Food Matters

The franchise Winger's Grill and Bar will open in the old Tony Roma’s spot in by the Tacoma Mall Labor Day Weekend according to manager Pam McPherson. It will be similar to a Ram Restaurant — half sports bar, half family joint with burgers and wings ruling the roost.



Babblin’ Babs Bistro has introduced a new dinner menu that includes Mexican Chipotle Raviolis, West African Ahi Tuna, Chicken Maryland and the dish Chef William is most proud of — Hawaiian Oven Roasted Pork, Check it out at 2724 N. Proctor St. in Tacoma.



The Thurston County Fair’s Berry Best Pie Contest is accepting entries Aug. 2 from noon to 2 p.m. For more details, call 360.786.5453.

Eat 101

Chef Hope shares her homemade ice cream and ice cream desserts Monday, Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m., at Urban Gourmet on Sixth Avenue, The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 253.272.3111.

Sippin’ Out

• Thursday, July 31: Tacoma Singles Wine Tasting Group, 6-8 p.m., Katie Downs, 3211 Ruston Way, Tacoma, 253.756.0772.


• Thursday, July 31: Ash Hollow wine dinner, 6:30 p.m., $125, Sea Grill, 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.5656.


• Thursday, July 31: Water Dacon Winery and Camaraderie Cellars wine dinner, 7-10 p.m., $90, Dockside Bistro, 501 Columbia St. N.W., Olympia, 360.956.1928.


• Thursdays: Wine tastings, 5-7 p.m., complimentary, Cork!, 3012 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.1492.


• Fridays: Wine tastings, 6-8 p.m., $7.50-$10, WineStyles Wine & Gifts, 2665 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, 253.756.1922.


• Saturdays: Wine tastings, 1-4 p.m., $5-$7, Swing Wine Bar, 825 Columbia St. S.E., Olympia, 360.357.9464.


• Saturdays: Wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101.


• Saturdays: Wine tasting, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Corky Cellars, 22511 Marine View Dr., Des Moines, 206.622.2010.


• Saturdays: Wine tasting, 1-6 p.m., Wildside Wine, 608A S. Oxford St., Tacoma, 253.565. 0811.


• Mondays: $5 Wine Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., $5 glass of wines, Rosewood Café, 3323 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.752.7999.


• Wednesday, July 30: Canoe Ridge wine tasting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $5, Pour At Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.80015.