NEW WINE BAR: A new wine bar called Pastiche will open Saturday in the second half of the former Il Fiasco space (Beyond the Bridge Café occupies the left side). The owners bring 20 years of wine experience with them to the 2715 Sixth Ave. spot, as well as tapas for lunch and dinner menu. Live music will be part of the equation.

ANNIVERSARY WEEK: The Tempest Lounge (913 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma) celebrates its fifth anniversary this week up to the big party Saturday night. Check out its $5 cocktail menu.

FESTIVUS: Minoela (604 Fawcett, Tacoma) will host a holiday wine, chocolate and coffee boutique Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SANDWICH AND COFFEE: Cutters Point in Gig Harbor's Uptown Shopping Center (4735 Point Fosdick Dr.) now serves Caprese, Belltown Club, Chipotle Chicken and Roasted Turkey paninis. If you buy one now through the end of the year you'll receive a free 12-ounce drip coffee.

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

BREWER'S NIGHT: Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza in Dupont (1590 Wilmington Dr.) will discount Mac & Jack's beer and throw in a DJ and raffle prizes at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24.

UNTRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING: Babblin' Babs Bistro (2724 N. Proctor, Tacoma) hosts a five-course Thanksgiving dinner - skipping the turkey for pork loin steak, Alaskan cod, stuffed ancho chile and more - from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25. The cost is $55. Reserve your spot at 253.761.9099.

COOKING WITH THE CHEFS: Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma invites guests to take a seat in their kitchen and watch the chefs in action Nov. 27. Questions are encouraged. The cost is $75 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.722.1480.

WINE DINNER: Duke's Chowder house in Tacoma (3327 Ruston Way) hosts a five-course Constellation Wine Dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1. The cost is $70 per person. Reserve your spot at 206.985.9466.

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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