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Taste the experience

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Taste the experience

AdessoWhere: 109 Legion Ave SW, Olympia, 360.705.2529Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Tuesday- Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Sat 5-10 p.m.Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, Italian and continental dishes of seafood, pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches and appetizers.Scene: Casual dining with a somewhat Italian vibe. Furniture layout is uncrowded and decent for semi-intimate dining. Family-friendly,

Vacation in your backyard

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Vacation in your backyard

Express Cuisine Where: 17629 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, 206.463.6626 Hours: 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday Cuisine: Northwest seafood focus, some red meat and vegetarian items and Asian fare selections made with seasonally available produce and products. Menu changes very frequently. Scene: Very casual, family-friendly eatery with open kitchen/cafeteria vibe. Locals all seem to know each other

Karma will get you

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Karma will get you

Karma Indian Cuisine Where: 12623 E. Meridian Ave., Puyallup, 253.770.6276Hours: 11 a.m.-9  p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and SundayCuisine: Northern Punjab-style Indian cooking; tandoori meats, seafood, large selection of naan, over 20 vegetarian dishes. Full menu served until 2 a.m. nightly.Scene: Casual dining and swanky "Bollywood" martini bar and

No surprises

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No surprises

Comfort Food CafeWHERE:  210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, 253.770.6147 HOURS: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Saturday, Closed SundayCUISINE: Homemade, old-school American food with organic and natural focus - soups, salads, sandwiches, casseroles and desserts.SCENE: Casual eatery with kid-friendly, easily accessible menu items. Order at the counter, grab your own beverages from the

Perfect man cave

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Perfect man cave

Harmon Tap Room Where:  204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.2725Hours: Kitchen open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bar open till 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, till 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.Cuisine: American-comfort-food-meets-Italian-fare; wings, nachos, burgers, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta.Scene: Brewery and casual eatery. Seating for less than 40 inside; outdoor beer garden doubles occupancy and

Old is new

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Old is new

ANNOUNCER: The tiny retail strip at Regents Boulevard and Contra Costa Avenue in Fircrest has two dining options: old-school Italian delicatessen Viafore‘s and a casual café that has gone by a few names over the years. Remember Spring Lake Cafe, Poppy Seed Cafe or Alia's Sidewalk Café? All three occupied

All in

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All in

Macau Casino Restaurant Where: 9811 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood, 253.983.1777 Hours: Open 24 hours a day except 7- 11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Happy Hour is daily from 4-7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cuisine: Chinese, Thai, and American. Scene: Sparsely decorated dining area occupied mostly by guys in loafers, pleated

No joke

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No joke

Dirty Oscar's Annex Where: 2309 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.0588 Hours: Monday-Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Breakfast served until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday only Cuisine: Internationally-inspired American comfort food made with quality ingredients - locally sourced and organic when reasonable. Grilled burgers, flatbread, sweet potato fries,

Cock-a-doodle food

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Cock-a-doodle food

Red Rooster Café Where: 3313 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, 253.514.8175 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Cuisine: American cafe-style breakfast and lunch: sweet and savory crêpes, French toast, omelets, biscuits and gravy, bagel sandwiches, oatmeal, soup, salad and sandwiches. Scene: Cute, country house vibe. Lots

Bouquet of taste

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Bouquet of taste

Windmill Bistro Where: 16009 60th St. E., Sumner, 253.826.7897Hours: Lunch Monday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday & Sunday brunch 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Cuisine: Simple Northwest fare with emphasis on locally sourced products - pasta, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, desserts.Scene: Casual, relaxed dining surrounded by beautiful

Eat the right thing

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Eat the right thing

Green.House Where: 4793 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor, 253.514.6482Hours: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday 4 to 9 p.m., Friday - Saturday 4 to 11p.m. Closed MondaysCuisine: Locally sourced, 70 percent organic cuisine. Regional seafood, Nebraska beef, pasta, daily specials, handmade desserts, salads.Scene: Warm ambiance, casual to upscale feel yet still family

Sit-down style

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Sit-down style

It's Greek To MeWhere: 328 South Meridian, Puyallup, 253.200.2333Hours: Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Cuisine: Greek! Gyros, hummus, meat shish-ka-bob, salads, soup, Greek spaghetti, seafood, lamb, pizza.Scene: Casual, limited seating in cozy quarters. Kid-friendly, well-lit, open kitchen.Drinkies: Full bar with Greek wines, micro beers on tap, an array of

More than nostalgia

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More than nostalgia

Stanley & Seafort's Restaurant Where: 115 E. 34th St., Tacoma, 253.473.7300 Hours: Lunch: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dinner: Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday 2-11 p.m., Sunday 2-10 p.m. Lounge: Lounge closes Sunday-Thursday 11 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 12 a.m. Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, Saturday-Sunday

Pros and cons

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Pros and cons

Blue Cannon Pizza Where: 4726 Borgen Blvd., Gig Harbor, 253.851.4800Hours: Open daily at 11 a.m., close at 9 p.m. Sunday- Thursday, 9:30 p.m. Friday and SaturdayCuisine: Pizzas, sandwiches, salads, appetizers with specific vegetarian dishesScene: Casual, semi-self-serve, kid-friendly environment in primary colors, minimalist decor; slight industrial feel with arcade-style gamesDrinkies: Wine, domestic, import

Sportsbar with top-notch taste

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Sportsbar with top-notch taste

Big Wheel Steakhouse and LoungeWhere:  11401 Steele St. S., Suite 102, Tacoma, 253.537.0801Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.Friday and SaturdayCuisine: American Bistro/Bar on RedbullScene: 75 percent sports bar environment, 25 percent family restaurant dining. Late night live music, dancing, DJs, pool table and

One year of Zato

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One year of Zato

Zato Bar & Grill Where:  20609 State Route 410 E., Bonney Lake, 253.288.9286Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday-SaturdayCuisine: American and Asian - steaks, burgers, seafood, appetizers, sushi, saladScene: Casual, nice. Family-friendly restaurant with loungeDrinkies: Full service bar, specialty cocktailsPrices: $4-$21 ANNOUNCER: Originally an Asian-focused

Standing the test of time

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Standing the test of time

C.I. Shenanigans Where: 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma, 253.752.8811, cishenanigans.com Hours: Lunch and dinner daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday open til 10 p.m. in the dining room, 11:30 p.m. in the lounge Cuisine: Pacific Northwest focusing on steaks, seafood and chops.  Scene: Young adults making eyes in the bar, married

Flying food!

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Flying food!

Mizu Japanese Steakhouse Where: 3116 Judson St., Gig Harbor, 253.853.4020 Hours: Lunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, dinner 4:30-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 4:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Cuisine: Teppanyaki style Japanese steakhouse Scene: Dinner and show with chefs flipping food in front of folks Drinkies: Full bar   ANNOUNCER: The 15-foot waterfall wall in the vestibule sets the tone for

New man cave in town

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New man cave in town

The Office Bar & Grill Where:  813 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.3222Hours: 11 a.m.- midnight Sunday- Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday- SaturdayCuisine: Classed-up American pub fare: Steak frites, ahi crostini, southwestern rolls, sandwiches, burgers, bruschetta, mushroom risotto, pastaScene: Relaxed casual lunchtime, dinner and bar crowd hangoutDrinkies: Full bar, microbrews, signature cocktails, wine listPrices:

Reassuring simplicity

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Reassuring simplicity

Burs Restaurant Where: 6151 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, 253.588.4844 Hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday- Saturday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Lounge is open till 1 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, Friday and Saturday till 2 a.m. Cuisine: Mainstream Midwest Aunt Mae classic American diner fare like pot roast dinner, prime rib, grilled Rueben sandwich, hamburger, Cobb salad, Monte Cristo and country

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