SOUTH SOUND DINING NEWS, NIBBLES AND BITES >>>

New Menu Party: 1022 South lounge will throw a cocktail party to celebrate the debut of the new fall and winter menu at 6 p.m. TONIGHT. The new menu showcases the lounge's exploration and innovation, respect for classic cocktail construction, excitement for apothecary techniques, and commitment to showcasing seasonal ingredients. To celebrate, all menu cocktails will be specially priced at $6 tonight.

Wine Fest: Toscanos in Puyallup is all about the wine this month.

New Menu: Primo Grill in Tacoma has a new fall menu featuring wild mushroom lasagne, rigatoni alla Romagna with house cured guanciale, pumpkin ravioli with sage butter and Grilled Beef Tenderloin with roasted pepper sauce and blue cheese butter. Nice.

Tomorrow: Adriatic Grill by the Tacoma Mall hosts a five-course with wine pairings VIP Chef Dinner.  The main course is braised pork shank with roasted garlic risotto,paired with a 2008 Aia Vecchia, Lagone, Bolgheri, Italy.

LINK: Today's wine tastings

LINK: Fall Restaurant Guide