A taste of North Africa in Tacoma

By weeklyvolcano on September 25, 2006

Downtown Tacoma will soon see an occupant in the building directly across from the Pantages Theater at Ninth and Broadway.  A shop specializing in Moroccan interiors is set to move in, but if you need a taste of North Africa before that happens, head to the Sanford and Son shops (or swing by Wednesday as you do the 100th Monkey Party there) and see Sorella.  Opulent sheer drapes, hanging lanterns in star shapes and gorgeous colors, pashminas that can double as sofa throws, and beautiful stoneware from Tunisia all occupy Cyndi Sorrell’s space.  Though she admits to being nervous about the newcomers, the new owners, who’ve spoken with Sorrell, intend to find a way to coexist rather than compete. â€" Jessica Corey-Butler