Fans of restaurant apps will welcome the launch of Foodcaching in Tacoma. Modeled after a treasure hunt with a geocaching vibe, Foodcaching is a mobile app for Android and iPhone smartphones designed to connect consumers with deal-driven, specific dining options. Looking for gluten-free, vegetarian, Thai or other specific dining options? Foodcaching makes searches easy and delivers deals straight to mobile phones - creating a fun way to have new dining and cocktail experiences in the Tacoma area.

Consumers using the Foodcaching app will find specials on what they are specifically interested in. They can then take advantage of these specials in real-time, not in a few days or with a printed voucher. There's no need to cut coupons; your mobile phone is the way to instant gratification and immediate savings.

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True Tacoman: Tacoma's First Food Game

Beginning Friday, Nov. 4, the Weekly Volcano has teamed up with Foodcaching for the True Tacoman game. Every Tuesday and Friday on our blog, Spew, we'll post a Tacoma history trivia provided by the Washington State History Museum. If you know the answer, run to one of the participating Foodcaching app restaurants and win points. The most points at the end of the year wins tons of food prizes. Read this week's trivia question here.

You must download the free Foodcaching app to play. More info can be found at foodcaching.com.

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Participating restaurants

• 1022 South,1022 South J St., Tacoma, 253.627.8588, Facebook
• Capers Cafe & Take Home, 2602 N. Proctor St., Tacoma, 253.761.4444, Facebook
• Dirty Oscar's Annex, 2309 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.0588, Facebook
• Dorky's Arcade, 754 Pacfic Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.4156, Facebook
• Harmon Brewery & Eatery, 1938 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.383.2739, Facebook
• Harmon Tap Room, 204 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.2725, Facebook
• The Hub, 203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma, 253.683.4606, Facebook
• Jake's Bar & Bistro, 215 Wilkes St., Steilacoom, 253.581.3300, Website
• Massimo Italian Bar & Grill, 4020 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, 253.503.1902, Facebook
• Marrow Kitchen & Bar, 2717 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.267.5299, Facebook
• Over The Moon Cafe, 709 Court C/Opera Alley, Tacoma, 253.284.3722, Facebook
• Pacific Grill, 1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.3535, Facebook
• The Social Bar & Grill, 1715 Dock St., Tacoma, 253.301.3835, Facebook
• STINK Cheese & Meat, 628 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.426.1347, Facebook
• Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe, 3529 Mckinley Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.1502, Facebook
• TWOKOI Japanese Restaurant,1552 Commerce St., Tacoma, 253.274.8999, Facebook