Thursdays: calm, cool and conversational

Looking for a place serving top-shelf cocktails at top speed away from the rowdy, beer-chugging types? Hit The Villa Caffe and Imbibery on a Thursday night around 9 p.m. for a round of drinks with the gang - 20 and 30-somethings, all addressing each other by first names. It's a comfy, neighborhood feeling, as if you stumbled into somebody's living room during his or her holiday party. The cocktails are moderately priced, and on the large side. If the lasagna is on, order it.

[The Villa Caffe and Imbibery, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, 1328 Market St., Tacoma, 253.222.4184]