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Aug. 24, 2010 at 3:11pm
Quick Bites - Pho King Sammich
A sandwich that tastes like a bowl of [good] pho? For only $2.50? Indeed.
Pho King [ map ]
253-272-6287
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Aug. 9, 2010 at 6:55am
Quick Bites - PSP BLT
OMG WTF
Puget Sound Pizza's lunch time take on the my perrenial fav the BLT. Let me just say the bacon was thick, delicious, and absolutely the way I like it: Ping on your plate when it drops crispy!
Puget Sound Pizza [ map ]
253-383-4777
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Aug. 3, 2010 at 11:14am
Rialto Mural in Progress
The mural slated for the Market Street side of the Rialto (more via FeedTacoma search) is in progress as I type. Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Aug. 2, 2010 at 1:38pm
Happy Teriyaki Opening Day Review
Adam Smith staffer, Tacoma artisan and civic booster Linda Danforth sent in this opening day review and photos of the new (and less bright blue) Happy Teriyaki downtown on Pacific:
The Adam Smith office ventured to the Happy Teriyaki (2223 Pacific Avenue) grand opening today. Formerly Chin's restaurant, the place has had a significant makeover and was bustling for lunch. It was so busy, in fact, that they pulled the sandwich sign holder in from the street to come back in to take orders. The takeout line was long and efficient and other customers filled most of the tables before Noon. Team Smith ordered a sampling of items including sushi -- Mariners and Alaska rolls (apparently the mariners roll was fantastic, deep-fried and still light and tasty), teriyaki chicken with gyoza and sushi bento. Everything was delicious.
They're handing out 2-for-1 coupons, when the sandwich board staff has time to be outside. Open 7 days a week: M-F 10am to 8:30pm and Sat/Sun Noon to 8pm. Lunch specials start at $5.95.
Thanks so much Linda!
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Jul. 21, 2010 at 12:05pm
Sweet Things No More, Jubilee Instead
Not sure what's going on in the world of cupcakes here in town but it appears Sweet Things Cupcakes is no more. In it's Proctor place, Jubilee Cupcakes & Vintage Candy. Last time I was in for a sweet treat the place was cleared of its couture clothes and accessories so perhaps the change to add candy is also going along with the new name and branding. Same owners? Sounds like it according to Spew and the cupcake flavors like s'more and hummingbird that I've come to love seem leftover from Sweet Things' menu.
Whatever the case, welcome to the Proctor neighborhood's newest(?) business.
Here's the full press release:
Jubilee Cupcakes & Vintage Candy announces the grand opening of their store on July 23, 2010. Located in the heart of Tacoma's Proctor District, Jubilee is dedicated to being the premier cupcake bakery in the Northwest. Specializing in small-batch, scratch-baked gourmet cupcakes created on site, Jubilee will serve the north Tacoma neighborhood and become a South Sound staple by using local, fresh ingredients including hormone-free dairy and eggs from area farms, fruit from community farmers' markets, Valhalla coffees, and Mad Hat Tea blends.
Jubilee's back-to-basics approach means that all cupcakes, buttercreams, chocolate and caramel sauces, various ganaches, meringues, lemon curd and marshmallows used in Jubilee cupcakes (and espresso drinks) are homemade from their own recipes and perfected over decades.
Along with more traditional flavors, Jubilee's menu includes rotating flavors such as the S'more cupcake (Valrhona dark chocolate baked with organic graham crackers and bittersweet chocolate topped with traditional toasted Swiss meringue and a drizzle of homemade bittersweet chocolate sauce), the Pink Champagne cupcake (champagne infused cake brushed with champagne, topped with strawberry buttercream and sugar pearls), and the Chocolate Maple Bacon cupcake (Valrhona dark chocolate cake baked with maple bacon and topped with a maple buttercream and piece of homemade maple bacon).
Jubilee also includes a collection of seasonal cupcakes. For the grand opening, the featured flavor is a Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake that features Valrhona dark chocolate cake filled with a chocolate raspberry ganache, topped with raspberry buttercream and a market-fresh berry.
Along with cupcakes, Jubilee is proud to offer a wide assortment of hard-to-find vintage candy from Hammond's Candies, including old-fashioned lollipops, ribbon candy, and hand-pulled taffy. The store also offers cupcake accessories, party supplies, and greeting cards.
Jubilee is available for catering special events of all sizes, and offers customization of cupcakes for any occasion.
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Jul. 6, 2010 at 7:07am
Quick Bites - Deepish Dish Pizza
Their words, not mine
The Taproom pizza. Great assortment on top, darn near perfect thickness and a fantastic, slightly spicy sauce made this one hell of a pie. Some of the best Harmon-related food I've enjoyed yet!
Harmon Tap Room [ map ]
253-212-2725
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Jun. 28, 2010 at 7:19am
Quick Bites - Ka-PAO's!
Cream-filled doughnut of perfection lying in wait at Cavanaugh's Coffee House. Always a welcome treat to enjoy!
Pao's Donuts [ map ]
253-565-4692
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Jun. 23, 2010 at 7:24am
And So It Begins - Sounder Extension
Work has crept from Lakewood, through South Tacoma, down the Nalley Valley and is now reaching downtown. That's right, ladies and gentlemen, the Sounder commuter rail extension work begins downtown, well, now! We received a letter warning us as such at work last week and it appears prep work for the track construction proper has already begun.
Utility work has closed "C" Street just off South Tacoma Way.
I'd imagine these vacated buildings will soon be coming down as well.
The empty lot adjacent to the Pink Elephant is being excavated.
Be prepared for all brands of closures and re-routings of nearby streets in the coming months and over time as they dip Pacific down and raise that famous berm up.
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Jun. 21, 2010 at 8:11pm
RIP Origin 23
Tacoma's own Origin 23 Degrees cafe is closed for good as of today. The former Firehouse Coffee spot at the corner of 6th Ave. and Union said their last goodbye's today and is nearly completely cleared out of any decoration or life. Aside from their sign hanging out front the only personality left is the hand-drawn note on the door:
Word has it that rent in the spot was steeper than they could muster but, whatever the case, it's our loss. Thanks for running a great space and community spot. We'll miss you (and hope a payday loans shop doesn't take your space).
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Jun. 20, 2010 at 10:09am
Quick Bites - Fiesta in My Mouth
Fiesta burger with pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, salsa and fries on the side.
Mary's Burger Bistro [ map ]
253-779-0777
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