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Tacoma Craft Beer Festival: Pike Brewing will be pouring their Pike IPA and Monk’s Uncle Tripel at the festival, which is Oct. 3 at the Foss Waterway Seaport.

SessionFest: The Red Hot celebrates session beer â€" 5.2 percent ABV and lower craft beers â€" through Saturday.

Happy Anniversary: Toscanos Café and Wine Bar in Puyallup celebrates its fifth year in business with multiple celebrations throughout September, including Mad Scientist Bartender night tonight at 5 p.m.

Need Enough Food For A Big Group?: Try heading to Mexico, creator of the world's largest meatball, cheesecake, and taco.


Today’s South Sound Specials

Half-price wine, Maxwell’s Speakeasy, 454 St. Helens, Tacoma, 253.683.4115.

Half-price Wine Night, Pacific Grill, 1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.3535.

Tightwad Tuesdays with $2 tacos, $2 beers, and $2 wells, Hell’s Kitchen, 3829 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.759.6003.

LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide