Bakeries: A Sweet Slice of Life
Bakeries are personal. One bakes your favorite baguette; another rolls the perfect rugelach, and another brews the best coffee. Then there’s cake and donuts… The best advice is to cast your net far and wide and sample the wares. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Thurston County Both the San Francisco Street…
The Reef: Olympia’s Reimagined ‘Finer Diner’
Olympia welcomes back The Reef, a much-beloved eatery in the heart of downtown. With new ownership and management, The Reef offers homage to its roots by keeping its diner vibe with original tile floors, ceiling, and furniture after having undergone a deep clean and refurbishment. It’s a family-welcoming atmosphere with a fresh, seasonal menu offering…
Cider Swig
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of cider, food, music, and fun! The highly anticipated Cider Swig 2024 returns to LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma on Saturday, September 28th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (gates open at 11:30 AM for pre-ticketed attendees). This year’s event features anexciting lineup of live music,…
Red Wagon Burgers
Sink Your Teeth Into This! Introduce your hunger to Red Wagon Burgers in Tumwater. The 100% fresh Angus chuck ground beef patties are hand-rolled and pressed on site. Your meal will be cooked to your specific order. Of course, you can accompany your sandwich with French fries, house-made onion rings, or mozzarella sticks. New owner…
Happy 20th Anniversary, Toscanos Italian Grill
Any meal at Toscanos Italian Grill is a celebration. Be greeted with its genuine warmth and incredible smells. Sue Walker is one of the managing owners whose hands-on attention to her team, the guests, the service and the food, truly makes a difference during your dining experience. Personal care it taken with each order, so…
Ricardo’s Kitchen & Bar Celebrating 20 Years
Reaching its 20th year in business, Ricardo’s Kitchen & Bar is maturing extraordinarily well along with its Omaha dry-aged beef. Since Shane Holland made the transition from general manager to owner two years ago, he has been upgrading countless details to create an interactive, inspired experience for diners while offering exceptional cuisine. If you haven’t…
Local Kitsap County Chef Brings Brasil to You
A good cook is like an artist, mixing colors and mediums while experimenting to produce a beautiful picture. Sandra Rocha Evanoff was born in the Bahia region of northern Brazil. As a child, she was introduced to the kitchen while assisting her mother in the small bed and breakfast she operated. She learned about fresh…
Woven Seafood & Chophouse A Fresh Twist On Cultural Cuisine
Roy Yamaguchi opened the first Pacific Northwest restaurant in partnership with the Puyallup Tribe this past week. Woven warmly celebrates the rich fusion of Yamaguchi’s Japanese heritage and pioneering Hawaii regional cuisine, with the culinary traditions of the Puyallup Tribe and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. The concept for Woven was developed by Yamaguchi,…
Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich to Host Saint Martin’s 2024 Gala
The 2024 Saint Martin’s Annual Gala will feature Chef Pati Jinich, whose deep love for culinary authenticity and culture will deliver a meal to remember. The Gala is the University’s annual signature fundraising event for student scholarships, which raised more than $2 million dollars last year. With Chef Pati’s infectious energy and unwavering dedication to…
Shop Fresh and Local at Olympia Farmers Market
Shopping at the Olympia Farmers Market can be a great way to get to know your community while supporting your local economy. Open year-round with three distinct operating seasons, it’s a great addition to your weekly shopping routine. The market is open Thursday to Sunday, April through October for High Season, Saturday and Sunday in…
An Elevated Evening at Amor Wine & Tapas
Whether its casual or fine dining you seek, Amor Wine & Tapas has all the right ingredients for an elevated evening. Situated on Pacific Avenue in the heart of downtown Tacoma, the stylish venue that debuted last spring has quickly risen to the top of an A-list of South Sound eateries. Alongside a focus on…
The Taste Northwest Returns to the Washington State Fair June 28-30
Looking for food and fun ? The Taste Northwest returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, June 28–30, 2024. Presented by Emerald Queen Casino, the South Sound’s ultimate food and music festival is free, and celebrates local and international cuisine. The Taste NW is more than just a celebration of food – it’s a…
La Gitana Pizza: Authentic Dining Experience
Pizzeria La Gitana whisks you away to an authentic European dining experience and you don’t have to leave Thurston County. The attention to organic, high-quality ingredients served in a sweetly romantic yet casual setting keeps people coming back for more. With strong community ties, La Gitana continues to be popular and appreciated. People return for…
Olympia’s Westside Welcomes Crumbl Cookies
Crumbl Cookies with their snappy, pink boxes are coming to Olympia’s westside in May. Franchise co-owners Sebastian Brost and De’Shaun Hollis are completing the final details for the Grand Opening. If you have yet to indulge in a Crumbl, your time has come. “When I tasted my first Crumbl, I loved it,” says Brost. His…
Boba Tea Bringing Joy to Their Community
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…
Coffee Pub NW Bar & Grill Opens in Tumwater
It won’t take long before everybody knows your name when you stop into the newly opened Coffee Pub NW Bar & Grill near the Olympia airport. It is a public house, hence the pub. It means you can get an alcoholic beverage, but it’s a family friendly atmosphere where everyone can gather for a good…
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…
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…
Saint Martin’s Gala 2024
Robin Lucas, Jennifer Nino, Morgan Marici, Miriam Battson, Rachael Costner 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…
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…