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As far as the Weekly Volcano is concerned, any excuse to eat Mexican food is a good one. But the celebration of Cinco de Mayo — usually observed over a period of days, not just on the 5th — provides us with even more ammunition for gorging on tacos, chile
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ANNOUNCER: As the city of Tacoma continues to expand out into neighborhoods with character, the Stadium District quickly rises as a dining destination. The Harvester is no longer the only game in town. Entrepreneurs who wield wooden spoons rather than slide rulers have decided to make this district along the
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ANNOUNCER: As the city of Tacoma continues to expand out into neighborhoods with character, the Stadium District quickly rises as a dining destination. The Harvester is no longer the only game in town. Entrepreneurs who wield wooden spoons rather than slide rulers have decided to make this district along the
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ANNOUNCER: The boys have made the Brotherhood Tavern their satellite office ever since they were old enough to pay their own tab (though they seldom do). The shuffleboard, the funky lights, the velvet U.S. presidents, the hipsters — heaven. But when they have had their fill of cash-only booze, they
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ANNOUNCER: The boys have made the Brotherhood Tavern their satellite office ever since they were old enough to pay their own tab (though they seldom do). The shuffleboard, the funky lights, the velvet U.S. presidents, the hipsters — heaven. But when they have had their fill of cash-only booze, they
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Doyle's Public House Where: 208 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.238.5359 When: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily Scene: Dark with plenty of wood and tile — very manly. Menu: Simple but manly with stews, sausages, subs and nuts. Drinkies: Yep. A great collection of Irish whiskey, plus a collection of beer
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ALTEZZO: On the 26th floor of the Sheraton-Tacoma Hotel sits one of Tacoma’s top restaurants. Low lighting, awesome views and excellent Italian cuisine. Arrive early and loosen up in the hip Vertigo Lounge. 1320 Broadway Plaza, 253.591.4155. BRIX 25: We loved the fact that when we sat down at our
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ALTEZZO: On the 26th floor of the Sheraton-Tacoma Hotel sits one of Tacoma’s top restaurants. Low lighting, awesome views and excellent Italian cuisine. Arrive early and loosen up in the hip Vertigo Lounge. 1320 Broadway Plaza, 253.591.4155. BRIX 25: We loved the fact that when we sat down at our
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Doyle's Public House Where: 208 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.238.5359 When: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily Scene: Dark with plenty of wood and tile — very manly. Menu: Simple but manly with stews, sausages, subs and nuts. Drinkies: Yep. A great collection of Irish whiskey, plus a collection of beer from the UK (and
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ANNOUNCER: Although fast-casual Mex is all the rage today - and with good reason, in the case of Lakewood's Taco Guaymas - high-end Mexican fare has hit Tacoma's Sixth Avenue in the form of Masa Comida Mexicana. The food is a combination of uppity Mexican standards (tacos, burritos and enchiladas)
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ANNOUNCER: Although fast-casual Mex is all the rage today - and with good reason, in the case of Lakewood's Taco Guaymas - high-end Mexican fare has hit Tacoma's Sixth Avenue in the form of Masa Comida Mexicana. The food is a combination of uppity Mexican standards (tacos, burritos and enchiladas)
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Olympia Dockside Bsitro & Wine Bar — Downtown Tacoma Cafe Divino — Old Town Enoteca — Stadium District Pour at Four — Proctor District Vinum Coffee & Wine Lounge — Downtown CAFE DIVINO Tacoma’s first wine bar. It beckons you like a beacon with its friendly service, delicious bites and tasty sips. If the lasagna is on
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Lakewood Goodfellas Steakhouse Tacoma Asado — Sixth Avenue El Gaucho — Downtown Pacific Grill — Downtown ASADO Argentine-inspired steaks, seafood and pasta surrounded by sunset colors, open kitchen and toasty fireplace. Full bar but head for the impressive wine list. One of Tacoma’s best restaurants. Open for lunch Monday-Friday. 2810 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.7770. LINK: Full review LINK: Asdado
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Lakewood Goodfellas Steakhouse Tacoma Asado — Sixth Avenue El Gaucho — Downtown Pacific Grill — Downtown ASADO Argentine-inspired steaks, seafood and pasta surrounded by sunset colors, open kitchen and toasty fireplace. Full bar but head for the impressive wine list. One of Tacoma’s best restaurants. 2810 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.7770. LINK: Full review LINK: Asdado burger LINK: Tuesday prix fixe
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Tacoma Porter's Place Southern Cuisine & BBQ — Tacoma Dome District Southern Kitchen Restaurant — Sixth Avenue Uncle Thurms Finger Lickin Ribs & Chicken — Eastside PORTER'S PLACE SOUTHERN CUISINE & BBQ Serves up the deep South offering ribs, catfish, coleslaw, collard greens, gumbo, etouffee, catfish, jambalaya, and blackberry cobbler. Check out the Saturday night
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Tacoma Porter's Place Southern Cuisine & BBQ — Tacoma Dome District Southern Kitchen Restaurant — Sixth Avenue Uncle Thurms Finger Lickin Ribs & Chicken — Eastside PORTER'S PLACE SOUTHERN CUISINE & BBQ Serves up the deep South offering ribs, catfish, coleslaw, collard greens, gumbo, etouffee, catfish, jambalaya, and blackberry cobbler. Check out the Saturday night
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CHEREMOSH EUROPEAN CAFE The plates from Lyuda and Yuri Vorobets’ kitchen are uniformly impressive with a number of dishes you won’t find elsewhere locally. Don’t skip the soups. 1614 S. Mildred, in the James Center, Tacoma, 253.640.5470.
