TODAY SPECIALS: Dining Out For Tacos, last martini lunch, Vault inside Varsity Grill ...

By Ron Swarner on April 23, 2010

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Lunch Delivery: The Northern Pacific Coffee Co. delivers lunch in a five-mile radius from its location at 401 Garfield St. S. next to Pacific Lutheran University. Sandwiches, wraps, burritos and appetizers are a few minutes away when you dial 253.537.8338.

Last Day For Martini Lunch: Salty's at Redondo Beach $19.99 "3-Martini Lunch" offer ends today. No, this isn't some sort of Mad Men lunch. Seafood ceviche, warm seafood salad and chocolate tiramisu are served in martini glasses. The Weekly Volcano's visit, of course, will be a 4-Martini Lunch. Reserve your spot at 253.946.0636.

Future Things Are Coming: The Vault will hold its 10th Annual Mother's Day Brunch inside the Varsity Grill on Sunday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect all your brunch favorites like omelets, prime rib, honey ham, fresh seafood, pastas, a variety of desserts and more. Not sure if the game will be on or not. Reserve your space at 253.572.2933.

Dining Out For Life: Thursday, April 29, restaurants in Pierce and Thurston counties will donate 25 percent of their food revenue to local AIDS service organizations as part of Dining Out For Life. Now in its 16th year, the list of participating restaurants is impressive. Check the list out here. Of note, Tournament of Tacos competitors El Toro Downtown, Funky Iguana, La Fondita Mexican Restaurant, Masa, and The Swiss will be participating.

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