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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.
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Lakewood El Pulgarcito Olympia Mojito Bay Tacoma Asado — Sixth Avenue 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: Asado burger LINK: Tuesday prix fixe menu EL PULGARCITO El Pulgarcito, a tiny
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GREAT CUSINES OF INDIA The entire family is involved at this East Indian restaurant in Lakewood. Starting off with sweet lassi — a delicious yogurt based drink — is like having dessert first. The naan bread had minced onion, dried mango, herbs and mustard seeds baked inside. It is perfect for
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Lakewood Johnnie's Greek Cafe Tacoma Opa! Greek Cuisine JOHNNIE’S GREEK CAFE The menu covers all of the basic Mediterranean food groups — gyros, calamari, falafel, hummus, dolmadis, souvlaki, stuffed grape leaves, and the almighty baklava. There's even a Greek lasagna and pizza. This is Greek to us. 9602 Bridgeport Way West, Lakewood, 253.984.0789. OPA! GREEK
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DuPont Super Buffet Fircrest Happy At The Bay Teriyaki Lacey Emperor's Palace Lakewood Tacoma Szechaun University Place Jade Palace HAPPY AT THE BAY TERIYAKI While teriyaki is the mainstay, this restaurant devotes a fair portion of its menu to Chinese selections — more so than other teriyaki restaurants. The Mongolian beef was surprisingly fresh, sweet and scrumptious. Portion size was huge
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BOB'S JAVA JIVE Built in 1927 as the Coffee Pot Restaurant by a Tacoma veterinarian, Otis G. Button, it has been a food drive-thru, a speakeasy, a go-go bar, and now a Polynesian-themed live-music/karaoke bar with cheap beer and wine.. 2102 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.475.9843. LINK: Web site LINK: Drinkology THE BROTHERHOOD LOUNGE This
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AFFAIRS CAFE & BAKERY Affairs Café & Bakery is a comfy place to catch up with a friend over breakfast and lunch. Also, their chocolates are as close to a vice as you can get without actually sinning. 2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, 253.565.8604. LINK: Review on Spew CORINA BAKERY It’s sweet-meets-red velvet-bliss.
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Sorrento Ristorante Italiano Where: 430 Legion Way, Olympia, (360) 352-9915 Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday Cuisine: Classic Italian with a flair. Scene: This small, Tuscan color restaurant has a warm feel with an open kitchen and an owner who visits patrons personally. Drinkies:
