DIP IT

The Melting Pot in downtown Tacoma (2121 Pacific Ave.) offers three courses and a bottle of wine for $35 a person, through July Sunday through Thursday.

AFTERNOON TEA

Affairs Restaurant & Catering in University Place would like to host your afternoon tea party. Their tea menu includes cucumber sandwiches, ham and cheese filled croissants, miniature Beef Wellingtons, smoked chicken empanadas, chocolates and spices nuts, and more. Of course, the full tea service, too. For details, call 253.565.8604.

WINE DINNER

Brix 25 restaurant in Gig Harbor hosts a Obelisco Estate Release Party and Dinner Friday, July 16 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Four new wines from Obelisco Estates will be introduced followed by a three-course dinner featuring Obelisco wines. The release party costs $25, the dinner is $65. Reserve your spot at 253.858.6626.

SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT

Rock The Dock Pub (535 Dock St., Tacoma) serves $2.50 domestic drafts, $2 wells, $3 calls and $4 Jager Bombs to those with industry cards every Sunday night beginning at 7 p.m.

SUPPER ON A SHOESTRING

Johnny's Dock (1900 E. D St., Tacoma) serves charbroiled sirloin, charbroiled "Jamaica Mistake" chicken breast or filet of Northwest salmon with green salad or clam chowder, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and New York style cheesecake for $16.95 Monday through Friday before 5:30 p.m.

TIGHTWAD TUESDAY

Every Tuesday Hell's Kitchen serves $2 tacos, $2 wells and $2 beers. Get on it at 928 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma.

WINE DINNER

Ravenous Restaurant in downtown Tacoma will feature Airfield Wines from Washington for its third Monday wine tasting dinner July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Five wines will be paired with a four-course dinner. The cost is $50 a person. To reserve your spot, call 253.572.6374.

COOKING CLASS

Primo Grill in Tacoma hosts a Northwest Seafood Preparations cooking class Saturday, July 24 from 2-4 p.m. The $65 fee includes recipes and instruction, lunch glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

NOSH LEAGUE

As part of the Weekly Volcano's new Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. To join, click here.

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