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Hoppy Holidays: The Red Hot at 2914 Sixth Ave. presents A Very Hoppy Festivus today featuring Schooner Exact Brewing Company's Hoppy Holidays, Hoppy Holidays Randall, Hoppy the Woodsman, 3 Grid IPA and more.
Lunch Special: The Peanut Sauce Thai Cuisine at 5003 Tacoma Mall Blvd. offers a $6.65 lunch special Monday-Friday.
Plan Ahead: Babblin’ Babs Bistro in Tacoma offers a Chef’s Christmas Eve dinner from 4-7 p.m. for $55 a person. Reserve your spot at 253.761.9099.
Food For Thought: An insider’s scoop on the street food boom.
LINK: Weekly Volcano’s Eat & Drink section
LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide
LINK: South Sound Happy Hours
LINK: Wine and beer tastings