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Having been a bartender for 14 years now, Bandito Betty is currently in school to be a physical therapist ... which, coincidentally, is exactly what you'll need when you take a verbal hit from her while she's behind the bar. Having asked her the typical drink questions, she admits her
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Rumor has it Café Momo offers some of the best Asian Karaoke around. Order up a round of Korean-style crispy, spicy chicken wings and your favorite cocktail and catch some horrific, beautiful and humorous renditions of Mariah Carey, Beyoncé and Travis Tritt. According to a karaoke expert friend of mine,
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Café Divino is my favorite Tacoma wine bar and is within a quick stroll of the water. Who doesn't want to walk the Waterfront whilst drunk? With more than 100 wines available, you will find plenty of international wine here - with a slight focus on the Northwest, California and
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Before you head into Jake's in Olympia for an evening of sweaty dancing, good drinks, beautiful people and fun for all, I'll let you in on a few hints: Kerry is probably the best looking and most popular bartender at Jake's. And Olympia Hot Dog Co. is attached to the
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A bartender at Hannah's Bar & Grille in Olympia, Brandi Goodrum, (yes, that's her real name) shows up to the interview with a latte in hand, sporting a big smile and a skull and butterfly T-shirt. It fits her personality. WEEKLY VOLCANO: How long have you been bartending? BRANDI GOODRUM: 11 ½
Food Matters
Puget Sound Pizza managing partner and General Manager Martin Osborn gives the lowdown on the popular pizza and karaoke joint since he and Shannon Stragier took over ownership last December. "One thing we've done is go way greener," Osborn says, referring to a new dishwasher that uses 20,000 or so fewer
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Harmon Tap Room Where: 204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.2725Hours: Kitchen open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bar open till 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, till 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.Cuisine: American-comfort-food-meets-Italian-fare; wings, nachos, burgers, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta.Scene: Brewery and casual eatery. Seating for less than 40 inside; outdoor beer garden doubles occupancy and
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Taking a seat in the corner gave me a full view of the parade of regulars that started to pour in at 11:30 a.m. If this is any indicator, the two young owners of Two Teaspoons Café, Katie Karlstrom and Nyki Delorme, have settled in and made many friends since
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Oliver Doriss is the last light on at the block of 13th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Hilltop. During his three years running the Fulcrum Gallery there, he's watched other storefronts on the block shut down and projects in the area stall out. But no one stops
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Currently, a dozen vendors and two hot food stands make up the South Tacoma Farmers Market, which is held in the Heritage Bank Parking Lot at South 56th Street and Washington Street on Sundays through Sept. 25. More vendors are expected as the season progresses. Still in its infancy, the
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KAREN >>> Saturday, June 18 On the song, "The Wind Cries Gary," Karen (the band) nicely sums up just what makes them so appealing; beginning with the stupid-silly song title, and on through the bubblegum bass line, angular guitars and shouty vocals, there is an undeniable, goofy exuberance that permeates the music.
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Last week we talked about the importance of a DJ. The DJ's most important job is to make us dance. So, what if ya love hip-hop, but ya don't necessarily want to see a show? Maybe ya just want to dance. ... Then ya need to check out DJ Berry. DJ Berry
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On Friday, May 27, Enumclaw teacher Amy Erwin's life was taken by her husband. He then turned the gun on himself and took his own life, leaving behind two children, ages 13 and 7. In the stunned aftermath of this tragedy, Amy Erwin‘s longtime friend, Tacoma's Sean Lund, has organized
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David Auburn's Proof is built on relationships: a damaged girl and her broken father; the sibling rivalry of two sisters on very different paths; the uncertainty of young love. Each tie between two characters helps illuminate another.Nominally, the play is about brilliance and madness in mathematics, but even that is
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The latest show at Brick House Gallery - Warped, Beaten and Hung - is a showcase of works by members of Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound. I think they could have called it Cecilia Blomberg and friends, because Blomberg's work dominates the exhibition. The showstoppers are two large works by
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Thing: Tacoma Food Co-Op Has: Many things going on Thing #1: Membership Thing #2: New store Thing #3: Fun events No, this is not: The Cat in the Hat Written by: Dr. Seuss Although: I have the same complexity Of: A nonsense children's book Since its inception in 2006, the Tacoma Food Co-Op has been the little nonprofit that
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The two bars at the Lucky Eagle Casino in Rochester are worth the drive because of four things: cheap Bloody Marys, scantily dressed table top dancers, smoking cigs is still OK and, of course, gambling everywhere. Who doesn't enjoy a drink while keeping an eye on short skirts and bonus
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In the heart of Tacoma's own International District you can find a plethora of international cuisine and bars to choose from (primarily Korean and Japanese establishments). An excellent example of this is Kyoto. Tucked away in a strip mall off South Tacoma Way is an unlikely oasis of sushi and
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METROPOLITAN MARKET 40TH ANNIVERSARY MONTH The Proctor store (2420 N. Proctor St., Tacoma) hosts Good Fish author Beck Selengut at 4 p.m. and Fit By Nature author John Colver at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16. For more details, call 253.761.3663. IT'S BACK The famous three-tired appetizer that disappeared when Stanley & Seafort's unveiled
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The Hilltop, Tacoma, lounge 1022 South is a little pocket of goodness in every way. Its mere 25-person capacity means you'll never be 10 deep at the bar. Handmade craft cocktails are complemented by a simple menu of quality vegan and vegetarian dishes: sandwiches, salads, cheese plates and charcuterie. Ingredient