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O-bok Restaurant Where: 8600 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood, 253.582.6713 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday,11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Cuisine: Traditional home style Korean Scene: Casual, cozy, and family friendly with tabletop barbecue Drinkies: Beer and wine, tea, soda Prices: $7.95-$27.95. Most dishes over $20 serve two. ANNOUNCER: A bit
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Red Bike Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant Where: 4441 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey, 360.528.3226 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: American, steaks, pasta, seafood, sandwiches, pizza and salad Scene: Large, casual bar with live entertainment and a restaurant Drinkies: Full bar featuring specialty cocktails, beer and wine Prices:
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Flying Tomato Italian Grill Where: 10224 198th St. E., Graham, 253.875.0770 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: American Italian Scene: Family-friendly, casual dining Drinkies: Full bar, Italian sodas, standard non-alcoholic beverages Prices: $8.25-$20.99 ANNOUNCER: Sometimes I poke fun at Graham - how far away it is (bordering Idaho),
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San Francisco Street Bakery Where: 1320 San Francisco Ave. N.E., Olympia, 360.753.8553 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Sandwiches, soup, quiche, baked goods, pastries, desserts, granola Scene: Casual and family friendly order-at-the-counter, carry-out or dine-in coffee shop/deli. Full-service bakery Drinkies: Canned fancy soda, bottled sparkling water, coffee, espresso, hot and
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ANNOUNCER: Valentine's Day seems to be the most made up holiday ever. Grand gestures of undying love are made; proposals are offered, and everyone buys chocolate, flowers and goes out to eat. To increase your chances of a good time had by all, remember when dining out to expect slower
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MARINEPOLIS SUSHI LAND Where: 4301 S. Meridian, Puyallup, 253.604.0066 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily Cuisine: Noodle soups, specialty rolls, sushi, desserts Scene: Very casual and brightly lit with fast-food conveyor belt buffet. Pay at the end based on what you ate and ordered Drinkies: Beer and wine, standard non-alcoholic fountain drinks, hot tea, coffee Damage: $1-$5 ANNOUNCER: The
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I.Talia Pizzeria Where: 2505 Fourth W. Unit 108, Olympia, 360.754.3393, Web site Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: Authentic Italian-style pizzas, homemade lasagna and pastas, salads, roasted sandwiches and gelato. Half-price Wine Wednesdays Scene: Completely casual. Families welcome, very kid friendly Drinkies: Beer
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BLAZING ONIONWhere: 4701 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Gig Harbor, 253.514.6703 Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. dailyCuisine: American diner fare on steroids Scene: Casual, order-at-the-counter, family-friendly dining room and 21+ bar area with table serviceDrinkies: Microbrews, wine, bottled beer, cocktails. Fountain, Henry Weinhard's and Jones sodas, Citavo organic coffeeDamage: $2.99-$14.99ANNOUNCER: Lit up
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Curry Corner Where: 9408 Martin Way E., Suite 2, Lacey 360.455.8776 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday, Noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Lunch until 2:30 p.m., Closed Monday Cuisine: Family, friends and students enjoy low-cost high-taste East Indian cuisine Scene: Casual, family friendly dining Drinkies: Standard non-alcoholic beverages, yogurt lassi, Indian tea Prices:
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Sparks Firehouse Deli Where: 621 Fifth St. S.W., Puyallup, 253.840.DELI Hours: Sunday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., breakfast, lunch and dinner Cuisine: American pub and deli fare including hot wings, pizzas, sandwiches, and salads Scene: Casual order-at-the-counter, kid-friendly, firehouse-themed deli with neighborhood
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Three Sisters Tacoma Szechuan Where: 9601 S. Tacoma Way, Lakewood, 253.581.0102 Hours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily, lunch special, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday Cuisine: Szechuan and Chinese Scene: Casual family-friendly dining Drinkies: Standard nonalcoholic drinks Prices: $3.99-$17.95 ANNOUNCER: After the most gluttonous of feasts in the name of thankfulness
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McNamara’s Pub and Eatery Where: 1595 Wilmington Dr., DuPont, 253.964.9200 Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday Cuisine: Irish favorites and classic American comfort foods — ribs, burgers, seafood, sandwiches, salads. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily Scene: Casual, kid and family-friendly, separate full-service
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Wendy’s II Where: 5015 Tacoma Mall Blvd., Tacoma, 253.471.0228 Hours: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 2-8 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Vietnamese, Chinese Scene: Casual, family-friendly dining Drinkies: Limited beer and wine, bubble tea, milkshakes, standard nonalcoholic beverages Prices: $4.95-$11.95 ANNOUNCER: Owner Wendy Au began serving delicious Asian food at her
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Wendy’s II Where: 5015 Tacoma Mall Blvd., Tacoma, 253.471.0228 Hours: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 2-8 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Vietnamese, Chinese Scene: Casual, family-friendly dining Drinkies: Limited beer and wine, bubble tea, milkshakes, standard nonalcoholic beverages Prices: $4.95-$11.95 ANNOUNCER: Owner Wendy Au began serving delicious Asian food at her
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Cebu Where: 9408 Martin Way E., Suite 4, Lacey, 360. 455.9128, www.cebuwa.com Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday Cuisine: Filipino-inspired rice and noodle dishes, curries, soups, empanadas, crepes, and seafood Scene: Relaxed, family-friendly and casual Filipino-inspired dining Drinkies: Standard non-alcoholic beverages, some specialty drinks Damage: $4.75-$14
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Viva Mexico Where: 1455 Willmington Dr., DuPont, 253.912.4730 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Cuisine: Mexican Scene: Casual, family friendly Drinkies: Full bar, standard non-alcoholic, virgin mocktails Prices: $3.50-$14.75 ANNOUNCER: A sister to restaurants in Des Moines and White Center, Viva Mexico
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Thai Mekong Where: 10224 196th St. Ct. E., Graham, 253.847.3853, www.thaimekong.com Hours: Monday -Saturday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Cuisine: Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese Scene: Casual, family-friendly dining Drinkies: Thai iced tea, coffee, bubble tea in assorted flavors, hot jasmine and green tea, coconut juice, fountain drinks Prices: $6.95-$15.95 ANNOUNCER: Opening in
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East India Grill Where: 31845 Gateway Center Blvd. S., Federal Way, 253.529.9292 Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday Brunch, Dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cuisine: East Indian Scene: Casual, family-friendly sit down dining Drinkies: Full bar: import and domestic beer, creative
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Tugboat Annie’s Restaurant Where: 2100 West Bay Dr. N.W., Olympia, 360.943.1850 Hours: Open Daily for lunch and dinner served 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday (bar open late). Breakfast served 9 a.m. until noon Saturday & Sunday Cuisine: American fare
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i Sushi & Teriyaki Where: 1225 Center Dr., DuPont, 253.964.8266 Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday Cuisine: Japanese Fusion: sashimi, sushi, sushi rolls, yakisoba, teriyaki. Scene: Very casual family friendly restaurant Drinkies: Hot and cold teas, bottled and canned juices and sodas Damage: $3.95-$19.95 ANNOUNCER: With only
