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SHE'S KIND OF A BIG DEAL >>> Did you know there's a certified sake specialist working in Tacoma? Did you even know there was such an honor as "certified sake specialist"? First, there is such a thing. It's similar to being a certified wine sommelier. Second, you can find one (in the form of
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BANDING TOGETHER IN THE NAME OF BEER >>> I imagine Morgan Alexander at home with a notepad, scribbling wildly as fresh ideas literally burst from his creative brain. Er, scratch that; he be banging away on a keypad so fiercely smoke should rise from his fingers. Alexander - civic innovator, community
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MUMBAI MEETS DISCO >>> Sanford and Son Antiques received a big slap of fabulous for its adult prom Saturday night. Gigantic red, pink, silver, gold and black flowers clung to ceiling and walls amid colorful lighting and shiny metallic streamers as the store's library was transformed into a Bollywood movie set,
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NOW WITH ALCOHOL AND MUSIC >>>Neighborhood: Sixth Avenue Business District Address/phone: 2717 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.9199 Website: Click here Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday Noshing/Sipping: Old-school chicken noodle and vegan black bean with zucchini soups are made in-house and served with a roll. More soups
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TAP INTO PERSONAL BEER BREWING STATIONS IN PUYALLUP >>> Driving down West Stewart in Puyallup on my way to Del's Farm Supply, a big handwritten sign bearing the words "U BREW" caught my eye. Swinging into the tiny parking lot, I spied people tipping back pints through the window. I could
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FIRST BITE >>> Less than two weeks past his estimated end of August opening, general manager Brandon Escovedo was all smiles last night at the grand opening party for his latest endeavor, Big Wheel Steakhouse on Steele Street South. Earlier in the week I had asked Escovedo via text message if Tacoma
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HOPS WITH HERREN >>> "Brought in 50 cases last week, had maybe six or seven left," says Donna Herren waving her hands in the air. What has her so excited, you ask? Produce and ceramic pots? Nope. Beer. Specifically, the Men's Room Original Red that Kris Blondin reported on last week. The Specialty 22-ounce bottled beers have
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BECAUSE THEY'RE OPEN ON A SUNDAY DURING LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN TACOMA >>> Neighborhood: Downtown, Tacoma Address/phone: 1911 Pacific Ave., 253.572.4263 Hours: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, open till 9 p.m. Third Thursday Noshing/Sipping: Bagged Tim's Cascade potato chips, pre-made cold pasta and green salads,
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NEW STEAKHOUSE/LOUNGE COMING TO TACOMA >>> I've been watching for signs of life below the Big Wheel Steakhouse sign in a strip mall off Steele Street for months. Building owner Steven Kang took over the endeavor after the original would-be restaurateur defaulted, leaving the restaurant and lounge unfinished. Kang went
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WE'RE TALKING FULL BEER POURS >>> Nosh Leaguers congregated in the tippy top of Engine House No. 9 last night for the second gathering of tasty liquid libations and yummy pairings. Surprising for a warm summer day, the highest room of the building held no heat. The lucky attendees arranged themselves
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GRAND OPENING RECAP >>> Owner Morgan Alexander put his hustle into hyper-drive preparing for his Amocat Café's grand opening party last night. Visitors filed in before the 5 p.m. start time eager to witness the ribbon cutting ceremony with Tacoma City Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Tacoma City Councilman David Boe. Inside
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"It's supposed to be through the parking lot and past the hotel," I remarked to my designated drinker and co-pilot Sarah M. She looked at me dubiously, probably thinking I was dragging her to another mystery spot the Weekly Volcano editors had added to my scavenger hunt of places to
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NEW DANCE CLUB TO OPEN ON SIXTH AVENUE >>> The Weekly Volcano drools when we see paper-covered windows in vacant buildings and storefronts; it means something new for Tacoma. Case in point: the Sixth Avenue space that formerly housed Hell's Kitchen. Behind those papered windows the Gruv Lounge & Nightclub owner
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UPCYCLING FOR SUMMER FASHION >>> I am enthralled with the term "upcycling." No, it's not a new sport, but the idea and process of creating new items out of old ones. People have been upcycling since the beginning of time, but recently the vibe surrounding the concept has shifted from
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GRAND OPENING PARTY >>> Last night after a short speech Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland performed the time honored act of ribbon cutting at the downtown Tacoma Smooth and Juicey/Satellite Coffee Grand Opening celebration. Large picture windows lined with counters, swivel stools and a stand-up bar occupy the street-facing building front. Attendees enjoyed
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JENNIFER JOHNSON: WAKE UP! >>> The Pegasus Restaurant & Lounge is a throwback to the good old diner days when Flo drawled out "Kiss my grits" and a cup of coffee was less than dollar. The Pegasus is a bit off the beaten path down in the industrial part of Tacoma
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JENNIFER JOHNSON: AFFAIRS CAFE & BAKERY >>> Walking in the door and immediately being confronted by glass cooler display cases overflowing with decadent desserts of all shapes, types and sizes was enough to make me wish I had a metabolism that would let me get away with having a slice of
