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Announcer: The San Francisco Street Bakery in the Northeast neighborhood of Olympia has been serving up sweet treats made from local products to its customers for 23 years, and has just recently opened for dinner Thursday through Sunday. Always up for trying something new, the boys made the quick trip
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AdessoWhere: 109 Legion Ave SW, Olympia, 360.705.2529Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Tuesday- Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Sat 5-10 p.m.Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, Italian and continental dishes of seafood, pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches and appetizers.Scene: Casual dining with a somewhat Italian vibe. Furniture layout is uncrowded and decent for semi-intimate dining. Family-friendly,
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Express Cuisine Where: 17629 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, 206.463.6626 Hours: 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday Cuisine: Northwest seafood focus, some red meat and vegetarian items and Asian fare selections made with seasonally available produce and products. Menu changes very frequently. Scene: Very casual, family-friendly eatery with open kitchen/cafeteria vibe. Locals all seem to know each other
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Karma Indian Cuisine Where: 12623 E. Meridian Ave., Puyallup, 253.770.6276Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and SundayCuisine: Northern Punjab-style Indian cooking; tandoori meats, seafood, large selection of naan, over 20 vegetarian dishes. Full menu served until 2 a.m. nightly.Scene: Casual dining and swanky "Bollywood" martini bar and
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Comfort Food CafeWHERE: 210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, 253.770.6147 HOURS: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Saturday, Closed SundayCUISINE: Homemade, old-school American food with organic and natural focus - soups, salads, sandwiches, casseroles and desserts.SCENE: Casual eatery with kid-friendly, easily accessible menu items. Order at the counter, grab your own beverages from the
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Harmon Tap Room Where: 204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.2725Hours: Kitchen open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bar open till 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, till 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.Cuisine: American-comfort-food-meets-Italian-fare; wings, nachos, burgers, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta.Scene: Brewery and casual eatery. Seating for less than 40 inside; outdoor beer garden doubles occupancy and
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ANNOUNCER: The tiny retail strip at Regents Boulevard and Contra Costa Avenue in Fircrest has two dining options: old-school Italian delicatessen Viafore‘s and a casual café that has gone by a few names over the years. Remember Spring Lake Cafe, Poppy Seed Cafe or Alia's Sidewalk Café? All three occupied
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Macau Casino Restaurant Where: 9811 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood, 253.983.1777 Hours: Open 24 hours a day except 7- 11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Happy Hour is daily from 4-7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cuisine: Chinese, Thai, and American. Scene: Sparsely decorated dining area occupied mostly by guys in loafers, pleated
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Dirty Oscar's Annex Where: 2309 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.0588 Hours: Monday-Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Breakfast served until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday only Cuisine: Internationally-inspired American comfort food made with quality ingredients - locally sourced and organic when reasonable. Grilled burgers, flatbread, sweet potato fries,
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Red Rooster Café Where: 3313 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, 253.514.8175 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cuisine: American cafe-style breakfast and lunch: sweet and savory crêpes, French toast, omelets, biscuits and gravy, bagel sandwiches, oatmeal, soup, salad and sandwiches. Scene: Cute, country house vibe. Lots
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Windmill Bistro Where: 16009 60th St. E., Sumner, 253.826.7897Hours: Lunch Monday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday & Sunday brunch 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Cuisine: Simple Northwest fare with emphasis on locally sourced products - pasta, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, desserts.Scene: Casual, relaxed dining surrounded by beautiful
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Green.House Where: 4793 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor, 253.514.6482Hours: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday 4 to 9 p.m., Friday - Saturday 4 to 11p.m. Closed MondaysCuisine: Locally sourced, 70 percent organic cuisine. Regional seafood, Nebraska beef, pasta, daily specials, handmade desserts, salads.Scene: Warm ambiance, casual to upscale feel yet still family
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It's Greek To MeWhere: 328 South Meridian, Puyallup, 253.200.2333Hours: Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Cuisine: Greek! Gyros, hummus, meat shish-ka-bob, salads, soup, Greek spaghetti, seafood, lamb, pizza.Scene: Casual, limited seating in cozy quarters. Kid-friendly, well-lit, open kitchen.Drinkies: Full bar with Greek wines, micro beers on tap, an array of
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Stanley & Seafort's Restaurant Where: 115 E. 34th St., Tacoma, 253.473.7300 Hours: Lunch: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dinner: Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday 2-11 p.m., Sunday 2-10 p.m. Lounge: Lounge closes Sunday-Thursday 11 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 12 a.m. Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, Saturday-Sunday
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Blue Cannon Pizza Where: 4726 Borgen Blvd., Gig Harbor, 253.851.4800Hours: Open daily at 11 a.m., close at 9 p.m. Sunday- Thursday, 9:30 p.m. Friday and SaturdayCuisine: Pizzas, sandwiches, salads, appetizers with specific vegetarian dishesScene: Casual, semi-self-serve, kid-friendly environment in primary colors, minimalist decor; slight industrial feel with arcade-style gamesDrinkies: Wine, domestic, import
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Big Wheel Steakhouse and LoungeWhere: 11401 Steele St. S., Suite 102, Tacoma, 253.537.0801Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.Friday and SaturdayCuisine: American Bistro/Bar on RedbullScene: 75 percent sports bar environment, 25 percent family restaurant dining. Late night live music, dancing, DJs, pool table and
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Zato Bar & Grill Where: 20609 State Route 410 E., Bonney Lake, 253.288.9286Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday-SaturdayCuisine: American and Asian - steaks, burgers, seafood, appetizers, sushi, saladScene: Casual, nice. Family-friendly restaurant with loungeDrinkies: Full service bar, specialty cocktailsPrices: $4-$21 ANNOUNCER: Originally an Asian-focused
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C.I. Shenanigans Where: 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma, 253.752.8811, cishenanigans.com Hours: Lunch and dinner daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday open til 10 p.m. in the dining room, 11:30 p.m. in the lounge Cuisine: Pacific Northwest focusing on steaks, seafood and chops. Scene: Young adults making eyes in the bar, married
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Mizu Japanese Steakhouse Where: 3116 Judson St., Gig Harbor, 253.853.4020 Hours: Lunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, dinner 4:30-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 4:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Cuisine: Teppanyaki style Japanese steakhouse Scene: Dinner and show with chefs flipping food in front of folks Drinkies: Full bar ANNOUNCER: The 15-foot waterfall wall in the vestibule sets the tone for
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The Office Bar & Grill Where: 813 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.3222Hours: 11 a.m.- midnight Sunday- Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday- SaturdayCuisine: Classed-up American pub fare: Steak frites, ahi crostini, southwestern rolls, sandwiches, burgers, bruschetta, mushroom risotto, pastaScene: Relaxed casual lunchtime, dinner and bar crowd hangoutDrinkies: Full bar, microbrews, signature cocktails, wine listPrices:
