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On Sunday, June 26, I dropped in on two of three partners of The Social Bar and Grill, Jason Bailey and Rodel Borromeo. Though still in full remodel mode, they gave me a quick tour of the soon-to-open noshing and drinking spot on the Foss Waterway, describing the layout as
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Released last week, the summer menu for Gordon Naccarato's Pacific Grill is bursting at the flavor seams. Some heartier dishes are replaced by lighter ones, and as expected from Chef Naccarato, creativity abounds. Excellent execution and dish presentation at the hands of Chef de Cuisine Jessica Armstrong-Sewell and Sous Chef
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The situation at the Mandolin Café has been rocky, flaky and turbulent of late. Since original owner John Morrison stepped away from the day-to-day operations a few years ago, there's been some mismanagement. Quality and service had fallen off, which was a factor in the café's five-day closure in June.
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Smoked salmon on a bed of mixed greens with walnuts, grapes and tomatoes. Healthy combo meals of a salad and a smoothie. Organic soups in the fall, panini made before your eyes and outdoor seating. These are just a few of the carrots dangled before our very eyes down at Smooth
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Once enough days of full sun have graced the Pacific Northwest, my sweet tooth cravings change from desiring warm brownie à la mode to tart fruit sorbet. Typically, this shift goes down right about the Fourth of July, as summer (and hopefully some heat) rolls into town. Last summer found
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Still in an age where the word "vegan" is generally thought to be synonymous with skinny, pasty-faced PETA sign toters, a fully vegan café celebrating a one-year anniversary in a city the size of Tacoma is a big deal. One might say the owners of Caffe Dei are living the
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There has been plenty of speculation about when Massimo Italian Bar and Grill will open in University Place. You know, Massimo Italian Bar and Grill ... that place that used to be Captain Nemo's. Recently, I dropped by the restaurant - still in full remodel mode - and chatted with
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JW Restaurant Where: 4107 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, 253.858.3529, jwgigharbor.comHours: Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closed MondayCuisine: New American food: Sautéed clams, duck confit sliders, wild boar, uncomplicated salads. Steak, seafood, foul and even gluten-free pasta. House-made soups, breads and desserts. Scene:
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Steilacoom's historic Bair Drug & Hardware, opened in 1895, is a museum showcasing the town's past, and a place to grab a bite. Bair first became a casual dining establishment about 30 years ago. Sarah Cannon, granddaughter of a Steilacoom resident, currently operates the restaurant inside the historic building. She's
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The Taste of Tacoma is considered both a bane and a boon. The influx of people to the small town of Ruston has been a cause of stress and less-than-friendly feelings between festival-goers and homeowners. Parking spaces become more valuable than gold; lines and the crush of humanity a test
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The Taste of Tacoma is considered both a bane and a boon. The influx of people to the small town of Ruston has been a cause of stress and less-than-friendly feelings between festival-goers and homeowners. Parking spaces become more valuable than gold; lines and the crush of humanity a test
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UPDATE: Applini's closed. Family-friendly restaurant and all-ages entertainment venue Applini's Two Clean and Sober Club offers daily specials like spaghetti and meatballs, Salisbury steak and meatloaf sandwiches to augment the American fare menu. Like the name implies, it's also completely booze free. Grub down on breakfast anytime, grilled burgers, hot dogs,
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Puget Sound Pizza managing partner and General Manager Martin Osborn gives the lowdown on the popular pizza and karaoke joint since he and Shannon Stragier took over ownership last December. "One thing we've done is go way greener," Osborn says, referring to a new dishwasher that uses 20,000 or so fewer
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Taking a seat in the corner gave me a full view of the parade of regulars that started to pour in at 11:30 a.m. If this is any indicator, the two young owners of Two Teaspoons Café, Katie Karlstrom and Nyki Delorme, have settled in and made many friends since
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Currently, a dozen vendors and two hot food stands make up the South Tacoma Farmers Market, which is held in the Heritage Bank Parking Lot at South 56th Street and Washington Street on Sundays through Sept. 25. More vendors are expected as the season progresses. Still in its infancy, the
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Every Tuesday at 4 p.m., the Harmon Tap Room becomes the rendezvous location and take-off point for the Harmon Bike Club. The Tacoma-based cycling and social group meets for weekly rides around the Puget Sound. This bunch of spinners raises money for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital's Child Abuse Intervention Department.
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High ceilings, walls of windows and spread-out seating enhance a relaxing sensory experience that already rivals other dining and sipping establishments in the South Sound. Owned and operated by Pacific Lutheran University, 208 Garfield features beers and wines by PLU alumni. A rotating selection of Washington and Oregon wines are
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Through my 15-year stint in the hospitality and live music industry I've come to regard cooks and chefs, and even bartenders at times, as I do some musicians: They have songs they've written and never performed live for an audience. Much of the time, they're the backup band hired to
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A long-time tradition in the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune and on other military facilities around the world, Jane Wayne Day was held May 6 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team hosted the event for unit spouses as a morale booster
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Gibson's Frozen Yogurt Shoppe had its official grand opening party Saturday, May 14. You better believe this sweets-lover was there to cheer loudly. An adorable girl in a penguin costume helped folks spin a prize wheel and Stadium High School's jazz band performed. The weather even cooperated so the fro
