SHORT ORDER: Lunch at the Market, new paninis, Primo pizza ...

By Jake de Paul on June 10, 2010

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Today's Lunch Special: The Tacoma Farmers Market on Broadway is on today from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by for lunch where Infinite Soups, Gateway to India, Crepe's by Paprika, Lumpia World, Terriyaki Steak Sandwiches, Bruno's European Food, Josefina's Mexican Food, Taste of Peru, Fresh Salads by Daily Provisions, Dining Delicacies and PF Roastings serve up tasty grub while the Peter Adams Trio performs jazz on the Weekly Volcano Music stage. Ah, lovely.

Today In New Food: Cutters Point Coffee on Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma has introduced a new line of paninis, grab and go sandwiches and salads from Mike's East Coast Sandwiches.

Wine Tasting: Pour at Four in Tacoma hosts a complimentary Charles Smith Wines tasting today from 5:30-8 p.m. More wine tastings today can be found here.

Happy Hour: Primo Grill discounts its pizzas to $8.95 during happy hour, which is 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 p.m. to close Monday-Thursday, and 9 p.m. to close Friday and Saturday. Check it out at 601 S. Pine St. in Tacoma. For more happy hour deals in the South Sound, click here.

Future Things Are Coming: Brix 25 in Gig Harbor hosts 7 Seas Brewery for two, five-course brewmaster's dinners Thursday, June 17 at 6 and 6:30 p.m. The cost is $60 a person. Reserve your spot at 253.858.6626.

Food Matters: The oil spill is forcing the oldest U.S. oyster company to close after 134 years.

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