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Lele Where: 4747 Point Fosdick Dr. N.W., Gig Harbor, 253.514.6382, lelerestaurant.com Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Vietnamese and Thai Scene: Mid-scale, casual dining Drinkies: Full bar, Asian beers, specialty martini list, 99 percent West Coast wines Prices:
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Paco’s Tacos Where: 4520 Lacey Blvd. S.E., Suite 14, Lacey, 360.455.0060 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Home-style Mexican Scene: Casual, family friendly Drinkies: Mexican sodas, non-alcoholic beverages, Horchata, Tamarindo, Jamaica Damage: $1.50-$8.99
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Lemon Grass Restaurant Where: 212 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia, 360.705.1832 Hours: 11a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (open till 9 p.m. Friday), noon-9 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday Cuisine: Vietnamese and Thai Scene: Casual, family friendly Drinkies: Full bar, specialty teas Damage: $2-$16 ANNOUNCER: It seems that in Olympia Thai restaurants are
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(This restaurant closed) Papa Eddie’s Corner Café & Ribs Where: 7104 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.565.6310 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays. Cuisine: Northwest cuisine, Italian pasta dishes, and Southern cookin’ Scene: Extremely casual family friendly dining Drinkies:
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ANNOUNCER: This week the boys head out at lunchtime to two very different eateries in equally different downtown sections of Puget Sound cities. They visit The Press in Olympia and Dock Street Sandwich Co. in Tacoma. A self described coffeehouse and lounge that serves a little food, The
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(Sip. closed Monday, May 24, 2010) Sip Restaurant and Wine Bar Where: 4793 Point Fosdick Dr. N.W., Gig Harbor, 253.853.3020, siprestaurant.com Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, and from 4:30 p.m. to midnight Sunday-Thursday. It is also open from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Cuisine: European inspired
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Sushi Go Round Where: 1360 Galaxy Dr. N.E., Lacey, 360.455.8411, sushigoround-lacey.com Hours: Open Daily. Monday-Thursday Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cuisine: Japanese noodle dishes and fast food sushi. Scene: Very casual and family friendly. Drinkies: Beer, wine, teas,
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Winger’s Grill & Bar Where: 5221 Tacoma Mall Blvd., Tacoma, 253.471.9464 Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to Midnight Friday and Saturday Cuisine: Mostly Southwestern comfort food Scene: Ultra casual and family friendly Drinkies: Specialty cocktails and teas, import and domestic beers and wine Damage: $2.50-$18 ANNOUNCER:
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Beau Legs Fish ‘N’ Chips Where: 8765 Tallon Lane, Lacey, 360.915.6328 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cuisine: Southern/Creole deli fare Scene: Casual order-at-the-counter family friendly Drinkies: Non-alcoholic fountain drinks Damage: $2.99-$13.95 ANNOUNCER: Slightly off the main drag of Martin Way in Lacey, a Southern/Creole inspired casual order-at-the-counter dining
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Shanghai House Where: 1126 Commerce St., Tacoma, 253.627.1859 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cuisine: Chinese Scene: Casual Drinkies: Limited beer and wine, no liquor, soda, tea, coffee Damage: $4.50-$15.95 ANNOUNCER: Cellars Under Broadway, Thad Martin’s Djembe Soul and now Shanghai House. These three restaurants span a decade
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Enoteca Wine Bar Where: 21 N. Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, 253.779.8258 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cuisine: Grilled paninis, sandwiches, fresh salads, cheese, fruit, and meat plates, soups and dessert. Scene: Casual and intimate bistro/wine bar, 21+ Drinkies: Extensive wine list by glass
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Hot Iron Mongolian Grill Where: 345 Cooper Point Road N.W., Olympia, 360.753.2949 Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Cuisine: Mongolian grill, create your own stir-fry Scene: Casual family friendly Drinkies: All nonalcoholic beverages; tea, coffee, fountain drinks Damage: $7.95-$8.95 ANNOUNCER: Hot Iron Mongolian Grill in Olympia, in setup alone, is as straightforward
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Sumay Indian Cuisine Where: 12623 E. Meridian Ave., Puyallup, 253.770.6276, www.sumaycuisine.com Hours: Monday-Thursday 11: 30 a.m. to 9: 30 p.m., Friday 11: 30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m Cuisine: North Indian influenced by Mughal and Punjabi cooking styles Scene: Casual mid-class,
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My Greek Mediterranean Grill Where: 13333 E. Meridian, Puyallup, 253.864.6000 Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Cuisine: Moderately priced Mediterranean cuisine with Greek emphasis and American dishes: steaks, cheeseburger, baked potatoes, pastas, barbeque ribs and chicken; 8-item kids menu. Scene: Casual family-friendly
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The Mark Where: 407 Columbia St., S.W., Olympia, 360.754.4414, www.themarkolympia.com Hours: Thursday through Saturday 5-10 p.m., dinner only, cocktail lounge, private dining, event space. Cuisine: Simple, mostly organic Northwest cuisine Scene: Urban chic, mid-scale restaurant Drinkies: Full bar, creative cocktails, good wine selection, inventive nonalcoholic drinks Damage: $4-$24 ANNOUNCER: Organic
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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
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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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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:
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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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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
