Tammy Phan and her husband Timothy Yang grew up in the Tacoma area spending some of their first dates at boba tea locations. When the opportunity to open the franchise Bober Tea and Mochi Dough presented itself, they realized it was a wonderful combination of their desire to create joy with their love of boba tea. According to research, the number of bubble tea shops in the … [Read more...] about Boba Tea Bringing Joy to Their Community
Food and Drink
Experience the Flavors of Paris at Left Bank Pastry
Spring is in the air and so is the smell of authentic French pastries at Olympia’s Left Bank Pastry — where delicate sweet treats are showcased like exquisite pieces of art that taste just as fine. What started as a wholesale bakery well over a decade ago by pastry chef and owner Gary Potter and wife Rochelle, has seen a couple iterations before landing on the current … [Read more...] about Experience the Flavors of Paris at Left Bank Pastry
Good Eats and Shopping at the Tumwater Craft District
As we gear up for sunshine, good eats, and outdoor spaces, the Tumwater Craft District checks all of the boxes with the new Market Building, one of several structures open for business at the up-and-coming development. Situated on the grounds near Heritage Distilling Co.’s three-story distillery and tasting room overlooking the Deschutes River Valley, the Market Building … [Read more...] about Good Eats and Shopping at the Tumwater Craft District
Enjoy a Weekend in Beautiful Gig Harbor
Spring and summer months are beautiful in the Northwest, but they are especially picturesque in Sunset Magazine’s pick as one of Washington’s “Prettiest Harbor Towns” – Gig Harbor. Keep that in mind when you are researching locations to just get away. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a fun family outing, Gig Harbor is a wonderful place to enjoy great food, … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Weekend in Beautiful Gig Harbor
Finnriver Cidery Opens A New Taproom in the Tumwater Craft District
Finnriver Farm & Cidery, with its home base on a 50-acre organic farm on the Olympic Peninsula, is excited to announce the much-anticipated opening of their Finnriver Tumwater Taproom, bringing their mission-oriented, award-winning cider on tap to the South Puget Sound area and urban Craft District of Tumwater. "While our roots are rural, the idea of creating an urban … [Read more...] about Finnriver Cidery Opens A New Taproom in the Tumwater Craft District