Restaurateur Mike de Alwis and his sons, Mikey and Jehan, brought their Creole flavors to Tacoma with Chez Lafayette Creole Brasserie, which recently marked its one-year anniversary. Originally from Sri Lanka, de Alwis studied in Lafayette, Louisiana, before moving to New Orleans, where he developed his love for Cajun and Creole cuisine. After spending more than 10 years … [Read more...] about Chez Lafayette: A Taste of Creole Warmth in the Heart of Tacoma
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Savor the Season at These South Sound Brunch and Lunch Spots
Holiday rush got you down? Take a break with warm meals and great company. From steamy mugs of coffee to hearty midday bites or cocktails, these South Sound cafés and restaurants offer the perfect blend of comfort, flavor, and festive charm—just what you need to recharge your holiday spirit. Three Hearts After a day of holiday shopping in downtown Tacoma, step into this … [Read more...] about Savor the Season at These South Sound Brunch and Lunch Spots
Travel To Cuba by Way of Olympia at Mi Luna Cuban Cafe
Named after a treasured family nickname meaning “my moon,” Mi Luna Cuban Cafe blends rich heritage with joyful hospitality in the heart of Olympia. Established by the family trio of Rich and Kirsten Root, and their son Josiah, the café is a reflection of their shared vision: a warm welcoming space inspired by Cuba’s rustic elegance and European charm--just like its … [Read more...] about Travel To Cuba by Way of Olympia at Mi Luna Cuban Cafe
Minder Meats Changes Ownership to the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is proud to continue a history of excellence with the purchase of Minder Meats in Bremerton. The meat distribution and retail business has been serving a long list of restaurants, businesses and families from Tacoma to Port Angeles since 1943. “It’s truly a win-win situation,” says Eric Croft, Interim CEO of Noo-Kayet Investments, which … [Read more...] about Minder Meats Changes Ownership to the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
From Scratch: Tasting the Tenderness in Food
Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents a Series of Multi-Faceted Experiences The simple act of making dumplings creates the foundation for a transformational series of events through the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Yixuan Pan, Associate Professor at the University of Washington and artist, is orchestrating these community-building experiences. They are being designed to … [Read more...] about From Scratch: Tasting the Tenderness in Food