Every year since I remember, my mother used to buy some budded, bare branches on December 4. They were most often willow or hazelnut branches, as these seemed to bud pretty much as the earliest in Germany. They looked somewhat austere; and they were usually placed into a puristic designer vase on a medium height […]
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60+ restaurants with covered, heated outdoor dining in the Tacoma area
Traditionally around here, just after Thanksgiving, we all start thinking about al fresco dining season. Ugh. Not really. Out of necessity, and by state order, only outdoor dining is allowed right now. It’s super not fun being outdoors with the sideways rain and all, but sometimes your will to dine at a restaurant muscles out […]
A meatball restaurant is what 2020 needs. Manic Meatballs coming soon
Just in time for end-of-this-miserable-year stress eating there’s hope: A meatball restaurant is opening. If all goes as planned, Manic Meatballs will open in December in Lakewood’s Tillicum neighborhood just outside JBLM. “We have a Swedish American menu anchored with the Swedish meatball,” explained owner Carrie Stalder. The restaurant will specialize in fast take-out food […]
Restaurants are hurting and Pierce County just approved more funding to help
With an unexpected batch of new regulations kicking in for restaurants that will last through Dec. 14, full-service Pierce County restaurants will be struggling mightily the next four weeks. Pierce County Council today passed an emergency ordinance that will increase the relief it already is providing restaurants through its Restaurant Rally program. County Councilmember […] […]
Restaurant Rally – take-out queso and the best barbecue for meat sweats
Restaurant Rally is here and that means diners get 30 percent off food at participating restaurants Nov. 15-19. Both dine-in and take-out food is included. Considering the rising virus numbers and that new restrictions were announced for dining Sunday (read about the new restrictions here), diners likely are looking for take-out options. I’m coming through […]
Restaurant Rally – delicious ramen to go, Tacoma’s best baklava
Restaurant Rally is here and that means diners get 30 percent off food at participating restaurants Nov. 15-19. Both dine-in and take-out food is included. Considering the rising virus numbers, I’m recommending some of my favorite take-out items at local restaurants. Read to the end of this article for more info on Restaurant Rally, or […]
Restaurant Rally – poke bowls and the most decadent brunch burger
Welcome to today’s installment in support of Pierce County’s Restaurant Rally. Today’s featured restaurants are Yen Ching and Bar Bistro! I’ll be writing about locally owned restaurants throughout the rally, which takes place Nov. 8-12 and Nov. 15-19 at about 300 participating restaurants all over Pierce County. (Friday and Saturday dining is excluded). Restaurants that […]
Here’s a rundown of the new dining restrictions in Pierce County
Just announced by Gov. Jay Inslee on Nov. 15, 2020: New restrictions for dining in Pierce County and across the state. Here are a few take-aways: NEW DINING RESTRICTIONS * Indoor dining is paused at all restaurants and bars. * Indoor dining is expected to be paused through Dec. 14. The governor announced the restaurant […]
Restaurant Rally – tableside mu shu pork, housemade fresh pasta
Welcome to today’s installment in support of Pierce County’s Restaurant Rally. Today’s featured restaurants are Yen Ching and Bar Bistro! I’ll be writing about locally owned restaurants throughout the rally, which takes place Nov. 8-12 and Nov. 15-19 at about 300 participating restaurants all over Pierce County. (Friday and Saturday dining is excluded). Restaurants that […]