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Burs Restaurant Where: 6151 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, 253.588.4844 Hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday- Saturday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Lounge is open till 1 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, Friday and Saturday till 2 a.m. Cuisine: Mainstream Midwest Aunt Mae classic American diner fare like pot roast dinner, prime rib, grilled Rueben sandwich, hamburger, Cobb salad, Monte Cristo and country
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SideBar Bistro Where: 1101 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma, 253.572.7227 Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday - Saturday, Closed Sunday. Happy Hour: Monday - Saturday 3-6 p.m. $5 Appetizers & Drink Specials Cuisine: Waffles, quiche, sandwich, salad, soup, pasta, wings, nachos, BBQ ribs, from-scratch lasagna, chicken pot pie Scene: Laid back, great views, secret hide-out bar tucked
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The Buttered Biscuit Where: 1014 North St. Suite 1000, Sumner, 253.826.6099 Hours: 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays with $5 dinner specials Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Cuisine: Down-home cooking with international ingredients makes for some damn fine breakfast, lunch and dinner. Scene: Solo diners reading the newspaper, families wrangling kids, senior citizens splitting
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Surreal Ultra Lounge Where: 728 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.722.5489Hours: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday-SaturdayCuisine: Loosely Pan-Asian with a variety of sliders, small plates and appetizersScene: Cocktail bar, cabana type lounge for dining, DJ and dance floor, upstairs pool tables and VIP seating areas. 21+ only. It's all about the drinks, looking good
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Green Coconut Tree Where: 8813 Edgewater Dr. S.W., Lakewood 253.473.4444,Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. SundayCuisine: Big servings of Chinese, Vietnamese and Jamaican dishes - curries, wontons, pan fried noodles, seafood, pho bowls, egg rolls, oxtail, jerk chicken, tofuScene: Super casual, family friendly with an international
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Morso Wine BarWhere: 9014 Peacock Hill Ave., Gig Harbor, 253.530.3463 Hours: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Internationally-inspired, Northwest, small plate shareable dishes Scene: Comfort meets swank with a view, 21 and older Drinkies: Wine and beerPrices: $3-$13 ANNOUNCER: If the innovative Morso
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Marcia's Silver Spoon Where: 2601 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.472.0157Hours: 5:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: All-American breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, seafood baskets, homemade soup, saladScene: All-American diner - casual, family friendlyDrinkies: Standard non-alcoholic beveragesPrices: $3.49-$12.99 ANNOUNCER: As promised earlier this year, the boys will shine a
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Laura's Bayview Bar & Grill Where: 229 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.327.1015Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner dailyCuisine: American and European inspired dishes made from all original recipes. Steak, seafood, pasta, burgers, appetizers, soup, and
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Angels Thai Cuisine Where: 318 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia, 360.786.1252Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday-SaturdayCuisine: Thai appetizers, noodle dishes, stir-fry, grilled meat, soup, salad, fried rice, and curryScene: Casual, family friendly - not specifically a romantic localeDrinkies: Thai iced coffees, wine, beer, and
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Stonegate Pizza Where: 5419 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.473.2255 Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Daily Cuisine: Creative multicultural dishes - pizza, steak, pasta, burgers, seafood, sandwiches, salads Scene: Family friendly dining, full service bar, live music Drinkies: Beer, wine, liquor, espresso, soda, juice Prices: $6-$20 ANNOUNCER: South Tacoma Way gets a bad rap for its seedy past. But look
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Mona Pizza And Pasta Where: 6104 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.565.0505, www.monapizzaandpasta.comHours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday till 11 p.m.Cuisine: Almost 70 Italian American menu items - calzones, gnocchi, hot sandwiches, traditional and specialty pizzas, pastas, dessertsScene: Casual, family friendly diningDrinkies: Wine, soft drinks, bottled water, juicesPrices: $4.25-$21.95 ANNOUNCER: Across from LA
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Narai Asian Cuisine Where: 320 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia, 360.754.1332 Hours: Open Daily except Monday. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Asian with heavy focus on Thai Scene: Very casual, kids welcome Drinkies: Beer and wine, Thai tea and coffee, soda Prices: $2-$13.95 ANNOUNCER: Olympia has Thai places
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The Chambers Bay Grill Where: 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place, 253.460.4653Hours: Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday; Lunch: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Sunday after 12 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. dailyCuisine: Creative American fare with seafood focusScene: Casual, kids welcomeDrinkies: Full barPrices: $4-$24, average is $13 ANNOUNCER: Overlooking
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A2 Cajun Café Where: 406 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia, 360.915.9492 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday Cuisine: Cajun Creole - jambalaya, gumbo, seafood po'boys, frog legs, red beans and rice, etouffee, fried green tomatoes, and hush puppies Scene: Laid-back, funky, community seating, kids welcome Drinkies: Beer and wine, house made lemonade, ice
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Marzano Italian Restaurant Where: 516 Garfield St. S. Parkland, 253.537.4191 Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and dinner: 4-8:30 p.m., 4-9 p.m. Saturday Cuisine: Italian and Italian inspired Northwest seafood, salad, pizza, pastas Scene: Comfy, elegant, relaxed Drinkies: Extensive wine list - domestic and Italian, beer, Italian sodas, Lavazza espresso, Seattle's Best coffee, and interesting sodas Prices:
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Gateway to India Where: 6565 Kimball Drive, Gig Harbor, 253.851.2688 Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon-3 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Cuisine: Northern Indian Scene: Casual to nice, family friendly Drinkies: Liquor, chai teas, specialty beers and wines Prices: $2.50-$22.95 ANNOUNCER: Unlike Tacoma's condo boom, expansion
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Barbecue Inn Where: 8102 Maple St. SW, Tillicum, 253.584.0832 Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kitchen opens at 4 p.m. on weekends Cuisine: Home style barbecue ribs, chicken and pulled barbecue sandwiches, burgers, salads, tacos, steaks, hot wings Scene: Casual bar and restaurant with pool, darts and all-ages
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Sax Restaurant and Lounge Where: 2309 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.507.2647, www.saxon6th.com Hours: 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday Cuisine: Traditional, yet upscale Italian theme. Seafood, steak, pasta, salads, appetizers Scene: Casual to semi-upscale dining and live entertainment. Lounge for 21+ Drinkies: Specialty cocktails, $4 happy hour martini menu. Coffee, tea,
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Poodle Dog Where: 1522 54th Ave. E., Fife, 253.922.6161 Hours: Open 5:30 a.m. daily, till 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and till 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Cuisine: Classic American diner fare Scene: Small-town diner, family-friendly with separate bar/lounge Drinkies: Full bar, milkshakes, standard non-alcoholic beverages Prices: $3.95-$16.99 ANNOUNCER: The boys have decided its time to visit restaurants that are
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Warthog Barbeque Pit Where: 4921 20th St. E., Fife, 253.896.5091 Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday Cuisine: Finger lickin' barbecue, specialty burgers, salads, slow smoked barbecue sandwiches, homemade desserts Scene: Log cabin filled with taxidermy animals and barbecue kitsch - casual and family friendly Drinkies: Beer, wine, soft drinks, sweet iced
