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Tanglewood GrillWhere: 3222 56th St. NW, Gig Harbor, 253.858.5555Hours: Open daily for lunch at 11 a.m., dinner served at 4:30 p.m. and breakfast Sunday at 8 a.m.Cuisine: Pacific Northwest inspired American dishes of steak, seafood, burgers, meat-topped salads, sandwiches, appetizers and weekend breakfast.Scene: Casual dining vibe, servers on
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Marrow Kitchen Bar Where: 2717 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, marrowtacoma.com, 253.267.5299Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.Cuisine: New American, uncommon proteins, vegetarian dishes; small plates, full entrees, house-made desserts. Discounted select food items during happy hour 4-6 p.m.Scene: Casual dining. 21 and over only. Full-sleeve tattooed and pierced
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Zara Mediterranean CuisineWhere: 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.779.0222Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Parking is validated in the adjacent Pacific Avenue garage and Commerce Street lot.Cuisine: Traditional Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish and Lebanese. Steaks, seafood,
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It's been awhile since I've visited a Casa Mia, but one thing led to another, and before I knew it I was enjoying an all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed on a Sunday night in Olympia. I love AYCEs when they feature decent food, and Casa Mia's spaghetti is certainly memorable. It's served
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HG BistroWhere: 1618 E. Main, Puyallup, 253.845.5747, www.hgbistro.comHours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Lounge may stay open later pending level of business. Brunch and live music on the weekend.Cuisine: Northwest cuisine with global influences. Steak, seafood, pasta, burgers, appetizers. Many
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JW Restaurant Where: 4107 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, 253.858.3529, jwgigharbor.comHours: Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closed MondayCuisine: New American food: Sautéed clams, duck confit sliders, wild boar, uncomplicated salads. Steak, seafood, foul and even gluten-free pasta. House-made soups, breads and desserts. Scene:
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Asado Where: 2810 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.7770 Hours: Friday 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m.-1 am, Sunday 4 p.m.-10 p.m., weekdays 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Scene: Warm sun-kissed colors, open seating, ranch-like style. Cuisine: South American flavors with heavy emphasis on beef, shrimp and spice. Finely crafted but hearty. The roasted fresh
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I don’t know how my name appeared on the list but I dined recently with some of the South Sound’s beautiful (and rich) people. You know, the ones that chat about their tennis club, private schools their children attend, and their plans to visit Europe … basically laughing in the
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Breakfast hug Since I’m always undercover, servers don’t know when I’m eating and reviewing. This lets me see the staff’s true personality. I was won over at Elmer’s Pancake and Steakhouse, a chain store of all places, with the servers’ good-natured sassing and gentle shoulder pats. I was also won over
