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OCD CANDY COMPANY: Oh, pretty!

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COLOR COORDINATED CANDY

If you enjoy eating gummy bears in rainbow order, or need to omit specific colors from your sweet tooth hankerings ala Van Halen, seek out OCD Candy Company (Broadway between Seventh and Ninth, Tacoma). As a member of the Antique Row Merchants, OCD Candy Co. will be participating in the Dec. 20 Late Night Thursday Shopping from 5-8 p.m. Get your sweetmeat fix. They make perfect stocking stuffers.

UNDERACHIEVER RECOGNITION

Although we've seen Engine House No. 9 Underachiever brew at MSM Deli, Doyle's, Masa, Broken Spoke, Rollies Tavern and Anthem Coffee, tasting it on its home turf is a joy. At 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, E9 (611 N. Pine St., Tacoma) hosts an Underachiever release party. Bonus: You can shimmy and sing karaoke and possibly win swag from Imperial Motion.

21ST ON 21ST

Tacoma's Three Bridges District hosts 21st on 21st, a late night shopping and open house event from 4-7 p.m. on ... Dec. 21 at ... on North 21st Street (an Oakes). Be sure to stop by 21 Cellars. Its encouraging attendance with free wine tastings!

WINGMAN BREWING HOLIDAY STYLE

White Betty and Black Widow may sound suspiciously similar to your ex-wives, they are actually Belgian Tripel Style Ale, fermented with Semillon wine grapes, and a Belgian Style Dark Strong Ale, fermented with Tempranillo wine grapes, respectively. Collaboration with 21 Cellars, the beer and wine matrimony should make your taste buds do a happy dance. Wingman Brewing will be introducing these two brews beginning at 2 p.m. Dec. 21 in its taproom (509 ½ Puyallup Ave., Tacoma). There's a very limited supply so arrive early!

MY BATCH

As we have mentioned before Heritage Distilling Co. (3207 57th St. Ct. NW, Gig Harbor) offers true booze fans the opportunity to distill their own barrels in what the distillery calls "My Batch" sessions. For $99 you may legally distill your own vodka, gin and whiskey. Future Batch sessions go down at 1 p.m. Dec. 22 and noon Dec. 26. Reserve your space at 253.509.0008.

SANTA BRUNCH!

The Lobster Shop (415 Ruston Way, Tacoma) has been known to have one of the most indulgent and impressive brunch spreads in Tacoma. Sunday, Dec. 23 at 9:30 a.m. it goes bigger offering bearded "big guy" photos ops and goodie bags.

TASTINGS AT BEVMO

Tis the season to entertain and be jolly. Let's be honest, spirits help. Liquor store giant BevMo (2330 S. 37th St., Tacoma) opens its tasting room 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 for New Belgium Folly and Blue Moon Seasonal sips. Saturday, Dec. 29 BevMo is back with sparkling wine party featuring six sparkling beauties paired with President Brie.

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