At the Red Wagon in Tacoma I had to bend one piece of fish into the take-home container to make it fit so I could close the lid. A recent comment about food in one of my articles published in The Suburban Times featured a remark from a reader about Red Wagon Burgers, but it […]
Pierce County restaurants move to Phase 3 on March 22
Great news for Pierce County restaurants. The county (and rest of the state) is moving to Phase 3 of the lifting of pandemic restrictions on March 22, 2021. Gov. Jay Inslee held a press conference this afternoon to announce that statewide, things can start opening up later this month. For restaurants, that means indoor dining […]
American Rescue Plan and the NW Vet
A recent press release from the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs detailed the highlights that vets will benefit from with the American Rescue Plan… •Increase claims and appeals processing to reduce the backlog caused by COVID-19: The pandemic has caused untold hardship across our country and has resulted in claims processing delays that slow delivery […]
Here’s what’s opening in the Flanagan’s pub space in downtown Puyallup
Downtown Puyallup is getting another lounge, but it’ll still feel familiar to locals. On or around March 17, if all goes as planned, Mingle will open where Flanagan’s Craft Pub previously operated at 120 S. Meridian. It comes from the same owners, Tim and Kari Carson Mellema, so consider this a refresh, not an overhaul […]
Letter: Living Her Part
For weeks before opening night, posters had appeared on walls, in windows and on poles trumpeting the arrival of the nation’s most noted actress. Of humble origins, she had worked hard to earn such acclaim. This play would mark another high point in her career. But there was also a decision to be made, and […]
Salmon Croquettes – Just Cheap Delicious Food
Most of the world’s great chefs point to French cooking as the ideal food preparation and fine dining meals from simple to sublime. Some people nearly drool at the thought of fine cheeses and wine, “Boeuf Bourguignon,” or “Pate de Foie Gras.” I’ve had excellent French cooking, but I prefer Salmon Croquettes as a great […]
Across the Fence: Being Seen
The other day, I was wondering what good we had gained by the Corona pandemic. Seriously. Because I keep thinking that, no matter what we experience, there is something to learn from it. And before you think that I will belittle the results of the pandemic, I should hope you will know me better by […]
This is your last chance to eat at Steamers in Tacoma before it closes
In my 20+ years of writing about restaurants around here, a constant question diners send me is – where can I go for fish and chips on the waterfront that’s affordable and has a view? My answer always: Steamers Seafood Cafe at Tacoma’s Titlow Beach. Steamers is Tacoma’s most affordable seafood restaurant with sweeping this-is-why-we-live-here […]
Julie Gold – Changing the World From a Distance
March is Women’s History Month. It’s recognition of achievement and a celebration of the effort and struggle that we hope inspires more women to dream and accomplish. In 1992 Peg and I watched the first show of Austin City Limits – Season 17. The program featured female songwriters. On the show were Nanci Griffith, the […]