Welcome to Served in the South Sound - the Weekly Volcano's new food and drink blog. This blog will continue to host our thoughts on the South Sound food and drink scene, but now with fewer Howitzers. Military news and event coverage, as well as South Sound music, arts and wackiness will remain on our Walkie Talkie blog. On our new blog, we'll serve up a feedbag of fresh chow daily, with local restaurant news, the New Beer Column, bar and restaurant openings and closings, breaking culinary news and breaking culinary ground - all brought to the table with a dollop of Internet frivolity on top. We've moved all the New Beer Column and Mac and Cheese Madness posts to this blog. The food and drink posts from 2006 through last Friday will remain on Walkie Talkie.
Every week we'll swap out the Served banner art above, introducing you to the people who serve food and drinks in the South Sound. This week, meet Rose Peterson.
Server Banner Girl, May 19-25, 2014
General manager, bartender and server
1022 South J, a craft cocktail lounge and locally-source food, 1022 South J on Tacoma's Hilltop
Why do you serve?
"I started in the bar business as a part-time job for extra cash. I soon found out I didn't want to work behind a desk. I enjoy the conversations I have with strangers, as well as my regulars."
Who is your favorite server in the South Sound?
"Right now, I'm digging Will over at Asado."
What are you most proud to serve?
"The Hazelnut Old Fashioned"
What's your current drink of choice?
"I'll pour a Bastille Whiskey at home, but I'm also on the cider wagon right now."
Favorite movie?
"Die Hard, in fact all of the Die Hard flicks are my favorites."
What don't you serve?
"I don't have anything blue."
What's on your radar at 1022 South J?
"Summer nights on our kickass patio. Bring on the warm weather!"