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The Promise of Sonic

KevinFreitas — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:42:00 -0800

Drove by the proposed/supposed future location of a new Sonics yesterday just off Orchard on 6th Ave. and noticed the former Classy Casuals building has been razed. More »

34th Street Bridge Ribbon Cutting, Open Today

KevinFreitas — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:56:00 -0800

Work on the closed 34th Street bridge is finished and it will be re-opened today. You know, that's the big arched one up by Stanley & Seafort's. More »

Beautiful Angle's "Tyger! Tyger!"

KevinFreitas — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:36:00 -0800

TYGER! TYGER! More »

8 versus 5.8

KevinFreitas — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:22:00 -0800

Sometimes I do believe Tacoma gets the shaft for being "it's just Tacoma" to folks that live elsewhere. But I don't believe it's so bad being the underdog sometimes since it gives us something to strive and fight for. More »

Live Blog ~ Running the Red Hot Gauntlet

KevinFreitas — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:57:00 -0800

Fellow Tacoman and CLAW member, and illustrator extraordinaire (just check out that awesome banner above! ) Stowe and I will put our very lives on the line tonight and run "The Gauntlet". More »

A Little Less Teriyaki

KevinFreitas — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:07:00 -0800

Kobe Teriyaki on 6th Ave just across from the beloved Red Hot is closed. Dark windows last Monday night clued me in but the "Available" sign is a dead giveaway for this standalone restaurant. More »

Photos ~ Stadium Thriftway Progress Update

KevinFreitas — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:22:00 -0800

The new layout of Stadium Thriftway is coming together but still a work in progress. I stopped by the other day for some flowers and snapped a few pics of what's new. More »

The Proctor Fashion Shuffle

KevinFreitas — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:58:00 -0800

That proprietor of purses, pants, and plenty more in the purple house just off Proctor has moved... ...to the former space next to Nick 'n Willy's that was, until recently, occupied by swanky clothier Julia Ellen right on Proctor. More »

MultiCare Cold vs. Flu Live Chat

KevinFreitas — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:01:00 -0800

Local hospital and health care system MultiCare is hosting their first ever web chat today at 11am. Dr. More »

Quick Bites - That Babs Is a Babbler

KevinFreitas — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:58:00 -0800

Not Your Mother's Chicken Fried Steak (above) made for a surprisingly not stupid filling nor greasy breakfast. A sweet and delightfully bitter blood orange juice (below) topped things off nicely. More »

SiteCrafting Buys Downtown Building

KevinFreitas — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:18:00 -0800

After teasing with a little taste of our plans the other day it's now official! SiteCrafting has signed on the 615 Commerce building at the north end of downtown just across from the Elks Building and next door to Old City Hall. More »

Vertical World Tacoma Opening This Week

KevinFreitas — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:31:00 -0800

A post from Tuesday on their website excitedly announces that the new Vertical World climbing gym on the corner of 24th and "A" Street will be opening this week! On my daily drives by to and from work I've noticed the walls have gone up, been painted all different colors, and splattered with dashes of neon from all the holds put in place. More »

Il Fiasco on 6th Ave Closed

KevinFreitas — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:50:00 -0800

More sad news in the Tacoma business closures department. Via Twitter: The restaurant that I had my first real date is closed. More »

Quick Bites - More Cupcakes Please

KevinFreitas — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:03:00 -0800

Uh, sorry, couldn't take the requisite photo fast enough before we devoured the smores and lemon cupcakes. Check out the weekly cupcake schedule they have on their website linked below so you never miss the flavor you want! More »

Mikie Burger Open in Tacoma

KevinFreitas — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:42:00 -0800

Mikie Burger [ map ] 253-564-8661 Hours: M-Sat 10:30am - 8:30pm For guys like me who didn't hit up the Little Holland before it disappeared we've been granted a second chance. Of sorts. More »

SiteCrafting Puts Offer on New HQ

KevinFreitas — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:59:00 -0800

This news on a certain local web application tech company just came through via Twitter: RT @brainfroth Just put in our offer on #Tacoma HQ for @SiteCrafting - more news on a city to the North coming soon! I'm proud to be part of such a great company and that we're not pulling a Russell on Tacoma as we grow. More »

Put Up Your Dukes Tacoma!

KevinFreitas — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:02:00 -0800

Has anyone else noticed folks around town a little more bloodied and bruised than normal (and I'm not talking economically)? If so, this could very well be the reason. More »

Quick Bites - Pho Quest

KevinFreitas — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:47:00 -0800

Large bowl of rare beef and brisket pho. Plenty of fresh Thai basil and some spicy red oriental sauce as well. More »

Quick Bites - Three Brothers

KevinFreitas — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:10:00 -0800

My carne asada burrito was lightly seasoned but fantastic! The flavor of the meat, veg, beans, and rice were enough to make me (and my stomach) extremely happy. More »

Photos ~ Tanks!

KevinFreitas — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:10:00 -0800

Since Dr. Evil (aka Mike Myers) hales from the land up north I figure this would be fun to show. More »