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.

WHEN AUTHORS COOK

Organic gardener and author of Urban Pantry: Tips & Recipes for a Thrifty, Sustainable & Seasonal Kitchen, Amy Pennington visits the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia as a special guest instructor on Tuesday, July 13, as she presents "Unique Grain and Garden Salads" at 4:30 p.m. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

WINE DINNER

Ravenous Restaurant in downtown Tacoma will feature Airfield Wines from Washington for its third Monday wine tasting dinner July 21 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.

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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