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More than dogs

ANNOUNCER: Take me out to the ballpark means a lot more than fun and games - there is also a great line-up of food at Cheney Stadium. You'll not only find a number of items courtesy of Ivars, but also food trucks and several hot dogs from Tacoma's famed Red

Dining in Old Town

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Dining in Old Town

ANNOUNCER: Restaurants have come and gone in Tacoma's Old Town, but relative newcomer Montamara Café has a fair chance at staying in the game with its quality ingredients and close proximity to the water. JAKE: Open for breakfast and lunch only, Montamara surprisingly offers adult beverages that includes mimosas and bloody

Spank this burger

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Spank this burger

ANNOUNCER: You are going to need a nap after a full, calorie-laden meal at Spanky Burger and Brew on Tacoma's 6th Avenue, but when you need a grease-fix, the kind that hits the spot and drives your worries away, then Spanky is your man. JASON: Go early, the lunch crowd usually

Mondo meals in Lakewood

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Mondo meals in Lakewood

ANNOUNCER: When Carrs came on to the scene years ago, they made their name known by serving hub-cap-sized pancakes and other mega meals to those with big appetites - or those that love a doggy bag - it takes two hands to hold.JAKE: The selection at first glance looks to

Vinny makes WA pie

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Vinny makes WA pie

ANNOUNCER: The problem with identifying your menu to a region is that in our global world, there are always people from those places ready to discredit what you do.  Fair or not, New York Vinny's in Lacey gets the same bad rap on Yelp.  And having eaten there, the boys

From Germany with love

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From Germany with love

ANNOUNCER: When it was announced that a German beer hall would open in Tacoma by an experienced restaurant company already doing the same in Seattle, it was oompah music to the ears of the boys. And, after giving the joint a few visits, they remain all smiles. JASON: I love the

Upscale dining in aisle one

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Upscale dining in aisle one

ANNOUNCER: Before there was Harbor Greens, Trader Joes and Whole Foods, The Metropolitan Market in Proctor came down from Seattle to provide our area an upscale grocery experience that includes take-and-go delicacies hard to find, at the time, anywhere else. JAKE:  You want me to eat at a grocery store? JASON: I

Mondo meals

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Mondo meals

ANNOUNCER: Downtown Gig Harbor may be sleepy with gorgeous views of sailboats and great shops to wander in and out, but it also has a kick-ass burger shop serving up the very best in meat, fries and shakes.JASON: Don't tell my cardiologist I ate there!  These burgers are stacked high

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Eating Europe

ANNOUNCER: What was once German and Polish fare before Bruno's moved to Lakewood, is now home to Citron European Bistro, which like its predecessor, is serving up cuisine of mostly Germany and France with great attention to detail in both flavors and menu choices. JASON: I was pleasantly surprised by this

Pizazz in Lakewood

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Pizazz in Lakewood

ANNOUNCER: It is unclear how many pizza places have tried this location in Lakewood's Ponder's Corner, but Pizazz Pizza may have a legitimate run at longevity.  They have a large selection of pizza and non-pizza options, lots of money saving packages, and they deliver all over the greater area. JAKE: Because

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DISH REVIEW: Comfort Food Café in Puyallup

DINING IN THE SOUTH SOUND >>> ANNOUNCER: Located near Pioneer Park in Puyallup, Comfort Food Cafe puts a healthy twist on old-school American dishes. Handy symbols and a key guide mark menu items to help patrons know what food is vegan, organic, gluten-free and dairy-free. Not fussy or pretentious, this small,

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DISH REVIEW: The Harmon Tap Room

THE BROTHERS GOING OUT >>> ANNOUNCER: Near the edge of Tacoma's Theater District sits the Harmon Tap Room - the third drink-and-dine establishment of co-owner Pat Nagle. Nagle's other restaurants are the well-known Harmon Brewery & Eatery and The Hub. And then, of course, there's his overarching Harmon Brewing Company, which

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DISH REVIEW: Spring Lake Cafe

BREAKFASTS AND FLASHBACKS >>> ANNOUNCER: The tiny retail strip at Regents Boulevard and Contra Costa Avenue in Fircrest has two dining options: old-school Italian delicatessen Viafore's and a casual café that has gone by a few names over the years. Remember Spring Lake Cafe, Poppy Seed Cafe or Alia's Sidewalk Café?

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Lele goes Uptown

ANNOUNCER: TACOMA FAVORITE TESTS THE WATER IN GIG HARBOR >>> Sitting next to Gig Harbor's new Galaxy Theatre is sitting pretty indeed. Lele Tran, who owns Tacoma favorite Le-Le Restaurant with husband Andy, made the adventurous choice of opening another restaurant in Gig Harbor. Swinging open the doors nine years ago,

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