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Sometimes strip malls yield tasty adventures in dining. Take Royal Thai Bistro in Fircrest for instance. Situated next door to Pint Defiance beer store and a slew of empty commercial storefronts on the cusp of the Tacoma/University Place intersection, you'll discover Royal Thai's intimate and classy dining space. Naturally they
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My clothes dryer is busted. It's the third one in a year that has gone kaput. I'm beginning to wonder if I'm cursed. Though this is bad news and highly inconvenient, there is a silver lining to the stormy cloud of having to visit the laundromat, the laundromat resides next
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I've recently shared my admiration of Boathouse 19's devilishly delectable desserts. I must not be the only one. During my last visit, the bartender informed me someone covered their dessert menu and used the phrase, ahem, "happy ending" in reference to 19's sweet treats. Though I implore you to try any
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Before there was a Food Network or even a city of Lakewood, there was the Yen Ching Restaurant - a steadfast friend doling out exotic flavors from all corners of Asia as it watched other Lakewood International District restaurants come and go over its 30-year history. Lakewood is now a city,
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Puyallup River Brewing - still riding the high of the Hawks Super Bowl win - will release a new brew, We Are The Champions IPA Friday, Feb. 28. To pair perfectly with its new pint of hops, the brewery will host a taco night, beginning at 5 p.m. at its
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Sitting in the heart of Tacoma's Proctor District, hidden in the upstairs portion of the Old House Mercantile, diners will discover Soul, a restaurant teeming with Southern bites and Puerto Rican flair. The dishes carry a home-cooked appeal such as blackened fish (tilapia and catfish) and fried chicken and waffles
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Nestled in the Tacoma's Proctor District you'll find a lovely little wine bar aptly named Pour at Four. This gem features an impressive and delightful wine list paired with gourmet culinary treats. The menu consists of a fair amount of shareable like flatbreads, cheese platters and the like, perfect when
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You're driving along South 19th Street down toward the Tacoma Narrows Passage, deeper and deeper into a quiet, residential neighborhood of modern mansions, retro homes and shacks, when the trees part to reveal the Narrows Marina, Narrows Brewing Company and, thankfully, Boathouse 19. What a lucky neighborhood. Boathouse 19 - the kickback
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Ah, Valentine's Day. Love is in the air. But if you're a little like me and think love smells like the Tacoma Aroma and have zero desire to sit among the lovey-dovey newlyweds who stare longingly into each other's eyes while dining out on Valentine's Day, it can be a
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When a dive bar receives a facelift is it still a dive? A week ago today, The Corner Bar, more commonly known as Hank's, closed its doors for some renovation - phase two to be precise. A few months ago, The Corner Bar added a shiny, wooden back bar and matching
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Best-selling author Marissa Meyer has captured our imaginations in the first two books of her Lunar series. She uses her craft to weave together classic fairy tales with science fiction suspense in Cinder, a cyborg princess adventure based on Cinderella, and Scarlet, a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood and
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If I had to choose one single foodie trend to commit to for the rest of my days - the cupcake craze, fro yo frenzies and others - it would undoubtedly be the slider swing. Pop-in-your-mouth size burgers and sammies are America's tapas - small, exciting food that allows me to
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Before the Weekly Volcano hosts its Tournament of Burgers this coming March, let's look back at the rag's first food tournament, the 2010 Tournament of Tacos. The tournament shell-shocked Tacoma when 64 taco-slinging joints battled to determine who was the Big Kahuna. It was like March Madness, only with more
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Saturday, Jan. 18, Narrows Brewing Company gathered great minds in the Tacoma craft beer scene to commence a creative collaboration of brewmasters. Engine House No. 9, Pacific Brewing and Malting Co., Harmon Brewery, The Ram, Tacoma Brewing Company and Wingman Brewers connected at Narrows Brewing's waterfront plant to concoct a
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The void on the North Pac Ave scene where Paddy Coynes once occupied one of Tacoma's most historic back bars has been filled by The Forum as of last Tuesday. I've heard good feedback in regard to the Forum's sister store in Puyallup and have been highly anticipating this location
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Downtown Sumner's retail and antique stores align in a row, providing a lovely stroll. Snuggled in the row, Cafe Bellis boasts a charming small town vibe that fits. It's an intimate interior - with the server station on full display in the tiny dining area, which is nice because the
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Though The Swiss has earned the reputation as a live music venue, the entertainment isn't the sole reason to visit. The menu, paired with ample libations, is prime pickings for lunch and dinner daily, while the ambiance is hip and casual with worn wooden tables and art adorned walls that
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Self-serve yogurt shops seem to be the trend now, and there is no shortage of them in the South Sound. One of the last to join the Fro Yo So So is Granola's Frozen Yogurt and More in downtown Tacoma. The shop does fro yo with a twist - a
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There's a little something for coffee geeks to get excited about in Tacoma. The Slayer! Paesan Kitchen and Bar has gained a following with its wood-fired pizzas and compelling cocktail concoctions, yet its espresso hasn't gained much buzz. Manager - and as co-owner Philip Panagos puts it "Coffee Queen" - Natasha Weiss
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Since the '80s Five Guys Burgers and Fries has been burger flippin' its way to our hearts and, in the last few years, it has spread like wild fire opening several locations in the South Sound. If you've haven eaten at Five Guys, this isn't shocking news. One greasy sackful
