South Hill residents, you’re getting a cidery taproom this summer. Fierce County Cider, the three-year-old South Hill based cidery is expanding to a taproom at 9918 162nd St. Ct. E., which is across from Thun Field. If it seems like there’s a lot going on locally for cider, that’s true. Last month, I wrote about […]
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With summer events canceled, this might be your only hookup for an elephant ear
Summer’s canceled. Or that’s how it feels right now. Concerts, festivals and fairs. We won’t be enjoying those this summer. But you know what’s not canceled, for at least three weekends? Elephant ears, Krusty pups and Fisher scones. Throughout July, diners can feast upon all those devilishly caloric and gut busting fair treats in a […]
The Main Ingredient opening in Tacoma’s Stonegate Pizza space. (Hint: NY style pizza)
Coming soon to South Tacoma Way is The Main Ingredient, a combo pizzeria and breakfast spot operating in the same space that formerly housed Stonegate Pizza. The restaurant comes from Leland and Cristina Brechbiel, who are newcomers to owning a restaurant in Tacoma, but not newcomers to the restaurant world. The Arizona transplants have restaurant […]
Run, run, running with Dave Matzen
Marathon Runner, Realtor, Scout Leader of Boy Scout Troop 248 and Foster Parent to Dozens of Kids An endurance runner’s heart becomes substantially larger than normal over time. Marathon runners’ hearts may be half-again as large. As I recently learned more about Dave Matzen, I am convinced that his heart is even bigger than that. […]
Costella’s, an Italian restaurant and market, is opening in South Hill
When Costella’s opens in South Hill, it’ll provide a little something for everyone: an Italian restaurant, deli counter, market and wine bar. All in one location. Mike Rubel is the building owner and also the creator of Costella’s. Expect a summer opening for the restaurant, but what that looks like and when will be determined […]
Gilman House coming to Tacoma’s Copper Door space
When Gilman House opens this summer in the Stadium neighborhood’s former Copper Door space, it’ll be a powerhouse cocktail and dining destination in a neighborhood full of solid eating and drinking. And then there’s this: A cocktail program heavy on gin. A menu built for omnivores and vegetarians. And 30 taps for local brews and […]
New waterfront deli opens in Tacoma on the Foss waterway
The Foss Waterway has a new deli destination for lunchtime dining. Dock Street Deli has opened at 1901 Dock St. in the home of West of the Waterway. That’s the event space that took over the sprawling marina-view perch that Mexican restaurant Casco Antiguo previously occupied. Dock Street Deli is from third-generation Tacoma restaurateur Adrielle […]
Coming to Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood – a new Vietnamese sandwich shop
When Toast Mi opens, it’ll bring something to the Proctor neighborhood that it’s never had: a grab-and-go banh mi sandwich shop. If you’ve heard that before, it’s probably because the Proctor neighborhood was slated to have its own banh mi and rice/salad bowl stop, but that plan was paused last year. Fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant Fresh […]
Drive-thru cider and beer festival in Tacoma comes with a twist (of tea)
When Tacoma beverage superpowers align, wonderful things happen. This weekend is proof with a drive-thru cider and beer festival safe for social distancing. Tacoma Brewing Co., Tacoma Cider Co., Witch Dog Brewing and Mad Hat Teas have mashed up their products and the result is a limited release of tea-infused beverages that’ll be available in […]