JAKE DE PAUL: THE DAY HAS ARRIVED >>>

"Are you open?" I asked over the phone.

"Yes, we are."

il Trattoria di Merende is now open in downtown Tacoma. Go and give us your thoughts.

[il Trattoria di Merende Restaurant, 813 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.722.1993]

LINK: Ed Murrieta's take on Merende

LINK: Read our interview with Merende owner Jeff Bishop

LINK: Peek at Merende's menu (posted in July so it might have change)

LINK: Merende's Web site