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Tacoma has Soul - with flair for Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisine

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Tacoma has Soul - with flair for Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisine

The Proctor District of Tacoma is now home to Soul, a Latin American and soul food restaurant, which opened mid-August. Housed in the former Old House Café, Soul is bringing a much-appreciated underrepresented cuisine in the area. It is not just for lunch and dinner, either. Locals will be happy

Saturday, Aug. 31: Broadway Sizzle

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Saturday, Aug. 31: Broadway Sizzle

If you're looking for an excellent date night or perhaps just an excuse to get out on the town, check out Broadway Sizzle, a communal table dinner in the heart of Tacoma on Broadway taking place Aug. 31. A fantastic event on its own, the dinner can

First Bite (and sip): Hilltop Kitchen

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First Bite (and sip): Hilltop Kitchen

It might be cliché to say, but "highly anticipated" is the only way to describe the early August opening of Hilltop Kitchen in the former Tempest Lounge space at 913 Martin Luther King Way in Tacoma. Fans of Chris Keil from his time at 1022 South now have a new

New addition

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New addition

The Forum, Downtown Puyallup's newest addition to the bar scene, opened mid-July and serves up more than just beer and cocktails. Their lunch and dinner menu consists of thoughtful, well-priced menu items that take traditional bar food up a notch and is served until close. "We look to create an atmosphere

Menu makeover

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Menu makeover

After being open for eight years this month, Pacific Grill chef/owner Gordon Naccarato and his team recently rolled out thoroughly revamped menus, featuring small plates, lower prices and more vegan and gluten-free options. "After eight years, I wanted to shake things up," said Naccarato. "It felt very much like we were

Aftermath

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Aftermath

Hordes of South Sounders flocked to the second annual Moveable Feast, a gathering of 38 food trucks and seven breweries held July 28 at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma. Organizer Alyson Jones expected 8,000 visitors for the day, making it the largest food truck gathering in Tacoma. Compared to last year, this

Best of Tacoma 2013 Readers' Poll - Best Overall Restaurant: Marrow Kitchen and Bar

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Best of Tacoma 2013 Readers' Poll - Best Overall Restaurant: Marrow Kitchen and Bar

The people have spoken and cast their votes in the Best of Tacoma Readers' Poll for the title of Best Restaurant in Tacoma 2013. It comes as no surprise that this year's favorite, most loved and sought-after Best Restaurant winner is Marrow Kitchen and Bar, located at 2717 Sixth Ave.

10 best South Sound takeout restaurants

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10 best South Sound takeout restaurants

Get home after a long day of work, put on some sweats, grab the phone and start dialing. Sometimes there's no better course of action than calling in an order of takeout at a favorite restaurant. These 10 best takeout restaurants in the South Sound all have easily accessible online

Tacoma's Grub Crawl is back

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Tacoma's Grub Crawl is back

Art on the Ave Festival, Sixth Avenue Tacoma's annual street fair celebrating art and community with music, live art exhibitions and local vendors, is hosting its second annual Grub Crawl 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 14, with $6 special appetizer-sized menu items from participating restaurants. "Grub Crawl is a

Al fresco dining

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Al fresco dining

The saying is true. There is nothing quite like a sunny day in the Pacific Northwest. The people of the South Sound know how to take full advantage of beautiful summer weather, and that includes knowing the best restaurants for outdoor dining. Whether it be a patio or deck, water,

Taste of Tacoma freshens up

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Taste of Tacoma freshens up

Has the Taste of Tacoma felt a little stale in the last few years? The combination of unhealthy, overpriced options, lack of variety and a noticeable disconnect to the Tacoma food scene has left many locals wanting more. Festivals Inc., organizers of the yearly event which drew a quarter of

Saturday, June 22: Brew Five Three

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Saturday, June 22: Brew Five Three

Tacoma is chock-full of fun community events and festivals this summer. With the combination of local food vendors, blues bands and more than 35 Washington craft brewers, Brew Five Three is one not to miss. This inaugural event, put on by Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, takes

Summer cocktails in the South Sound

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Summer cocktails in the South Sound

With Memorial Day in the books, summer is officially in full swing. While anytime seems to be a good time for a cocktail, summertime elevates ice-cold glasses and effervescent liquids to a sort of mini-mind vacation meets vitamin D-induced bliss.     PIERCE COUNTY What makes the perfect cocktail for summertime enjoyment? I

Best places for pie in the South Sound

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Best places for pie in the South Sound

Time and time again, I have been asked the question, "Where can I go to get some good pie?" It turns out that this seemingly simple food is hard to get just right. Flaky crusts, mile-high meringues and dense, delectable fillings are the ideal. Where does one go in the

Lights back on at Harbor Lights

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Lights back on at Harbor Lights

With loyal regulars and a rich history since opening in 1959, the remodel and menu update of Harbor Lights has been an embattled topic of conversation amongst locals after its six-week renovation and reopening debut April 19. The restaurant has undergone small changes in the past. Purchased by Anthony's Restaurants in

Madyson's Marshmallows joins Williams-Sonoma

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Madyson's Marshmallows joins Williams-Sonoma

Sugar, vanilla and a little chocolate and elbow grease add up to sweet success for Sumner business Madyson's Marshmallows, owned by Breeze and Brian Wetzel. Madyson's will be part of Williams-Sonoma Bellevue Square's Artisan Market May 4 and June 1, after successfully participating in March. "It's such a privilege to have

Congratulations Oliver's Sandwiches

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Congratulations Oliver's Sandwiches

Readers were asked to name the best, the tastiest, the most fantastic sandwiches in the South Sound to compete in the Tournament of Sandwiches, sponsored by Subway. Sixty-four sandwiches and three weeks of tournament-style voting later, it was a showdown between STINK's Stinker sandwich and Oliver's Sandwiches' lobster sandwich. The

Through April 18 (Sunday-Thursday): Olympia Restaurant Week

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Through April 18 (Sunday-Thursday): Olympia Restaurant Week

South Sounders: Get ready to celebrate Thurston County's unique fine dining scene. Following in suit with its neighbors to the north, the inaugural Olympia Restaurant Week is happening April 7-18, Sundays-Thursdays. Ten Thurston County restaurants will be serving up special $25 three-course dinners, with some eateries

Olympia Restaurant Week

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Olympia Restaurant Week

South Sounders: Get ready to celebrate Thurston County's unique fine dining scene. Following in suit with its neighbors to the north, the inaugural Olympia Restaurant Week is happening April 7-18, Sundays-Thursdays. Ten Thurston County restaurants will be serving up special $25 three-course dinners, with some eateries offering a three-course lunch

H Mart Korean grocery opens in Lakewood

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H Mart Korean grocery opens in Lakewood

For some people, an Asian grocery store can be a bit of a mystery - a misunderstood landscape of often unfamiliar prepared foods and ingredients that can be a little daunting to approach. However, getting past those insecurities to explore these specialty stores can introduce you

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