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Boasting the widest variety of any of our area's many farmers markets, the Puyallup Farmers Market is by far the largest in Pierce County. Spread out across Pioneer Park and inside the Pioneer Park Pavilion, this market also spills into the adjacent streets. Resembling a fair or community festival -
Food Matters
There are a few options when looking for a budget-conscious and satisfying lunch in the Proctor District. A recent trip to Europa Bistro yielded a quick midday repast of garlicky zucchini chunks sautéed until tender topped with tangy goat cheese. The smoked salmon pasta in light and creamy Alfredo sauce
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A smiling Chef William Mueller oversees the bistro room across a half wall separating the open-air kitchen from a seven-table space. Having breakfast and lunch in the small, comfortable room is like costarring on a cooking show; the intimate proximity of the kitchen is that great. Intelligent portion
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Now in the hands of Chef Aaron Grissom, the menu at Dirty Oscar's Annex on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue features creative takes on standard dishes. Three with distinct flavors stand out. A flavor powerhouse, the Cuban sandwich packs slow roasted pork and prosciutto, house-made horseradish pickles, dijon aioli and creamy Havarti cheese
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HG BistroWhere: 1618 E. Main, Puyallup, 253.845.5747, www.hgbistro.comHours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Lounge may stay open later pending level of business. Brunch and live music on the weekend.Cuisine: Northwest cuisine with global influences. Steak, seafood, pasta, burgers, appetizers. Many
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It was good to be part of the breath of new life Tuesday evening at Zara Mediterranean Cuisine. Many a city councilman attended the private reception as well as other hand-selected guests. Mayor Marilyn Strickland echoed my sentiment as if I'd said it out loud, "I'm glad to see this
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A strip mall restaurant in Federal Way turned out to be anything but expected. The metal-trimmed glass front façade at Peppercorn Bistro & Bar gives way to ultra high ceilings, while reclaimed rustic wood wall accents and a color palette mimicking the rich spices found in the restaurant's Latin American-European
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In the heart of the Sixth Ave Business District, and one-of-a-kind in our area, the afternoon/evening Sixth Avenue Farmers Market is truly something to be grateful for. From 3:30-7 p.m. each Tuesday a small part of North Pine Street becomes a stage for lazily meandering families, kids, dogs, strollers, singles
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This spring the Funky Iguana Mexican restaurant moved from South 38th Street to a larger location on South Cedar across from Marlene's Market. El Gallito Loco opened in the vacated space in June. Gallito is a Mexican sandwich shop managed by Maria Ray and her husband. With only a handful
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Downtown Tacoma will soon see the addition of Mediterranean to the existing ethnic parade of dining choices. In the former Sea Grill space on Pacific Avenue, fine dining restaurant Zara Mediterranean Cuisine will open in mid-August. General Manager Chip Venzone confirms Zara is scheduled to open to the public Aug.
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Darrin and Tina London will break new Tacoma ground with the opening of ameRAWcan Bistro. Pronounced "American," the bistro's organic raw foods-focused menu will be found on an iPad at each table. Darrin says to expect "a more upscale dining experience," and asks potential customers to be open-minded. "It's not
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For this food lover, delivering the news to the winner of Best Restaurant was akin to opening a sealed envelope and announcing an Oscar winner. "Pacific Grill was voted Best Restaurant in the Weekly Volcano's 2011 Best of Tacoma Readers' Poll!" I excitedly blurt out while chatting with Pacific Grill's
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Pho 701 Bistro & Bar offers a new happy hour menu for $5 and less; calamari, pot stickers, egg rolls, spring rolls, sweet chili chicken wings and satay and house-seasoned fried tofu are all offered. Green and red bell peppers and onions join marinated beef on skewers served with sautéed
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Confession: I love El Gaucho but can't drop $65 on a steak. Luckily, a new 18-item happy hour menu with items in the $3-$14 range, debuted July 14, makes it easy to visit and includes items like El Gaucho burger, tomato-basil-mozzarella salad, seasonal chef's ceviche, baby back ribs and mac
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On September 6, 1924, the Tacoma "Dry Squad" dug out an elaborately concealed illegal bootlegging operation hidden in a "cave" under the house at 7813 A St. - two stills were found, each with a capacity of 50 gallons. One man was arrested and 200 gallons of finished moonshine seized. This
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It's a real family affair at Jersey's Sports Bar in Federal Way. Last Saturday, July 9, owners Donna and Neal Nilson and Neal's brother Barry Nilson hosted the Red, White and Blue Bike Rally for Fisher House at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. "We're all about family here, we're a military family ourselves
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There's a lot going on. Through plenty of work, I've tracked down the teasers and truths behind many recent closings and upcoming openings. Here's a mere sampling of what's happening in the 253. If it feels as busy as bees nests, that's because it is. All this hustle will result
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Now in its third year, the annual Summer Garden Party at the Conservatory has proven to be a delightful evening showcasing a Tacoma gem. "It's a fun social time for people to come and enjoy the conservatory and mingle," says W.W. Seymour Conservatory Manager Mary Anderson. Scheduled for Friday, music
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A short trip up Interstate 5 North and a brief jaunt west off the South 320th Street exit, the Federal Way Farmers Market springs up each Saturday morning at 9 a.m. As is to be expected when the sun shines, people come out of the woodwork for this weekly happening.
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Culinary-grade certified organic spices and botanical herbs: my heart leaps at the words. Offering these and therapeutic blends (not casual sipping teas) at Organic Spice Traders, owner Michael Marx told me before he opened his downtown Tacoma shop that he'd also be selling the Organic Coffee Co.'s (out of San
