BEER DINNER

The Harmon Brewery & Eatery (1938 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) hosts a four-course spring beer dinner with dishes paired with its own brews at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12. The cost is $27 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.683.4606.

NORTHWEST CRAFT BEERS

99 Bottles (35002 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way) will serve $1 tasting of Northwest craft beers from 4-7:45 p.m. every Wednesday in May.

WIN A CRUISE

Stonegate Pizza (5421 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma) will give away a Caribbean cruise for two May 14. To enter, all you have to do is buy the last shot out of a Captain Morgan's bottle. The contest ends Saturday night. You know what to do.

SUSHI FOR JAPANESE RELIEF

Normally when there's a global disaster Americans come through with the red, white, and blue and donate, donate, donate. As a fellow American, I'm urging you to follow the crowd. But, while you serve your fellow man, why not be served a succulent plate of sushi. Seriously.  Through May 17, Fujiya Japanese Restaurant is donating 20 percent of proceeds to the Red Cross to benefit Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims. So, drop by 1125 Court C in Tacoma and rid yourself of guilt by giving to others and eating a healthy and amazing meal.

WINE DINNER

Brix 25 (7707 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor) hosts a four-course dinner paired with five wines from Boushey Vineyards at 6 p.m. May 19. The cost is $89 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.858.6626.

WINEMAKER DINNER

Morso (9014 Peacock Hill Ave., Gig Harbor) hosts Paolo Cantele from the Italian winery Powerhouse Cantele for a winemaker dinner at 6:30 p.m. May 20. The cost is $59 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.853.9463.

COOKING CLASS

Primo Grill (601 S. Pine, Tacoma) hosts a cooking class concentrating on the Emilia Romagna region in Italy at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The cost is $65 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

OFF THE VINE

El Gaucho (2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) hosts a wine tasting/retail event from 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 27. The cost is $15 per person. Reservations are not required.

WTF SUNDAYS

Harmon Tap Room ‎(204 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma) knocks half off your entire check every Sunday. Seriously.

SURF AND TURF

The Varsity Grill (1114 Broadway, Tacoma) serves a $5 steak and shrimp dinner after 4 p.m. every Wednesday.

NOSH LEAGUE

As part of the Weekly Volcano's Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. To join, click here.

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