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Il Trattoria di Merende Where: 813 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.722.1993 Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 4-11 p.m., Sunday-Monday 4-10 p.m. Cuisine: Italian rustic cuisine featuring small-bites menu, flatbreads and full dinners Scene: Sleek decor with straw and terracotta colors, brick down the north side, blue under-lit bar and
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El Gaucho Where: 2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.1510 Hours: Monday-Thursday: lounge 4 p.m. to midnight; dining room 5 p.m. to midnight. Friday: lounge 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; dining room 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday: lounge 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., dining room 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday: lounge 4:30
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El Gaucho Where: 2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.1510 Hours: Monday-Thursday: lounge 4 p.m. to midnight; dining room 5 p.m. to midnight. Friday: lounge 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; dining room 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday: lounge 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., dining room 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday: lounge 4:30
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Joeseppi’s Italian Ristorante Where: 2207 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, 253.761.5555 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday Dinner noon to 8 p.m. Menu: Standard Italian dishes — large portions catering to the average diner. Scene: Large deli space, open kitchen, standard green
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Joeseppi’s Italian Ristorante Where: 2207 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, 253.761.5555 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday Dinner noon to 8 p.m. Menu: Standard Italian dishes — large portions catering to the average diner. Scene: Large deli space, open kitchen, standard green and red
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Coconut Thai Where: 3213 S. 38th St., Tacoma, 253.671.8238 Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cuisine: The full gamut of Thai cuisine — 54 items Scene: A clean cut, ’60s-like décor with deep wood tones and plenty of open space. Drinkies: Adjacent bar with big screen
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Coconut Thai Where: 3213 S. 38th St., Tacoma, 253.671.8238 Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cuisine: The full gamut of Thai cuisine — 54 items Scene: A clean cut, ’60s-like décor with deep wood tones and plenty of open space. Drinkies: Adjacent bar with big screen ANNOUNCER: I know how Thai food tastes
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Massimo Italian Bar and Grill Where: 13802 Purdy Dr, N.W., Gig Harbor, 253.514.6237, Web site Hours: 11:30 a.m. to closing daily, happy hour 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Scene: Large, three-room restaurant that looks like a beach house serving all walks of life. Menu: Southern Italian with handmade crust pizzas, traditional pasta dishes and heavy on
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Massimo Italian Bar and Grill Where: 13802 Purdy Dr, N.W., Gig Harbor, 253.514.6237, Web site Hours: 11:30 a.m. to closing daily, happy hour 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Scene: Large, three-room restaurant that looks like a beach house serving all walks of life. Menu: Southern Italian with handmade crust pizzas, traditional pasta dishes and heavy on
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The Bayview Where: 229 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.2792 Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Comfort food rules with soups, salads, sandwiches, four entrees and daily specials. Now serving breakfast on
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The Bayview Where: 229 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.2792 Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: Comfort food rules with soups, salads, sandwiches, four entrees and daily specials. Now serving breakfast on the weekends. Scene:
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Pizzeria Fondi Where: 4621 Point Fosdick Dr., Gig Harbor, 253.851.6666 Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday Cuisine: Authentic 12-inch Neapolitan pizza, plus Mediterranean starters, salads and a tiramisu and sorbetti. Scene: Lofty, lively space filled with families and shoppers with fast, friendly service — almost autonomous. Drinkies: Italian
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Pizzeria Fondi Where: 4621 Point Fosdick Dr., Gig Harbor, 253.851.6666 Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday Cuisine: Authentic 12-inch Neapolitan pizza, plus Mediterranean starters, salads and a tiramisu and sorbetti. Scene: Lofty, lively space filled with families and shoppers with fast, friendly service — almost autonomous. Drinkies:
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BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse Where: 4502 S. Steele, Tacoma, 253.472.1220 Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday-Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday Cuisine: Bar and grill fare with emphasis on burgers, pizza, and pasta. Scene: Pleasant, warm, inviting, spacious — a far cry from the Tacoma Mall
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BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse Where: 4502 S. Steele, Tacoma, 253.472.1220 Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday-Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday Cuisine: Bar and grill fare with emphasis on burgers, pizza, and pasta. Scene: Pleasant, warm, inviting, spacious — a far cry from the Tacoma Mall interior on the
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ANNOUNCER: One of the blessings the boys have discovered living in the South Sound is the proximity to Asia and the number of great chefs that have located here to make us sushi. Sure, someone in St. Paul or Green Bay may have opened a stellar sushi shop, but I
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ANNOUNCER: One of the blessings the boys have discovered living in the South Sound is the proximity to Asia and the number of great chefs that have located here to make us sushi. Sure, someone in St. Paul or Green Bay may have opened a stellar sushi shop, but I
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ANNOUNCER: The areas in and around Nisqually are not historically known for their cuisine. For years, Tiny’s Drive In pretty much exemplified the area, drawing in hamburger and foot-long hot dog fans moving north and south on Interstate 5. There have been taverns serving greasy chicken and jo jos in
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ANNOUNCER: The areas in and around Nisqually are not historically known for their cuisine. For years, Tiny’s Drive In pretty much exemplified the area, drawing in hamburger and foot-long hot dog fans moving north and south on Interstate 5. There have been taverns serving greasy chicken and jo jos in
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ANNOUNCER: Not too long ago Quiznos Sub Shop arrived on the scene and folks wondered if they really needed another sandwich shop (Subway had already dominated the local chain scene). Then Panera came to town, and again folks wondered — why? Earlier this year, in a not-so-convenient space, Jimmy Johns
