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Twilight Menu: The Lobster Shop on Ruston Way serves a Twilight Menu from 4:30-6 p.m. every day. The new menu presents delectable meal options of a slightly smaller size and lower cost â€" two course for $14.99 and three course for $16.99.

Cocktail Recipes: Sue Kidd over at The Trib has her drink on.

Back In Black: The Red Hot hosts 21st Amendment Brewing for a night of their brews including Back In Black IPA at 7 p.m.

Plan Ahead: The final day of the Tacoma Farmers Market will feature community groups hosting conversations on eco-sustainability and community development Thursday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Food For Thought: Whoa! Subway is about to overtake McDonald’s. OK, I’m not talking sales; we’re talking number of locations, but still. …

LINK: Weekly Volcano’s Eat & Drink section

LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide

LINK: South Sound Happy Hours

LINK: South Sound Dive Bars