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
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
Let’s Do Lunch
Let's Do Lunch! Photos by Nate Burgher for the Olympia Downtown Alliance. From left to right: Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar, Cascadia Grill, Pizzeria LaGitana, Three Magnets Brewing Co. and Well 80 Brewhouse. January -- the month of resolutions, fresh starts and … [Read more...] about Let’s Do Lunch
Alfresco Appetites in the South Sound
With the return of the glorious summer sun and a collective yearning for the chance to escape our homes and reconnect with family and friends, we are all looking for an opportunity to catch up over cocktails or celebrate special events with loved ones. Under patio umbrellas or nestled next to a table fire pit, favorite options for dining alfresco abound in the South … [Read more...] about Alfresco Appetites in the South Sound
Delicious Take-Out – Just Add Park Bench
The sun’s shining. The park is waiting.And you’ve earned a treat.It’s time for some good take-out.In no particular order — bon appétit! Crockett’s Public House, with locations in both Puyallup and Maple Valley, offers scratch-made food with a laid-back vibe. Regulars praise its grilled cheese sandwich and tomato bisque, or try the made-to-order chowder and kale caesar … [Read more...] about Delicious Take-Out – Just Add Park Bench
Pearl of a Dining Experience: Chelsea Oyster Bar
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar in Olympia offers its dining patrons a truly special experience — fresh local seafood sustainably farmed at its namesake Chelsea Farms. Owners Shina Wysocki and Kyle Lentz offer their dining patrons an experience that reflects the heart and soul of the family’s shellfish farming legacy. Upon your visit, expect an authentic casual-chic Pacific … [Read more...] about Pearl of a Dining Experience: Chelsea Oyster Bar