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This week ... THING: Louie G's Pizzeria "Little Italy" Pizza Challenge STATS: 28-inch pizza, three topping minimum. Starts at $39.95. You eat it - you win CREATOR: Louie G. CHALLENGE ATTEMPTS: 170 CHALLENGE COMPLETIONS: A big fat ZERO TIME LIMIT: One hour MOST COMMON EXPRESSION UPON FIRST SIGHT: Oh, shit! MAXIMUM AMMOUNT OF CHALLENGE TEAM MEMBERS: Two PRIZES: T-Shirt,
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This week ... Thing: Spartacus T. Ladle of Infinite Soups Stats: 13-inch handle, stainless steel, 6-ounce bowl Washed: Daily Scoops Per Hour (SPH): +/- 200 Weight: 0.42 ounces Alternative uses: back-scratching, spanking, weapon Nickname: Spartacus Nickname in the '70s: Spoonflower Favorite Song: "The Underdog" by Spoon Would come back in another life as: Vichyssoise Regrets: "Not being in that Soundgarden video" Annoyances:
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This week ... Person: Aaron Tumale, dough-tosser at The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits Stats: 23, Male, Filipino/Japanese/Hawaiian, single Reads: Room Full of Mirrors, comics, Harry Potter Drink/Smoke: Yes/Yes Movie: Pulp Fiction Marriage: What? One night stands: No comment Boxers or briefs: Boxers Tattoos: No Local music: Matt Coughlin When I ran into Aaron Tumale as he was tossing dough
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SPENDING A FRIDAY NIGHT IN THE MUD >>> Bandito Betty and I braved the big-breasted and scantily-clad masses in order to report back to you exactly how rockin' Bret Michaels might or might not still be after all his years of bodily abuse. After waiting in an obscenely long line to
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FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS >> Down in Texas, where this resident lush hails from, Sonic America's Drive-Ins are scattered everywhere. To me, another Sonic grand opening is not a big deal. Maybe Tacoma is bored, but for some reason this city is apeshit crazy over a fast food joint taking
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WE WERE THERE >>> This past April, The KAke and I forced our way in to one of Tacoma's reality TV milestones - appearing in a taping of Chefs vs. City, the Food Network's food-style race. The foodie challenge stopped by The Red Hot, our favorite local hotdoggery, and with
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SIXTH AVENUE BEAT >>> The time has almost arrived for Sumner to pass along the café torch, and for Tacoma's Sixth Avenue to finally acquire another fantastic independent business. Remember? When I announced THIS awesome news! Well, Beyond the Bridge Café (BBC) is not only changing locations, but also changing a few
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SIXTH AVENUE WILL BECOME EVEN COOLER >>> It's a done deal: They have the keys, and they've begun the interior transformation. Some time around the beginning of July, Beyond the Bridge Café will open their doors and become an official Tacoma citizen. Currently located in Sumner, Beyond the Bridge Café (otherwise
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WE CAN SCAVENGE WITH THE BETS OF THEM >>> Since its conception three years ago, the Tap into T-Town event benefiting Tacoma City Kid's Marathon has grown exponentially. With approximately 300 participants that made up 73 teams of four, this year's 2010 Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt was nothing less than a
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Dear City of Fife, Your easy truck access to Port of Tacoma makes driving difficult and scary next to huge 18-wheelers as I leave my little hidden residential Fife hilltop every morning. You give me delicious sushi by means of Sapporo Sushi and Teriyaki off Pacific Highway, and true dive bar
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CUT! PRINT IT! >>> Andrew and Brooke Finnegan, Tacoma locals and co-owners or Old Loyal Films, were on location today at Sixth Avenue's Posh Home shooting scenes for their latest movie, Half Empty. Last year these two pulled a fantastic "Audience Choice Award" at the 2009 Tacoma Film Festival for their
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SNEAK PEEK IS OUR MIDDLE NAME >>> Consuming the old Stadium Bistro space, and sitting just below The Hub - in Tacoma's Stadium District - The Harmon Tap Room is slated to be open for business mid-May according to restaurant owner, Pat Nagle. Bandito Betty and I were given a tour
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TACOMA'S NEW CHILL >> In the summer of 2008 Club Kokonut let Tacoma know that it was moving into the space once occupied by the gay bar On the Rocks at Seventh and Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. It hung its liquor license, drapes, and then went to work applying a
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CHEFS VS. CITY VS. THE RED HOT >>> Publisher's note: We finally added the Youtube video of The Red Hot segment from the show at the bottom of this post. Weekly Volcano columnist Steph DeRosa, Calendar editor Kate Swarner and the rag received face time on the show. I met up with
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Friday, Feb. 19 >>> 1.Floater, Mom's Rocket and In Lunar Blue will be tearing up Hell's Kitchen starting at 9 p.m. tonight. This show should defy silence on Pacific Avenue in epic proportions. Don't say we didn't warn you. $10, 9 p.m., 21+ 928 Pacific Ave, Tacoma. 2. Where Sails Meet
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Thursday, Feb. 18 >>> 1. Speakeasy Art Co-Op Grand Opening includes music performances by Voxxy Valejo, Steven Bucklew and Angela Jossy. This event is interspersed with Speakeasy's monthly Art Walk Open Mic, featuring Daniel Blue. Free refreshments will be served. 6 p.m. All ages, no cover. 746 Broadway, Tacoma. 2. Every Thursday
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Wednesday, Feb. 17 >>> 1. China Davis and opener Jason Lille take the stage tonight at The Swiss beginning at 8 p.m. 1904 Jefferson, Tacoma 21+ 2. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life at Olympia's Capital Playhouse for five added days. Having been
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Tuesday, Feb. 16 >>> 1. Lady Luck Cowgirl Up is the one of many establishments having a Fat Tuesday party tonight. The big difference here is that the girls are better looking than most. Drink specials, dancing, giveaways, and lots of cowgirl ass shakin'. 14114 Pacific Avenue South, Tacoma, 253.538.4996 2. This
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Monday, Feb. 15 >>> 1. Stephen Prothero Speaks on America, religion and the danger of ignorance in Schneebeck Concert Hall at University of Puget Sound. The lecture is titled "Religious Literacy in a Furiously Religious World" and begins at 7:30 p.m. Free. Contact UPS for tickets. 1500 N. Warner St. Tacoma, 253-756-3700,
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Friday, Feb. 12 >>> 1. Vicci Martinez, Jake Hemming of Big Sur and Morgan Christopher Geer of Drunker Prayer turn up the talent in Tacoma tonight at the Warehouse. Plus they promise some poetry, live painting and special guests. We really hope by "guests," they mean "Muppets," but most likely
