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New Spice Blends: Chef William Mueller of Babblin Babs Bistro has released his own Culinary Spice Blends. His blends of New Orleans, Thai, West Indies, Lonestar, Everyday and Greek add exotic flavors to your home-cooked meals and barbecue. The all natural herb blends are available at his Proctor District restaurant, Smooth and Juicey (1121 Court B, Tacoma) and Harbor Green (5225 Olympic Dr., Gig Harbor). See Chef Mueller and his spices in action at 5 p.m. Friday, May 20 at Harbor Greens. The spices may also be ordered online at babblinbabs.net.

No Doze Diner: Gruv Lounge and Nightclub received the thumbs up from the Liquor board to bring back their 2-4 a.m. breakfast. It's only $5 with the club stamp as well as industry folks.

New Lounge: The BullsEye Bar has opened inside the Black Angus Steakhouse in Lakewood (9905 Bridgeport Way SW). From May 19-23, the lounge celebrates its grand opening with $3 16-ounce drafts and $5 off the bar menu.

Future Things Are Coming: Primo Grill hosts a cooking class with the bounty of local farms at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4. The cost is $65 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

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