In retrospect, I should have ordered the lobster. Anthony’s had a lobster special in conjunction with the Pierce County Restaurant Rally. I love lobster. When Peg and I visited Cape Cod several years ago I vowed to eat lobster twice day. I always keep my vows; however, the oysters at Anthony’s are always excellent, too. […]
Across the Fence: A Rapid Hike
Though my husband is a veteran, Veteran’s Day never finds him dashing off to get one of the countless freebies offered by so many appreciative businesses. An Air Force retiree, but still working, he is one of those lucky people to have Veteran’s Day off – which always calls for a special activity, just the […]
Restaurant rally – Obama noodles and pizza built from wild Tacoma yeast
Today, I’m featuring Saigon House in Tacoma and E9 Brewing Co., two restaurants you should visit for Pierce County’s Restaurant Rally. 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 […]
Fisherman's Friends – Film and Music Review
I admit it, I like Rom-Coms (romantic comedies). Add good music to the mix and I’ll be hooked for life. I recently found “Fisherman’s Friends” it’s about a music agent, Danny, who hears a group of fishermen singing sea shanties and falls in love with the daughter, Alwyn, of one of the fisherman. Hooked of […]
Morning Talk and Coffee With Dorothy Wilhelm
Have you noticed how these Pandemic days just drag on and on and every day seems to be Monday? It’s getting harder and harder just to get up and get going. Here’s an idea! Let’s Start the day and the week together. We’ll meet interesting people, share new ideas, laughter and fun. Bring your own coffee, and […]
Restaurant Rally – perfect carnitas tacos and beef on weck
Pierce County Restaurant Rally is now underway. Check out Fiesta Taqueria in Puyallup and South Hill and Cooper’s Food & Drink in Tacoma. The post Restaurant Rally – perfect carnitas tacos and beef on weck appeared first on Dine Pierce County.
Letter: To Hear Again A Lullaby
Within the heart-shaped hedges of Lullaby Land are the gravesites of infants and children. A flagstone path leads into the small, perfectly tended garden. At the very center of the heart is a stone figure of a cherub. Its wings are unfurled as if it has just arrived and perched on its pedestal; its finger […]
Restaurant Rally: Exquisite Thai grilled pork & the area’s best schnitzel
Today, I’m featuring Chili Thai and Citron European Restaurant, two outstanding restaurants you should visit for Pierce County’s Restaurant Rally. 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 […]
Sweet Rice, Tacoma’s first Laotian restaurant, now open
Two things a diner should do on a first visit to newly opened Tacoma Laotian restaurant Sweet Rice: Dip and pluck. Sweet Rice’s name nods to sweet sticky rice, a staple of Laotian cuisine. “In Thailand, the Thai eat a lot of their dishes with jasmine rice, but with us in Laos, our primary rice […]