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Ah, Mr. Blackwatch. Doug Mackey, Joe Wood, Kevin Fraser and Evan Purcell playing semi-acoustic originals and covers to a crowd of Mr. Blackouts. It's going to be awesome.

Commented in Plan Ahead: Saturday's South Sound St. Patrick's Day parties , on 03/13/12 at 1:01 pm

In regards to STINK, the word on the street is Jack at neighboring Fudie is serving Gluhwein.

Commented in 5 Things To Do Today: Alcohol, Hysterics, Vince Brown, tacos, sledding ..., on 01/18/12 at 1:01 pm

Thanks Lynn. My shadow animal skills are top-notch.

Commented in Next Slide: Behind Tacoma's "TRIPOD Slide Show", on 09/22/11 at 3:03 pm

Marrow will be a whiskey bar/gastro pub offering small plates of exotic sounding culinary creations. It will open in early August if everything goes as planned.

Commented in Fact and fiction, on 07/24/11 at 5:05 pm

Thanks for participating Todd. It's at least 100 questions less than past years. Editor Matt cut my suggestion: Best place to sip soup and listen to vinyl between a pool hall and a comedy club?

Commented in VOTE NOW: Super Best of Tacoma 2011, on 06/03/11 at 3:03 pm

Weekly Volcano Circulation Guy Bill invited Kate and I to Easter brunch at Oakbrook Country Club. Huge spread with omelet and prime rib stations, cinnamon roll French toast, perfect bacon and special treats from @BarKeepDana (Twitter). Packed house.

Commented in OPEN THREAD: Yo Peeps!, on 04/24/11 at 2:02 pm

Are you singing Kevin, or whipping out the trumpet?

Commented in NIGHT MOVES: Spring Zing, Spare Me Poseidon, Seapony, D+, Vicci Martinez, Red Horse, Xperience and more ..., on 04/15/11 at 9:09 am

This is sad news. The day before Thanksgiving every year, after our short deadline, high-stress three-day week, we'd blow off steam at Captain Nemo's before heading home for the holiday. The Weekly Volcano staff will miss those stiff drinks and captain chairs. R.I.P.

Commented in Captain Nemo's ship has sailed, on 04/01/11 at 3:03 pm

Oh man Brian, how I miss Shakey's pizza, the airy crust, the long wooden tables and the silent flicks. Pietros would be ranked high, too.

Commented in Tournament of Pizza is on!, on 03/24/11 at 6:06 pm

Our readers seeded this tournament throughout the month of February. The Right Spot battles Rollie's Tavern March 28. Download the attached bracket pdf and follow the fun.

Commented in Tournament of Pizza Day 4: Big guns battle today, yesterday's results (CLOSED), on 03/20/11 at 12:12 pm

Congrats to Amy McBride for correctly guessing the Adriatic Grill. Keep an eye on Spew for more random Munch Hunch posts.

Commented in MUNCH HUNCH: Magnifico by the Mall, on 03/01/11 at 10:10 am

Whoa dAb. Do you have them in any sort of order?

Commented in Thrill of the dig, on 12/31/10 at 2:02 pm

I'm going to strive to take our Nosh League foodie group to the next level with more impromptu gatherings, educational posts and social networking in addition to our monthly second Thursday nosh pits.

Commented in Turn and taste the future, on 12/27/10 at 12:12 pm

Mrs. Pappi,

I've been to said Forza too. It's awesome. That said, after I drink a pot of coffee at home I always grab another grande on the way to work. i have issues. I'm afraid their trifecta buzz would explode my heart.

Commented in Person, Place or Thing with Steph DeRosa, on 12/21/10 at 2:02 pm

I should stay away from the $10 Drink Challenge, according to this list: www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/NU00600

Commented in Person, Place or Thing with Steph DeRosa, on 12/21/10 at 12:12 pm

Had their Chicken Pappardele Alfredo the other day. Fabulous. It's quite different from the late 80s when their Alfredo was thick and gooey. Also digging the jazz trio on Friday and Saturday nights.

Commented in Standing the test of time, on 12/18/10 at 10:10 am

I miss the Back 40 Tavern, Victory Club, Panamonica's, Monsoon Room, Vertigo Lounge, Red Kelly's joint, Hotel Bar and Grill, Trophy Room, Prosito's, Lorenzo's lounge, Terrace Restaurant in Lakewood, and the Bavarian,

Commented in South Sound bars we're thankful for, on 11/26/10 at 1:01 pm

What kind of clubs Alvaro?

Commented in First peek inside Tacoma's new Surreal Ultra Lounge, on 08/11/10 at 7:07 pm

It's real.

Commented in Cannon Ball Tricycle Down Hill Race, on 06/18/10 at 2:02 pm

I agree. Rusty George Creative did nice work.

Commented in Daddy wants some 253 ESB, on 06/14/10 at 9:09 pm

Good morning AP. We are looking into the possibility of a giveaway. Good call.

Commented in Concert Alert: Roger Waters coming to Tacoma, on 05/14/10 at 9:09 am

I agree Dale. It will be seeded high I'm sure. Funny, I've been hanging at this spot since it opened in the early 1980s and I have never tried their burgers. However, the number of times I've ordered their Luau pizza must be close to a hundred.

Commented in Pizza Scouting Report: Katie Downs, on 05/04/10 at 7:07 pm

Ah crap. Thanks Kevin. I'll change it.

Commented in , on 04/26/10 at 6:06 pm

Yesterday, I got lost inside Stadium Thriftway.

Commented in Stadium Tully's robbed, on 04/18/10 at 9:09 am

So ya thought ya might like to go to the show.
To feel the warm thrill of confusion, that neon glow.

Commented in Concert Alert: Roger Waters coming to Tacoma, on 04/12/10 at 5:05 pm

I imagine Speedos are almost a guaranteed win.

Commented in PHOTO CONTEST: Signs of Summer, on 04/12/10 at 2:02 pm

Taqueria El Rinconsito lost to Moctezuma's in the Final Cuatro. El Rin does serve one of the best tacos in Tacoma.

Commented in Tournament of Tacos: Moctezuma's vs. Tijuana Taco, on 04/05/10 at 1:01 pm

Frances, that's excellent news.

Commented in Easy Easel Club, on 03/23/10 at 6:06 am

The Tournament of Tacos includes 64 taco-serving establishments in the greater Tacoma area - including Hell's Kitchen. The full taco bracket is printed in this week's Volcano. It is also saved as a pdf on this blog post.

Commented in Tournament of Tacos voting begins now, on 03/19/10 at 6:06 am

I agree Megan. The burrito was tasty. I will miss this place.

Commented in Cafe Messina opens, Vinum closes, on 03/16/10 at 10:10 am

Club Kokonut is for sale or lease. "Ben" says the bar is ready to go. There's a phone number: 253.691.3173.

Commented in Firwood Rock Lounge, Taqueria El Guadalajara, on 03/14/10 at 2:02 pm

Remember the rumor that X Group might open an Italian restaurant in the Stadium District El Guad spot? That would be quite lovely.

Commented in Firwood Rock Lounge, Taqueria El Guadalajara, on 03/09/10 at 1:01 pm

You guys rocked The Swiss last night. I could feel the deep bass from Tim and Mike out front.

We posted a few shots of the band in our Photo Hot Spot in the Bars & Clubs section.

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