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Jackie Fender on May 18th, 2013
The Tacoma Dome may well be the most recognizable landmark in the city of Tacoma. In addition to being a behemoth dome, the venue plays host to dozens of national acts each year. At first glance, the urban landscape surrounding the Tacoma Dome exudes the roughness that confirms Tacoma's unofficial
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Jackie Fender on May 10th, 2013
Tacoma's Proctor District personifies what makes a charming business district hip with its community events, walkability and variety of services available. Surrounding the intersection of North 26th and Proctor streets, the Proctor District is within a short trip from the Ruston Way waterfront, downtown Tacoma and Point Defiance Park.
Within a
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Jackie Fender on May 8th, 2013
As I groggily blink away the sleep from my eyes this morning, yawning and stretching, I'm hit by the feeling that something is not quite right. My room smells like my mom, Jackie, has been in here again: faint lavender and chamomile aromas linger. And as I stretch my gangly adolescent limbs, I
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Jackie Fender on April 25th, 2013
I'm going to just go ahead and say it. Some holidays serve the sole purpose of giving folks an opportunity to let their hair down and whoop it up. One such holiday is Cinco de Mayo, for those who didn't pay attention in Spanish class that is the 5th of
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Jackie Fender on April 10th, 2013
It's often we hear tales of corporate giants bullying our small town heroes. It's a common enough occurrence nowadays, though not so often do you hear of small to moderate sized businesses seeking victims in other small to moderate sized businesses in entirely different regions of the nation.
During your morning routine, when snagging that cup of
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Jackie Fender on March 7th, 2013
Trying an unacquainted wine can be a costly journey - especially difficult for those who wrestle with the big C word. Yes, commitment. You like what you like and ordering a glass of vino that you're unfamiliar with when dining out simply is not an option.
Fear no
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Jackie Fender on February 28th, 2013
The hamburger has been a meaty meal staple since the dawn of time - well at least since around 1900. The hamburger's born-on date is still being debated in burger circles.
Who cares?
The South Sound is a burger-loving region, and you can find excellent versions all over: beefy patties, oozing juice, coated
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Jackie Fender on February 21st, 2013
It was only a short year ago that Tacomans Bridgett Crews and Krista Keithly infused fresh, organic fruit to create delightful popsicles sold through their Hilltop Pop Shop. The duo popped up at Tacoma farmers markets and music festivals throughout the summer. Inevitably sold out before day's end.
Next month, Crews
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Jackie Fender on February 14th, 2013
Ed. note: The Big Beer Festival is sold out.
The brilliant minds that brought you the wildly successful Tacoma's Craft Beer Festival are going bigger. By bigger, I mean bigger beers. By bigger beers, I mean stronger beers. The first annual Big Beer Festival will consume the Foss Waterway Seaport -
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Jackie Fender on February 13th, 2013
Ed. note: The Big Beer Festival is sold out.
The brilliant minds that brought you the wildly successful Tacoma's Craft Beer Festival are going bigger. By bigger, I mean bigger beers. By bigger beers, I mean stronger beers. The first annual Big Beer Festival will consume the Foss Waterway Seaport -
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Jackie Fender on May 20th, 2013
Conveniently located directly next to the Garfield Book Company, 208 Garfield could easily be confused for just another cafe character. And while, especially in the morning hours, it does indeed sling out espresso and fresh baked pastries, 208 seamlessly transcends to wine bar status in the afternoon, serving up clean
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Jackie Fender on May 13th, 2013
Burgers - an American dietary staple since the dawn of time. OK, perhaps that's an overuse of hyperbole, but burgers are meaty meal staples for many.
Mary's Burger Bistro along Pacific Avenue in the greater Tacoma Dome District presents an especially tasty version of the burger. The Secret Sauce Burger ($5.99)
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Jackie Fender on May 6th, 2013
Tacoma's Proctor District, though quaint in size, plays home to a plethora of dining options. Not one restaurant trumps the other; rather they are all different experiences. You have Thai, Italian, New American and Mexican cuisine all pocketed among the other destinations.
One of my favorite dishes is of the Mexican
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Jackie Fender on May 2nd, 2013
YO MILKMAN! >>>
As typical of Mother's Day, many businesses will provide special dining opportunities for that special lady in your life. One such business is Smith Brothers Farms. Smith Brothers Farms is the modern day milkman delivering farm fresh eggs, milk, cheeses and other locally sourced products from the Pacific
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Jackie Fender on April 17th, 2013
IT'S ON! >>>
Legendary Doughnuts is presenting an excuse to gorge on copious amounts of doughnut-y goodness with its third annual doughnut challenge running from now until May 12. Man vs. Food groupies can ante up and test their pig-out skills.
The challenge is to devour a 9-inch glazed doughnut - one
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Jackie Fender on April 17th, 2013
HURRAH! >>>
Maybe like me, you're searching for a vacation vibe. Crepes are uncompromisingly, unabashedly and unstintingly French, and who wouldn't want to be at a café along the Seine right about now.
I've been eyeing Savor Creperie in the University of Washington-Tacoma's District since February, the month initially stated as its
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Jackie Fender on April 10th, 2013
THE GLASS LADY COCKTAIL PACKAGE >>>
The Hotel Murano is toasting the Museum of Glass' 10th anniversary with a fancy cocktail package. Actually, others have been invited to the party. Behind the driving of Keri Porritt, the Murano's restaurant operations manager, Carolyn Osborne - artist and owner of Murano's in-house
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Jackie Fender on April 3rd, 2013
A SPLENDID WAY TO START THE DAY >>>
Thad Lyman and Katie Doherty, the husband-wife team behind Brix 25 in Gig Harbor, have launched a new waterfront breakfast destination. The duo opened Netshed No. 9 just off Harborview Drive with a splendid view of quiet waters and boats. As you enter
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Jackie Fender on March 28th, 2013
GO LOCAL ON A STICK >>>
It seems as though spring has finally arrived. With the warmer weather and subsiding drizzle of raindrops come outdoor birthday parties, baby showers and weddings. Naturally, as it has been for many years now, delectable slices of cake will abound, it is, after all, the
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Jackie Fender on March 20th, 2013
A comforting drink is just what we crave during this rainy time of the year. When it comes with an excellent bite, even better. Here are several noteworthy South Sound drink and food pairings.
Jameson pairing
Thursday, April 18 Chef-owner Tom Pantley of Toscanos Cafe & Wine Bar hosts a Jameson Irish
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