In the heart of the Proctor neighborhood in Tacoma, you will find a restaurant that has anchored the Proctor community since 1938. Knapp’s Restaurant started when Ned and Corinne Knapp opened a delicatessen in a room which is now the coffee shop. In the next few years, the restaurant expanded to the north for a total of three rooms. During World War II, the waiting line for … [Read more...] about Iconic Knapp’s Still Dishes Up the Good Stuff
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Any Day is a Good Day at Sofie’s Scoops!
There are so many reasons why Sofie’s hyper-local gelato is a taste sensation. Each small batch is lovingly made with ingredients sourced from the community. Owners Sofie Landis and Chris Proctor unite their culinary and business skills with great attention to detail and a whole lotta love. “We make everything,” they both say. Sofie’s Scoops pasteurizes the milk which gives … [Read more...] about Any Day is a Good Day at Sofie’s Scoops!
Raise a Glass with Jacques Pépin
This fall, Saint Martin’s welcomes French cooking legend Jacques Pépin and his daughter, Claudine Pépin, to the Saint Martin’s Gala on November 6, 2021. The Frenchborn, American chef has inspired generations as a gifted author, culinary educator, television personality and artist. Since the late 1980s, he has appeared on American television and has written for the New York … [Read more...] about Raise a Glass with Jacques Pépin