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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

Saint Martin’s Gala 2024

Over 600 guests attended the Saint Martin’s University annual black tie Gala to see three special hosts: Seattle-based chefs Tom Douglas and Roy Breiman, and Italian butcher Dario Cecchini. The evening’s activities included a live cooking demo on stage with each chef creating exquisite courses that were sampled by the audience. Each menu item was paired with a wine from Gala … [Read more...] about Saint Martin’s Gala 2024

Something for Everyone at Wren’s Nest Baking Co.

Standing tall within Tacoma’s Ruston corridor is the new-fashioned Wren & Willow Design, Inc. Carriage House where Wren’s Nest Baking Co. is taking gluten-free to a whole new level. Situated on the building’s street level, owner Laureen Skrivan, and a skilled bakery ensemble that includes Pastry Chef Coco Kislinger-Macaluso, and Head Baker Erin Walter, have created a … [Read more...] about Something for Everyone at Wren’s Nest Baking Co.