SCENE OF THE CRIME By Natasha
People typically associate the letters PG with parental guidance - the kind that attempts to keep you away from some of the best music albums or movies that aren't as daring as I'd like.
There's one place in Tacoma that's changing that association with these two big letters and the fabric of nightlife downtown.
The Pacific Grill is my latest infatuation.
The proprietors of the PG are Gordon and Steve Naccarato.  Recently I've been considering writing a book titled "If I was a Naccarato." Both have wonderful, whimsical tales from a charmed life and the proper mix of sophistication, graciousness and hospitality.
But don't let those words scare you.  What they've created on Pacific Avenue (aka the next genesis of metropolitan Restaurant Rows) is the perfect fit for Northwest style and dining.
Sure, the PG is on the upscale tip, but it's completely approachable and should never be viewed as intimidating. 
The PG is situated in the amazingly restored Waddell building. The ceiling is so high that you get a true sense of freedom, but the gorgeous foundational brick walls and exposed beams will ground you. A fun fact that you should also be aware of: The private dining room toward the back and to the right places you directly underneath the city sidewalk. That's cool.
I love sitting at the end of the bar closest to the front of the building where I can watch the walks of life scurrying about on Pac Ave.
I also absolutely adore the pairing of bartending powerhouses in Larry and Corey.  Larry has a high dosage of gregarious humor that's just as tall as he is. He's a man's man.  Corey is so very endearing and proper. If I was a gay man, I'd ask him to be my sugar plum.
After a tough day at the office, I always dart straight to the PG for reprieve, nerve soothing and socialite positioning.
I'd encourage you to do the same.
The PG has one of the best happy hours in town with tasty apps for dirt f@#%ing cheap. It has some of the most amazing regular menu items too, delicacies under the watchful eye of the South Puget Sound's best chef, Gordon. However, I love that when I order the cheeseburger sliders the staff responds with highbrow remarks like "excellent selection." Thank you.
The PG has started working with its PR firm to create a weekly event that all you hipster readers will adore: The Thursday Night Chill at the Pacific Grill.  Think relaxed ambiance, awesome music, cheap eats and treats, and an excellent way to roll into your weekend a little early.  One of the things that Tacoma lacks is an active happy hour scene, and the Chill could help change that. I'll keep you updated on this development through the ever-handy www.weeklyvolcanospew.com.
Now, allow me a brief moment to return to my high school cheerleading days:
PG, PG, fun for you, fun for me.
Pacific Grill, 1502 Pacific Ave., downtown Tacoma, (253) 627-3535.

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