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Origami, cloisonné, calligraphy, flower arranging and silk weaving—all are art forms associated with Japanese culture. Japanese food preparation is also an art. Trapper O’Keeffe began making sushi over 18 years ago. In 2004 he began his own venture, Sushi Town, which will be celebrating its sixth anniversary this year. A traditional starter, tempura combo is deep fried … [Read more...] about trapper’s sushi

At Sorci’s Italian Café and Enoteca, owner David Barnes and his team take traditional Italian cuisine and add creative inspiration for new combinations of fresh, simple ingredients in the recipes we all love. That means that plump, juicy tomatoes, aromatic garlic and basil, and the finest, most flavorful 100 percent olive oils are core ingredients for the café’s superior … [Read more...] about sorci’s italian cafe & enoteca

From the crab likeness on the wall, to the canoe hanging from the ceiling, to the marine life that circles the plates, you know this restaurant speaks “seafood” fluently. And you’re still in the bar. Here breakfast is served on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can sit in the lower bar area during those times. To satisfy your morning seafood cravings, there is … [Read more...] about johnny’s dock restaurant—a tacoma waterfront icon since 1953

Dining at Pacific Grill is truly an all-encompassing sensory experience. The food is impeccable and crafted with flair using only the finest ingredients to establish unique depths of flavor. The atmosphere is classic but not too serious and made all the more relaxing by warm lighting and unique artwork adorning the dining room. Knowledgeable wait staff guide guests through the … [Read more...] about pacific grill

The handbag. It is a staple in the closet of many women, who often rotate through bags depending on their needs, destination or mood. It is those three elements—need, destination and mood—that all came together for Kim Archambeau, owner and founder of La Bella Couture, on a flight to Atlanta with her 3-year-old and 2-year-old in tow. On that flight Archambeau found herself … [Read more...] about fashionable, functional and personal—la bella couture custom bags