JAKE DE PAUL: NOSHING AND SIPPING AROUND THE SOUND >>>

Need more ideas for local dining experiences? Here are a few restaurants the Weekly Volcano has reviewed lately â€" in no particular order â€" to whet your appetite.

QB: Earthy, whole foods where vegans, vegetarians and lovers of Mexican foods can all find something excellent to eat.
Olympia

JAMBALAYA: Typical modern day Creole foods from New Orleans â€" all mildly spiced.
Parkland/Tacoma

ANTHONY'S HEARTHFIRE GRILL: Northwest favorites such as steaks, crab, prawns and salmon with rotisserie chicken and ribs plus ahi and a Kobe beef burger.
Olympia

BITE: Combination of Northwest favorites like wild salmon and Pyramid Ale fish and chips with touches like a Hampton’s lobster roll and artesian cured meats and cheeses.
Downtown Tacoma

JAKE'S BAR & BISTRO: Stick to the pub grub and you won’t be disappointed â€" we adored the brats and liked many of the other items.
Steilacoom

ACQUA VIA: The Mediterranean-inspired menu includes savories such as prosciutto di parma served with sweet basil butter and rosemary diemente, and raisin walnut toast with Nutella for breakfast; panini sandwiches, salads, soups, and pasta of the day for lunch; and small plates, cheeses and $15 entrees for dinner.
Olympia

PINWHEEL CATERING'S HERBAN CAFE: Salads, soups, sandwiches, organic entrees.
Tacoma