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Tex-Mex techno cool. That’s what the Matador is. Deep amber lighting, trendy techno beats, and the aroma of spices and fire greet you as you cross the threshold. Guests, numerous and closely packed, lean in to one another to intimately relate tales as they sip drinks and sway to the beat. The Matador owners started out with a vision of showcasing high-quality tequilas. … [Read more...] about matador

Something new awaits steak lovers at the Prime Rib and Steakhouse at Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel. Fusing local ingredients and a vision for creating an unforgettable dining experience is setting the steakhouse apart from restaurants in the area. Located southwest of Olympia in Rochester, Lucky Eagle is situated among dozens of farms, providing the inspiration for a … [Read more...] about prime rib and steakhouse at lucky eagle casino and hotel

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