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I often think the Academy Awards have about as much to do with honoring cinematic excellence as a high school cheerleading contest has to do with which girl does the best backflips. I wish the television broadcast could include a screening of the winning live action shorts
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Who doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich? Well, at the French Hen Bistro the humble grilled cheese dons a prom dress. Here, it takes the form of a panini ($6.85-$8.10) loaded with cheddar cheese with tomato, mayo and black pepper, served on Asiago cheese bread. Yum-o! As a bonus, the
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If you're going to get better, you'll need to do what every weekend golfer despises: practice. And while there are plenty of great driving ranges in the area, none is more convenient for Lakewood workers than Meadow Park Golf Course's small but functional practice area - a matted range, plus
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Dawson's Bar and Grill is a no-bullshit bar, meaning leave your attitude and drama at the door (or better yet, don't go if you've got either in tow). Belly up next to a blue-collar crowd sucking down $3.25 well drinks with affection. Any person with sense would love that price. It's
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The Hilltop, Tacoma, lounge 1022 South is a little pocket of goodness in every way. Its mere 25-person capacity means you'll never be 10 deep at the bar. Handmade craft cocktails are complemented by a simple menu of quality vegan and vegetarian dishes: sandwiches, salads, cheese plates and charcuterie. Ingredient
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The Monte Cristo is the unholy union of a ham and cheese sandwich, a fried turkey leg and a powdered jelly doughnut. It's like something you'd eat at the Puyallup Fair, right down to the ridiculous, pseudo-royalty name. The only thing missing is the stick. Located in University Place, Affairs
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A good cup of clam chowder goes beyond mere foodstuff and can serve as a soul-soother and bone warmer. Such is the case with Duke's creamy-thick, savory chowder, full of luscious little bivalves. Inspired by owner Duke Moscrip's grandfather, John Fitzgerald Cox, this rich and tasty chowder always takes home
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Hot dogs are awesome. Of all the tube-shaped meat products out there, hot dogs are the king. And right now in Tacoma we are living in a golden age of hot dogs. We have gourmet dogs and street dogs and gourmet street dogs and veggie dogs and plain old dogs
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Remember back in February 2005 when the so-called Virgin Mary grilled cheese sandwich sold on eBay for $28,000 (even though the image looked more like a brunette Mae West)? Just slightly less valuable but undoubtedly more tasty is Over The Moon Café's croutes de fromage, which rings in at $9.
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Seattle has Matt's in the Market. San Francisco has the Fog City Diner, New Orleans has Commander's Palace, New York has the Carnegie Deli, Chicago has Geno's, and Philadelphia has Pat's. Every city has a restaurant that reflects the people, the culture, the reality of the place - not the
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The Greeks had a succinct way of explaining the seasons: It was all the fault of a pomegranate seed ingested by Persephone after she was abducted and taken to the underworld by Hell's top dog, Hades. Her highfalutin' mom, Demeter, goddess of the harvest, mourned so loudly and dangerously that
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If you appreciate everything you've got, doesn't it stand to reason that with a couple choice enhancements (e.g., breast implants, or breast implants), you'll love it even more? Of course you will - case in point, Hell's Kitchen. We snuck inside this morning for a feel of its new downtown
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For the urban adventurer, strip malls in Lakewood can be another potential exotic treasure trove, another opportunity to unearth a new international taste. You might stumble into an international buffet, for instance, with its giant soup bowls and endless array of Technicolor salads. This week, though, I had
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Vuelve enchiladas The genuine cuisine of Mexico isn’t easy to find unless you’re a guest in a Mexican home where traditional cooking is prized. But friendly staff delivering comforting, well-prepared dishes in an unpretentious setting comes close. Nestled off Pacific Avenue at 53rd, Vuelve a la Vida serves giant portions and
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2914 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.779.0229 Type of joint: Tavern There is nothing fancy about this tavern, and yet, the two pinball machines, the large screen, the impressive list of off-rack beverages such as RC Cola and Jarritos sodas, plus 10 brews on tap and many more by the bottle all make for
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The South Sound Eats Holiday Sparkling Wine Tasting is a perfect opportunity to experience the other side of tasting wine — not the sensory aspect, but the practical one. No matter how much you read about wine, there’s no substitute for personal experience. But there’s often a vast difference between
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Dockside Bistro in Olympia will be giving away a free plate of cheese for two with any wine bottle purchased during the Bon Ton Fashion Show it’s hosting Wednesday, Dec. 17 beginning at noon. Reserve your spot at 360.956.1928. Christmas Day buffet The Red Wind Casino offers a Christmas Day Buffet. For
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Green Drinks The Tahoma Audubon Society sponsors the Dec. 4 Green Drinks outing at Woody’s on the Water. Green Drinks is a monthly gathering of environmentally minded folks who informally discuss all things green and pound a few drinks. It runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. tonight at 1715 Dock Street
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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
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Food Matters Fish Tale Brewhouse presents Shellfish Slurp, a night of seafood dishes from this Olympia restaurant, Sunday, May 18 from 5-8 p.m. Admission is $45 in advance at 360.754.2744. Fish Tale is at 515 Jefferson St. S.E. in Olympia. The Tacoma Symphony Orchestra
