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Sunset Dinner: Woody’s on the Water offers a Waterfront Sunset Dinner Special that includes three courses for $16.95 from 4-6 p.m. daily.

Christmas Arrives Early: The Washington State Liquor Control Board opened a Liquor and Wine holiday gift stores inside The Commons at Federal Way through Dec. 31.

Plan Ahead: The Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is hosting its second annual Chefs’ Night Out from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Pierce College in Puyallup. Nine local chefs will prepare a meal for two tables of 10 guests. Each chef will offer a different menu and the wines served are paired specifically with their menu. For tickets and more information click here.

Food For Thought: The recently-built world's largest cruise ship boasts over 24 restaurants, bars, and cafes.

LINK: Weekly Volcano’s Eat & Drink section

LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide

LINK: South Sound Happy Hours

LINK: Wine and beer tastings