DINING NEWS, NIBBLES AND BITS >>>

New Café: Shuanna Holt and Shane Siegfried have opened Caffe Dei on Sixth Avenue this morning. The two look great after only three hours of sleep. Check it out at 2607 Sixth Ave. in Tacoma – and be sure to try the organic French toast donut. We posted a few photos below.

Time For Chicken: The Pacific Grill serves a $19.95 three-course chicken dinner every Tuesday beginning at 5 p.m.

Tightwad Tuesday: Every Tuesday Hell's Kitchen serves $2 tacos, $2 wells and $2 beers. Too cool.

Future Things are Coming: Cuisine of Southern Italy cooking class will be held Saturday, July 10 from 2-4 p.m. at Primo Grill, 601 S. Pine St. in Tacoma. The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

Food Matters: McDonald's eyes competitor drinks, tries to dominate.

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