienne Kuehl on April 3rd, 2013
South Sounders: Get ready to celebrate Thurston County's unique fine dining scene. Following in suit with its neighbors to the north, the inaugural Olympia Restaurant Week is happening April 7-18, Sundays-Thursdays. Ten Thurston County restaurants will be serving up special $25 three-course dinners, with some eateries offering a three-course lunch
Features
Adrienne Kuehl on March 27th, 2013
For some people, an Asian grocery store can be a bit of a mystery - a misunderstood landscape of often unfamiliar prepared foods and ingredients that can be a little daunting to approach. However, getting past those insecurities to explore these specialty stores can introduce you
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Adrienne Kuehl on March 20th, 2013
The 2nd Annual Museum of Glass Slider Cook-Off is just around the corner. With nine local restaurants bringing creativity to the table to compete for the title of best slider, attendees will taste their way through the competition, dance to Daryl & the Diptones, and enjoy games and live glassblowing
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Adrienne Kuehl on March 20th, 2013
The 2nd Annual Museum of Glass Slider Cook-Off is just around the corner. With nine local restaurants bringing creativity to the table to compete for the title of best slider, attendees will taste their way through the competition, dance to Daryl & the Diptones, and enjoy games and live glassblowing
Features
Adrienne Kuehl on March 6th, 2013
Many people are going gluten-free out of necessity or by choice, and local restaurants and bakeries are taking note by providing patrons with gluten-free menus and options worthy of praise. From sandwiches and burgers to pizza and cupcakes, these eateries are favorites among the gluten conscious for providing food that
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Walkie Talkie Blog
Adrienne Kuehl on May 21st, 2013
Old fashioned butcher shops are a rare find these days, but they do exist. Blue Max Meats in the Summit area of Puyallup is hand-cutting meats, smoking its own sausage and making delicious jerky and pepperoni, all with top-notch personalized customer service.
Formerly Blue Max Sausage Co., owners Evan Greco and
Walkie Talkie Blog
Adrienne Kuehl on May 14th, 2013
If you drive by too fast, you might miss it. Tucked away in a strip mall near the Tacoma Mall is Peanut Sauce Thai Cuisine, a culinary gem located among fast food and chain restaurants. With one of the most extensive Thai menus in Tacoma, as well as having the
Walkie Talkie Blog
Adrienne Kuehl on May 7th, 2013
I recently visited Stadium District's newest eatery, Art House Café, for dinner and drinks. Having been open for a little over a month, I was looking forward to trying the locally sourced menu with most everything made in-house.
The goal of co-owners Lucia and John Armstrong and chef/co-owner Dustin Joseph to
Walkie Talkie Blog
Adrienne Kuehl on April 23rd, 2013
CREPE EXPECTATIONS >>>
After much anticipation, Tacoma now has its own crepe shop, Savor Creperie. With a prime downtown location near UW Tacoma, the restaurant has seen a steady stream of customers since its opening April 18. As a new restaurant concept for Tacoma, I was thrilled to swing by and
Walkie Talkie Blog
Adrienne Kuehl on April 16th, 2013
A true story of "local boy done good," Alan Kropf is making waves in the realm of beverages. Kropf is the founder of Mutineer Magazine, and has been nationally recognized by Forbes, Zagat and Wine & Spirits Magazine as one to watch under the age of 30 in the world
Walkie Talkie Blog
Adrienne Kuehl on April 9th, 2013
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH >>>
There's a new dining option in the Stadium District. Art House Café opened April 6, with an in-house bakery, coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner menus all from scratch and made with local ingredients, as well as cooking classes.
Co-owners Lucia and John Armstrong, who also own neighboring Open Arts
Olympia Restaurant Week
Adrienne Kuehl on April 3rd, 2013
South Sounders: Get ready to celebrate Thurston County's unique fine dining scene. Following in suit with its neighbors to the north, the inaugural Olympia Restaurant Week is happening April 7-18, Sundays-Thursdays. Ten Thurston County restaurants will be serving up special $25 three-course dinners, with some eateries
Walkie Talkie Blog
Adrienne Kuehl on April 2nd, 2013
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES >>>
Changes are afoot at Dirty Oscar's Annex. Chef Aaron Grissom, known for his bold originality in the kitchen, has moved on to a position in California. A new chef, Geoffrey Yahn, has taken the helm of the restaurant and bar.
"We are selfishly sad to see Aaron Grissom's talent and
Walkie Talkie Blog
Adrienne Kuehl on March 27th, 2013
H MART TO THE RESCUE >>>
For some people, an Asian grocery store can be a bit of a mystery - a misunderstood landscape of often unfamiliar prepared foods and ingredients that can be a little daunting to approach. However, getting past those insecurities to explore these specialty stores can introduce
Walkie Talkie Blog
Adrienne Kuehl on March 26th, 2013
The Museum of Glass Slider Cook-Off Saturday night, with nine local restaurants competing for titles of best slider and people's choice, yielded big satisfaction for the winner of both awards, Boathouse 19. Their team, headed by chef Charles Dobbins, led the restaurant to victory in both categories with their bright,
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