Food matters

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Posted: May 22, 2008 by Jake de Paul

Food Matters

Bella Vita Italian Restaurant has changed its name to 6th Ave Sports Bar & Grill. No word if they’re changing their I Dream of Jeannie interior or food. Check it at 6108 Sixth Ave. in Tacoma.
The Old Town Northern Fish opened in the former spot occupied by Johnny’s Ocean Fish Co. on Ruston Way in Tacoma. They offer fresh, frozen and prepared seafood as well as espresso.
The Varsity Grill sports bar has opened its patio at 1114 Broadway in downtown Tacoma. Check out their happy hour from 3-6 weekdays.
The Tacoma Symphony Orchestra will host a Celebrity Chefs Showcase, an evening of culinary delights, fine wine and a bit of classical tunes, Thursday, May 29 at Clover Park Technical College. The chefs will be Dan Hutchinson of Brix 25, Aaron Valimont of Pacific Grill, Joel Mertens of Asado/Masa, and Matt Brandsey of Sea Grill. The price tag is $150 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.272. 7264.

Sea Grill hosts a wine dinner co-hosted by Chris Zimmerman of the Italian import company Vias tonight at 8:30 p.m. The price is $125 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.272.5656.
Chef Amanda Lopez will teach a cooking class on Caribbean cuisine Thursday, May 29 at the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia. The class begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $40. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.
Primo Grill in Tacoma hosts a Passport To Southern Italy cooking class Saturday, May 31 at 2 p.m. The class costs $65. Call 253.383.7000 to reserve your spot.

Thursday, May 22: Worldly Roses tasting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., complimentary, Pour At Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253. 761.8015.
Fridays: Wine tastings, 6-8 p.m., Mandolin Cafe, 3923 S. 12th St., Tacoma, 253.761. 3482.
Saturdays: Wine tastings, 1-4 p.m., $5-$7, Swing Wine Bar, 825 Columbia St. S.E., Olympia, 360.357.9464.
Saturdays: Wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253. 564.1101.
Saturdays: Wine tasting, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Corky Cellars, 22511 Marine View Dr., Des Moines, 206.622.2010.
Saturdays: Wine tasting, 1-6 p.m., Wildside Wine, 608A S. Oxford St., Tacoma, 253.565. 0811.
Saturdays and Sundays: Rockridge Orchards wine and cider tasting, 1-4 p.m., 41127 212th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw, 360. 825.1962.
Mondays: $5 Wine Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., $5 glass of wines, Rosewood Café, 3323 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.752.7999.
Tuesdays: Wine Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Toscano’s Café & Wine Bar, 437 29th St. N.E., Puyallup, 253.864.8600.
Tuesday, May 27: Fort Walla Walla Cellars wine dinner, 7-9 p.m., $85, Dockside Bistro and Wine Bar, 501 Columbia St. N.W., Olympia, 360.956.1928.