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How sweet it is in the South Sound
by Jake and Jason de Paul
Jan 18, 2007

AFFAIRS CAFE & BAKERY

Affairs Café & Bakery is a comfy place to catch up with a friend over breakfast and lunch. Also, their chocolates are as close to a vice as you can get without actually sinning. 2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, 253.565.8604.

MARIO'S MERCATO ITALIANO

This Italian joint offers large portioned menu items at moderately low prices. Mammoth dessert selection pulls us in like a space ship tractor beam. Traditional and specialty cakes and pies, cookies to cherry crostada, cheese cake, adorable mini pineapple upside-down cakes and more than eight different types of gelato, most everything is imported from Italy. 2049 Mildred St. W., Tacoma, 253.566.6108.

THE MELTING POT

This link in a Florida-based chain is a cheese whiz! Your heart will really melt at the first bite of well-prepared fondue, be it meat, cheese or chocolate. Fun for groups. 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939.