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Free Chowder: Duke’s Chowder House celebrates International Chowder Day today by giving away clam chowder all day and night until they run out. Duke’s is at 3327 Ruston Way in Tacoma.

Plan ahead: The New Frontier Lounge will begin serving lunch Friday, Nov. 13. Pull up a chair at 301 E. 25th St close to the Tacoma Dome. Clip out the coupon in the Weekly Volcano.

Food For Thought: Food Network to launch series called WORST Cooks in America.

LINK: Weekly Volcano’s Eat & Drink section

LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide

LINK: South Sound Happy Hours

LINK: Wine and beer tastings

LINK: Restaurant coupons