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Aromas of hotdogs, peanuts and popcorn wafts through the air. Hats, shirts, mitts and more are emblazoned with the same logo and color schemes in an effort to visually root for the home team in unison. There's a buzz in the air, and the energy of a whole group of people
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Downtown Gig Harbor boasts majestic waterfront views and an idyllic warm atmosphere. The streets are lined with charming eateries, retail spots and galleries, making it a destination to grab a nibble, sip on a cocktail and take in the view. Whether you're a family man, shopaholic, admirer of art or outdoorsy spirit - what makes this
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Leading to the Pacific Lutheran University campus from the east is Garfield Street. This little business district is quite the conundrum: swarming with youthful academic types due to its proximity to the university, it plays home to a variety of establishments that cater to the hip clientele while at the
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Farmers market season is in full force all over Tacoma, making farm-fresh food easy to bring right to the dinner table. But let's face it, a big juicy apple or beautiful bunch of greens isn't always what you are hankering for. The summer sunshine is blazing from above, your forehead is
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Stop with the tirade about hating Hallmark holidays. Clearly, it's true that Valentine's Day is an artificial way of forcing you to synchronize your expressions of love, loyalty, and romance with those of the rest of the world, but you have to admit that it's also nice to go out
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Are you ready for some football?! Super Bowl is Sunday, and the Weekly Volcano has to confess to feeling a tad bipolar about the whole thing: glad to see the 49ers in it again, but also bored to distraction at the thought of subjecting ourselves to a four-hour advertising blitz interrupted
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Usually when you hear "shift happens" in the culinary business, it means a change in the front room service detail or the night-shift line cooks trudge in. On Monday, Jan. 28 at the Tacoma Convention Center, Shift Happens means the community celebrates the local economy over food samples and a
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Ricos Taco Truck Where: 5015 S. Center St., Tacoma, 253.202.8197 Hours: Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Scene: Authentic Mexican fare and a few Americano dishes Drinks: Canned Coca-Cola products and bottled sodas including the rainbow array of Jarritos. Prices: $5-$10 If you want a tasty taco from Ricos Taco Truck, you have to want it. Bad.
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Oh Father Winter, with you comes Jack Frost nipping at my nose. Fingers rigid and cold, hair wild from blustery winds, I curse you. And then I remember that with you also come winter ales and I take all the bad things I said about you back. You warm my
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THE LOOSE WHEEL BAR & GRILL Where: 715 River Road, Puyallup, 253.848.4444 Hours: Open daily 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Scene: Huge, classic sports bar scene with televisions from every angle - including directly beside your table - pull-tabs, video games and pool. Bonus: kids are allowed at this location until 9 p.m. Drinks:
