Astoria Market & Ocean Park Beach Time with Parents Jun. 30, 2013 Connie and I drove south from Tokeland to meet up with my parents in Ilwaco. We took a stroll along the marina to look at a couple tall ships...
Tacoma Cabana and Rum Bar Preview Sep. 17, 2012 Recently I found myself a little sad to say goodbye to the comfortable, inviting spot that was Villa Cafe & Imbibery. Owners Robyn Murphy and Jason Alexander served up...
Zara Offers Tacoma New Tastes Downtown Aug. 17, 2011 I had the pleasure to join other Tacoma types last night at the Zara Mediterranean Cuisine's pre-opening reception. Local officials like Mayor Strickland, Council Members Boe, Mello, Woodards were...
'Herban Cafe' Tasty Addition to Sixth Ave Feb. 22, 2008 Normally I don't wait to share my food-related opinion but after two visits to Pinwheel Catering's Herban Cafe [ map ] I can't delay anymore. Sarah and I stopped...
Don't Overlook Upper Crust Feb. 13, 2008 Because if you treat 21st and "I" Streets only as a freeway connecting the North End with downtown rather than a charming district of it's own (Bridge District anyone?)...
Welcome to the Neighborhood, Friesenburgers Jan. 4, 2008 Welcome indeed. It's always great to see quality business and eats come to the Dome District and Friesenburgers is a promising addition. After hearing they were finally open earlier...
Pinwheel Herban Cafe Coming Soon to Sixth Ave Dec. 12, 2007 A friend pointed me to some activity over at the former Ezell's Chicken over on Sixth Ave. and Fife. Turns out a restaurant and catering business are moving in...
Infinite Soups little but packs tasty punch Nov. 9, 2007 Getting a meal in liquid form always seemed kinda' strange to me. Early this week a few of us from work decided to do just that for lunch at...
A little dizzy from the Sushi Revolution Oct. 26, 2007 I met up with a few folks from the office for lunch on my day off at the new Sushi Revolution [ map ] restaurant over by the Tacoma...
Happy 3 PSP! Oct. 11, 2007 Today is Puget Sound Pizza's 3rd birthday and Jim couldn't be more proud. Celebrate with them tonight as DJ Aaron Mack will be spinning 80s music and more starting...
Photos ~ Inside Crown Bar Sep. 28, 2007 The new Crown Bar opens tomorrow with a tasty menu of street food and a lively location all led by an outstanding local chef. Charlie McManus is doing right...
Nick-n-Willy's a fresh choice for North Enders Sep. 25, 2007 The new Nick-n-Willy's in Proctor had it's grand opening this weekend after about a week of tests with family, friends and passers by. Sarah and I stopped by there...
Can Woody's hold their waterfront spot? Sep. 18, 2007 Woody's Wharf had a solid weekend of advertisements scattered throughout and around the Maritime Fest. It raised our awareness enough to give them a shot. Sarah, Angela and I...
Lunch visit to Matador Sep. 10, 2007 Paid my first visit to downtown's Matador restaurant yesterday with Sarah and friends Galen and Reena. We stopped by for lunch on a stunning day and after I had...
10 story sculpture planned for Hotel Murano? Sep. 7, 2007 Will the new Hotel Murano (in the old Sheraton) sport a large outdoor sculpture when it's ready in November of this year? A flyer for the brokerage company leasing...
Counting down the minutes to Mary's Aug. 21, 2007 I had a chance to finally meet the woman behind Mary's Burger Bistro. We've been swapping emails for the last couple months and it was great for her to...
Menu posted at Mary's Burger Bistro Aug. 8, 2007 Knowing my love for SoDo as you do you can imagine seeing a menu posted for Mary's Burger Bistro had me pretty pumped. Best part is it looks pretty...
Capers Downtown Open for Lunch and Dinner (now w/photos) Jun. 26, 2007 On my way to a meeting I noticed that Capers Downtown, located at 701 Pacific Avenue, is opening it's doors today for lunch and dinner. Capers features a menu...
Downtown Tacoma Capers sneak peek Jun. 1, 2007 KFnet friend Erik B. sent over a few cellphone pics of upcoming downtown "take home" restaurant Capers. Looks like a clean and simple place (with stunning high ceilings!) and...
Mary's Burger Bistro coming to SoDo May. 11, 2007 It's already turning out to be a busy morning and I haven't even been to my best friend's wedding yet. Passed by that restaurant near 23rd and Pacific I...
Countdown to more La Fondita Apr. 27, 2007 We enjoyed a great night Dining Out for Life with a couple friends. As I mentioned before, La Fondita [ map ] in the Proctor District is growing and...
Museum Cafe closed; Foss waterway now quieter than ever Apr. 19, 2007 It's somewhat old news but did anyone notice that the Museum of Glass Cafe is now closed? Yea, neither did I. Sarah and I stopped by there a couple...
New restaurant coming soon to 23rd & Pacific Apr. 18, 2007 Downtown is slowly creeping southward as a new restaurant is set to open at the corner of Pacific and 23rd. The spot has been under renovation for months and...
St. Helens Cafe brings the 'yum' Feb. 20, 2007 Sarah and I stopped by to check out St. Helens Cafe yesterday for some dinner. This was Sarah's second trip and my first. I have to hand it to...
Flying Fish teriyaki and sushi now open Nov. 20, 2006 A new teriyaki place just opened up near the Subway on N. 30th and Pearl and we couldn't be happier considering it's practically in our neighborhood. What's a strip...
Two Koi grand opening celebration Oct. 25, 2006 Tacoma's new Japanese fusion cuisine and sushi spot downtown is having its grand opening this Thurs, 10/26. Two Koi will have a ribbon cutting by the Tacoma Chamber around...
Pita Pit now open Oct. 4, 2006 Reliable NoDo (North Downtown, like it?) tipster and man on the street Erik sent me an email that Pita Pit is now open. The place is at 921 Pacific...
Photos ~ Matador restaurant metal work Sep. 27, 2006 A new restaurant will be gracing the corner of 8th and Pacific soon. The Matador, as it'll be known, brought in some impressive metal work to greet people to...
Two Koi quietly opens today Sep. 15, 2006 Sounds like folks waiting for more sushi downtown need wait no longer. It seems Two Koi just of the Plaza will open today. Here's the blurb:Twokoi, a Japanese restaurant...
