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Station 56 in Tacoma has now joined the ranks of South Sound nightclubs with a sushi bar. After two false starts, the sushi bar in the balcony officially opened on Friday, May 15. Walking into the nightclub just off South Tacoma Way on 56th Street, one would never imagine sushi
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Red Bike Restaurant, “home of the only dueling piano bar in Lacey,” was until recently Ramblin’ Jack’s Lone Star Kitchen, a country-western establishment. In the creative and inventive hands of experienced food and beverage director Brandon Escovedo, the restaurant saw a complete overhaul that seems to have gone rather seamlessly.
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Red Bike Restaurant, “home of the only dueling piano bar in Lacey,” was until recently Ramblin’ Jack’s Lone Star Kitchen, a country-western establishment. In the creative and inventive hands of experienced food and beverage director Brandon Escovedo, the restaurant saw a complete overhaul that seems to have gone rather seamlessly.
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Hot tipper Ken L. knows food. I go to him often for the good word — especially barbecue. Therefore, since Ken L. has given the thumbs up to Papa Eddie’s Corner Café & Ribs — even after only being open for a week — I rushed over to the infamous
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Hot tipper Ken L. knows food. I go to him often for the good word — especially barbecue. Therefore, since Ken L. has given the thumbs up to Papa Eddie’s Corner Café & Ribs — even after only being open for a week — I rushed over to the infamous
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This isn’t your grandma’s craft fair (sorry Nana). It’s a community-based craft fair that showcases area artists, spotlights the necessity of recycling and reusing in arts, sustainability and quality creations. An impressive array of crafters, vendors and artists will display their talents in buyable form. Here’s a sampler of the
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This isn’t your grandma’s craft fair (sorry Nana). It’s a community-based craft fair that showcases area artists, spotlights the necessity of recycling and reusing in arts, sustainability and quality creations. An impressive array of crafters, vendors and artists will display their talents in buyable form. Here’s a sampler of the
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As you may have noticed, I try to keep this column focused on local shops and boutiques, designers and crafters, beauty and health services and products for men and women, and fashion-related events that take place in Pierce County and closely surrounding areas (It’s like using your powers for good
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As you may have noticed, I try to keep this column focused on local shops and boutiques, designers and crafters, beauty and health services and products for men and women, and fashion-related events that take place in Pierce County and closely surrounding areas (It’s like using your powers for good
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I’m being teased with the promise of two of my very favorite things in the same place. Is it sweets and skirts, frosting and frocks, cakes and coats, jelly and jewelry? It’s better than all of that, it’s Cupcakes & Coutoure — what I can only imagine will be a
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I’m being teased with the promise of two of my very favorite things in the same place. Is it sweets and skirts, frosting and frocks, cakes and coats, jelly and jewelry? It’s better than all of that, it’s Cupcakes & Coutoure — what I can only imagine will be a
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For those not into the Jager shot-karaoke late night scene, coffee shops can often make a good hangout spot – as long as they’re not too droll. You want the interaction and social involvement, but without the nightclub. You want some sassy fun, but not the hangover. Where do you
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For those not into the Jager shot-karaoke late night scene, coffee shops can often make a good hangout spot – as long as they’re not too droll. You want the interaction and social involvement, but without the nightclub. You want some sassy fun, but not the hangover. Where do you
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Dave Curtis of South Sound Collective and Matt Eklund of Pacific Fusion Productions toiled tirelessly to bring about this Saturday’s full-scale event “Playing with Fire.” This is more than a warehouse party with a few DJs (10 to be exact — all worthy); it showcases many forms of visual, audio
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Dave Curtis of South Sound Collective and Matt Eklund of Pacific Fusion Productions toiled tirelessly to bring about this Saturday’s full-scale event “Playing with Fire.” This is more than a warehouse party with a few DJs (10 to be exact — all worthy); it showcases many forms of visual, audio
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“I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I took this leap of faith,” explains Shawna Villegas regarding the upcoming one-year anniversary of her store, The Skin Shop, Wednesday, April 15. I celebrated early with a little pampering. Located in the historical Yuncker Manor, The Skin Shop’s waiting
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“I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I took this leap of faith,” explains Shawna Villegas regarding the upcoming one-year anniversary of her store, The Skin Shop, Wednesday, April 15. I celebrated early with a little pampering. Located in the historical Yuncker Manor, The Skin Shop’s waiting
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Sea Grill is an airy room with floor to ceiling windows all around and a clear view straight into the kitchen. The inviting look of the restaurant is mirrored by the staff. “Are we celebrating anything this evening?” general manager Mike Neumann warmly asks of a couple he’s just seated.
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Sea Grill is an airy room with floor to ceiling windows all around and a clear view straight into the kitchen. The inviting look of the restaurant is mirrored by the staff. “Are we celebrating anything this evening?” general manager Mike Neumann warmly asks of a couple he’s just seated.
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Located in an alley between downtown Tacoma and the Dome District is a quiet little salon hideaway, Steven Christian. Once a coffee warehouse, the building’s ultra tall walls, ceiling-to-floor windows and airy floor plan are inviting. Almost everywhere you look, potted plants grow; the greenery softening what might otherwise be
