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Jake and Jason de Paul on May 21st, 2009
Cyber Pasta Cafe
Where: 430 E. 25th St., Suite 5, inside Freighthouse Square, Tacoma, 253.507.5480, www.cyberpasta.net
Hours: Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cuisine: Loosely Italian comfort food — pizza, pasta, panini, pastry
Scene: Very inexpensive, casual order-at-the-counter cafe and coffee shop
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Jake and Jason de Paul on May 14th, 2009
Amici Italian Eatery
Where: 9807 224th St. E., Suite 100, Graham, 253.847.1500, www.iloveamici.com
Hours: Lunch and dinner — Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cuisine: Italian American — pasta, fish and chips, wood fired pizza, salads, seafood and steaks. Kids menu available.
Scene: Relaxed, casual family
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Jake and Jason de Paul on May 7th, 2009
ANNOUNCER: From the folks who brought Tacoma Wild Orchid, Oriental Noodle & Grill has been open just over eight months in the James Center shopping plaza across from Tacoma Community College. Same as Wild Orchid, this new location serves tasty Asian cuisine served in a beautifully decorated setting. Given the
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Jake and Jason de Paul on April 30th, 2009
World Café
Where: 4102 S. Meridian, Puyallup, 253.435.8759, www.worldcafes.net
Hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Cuisine: Simple and healthy, breakfast, lunch and dinner with global flavors.
Scene: A casual, family-friendly, very inexpensive ethnic-inspired cafe.
Drinkies: All non-alcoholic: Lassi fruit smoothies, hot tea, coffee, espresso, juices, Nantucket Nectars, Izze sodas
Damage: $1.85-$6.95
ANNOUNCER: A strip
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Jake and Jason de Paul on April 23rd, 2009
Ranch House BBQ & Steakhouse
Where: 10841 Kennedy Creek Rd SW (off Hwy 8 West) Olympia, 360.866.8704, www.ranchhousebbq.net
Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cuisine: Award-winning Southern barbecue
Scene: Relaxed, very casual, not much talking due to full mouths
Drinkies: Full bar, specialty cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages
Damage: $1.49-$24.99
ANNOUNCER: Some may say the lush
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Jake and Jason de Paul on April 16th, 2009
Hwang-Do Seafood Noodle
Where: 3615 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., #102, Lakewood, 253.581.0985
Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to midnight
Cuisine: Korean comfort food
Scene: Casual, cafeteria-style, family friendly
Drinkies: Rice wine, sake, typical non-alcoholic beverages
Damage: $3.99-$39.99
ANNOUNCER: Driving along South Tacoma Way toward the B & I can feel like a trip outside the United States. Once you
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Jake and Jason de Paul on April 9th, 2009
Seven-Oh-One
Where: 701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.2240
Hours: 5:30-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday.
5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday
Cuisine: American comfort food
Scene: Casual and sophisticated bistro
Drinkies: Full bar, teas, coffee, sodas
Damage: $1.50-$20.99
ANNOUNCER: A quick call was made to Meconi’s earlier this month.
“Hello, Meconi’s? What’s the name of the restaurant next to you?”
“No, not
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Jake and Jason de Paul on April 2nd, 2009
Taqueria La Carreta
Where: 8302 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.589.0760
Hours: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday
Cuisine: Mostly authentic Mexican, plus American and Mexican breakfasts, burgers, salads, sandwiches
Scene: Mexican diner. Relaxed, casual, family friendly
Drinkies: Fountain drinks, Red Bull, Jarritos, Arizona tea
Damage: $1.25-$10.99
ANNOUNCER: The month of April
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Jake and Jason de Paul on March 26th, 2009
Il Lucano Italian Restaurant
Where: 3119 Judson Street, Gig Harbor, 253.514.8945, www.illucanoristorante.com
Hours: Lunch: Tuesday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5-10 p.m., Sunday 4-9 p.m. Happy Hour: Monday-Saturday 2-5 p.m., pasta, salad, bread and a glass of wine or well drink $18.
Cuisine: Authentic Italian pasta, pizza, antipasti, salad, and panini
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Jake and Jason de Paul on March 12th, 2009
Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill
Where: 31448 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way, 253.529.4050
Hours: They didn’t want to give out their hours. Oh well.
Cuisine: Fast casual, Asian stir-fry concept.
Scene: Build your own bowls by choosing your own meats, spices, vegetables and sauces, then march over to a massive grill where grillmasters, um, grill it.
Drinkies:
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