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Announcer: The greater South Sound area is not lacking in waterfront dining. From Browns Point, slicing through the downtown, around the bend at Point Defiance and on down to Olympia, diners can have views of ships, ferry boats, kayakers, seals and islands to their heart's content. You can eat on,
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Announcer: You may think of brunch as an exclusive Sunday affair, but in downtown Tacoma, brunch is as much a Saturday get-together as a Sunday event, and with bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys, it makes any weekend morning the launch point for a great afternoon (if not early evening nap).
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Announcer: You got to have a lot of respect for a place that loves what they make ... so much so that there are few boundaries when it comes to the dishes they serve. Take for example the Chili Parlor on South Tacoma Way. They love Cincinatti-style chili so much
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Announcer: It is difficult to believe that less than a year ago the South Sound was bulging at the seams with famous golfers and the fans that wanted to get a glimpse of them. In June 2015, Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place hosted the U.S. Open - an
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Announcer: Can't afford a trip to Hawaii this year? Don't fret, you can still enjoy the tastes and sounds of island life by taking a short hop to the Lanai Café in downtown Olympia. You can get your Kalua on any Monday through Saturday, but you can also swing to
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Announcer: New restaurants tend to receive a lot of buzz when they first open in the South Sound, and sometimes those early lines and hard to get reservations are worthy - and other times they are not. WildFin's recent opening on Ruston Way kept the seats booked this past weekend,
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Announcer: Authentic Mexican food, the kind that is more than cheese smothered on tortilla, is easy to come by in the City of Destiny. Plenty of hard working, skilled cooks from Mexico have made a home here, and have introduced us to the amazing flavors from their kitchens, including Los
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Announcer: Who doesn't like a tea house? It doesn't matter if you sling hammers or papers for a career, everyone can embrace their inner pinkie finger and enjoy a spot of tea, a cucumber sandwich, and a little lace. The Olive Branch in Tacoma is the right place for all
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Announcer: The boys are always reminded that there is good food and drinks in the Puyallup Valley, it's just that they aren't as well publicized. But, once again, they walked away from a downtown establishment excited to have discovered a new home for their tastebuds. Jake: One great thing about Crockett's
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Announcer: One of the benefits of living on the Pacific Rim is the access to amazing foods on both sides of the world's biggest ocean. We are blessed with Asian and Island specialties prepared by those with ties to the regions they present. Cebu, a mainstay at the top of
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Two things you notice right away about the Brown's Point Diner in northeast Tacoma: First, it's a little slice of Americana with no-fuss food and friendly staff; second, for all of its old fashion sensibilities, it's in a strip mall. Jason: I think its funny when a diner is in a
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We don't really care to enter the debate what is authentic Mexican food and what's not. We like home grown recipes from Mexico, and we also enjoy the Americanized versions of Mexican food. Both have a place in our stomachs. After several years away from these pages, we are back
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Jake: Anyone that grew up in the Northwest 25 years ago knows the importance of Hoagie's corner. This was a sandwich chain owned by the 7-11 company, and before closing its doors it was THE place to get a sandwich. This week, I was drawn in by the name Hoagie's
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Jason: Recently a buddy told me that if I wanted great Thai food, I needed to get out to 72nd Street and try the Thai Hut 2. Jake: Good location Jason, it's located directly off I-5 in a major strip mall, so it was easy to find and easy to park. Jason:
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Jake: It is difficult to mention pizza around someone from the North End of Tacoma without them talking about the Cloverleaf on 6th Ave. So I figured I was about due to make a trip down Bridgeport Way. Jason: I'm glad you did, Jake. The Cloverleaf has been serving up quality
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Formerly open only to members of Lakewood's Oakbrook Country Club, the Oakhouse Restaurant and Bar has been redesigned and is now open to the public. Located right on the golf course, the boys decided to live a little of the high life this week. Jake: Somehow, I found myself hungry in
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Jake: Always on the lookout for good, authentic BBQ, I happened upon Thrill of the Grill, located in downtown Tacoma. You can't miss this little hole in the wall . . . just follow the smell of the smoke, because all the meat is slow smoked right in the parking
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Jake: As a big fan of authentic Mexican cuisine, I decided this week to take a step away from the traditional taco, burrito, rice and bean combination that is a staple in my diet and try out Tortas Locas on South Tacoma Way. The Locas family run business makes nearly
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Jake: Recently expanded to include the neighboring smoothie bar, the Moon Rise Café in Lakewood offers breakfast and lunch at a reasonable price and a relaxed setting. I arrived mid week to a packed café, which was a good indicator that breakfast at the Moon Rise Café just might live
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Jake: There are times when only a burger will satisfy your hunger, and last week's heat wave was one of those days. Avoiding the chain fast food urge, I gave Mary's Burger Bistro a shot. After all, how can you be dissatisfied with a burger bistro? Jason: When you recommended we
