It's officially spring! In nature that means the bees are buzzing, the animals are all getting a little twitterpated and the flowers are blossoming. It's the season of renewal and new beginnings. The restaurant industry seems to be mirroring this sentiment with grand openings, menu updates and reinvented spaces. Here are just a few foodie news tidbits that have crossed our radar:

Finally! Fish Fish Fish is finally open! The orange and blue, retro-themed, fish ‘n' chip slinging joint has finally opened their doors. The opening is more of a soft open and includes limited hours and a limited menu. Among the delectable offerings, Fish has chosen to introduce their wares to the public including Fish ‘n' Chips, of course, with a variety of options including haddock fillets, cod and albacore. If chips aren't your thing, substitute it for a pineapple quinoa salad. You'll also spy clam chowder, Baja Tacos and mushy peas. Stay up to date on hours and the menu as it expands on Facebook. 3018 6th Ave., Tacoma, 253.263.7272

Another long anticipated eatery has finally opened in Moshi Moshi. Opened as of early this week, Moshi Moshi boasts bragging rights and Tacoma's first ramen house. Indo Street Eatery owners, Buoy Ngov and Yu Nanakornphanom, have situated their sister store right next door. Chef Aaron Grissom of DOA is leading the kitchen, highlighting handmade noodles steeped in delectable broths with compelling sidekicks like nori, wood ear mushrooms, burned garlic and ginger bacon. The libation list features Japanese whisky concoctions like the Paper Crane with Suntory Toki Whisky, Aperol, cardamom and Yuzu, or the Hanami Sour crafting a delightful sipper with Kome Shochu, lemon, honey and lavender in the glass. 4-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 4-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday; closed Sunday, 110 B N. Tacoma Ave., 253.301.4688

There was a collective mourning when both downtown Tacoma Tullys announced that they were closing their doors once the coffee sold out. Luckily, Bostwick Coffee aims to fill at least one of the voids in the historic Bostwick Building locale. The space has been given a minor facelift and will be fulfilling your coffee desires with Caffe D'Arte roasted been concoctions. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 764 Broadway, Tacoma, 253.292.1569

May 7, 5 p.m. at The HUB, marks the inaugural South Sound Culinary Project. This gathering aims to be a connective tissue for owners, chefs, sous chefs and managers wanting to help foster the growth of the culinary culture here in the PNW. There will be food, raffles and networking opportunities. Space is limited. RSVP at sscp253@gmail.com. 203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma

It's market season alas! Join local crafters and farmers and fill that fridge of yours full of the freshest produce at Puyallup Farmers Market. April 21 marks the first gathering of the season and it's situated in the heart of Puyallup's downtown making it an excellent excursion for lunch, a trip to the library and shopping. Festivities occur 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Pioneer Park Pavilion. 330 S. Meridian, Puyallup

You can hit up the Broadway Farmers Market every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting May 3. 925 Broadway, Tacoma

The Proctor Farmers Market has been in full swing since the last week of March. Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. N. 27th and N. Proctor

While the West Olympia Farmers Market recently announced that they will not be operating for the 2018 season, they assure us that fresh ideas will follow.

This next tidbit is solely for the carnivores. April 7 marked the grand opening of Olympia's North West Meats. This full-service meat shop offers custom cuts and locker packs boasting a selection of local, organic products including sustainable, grass-fed beef. Their carne asada marinates in a secret house-made marinade and their chorizo is made in-house, too. They also plan to host "Meat the Butchers" gatherings where staff will be doling out pro tips and recipes. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 9408 Martin Way E., Suite 5, Olympia, 360.878.9350, norwestmeats.biz