Iconic Tacoma mainstay, the Lobster Shop reopened this past summer after a short closure for renovations— returning even better. Located on Ruston Way and picturesque Commencement Bay since 1981, the updated space and enhanced menu remains a prime spot for PNW seafood, steaks, and views any time of year. Transitioning to new ownership in 2021, veteran E3 … [Read more...] about The Lobster Shop Reemerges Better Than Ever
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Saint Martin’s University Gala 2023
Saint Martin’s University is gearing up for its annual major fundraiser for student scholarships, the Saint Martin’s Gala, with not one, but two celebrity chefs this year and a butcher! Chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau, The Chef in the Hat™, and butcher Dario Cecchini are set to host the event at the Marcus Pavilion on Saint Martin’s campus in Lacey on November 4, … [Read more...] about Saint Martin’s University Gala 2023
Wanna Cupcake? Opens Second Location
Wanna Cupcake? is a gourmet cupcake and specialty cake bakery in Puyallup. With a full espresso bar featuring Dillano’s coffee, as well as smoothies, Italian sodas and energy drink spritzers, Wanna Cupcake? recently added a new takeout-only location in University Place in the Green Firs Shopping Center with neighbors Trader Joe’s and Safeway. “With our first store’s success … [Read more...] about Wanna Cupcake? Opens Second Location
Olympia Farmers Market Gets Ready to Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
The Olympia Farmers Market is gearing up for an exciting National Farmers Market Week from August 10-13, 2023. Over the past year, our farmers market community has continued to showcase adaptability in our rapidly changing world. Farmers markets are designed in partnership with the people they serve, creating a space where market operators, farmers, shoppers, and neighbors … [Read more...] about Olympia Farmers Market Gets Ready to Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
Summer Alfresco Dining in the South Sound
With the return of the glorious summer sun and a collective yearning for the chance to enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends, we are all looking for an opportunity to catch up over libations or celebrate special events with loved ones. We have cultivated a list of our favorite spots to meet under patio umbrellas or nestled next to a table fire pit. (As always, … [Read more...] about Summer Alfresco Dining in the South Sound