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ANNOUNCER: Food tastes better in Olympia — or so it seems of late as the boys continue to spend a lot of time eating south of the Pierce County line. They almost walked past QB on Fourth Avenue because little out front indicates some of the best vegan and finely
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ANNOUNCER: Unless you are new to the Northwest, likely you’ve seen or dined at an Anthony’s Homeport Restaurant. Always with stunning views, Anthony’s sports three South Sound locations — Olympia, Gig Harbor and Tacoma. The boys gave Anthony’s high marks in the past, and subsequent visits (just for fun) keep
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ANNOUNCER: Unless you are new to the Northwest, likely you’ve seen or dined at an Anthony’s Homeport Restaurant. Always with stunning views, Anthony’s sports three South Sound locations — Olympia, Gig Harbor and Tacoma. The boys gave Anthony’s high marks in the past, and subsequent visits (just for fun) keep
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ANNOUNCER: When the Hotel Murano opened with a special black tie dinner in March headlined by Burt Bacharach, the who’s who of Tacoma turned out to see how Portland’s Aspen Hotel Group transformed the former drab space operated by the Sheraton. Embracing Tacoma’s glass art tradition, the Hotel Murano opened
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ANNOUNCER: When the Hotel Murano opened with a special black tie dinner in March headlined by Burt Bacharach, the who’s who of Tacoma turned out to see how Portland’s Aspen Hotel Group transformed the former drab space operated by the Sheraton. Embracing Tacoma’s glass art tradition, the Hotel Murano opened
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ANNOUNCER: The history of eating fine food and drink in Steilacoom dates back decades as local residents and visitors enjoyed the sweeping panorama of the South Puget Sound waters while dining at E.R. Rogers. When that legacy ended in 2005 (the mansion is transitioning into a law firm), so did
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ANNOUNCER: The history of eating fine food and drink in Steilacoom dates back decades as local residents and visitors enjoyed the sweeping panorama of the South Puget Sound waters while dining at E.R. Rogers. When that legacy ended in 2005 (the mansion is transitioning into a law firm), so did
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ANNOUNCER: In times of disquietude and war, the boys find themselves searching for the calm center of solace in a safe haven. That haven can come in the arms of a lover, communing with nature, or praying for peace and understanding. Haven and happiness can also be found in breaking
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ANNOUNCER: In times of disquietude and war, the boys find themselves searching for the calm center of solace in a safe haven. That haven can come in the arms of a lover, communing with nature, or praying for peace and understanding. Haven and happiness can also be found in breaking
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ANNOUNCER: Sixth Avenue continues to grow in eateries, many of which help define Tacoma as a foodie paradise. One of the newer establishments, The Pinwheel Catering’s Herban Café brings a decent wine list, a few out of the ordinary entrees and great attention to detail. JASON: The first message
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ANNOUNCER: Sixth Avenue continues to grow in eateries, many of which help define Tacoma as a foodie paradise. One of the newer establishments, The Pinwheel Catering’s Herban Café brings a decent wine list, a few out of the ordinary entrees and great attention to detail. JASON: The first message to greet
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ANNOUNCER: What the heck is a hidden gem, anyway? The phrase rises from the mist of culinary cliché, a cheery, primordial beast eager to swallow any eye-opening South Sound dining experience that wanders unchained out of our delicious quotidian. So precious! So unexpected! So Dockside Bistro & Wine Bar!
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ANNOUNCER: What the heck is a hidden gem, anyway? The phrase rises from the mist of culinary cliché, a cheery, primordial beast eager to swallow any eye-opening South Sound dining experience that wanders unchained out of our delicious quotidian. So precious! So unexpected! So Dockside Bistro & Wine Bar! JAKE: Hidden
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ANNOUNCER: What do you get when you cross a Cliff House chef with a Sea Grill front man? Woody’s on the Water. In the old Blue Olive space, Woody’s opened up last summer bringing quality food back to the Thea Foss Waterway. Now rounding the nine-month mark, Chef Chris Bangert
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ANNOUNCER: What do you get when you cross a Cliff House chef with a Sea Grill front man? Woody’s on the Water. In the old Blue Olive space, Woody’s opened up last summer bringing quality food back to the Thea Foss Waterway. Now rounding the nine-month mark, Chef Chris Bangert
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ANNOUNCER: Café Chagall is a little gem of a restaurant, and one of the most appealing recent additions to the Lakewood dining scene. Café Chagall screams ladies lunching. It’s classical but comfy, with soft colors, comfy chairs and crisp white tablecloths under glass. Jazz greets at the door.
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ANNOUNCER: Café Chagall is a little gem of a restaurant, and one of the most appealing recent additions to the Lakewood dining scene. Café Chagall screams ladies lunching. It’s classical but comfy, with soft colors, comfy chairs and crisp white tablecloths under glass. Jazz greets at the door. JAKE: In
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ANNOUNCER: The Crown Bar in Tacoma channels cosmically in a certain sense the revelry occurring thousands of miles across the sea at the Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Tacoma’s chef pioneer Charlie McManus, who has captained Primo Grill for nearly a decade, opened the Sixth Avenue spot last
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ANNOUNCER: The Crown Bar in Tacoma channels cosmically in a certain sense the revelry occurring thousands of miles across the sea at the Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Tacoma’s chef pioneer Charlie McManus, who has captained Primo Grill for nearly a decade, opened the Sixth Avenue spot last
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Pacific Grill 1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.3535 Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday; Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Scene: Like a men’s club with rich woods, crisp tablecloths, wide, open bar — and snappy service. Menu: Excellent quality of steaks, chops and fish but with nice twists