FEEDBAG: Ballz Deep, party with Pitbull, Masa 253 Special and more ...

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By Volcano Staff on January 3, 2013

BALLZ DEEP MATEYS!

Go Ballz Deep at Boathouse 19! And by Ballz Deep we mean 7 Seas Brewing's Double IPA, which will be celebrated Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Tacoma restaurant (9001 S. 19th St., Tacoma). The Gig Harbor brewery will pour tastes, hand out swag and say "Ballz" over and over.

SKINNY DIPPING IN FONDUE

Beginning Jan. 2 through the end of March, The Melting Pot (2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) serves a "skinny" experience with a three-course experience that nixes those pesky calories while not skimping on the flavor. Along with this promotion you can enjoy concoctions featuring Pitbull's Voli Light Vodka. Sip on a Fresh Berry Fizz, Mango Coconut Marteenie, Crisp Citrus Crush or a Pretty in Pop and enter a raffle to score a trip to Miami to hang with Pitbull at a private fondue party. Get in on the party at 253.535.3939.

LOVE ON ICE

What do Barry Manilow and Olympic Gold Medalists have in common? They are performing together Jan. 11 at the Kent ShoWare Center. To celebrate Salty's at Redondo (28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines) serves a "Love on Ice" dining special featuring three exquisite courses before the show. Dinner is $95 and begins at 4:30 p.m. allowing diners ample time preshow to enjoy date night and sing "Copacabana" between nibbles.

253 AT MASA

Do you know about Masa's (2811 Sixth Ave., Tacoma) Wednesday 253 Special? Breaking it down: (Two) $2 taco and $2 wells; (Five) $5 burger or cheese flatbread with $5 shots of Jager; (Three) $3 Poco nachos and $3 Underacheiver drafts. Specials start at 8 p.m. giving you plenty of time to pay tribute to your 253 love - as if you needed an excuse.

ANNUAL SLOW FOOD BRUNCH

You can get the 411 on all Olympia Slow Food events and happenings at the Annual Slow Food Brunch at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 6 inside the Gem Clinic Conference Room (3435 Martin Way E., Olympia). Indulge in a splendid potluck style brunch, bring a dish and learn about the Slow Food movement and local food production from historian Drew Crooks. The event is open to all with no registration required.

WINTER INDOOR MARKET

Federal Way Commons Mall (1928 South Commons, Federal Way) hosts an indoor market from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Expect produce, crafts, food and other goods. Stay warm and shop market style.