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Cooking for the holidays is complicated. And when you add a heaping quantity of family, friends and Martha Stewart-induced expectations of a perfectly prepared, heartwarming holiday feast, you could find yourself hiding in the pantry, guzzling cooking wine and wondering why you ever thought it was a good idea to
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Damn it's cold! It's time for layers of scarves, sweaters and coats and perhaps a dash of the long johns under the jeans for good measure. Actually, the double layering is a nifty idea. Who cares if you resemble the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man; holiday pounds could
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You can't snap a bottle cap without hitting a craft brewery or brewpub in the South Sound. OK, that's an over exaggeration, but South Sounders don't have any issues locating a tasty craft brew. The Beginning Pat Nagle and Fred Roberson opened one of Tacoma's first microbreweries in 1997, the Harmon Brewing
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What the heck is a hidden gem, anyway? The phrase rises from the mist of culinary cliché, a cheery, primordial beast eager to swallow any eye-opening South Sound dining experience that wanders unchained out of our delicious routine. It's hard to lift a fork around here without poking it into
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When attending a holiday party, it's simply good manners to show up with a gift in hand. Most people make do with a six-pack or a mediocre bottle of wine, but why not bring something made by hand from a local artists, something your host will truly enjoy and appreciate? Within
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I've had a steamy affair with bourbon for sometime now. It's an undeniable chemistry we have, bourbon and I. So when given the opportunity to sample a selection of bourbons with bites to accompany and do them justice I couldn't resist. It was then I met Todd Buckley. Buckley played host and educator of all
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There's been a growing dining trend. You've seen it on the Food Network. You've heard the boisterous gathering laughing and clinking in the back of your favorite gastro pub. You've read the Weekly Volcano's Nosh League reports on our blog, Spew. Food and drink pairing dinners have taken the South
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I have a confession to make. Thanksgiving is not my most favorite holiday. Sigh, I know, I know. While I love the autumn season and Thanksgiving is a rare opportunity to gather with my extended family, it's not one I'm looking forward too. Stuffing and mashed potatoes are the boxed version,
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Peterson Brothers 1111 Where: 1111 S. 11th, Tacoma, 253.284.1111 Hours: Open daily from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Scene: Comfortable neighborhood bar vibe. Lots of character thanks the decor that includes an understated voodoo head and a plethora of illuminated brew signs. Drinks: Full bar, beers on tap, bottle and can, usual suspects for
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"It all started when he fell in the shower..." begins Darryl Small. Scratch that - that must've been the introduction to a different story. For Tacoma director/writer Joseph Kephart, it started with another film. "I was watching a 1940's rock musical and I had an epiphany," Kephart says. "I needed to do
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The Tacoma Film Festival hosted by The Grand Cinema strives to fulfill its mission "to enrich our community by bridging the gap between ourselves and the outstanding works of independent film." And through grassroots efforts and the support of the creative community and admirers alike, organizers fulfill that mission heading
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We've seen many restaurants come and go through the years, while some have remained Tacoma staples. We can celebrate the seventh anniversary of one such staple downtown with the Pacific Grill on Aug. 27. Pacific Grill has won a place in our hearts and stomachs thanks to their unpretentious fine dining
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We are constantly reminded that art is a matter of opinion. One man's trash is another man's treasure. One man's art, another's annoyance. Graffiti is ever-changing, and is evolving from a defacement of property to a welcome art form adorning public space. The Street Sign Project - a small, worldwide
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In the heart of Tacoma's own International District you can find a plethora of international cuisine and bars to choose from (primarily Korean and Japanese establishments). An excellent example of this is Kyoto. Tucked away in a strip mall off South Tacoma Way is an unlikely oasis of sushi and
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Ben Dews Clubhouse Grill on Sixth Avenue should be number one on your list of places to start your day bright and early with boozy goodness. Or, maybe you're looking to top off an all-night binge with an odd-hour adult beverage? Whatever the case, Ben Dew's opens at 6 a.m.
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Harbor Lights on Ruston Way has a delicious seafood menu, a gorgeous view, stiff drinks and loads of really old people who drink there. Every time I belly up to the bar, it feels like many of the other patrons could have been holding down their seat since the establishment
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Tacoma has the divine privilege of welcoming another new comedy club to town. But there's slightly more to the story ... Comedian and filmmaker Aaron Flett-Riggs, sans former business partner Adam Norwest, will be bringing comedy back to the former Tacoma Comedy Club locale in Malarkey's on Tacoma Avenue. He'll launch this
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Tacoma has the divine privilege of welcoming another new comedy club to town. But there's slightly more to the story ... Comedian and filmmaker Aaron Flett-Riggs, sans former business partner Adam Norwest, will be bringing comedy back to the former Tacoma Comedy Club locale in Malarkey's on Tacoma Avenue. He'll launch this
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A sanctuary can be found at Jewell Day Spa, located on the busy hub that is Sixth Avenue (2501 Sixth Ave.). As you enter Jewell Day Spa, exquisite aromas beg you to pause. Immediately you begin to soak it all in. Earthy tones, earthy textures, earthy scents ... it's just
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Every day we encounter people who would love to see a big change in the community and world around them. And almost just as often, we see a lack of action toward this ideal. Why? As the old saying goes, "A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.
