DINING NEWS, NIBBLES AND BITS >>>

Market Time: You can find cut herbs, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh fish and baked goods along with live entertainment, free crafts for the kids and gardening advice from master gardeners from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Proctor Farmers Market.

Grand Re-Opening: The Safeway at 1112 S. M St. holds a grand re-opening party celebration today with discounts.

Wine Tasting: Water to Wine in Gig Harbor hosts a Graham Beck wine tasting today from 2-5 p.m. More wine tastings can be found here.

Happy Hour: GoodFella's Italian Steakhouse in Lakewood offers $5 appetizers and half-off drinks from 4-7 p.m. today. More South Sound happy hours can be found here.

Future Things Are Coming: Asado on Sixth Avenue in Tacoma will host a Peay/Failla/Turley wine dinner Thursday, June 24 at 6 p.m. The cost is $85 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.272.7770.

Food Matters: Backyard chickens deserve a taste of yuppie life, too. Designer coops start at only $440.

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