Neighborhoods
As a former doorman at a popular night club, I'm familiar with the game - familiar with the intricate ritual engaged in by singles across the South Sound every weekend. Whether you realize it or not, there are singles of almost every age on the prowl every Friday and Saturday -
Arts Feature
Oh Tacoma. We know you’re probably broke. If you’re not, go buy some art. If you are — like most of us — without funds to fuel a tour of local fine arts offerings, there is still hope. If there’s one thing we know how to do around
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Boredom and Lacey, Wash., should never be said in the same sentence. For a town with a modest population of about 39,000, there are a plethora of things to do.To start with, consider the outdoor fun you can create at one of the 19 city parks. Lacey also boasts three
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Guess what? The unemployment rate in our state didn’t grow in April. How about that? Of course, it didn’t really fall, either — staying at 9.1 percent — but the important thing is it didn’t rise. Isn’t that what’s important? Isn’t it? Oh, sure, unemployment in Pierce County DID RISE
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SLOW-ROASTED PORK Let’s talk pork. Chef Charlie McManus of Primo Grill is going hog wild with pork raised by Pierce County farmer Cheryl Oulette. McManus is roasting the whole pig in his wood-burning oven, then pulling the meat for his creations. He’s pulling the last tender bites this weekend. Primo Grill
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Phil’s Creation DuPont is the perfect spot to stop for a bite to eat as you’re escaping out of town to the south. On a Friday evening, my family and I found ourselves past the Fort Lewis exit and heading into some grizzly traffic on southbound I-5. Taking up an hour
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EPHRYME Thursday, May 21 There are certain truths we hold dear in this world. GZA’s Liquid Swords is well to be heeded as one of them. A monumental epic in scope and style, it opened the doors of possibility and inspired many to walk through, a snapshot of perfection that captured and
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CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A dying man is devastated when his wife suddenly dies while visiting family in Berlin. After her death, Rudi discovers he had no idea the level of sacrifice Trudi had made to be with him and dedicates his remaining time to fulfilling Trudi’s unfulfilled dreams by traveling to
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City of Tacoma has announced renewed vigor for its plan to regulate improperly parked vehicles in residential areas. Tacomans witnessing vehicles blocking public rights of way, obstructing traffic, parked in one spot for more than seven days, parked against traffic, vehicles that are unlicensed, inoperable, abandoned, dissembled or just plain
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SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com On sale now Dominick Feranacci Seattle. May 31 7:30 pm. $22.50 (Jazz Alley, 206.441.9729). Nearly Dan, Pete Christlieb Seattle. June 1 7:30 pm. $21.50 (Jazz Alley, 206.441.9729).
10117 South Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499-4614
(253) 396-1700
Cuisine: Italian, Steakhouse
1746 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402-3215
(253) 572-1029
Cuisine: Breakfast, Coffeehouse, Subs/Sandwiches
5711 Main Street SW,
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 983-0852
Cuisine: American, Coffeehouse, Dessert
9905 Bridgeport Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 582-6900
Cuisine: American, Burgers/Hot Dogs, Steakhouse
3017 Ruston Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 752-8811
Cuisine: Brunch, Northwestern, Seafood, Steakhouse
11006 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 584-4622
Cuisine: American, Breakfast, Burgers/Hot Dogs, Subs/Sandwiches
