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Jake de Paul

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dish@weeklyvolcano.com

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The Red Hot

Jake de Paul on January 29th, 2009

2914 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.779.0229 Type of joint: Tavern There is nothing fancy about this tavern, and yet, the two pinball machines, the large screen, the impressive list of off-rack beverages such as RC Cola and Jarritos sodas, plus 10 brews on tap and many more by the bottle all make for

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Sparkly

Jake de Paul on December 11th, 2008

The South Sound Eats Holiday Sparkling Wine Tasting is a perfect opportunity to experience the other side of tasting wine — not the sensory aspect, but the practical one. No matter how much you read about wine, there’s no substitute for personal experience. But there’s often a vast difference between

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Fashion and cheese

Jake de Paul on December 11th, 2008

Dockside Bistro in Olympia will be giving away a free plate of cheese for two with any wine bottle purchased during the Bon Ton Fashion Show it’s hosting Wednesday, Dec. 17 beginning at noon. Reserve your spot at 360.956.1928. Christmas Day buffet The Red Wind Casino offers a Christmas Day Buffet. For

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Green Drinks

Jake de Paul on November 26th, 2008

Green Drinks The Tahoma Audubon Society sponsors the Dec. 4 Green Drinks outing at Woody’s on the Water. Green Drinks is a monthly gathering of environmentally minded folks who informally discuss all things green and pound a few drinks. It runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. tonight at 1715 Dock Street

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Food matters

Jake de Paul on May 22nd, 2008

Food Matters Bella Vita Italian Restaurant has changed its name to 6th Ave Sports Bar & Grill. No word if they’re changing their I Dream of Jeannie interior or food. Check it at 6108 Sixth Ave. in Tacoma. The Old Town

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Food Matters

Jake de Paul on May 15th, 2008

Food Matters Fish Tale Brewhouse presents Shellfish Slurp, a night of seafood dishes from this Olympia restaurant, Sunday, May 18 from 5-8 p.m. Admission is $45 in advance at 360.754.2744. Fish Tale is at 515 Jefferson St. S.E. in Olympia. The Tacoma Symphony Orchestra

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Barleywine Fest

Jake de Paul on April 10th, 2008

Food Matters La Costa Mexican Restaurant has changed ownership and name. It’s now Gringo de Loco. It opens Saturday at 928 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma. The Parkway Tavern will host its third annual Barleywine Fest Saturday, April 12 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. They will serve 25 aged barleywines, four prime

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Food matters

Jake de Paul on March 27th, 2008

Food Matters Erik Denmark ate the Varsity Grill’s 72-ounce steak in 17 minutes, 22 seconds crowning him the Varsity Steak Champion. Call them and go for the record. 1114 Broadway, Tacoma, 253.627.1229. Mackay Restaurants and Alexandria Nicole Cellars have produced their own wine label, Mackay Duck Press Red, which is available at

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Early taste of Merende

Jake de Paul on March 20th, 2008

Food Matters Duke’s Chowder House on Ruston Way offers half-price wine every Monday. El Gaucho and Sea Grill join forces for a five-course dinner ($125) March 26 and March 27 titled “The Best of the South Sound.” Reserve your spot at 253.272.1510. Eat 101 Chef Jeffrey Bishop drops a few culinary hints behind his

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Chili cook-off, The Bite

Jake de Paul on March 5th, 2008

St. Patrick’s Day Red And Green Chili Cook-Off Not sure if this is what Waterford-born Franciscan scholar Luke Wadding had in mind when he instigated St. Patrick’s Day in the early part of the 17th century, but, hell, chili sounds great every day. This annual chili cook-off is a big deal

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