Cooper’s Food & Drink is now open in Tacoma’s Westgate neighborhood. It brings with it the feel of a neighborhood restaurant, a family-friendly vibe and an outdoor dining area well equipped for socially distant dining. Today (July 21, 2020) is opening day to the public, but the restaurant has held a week of soft opening […]
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Tacoma’s West End Pub & Grill has new owners
The West End Pub & Grill in Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue neighborhood has new owners. The longtime bar that has operated since 1975 will join an arsenal of neighborhood bars owned by Jeff and Helen Fraychineaud. The Fraychineauds started their neighborhood bar empire with the Parkway Tavern, long revered as one of the best watering holes […]
Los Amigos Taqueria finally opens in Puyallup
For the first time, Los Amigos Taqueria does not come with a steering wheel. The longtime legendary taco bus that has operated in South Hill for more than 10 years has finally opened the doors of its brick-and-mortar location. The taqueria opened today (July 17, 2020) at 4215 S. Meridian, in the former home of […]
Lakewood Black Angus steakhouse closes permanently
It’s true – the Lakewood Black Angus has closed permanently after 41 years of grilling steaks at 9905 Bridgeport Way SW. I’ve had a number of readers ask about the restaurant since the sign was taken down several weeks ago. Here’s the confirmation. The restaurant sent an email announcing its permanent closure to its diners […]
Vet Clinic, Jul ’20
New resources for military veterans… •Vets who lost jobs due to coronavirus could be eligible for new job traininghttps://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2020/06/04/vets-who-lost-jobs-due-to-coronavirus-could-be-eligible-for-new-job-training/ •Veterans impacted by COVID-19 are eligible for assistance…https://www.piercecountywa.gov/123/Veterans-Assistance-Programs •Here’s where commissary customers may find a silver lining in the pandemichttps://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2020/06/08/heres-where-commissary-customers-may-find-a-silver-lining-in-the-pandemic/ •Food pantries at VA facilities support Veteran whole healthhttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/75887/food-pantries-va-facilities-support-veteran-whole-health/ •Efforts to help homeless veterans showing progress, […]
60+ restaurants with outdoor seating, patios, decks and views
If you’re searching for restaurants with outdoor dining on patios, decks and other al fresco dining opportunities, you’re not alone. I’ve been getting questions for weeks about where to dine outside. Maybe it’s the intermittent appearance of the sun. Maybe it’s because of concerns about indoor dining and Covid-19 transmission. Here is a list of […]
Check out the chicken and waffles on this new food truck in the Tacoma area
When Crystal and Bakaffa Casey were stationed in Italy while Bakaffa was in the Army, taking a trip to another European country became a weekend tradition. Those mini vacations allowed them to eat their way through Europe and discover all kinds of delicious obsessions. Like liege waffles. The yeasted waffles are distinctive for their richness […]
We’re getting a new Korean fried chicken restaurant and pub – here are details
Mija Chang stood at the entrance of her new restaurant, BB.Q Olive Chicken in Lakewood two weeks ago. Construction dust was everywhere. “It’s been a lot of work, but there’s still so much more to do,” she said, describing the year-long process to open the Korean fried chicken that is sure to become a must-visit […]
New cider tasting room now open in the Hilltop – and it’s family friendly
Grit City Ciderworks is now open in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood. The post New cider tasting room now open in the Hilltop – and it’s family friendly appeared first on Dine Pierce County.