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NEW DRINK MENU ALERT! >>> I love the change of seasons from summer dresses and sunglasses to stylish coats and comfy scarves. With the change in weather comes a change in my libation choices. Blustery, grey skies beg of me to sip on flavorful, warmed cocktails. "Come in from the cold," they
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COOKING SHOW MANIA >>> It would seem that the South Sound region is making it big as far as culinary broadcasts are concerned. Two weeks ago, Guy Fieri bopped around Tacoma, Olympia, Puyallup and Lakewood. This past week celebrity chef Roger Mooking visited Olympia. Canadian chef, and super approachable Mooking is a
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YAY LONGEVITY ... AND BUBBLY! >>> Champagne is most widely considered a libation for celebratory purposes. The sound of the cork popping renders excitement and reminiscing of New Year shindigs. Saturday, the Black Door Wine Company will give you an excuse to indulge in the bubbly with an annual Champagne tasting of
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FOOD NETWORK VS THE SOUTH SOUND >>> There's been some excitement buzzing around the South this week about a certain 1967 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible cruising through Tacoma, Puyallup and Olympia. Not because it's a sexy hue of red and hot, but rather it sports the license plate FLVRTWN. Wait. Guy Fieri -
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I've been noticing a trend lately — one I'm quite fond of — the pairing of delicious dishes and libations in the form of tasting events at local establishments. You can find beer dinners, wine tastings and now add to the list the Kentucky Bourbon Trail this week at
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Tighten up your laces and prepare to walk your way through a poetic adventure with Tacoma's Walk Poetic event, set for Wednesday. This free event encourages participants to journey through 1.5 miles of the streets of Downtown and Hilltop, visiting local historical landmarks and parks in search of inspiration. Walk
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HIGHLIGHT FROM OUR SUMMER GUIDE >>> If you aren't scared of the dark, or the possibility of running into Sasquatch (as this is his rumored stomping grounds, and this is not a beef jerky commercial nor is John Lithgow your dad), grab your hiking gear and flashlights and visit the Ape
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FLETT-RIGGS'S NEW (OLD) DIGS >>> Tacoma has the divine privilege of welcoming another new comedy club to town. But there's slightly more to the story ... Comedian and filmmaker Aaron Flett-Riggs, sans former business partner Adam Norwest, will be bringing comedy back to the former Tacoma Comedy Club locale in Malarkey's on Tacoma
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LOW TECH CAN BE FUN >>> This weekend calls for the celebration of one of my favorite holidays! No, not Easter - although any excuse to eat chocolate bunnies is a helluva good holiday if you ask me. Sunday is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day. Yes, there is indeed such a thing. In this day
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IT'S LIKE A GRIT CITY STYLE, CAFFEINATED SOAP OPERA >>> Randy and Aya Hashiguch, a husband and wife team, would like to introduce you to Dukesbay Productions, an independent production company created to encourage the showcasing of local talent. Placing center stage: the diversity of our local talented folks, including age,