Saint Martin's University has announced that the 2026 Saint Martin's Gala will feature James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Renee Erickson as its celebrity chef host. The Saint Martin's Gala, the University's signature fundraising event for student scholarships, will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in the Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion on Saint Martin's Lacey … [Read more...] about Saint Martin’s University Announces Chef Renee Erickson as Gala Host
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A Taste of Gig Harbor
Explore Gig Harbor's creative culinary scene with a sampler of stops around the harbor, Uptown and historic Millville. Millville Pizza Co. Croatian settlers plotted Millville, just west of the Gig Harbor sawmill, in 1888. Tradition lives on at cozy Millville Pizza where the pies are named after fishing boats, and the wood-fired oven glows all day.Try the Sea Gem, a … [Read more...] about A Taste of Gig Harbor
Escape to Salish Lodge & Spa
Nestled in a naturally beautiful and dramatic location and often recognized as the iconic “Great Northern Hotel” in the cult classic Twin Peaks, Salish Lodge & Spa is perched on top of Snoqualmie Falls in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. This tranquil getaway, originally the 1916 Snoqualmie Falls Lodge, is the ideal escape for couples, girls’ trips, or even a solo … [Read more...] about Escape to Salish Lodge & Spa
Crockett’s—Good Food for Good People
When you use the highest-quality, locally-sourced ingredients, people tend to notice. Like one diner from Auburn wrote recently in her restaurant review of Crockett’s Public House, located in Puyallup: “We love the deep-fried fish and calamari. The calamari dipping sauce is crave-worthy and I can't help but dip everything in it. I haven't had anything on the menu that didn't … [Read more...] about Crockett’s—Good Food for Good People
Truckaroo: Washington’s Food Truck Event
Mark your calendars to join us at the Washington State Food Truck Association’s annual Truckaroo event, on June 16th from 11am to 4pm. Their mission is to celebrate the uniqueness of street food while incorporating local ingredients, to promote the interests of small business owners, and to raise funds for the association’s legislative efforts. The Washington State Food Truck … [Read more...] about Truckaroo: Washington’s Food Truck Event