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The Nosh League will taste wine, port and beer paired with chocolate Thursday, Feb. 10 at Beyond the Bridge Cafe in Tacoma. RSVP at dish@weeklyvolcano.com.

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NOSH LEAGUE: The Weekly Volcano foodie and drinkie group will taste chocolate pairs with wine, port and beer at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 inside Beyond the Bridge Café (2717 Sixth Ave., Tacoma). The cost is $15 per person. You must RSVP at dish@weeklyvolcano.com to attend.

WEEKEND OF LOVE: Pacific Grill (1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) will serve a Valentine's menu, including special desserts, Feb. 11-14. Check it at 253.627.3535.

FESTIVAL OF LOVE: Primo Grill (601 S. Pine, Tacoma) will serve a special menu including beef tenderloin and special desserts and wines Feb. 11-14. For details, call 253.383.7000.

VALENTINE'S MENU: Brix 25 (7707 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor) will serve a special Valentine's menu Feb. 11-14, which includes creative red cocktails from the bar.

COOKING CLASS: Tocanos Café & Wine Bar (437 29th St. N.E., Puyallup) will host a dessert class at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. For details, call 253.864.8600.

SWEETHEARTS DANCE: Pastiche Wine Bar (2715 Sixth Ave., Tacoma) hosts a Sweethearts Dance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, complete with a special menu of roast pork center cut tenderloin and Italian desserts. The cost is $50 per person. RSVP at 253.572.2277.

LOVE IN CHEHALIS: The renovated Ribeye Restaurant off Interstate 5 at Exit 72 will serve New York strip and scampi with the works for $20 a pop beginning at 4 p.m. Feb. 14. Give them a buzz at 360.748.6066.

V-DAY DINNER: Jake's Bar and Bistro in Steilacoom will host a four-course wine and beer dinner at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14. We're talking four different beers or four glasses of wine complete with a gourmet dinner for $35. Jump on it at 253.581.3300.

BACON: Doyle's Pubic House (208 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma) serves three pieces of bacon for $1 beginning at 8 p.m. every Monday.

WINE TASTING: El Gaucho (2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) hosts another "Off the Vine" wine tasting and retail event from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. Enjoy wine tastings with light appetizers, meet local wine representatives and have the opportunity to purchase bottles or cases of anything tasted at a special price. Cost is $10 per person plus tax. Reservations not required; pay at the door.

BIB ‘N BID: The Junior League of Tacoma's 5th Annual Crab Feed will happen at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Tacoma Yacht Club. Besides all the crab you can eat, there will also be a silent and live auction, and no host bar. Tickets are $50, and are available at www.jltacoma.org.

COOKING CLASS: Primo Grill (601 S. Pine St., Tacoma) hosts a Tuscany cooking class at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. The $65 fee includes recipes and instructions, lunch with a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Reserve your space at 253.383.7000.

THAI COMFORT FOOD: Guest Chef Pranee Khruasanit Halvorsen will teach you how to cook Thai dishes at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 at The Bayview School of Cooking (516 W Fourth Ave., Olympia). The cost is $50. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

WTF SUNDAYS: Harmon Tap Room ‎(204 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma) knocks half off your entire check every Sunday. Seriously.

253 TUESDAYS: Harmon Tap Room ‎(204 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma) will serve $2 pints of Rainier, $5 pitchers of Rainier and $3 pizza slices every Tuesday beginning at 8:30 p.m. during the Goldfish Races.

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

SURF AND TURF: The Varsity Grill (1114 Broadway, Tacoma) serves a $5 steak and shrimp dinner after 4 p.m. every Wednesday.

666 NIGHT: The Swiss (1904 S. Jefferson, Tacoma) offers six wings and six beers from 4 p.m. to close every Wednesday. The wings come in three levels of heat.

NOSH LEAGUE: As part of the Weekly Volcano's 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.

Send restaurant and bar news and tips to dish@weeklyvolcano.com

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