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2012BEST OFDINING AND S H O P P I N G GUIDE
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the substanceshopping showcase picks | charming charlie p07 showcasepicks|blitz&coflorist p11 shoppingguide p13 giftguide p16 showcasepicks|olympiaoliveoil p17
dining family favorites p20 seafood p22 asianinfluence p24 freshfood p26 spicy food p28 people’schoiceforaperkup p32 diningwithflair p34
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robin lucas | publisher
cynthia tanis | editing manager
tessa gilbertson | art director
sarah valadez | web editor
erin morgan | calendar editor
melissa hardin | pierce county rep
cherie johnson | events/south sound rep
This is one of my favorite times of the year as we have the opportunity to capture, celebrate and connect with the busi-nesses we have discovered during the past year. We love offering our readers savvy new places to dine and shop while fleshingoutsomeclassicPugetSoundenclavesthatdeservemuch-needed print and virtual applause too.
We certainly encourage you to use this edition as a guidebook forsomeofthegreatthingsthatthePugetSoundareahastooffer.Holdontoyourcopy,orbookmarkit,andflipthroughit every so often to try something you haven’t tried before.
Congratulations to the businesses honored in ShowCaseMagazine’s 2012 Best of Shopping and Dining guide! Youhave earned the esteem of your patrons and made your mark asthefinestinourcommunity.
As we celebrate the best, I would like to take the opportu-nity to thank the people who share the excitement and re-sponsibility of developing a not-so-typically-shaped magazine and online products that connect our community. They are our editors, sales executives, administrative manager, design-ers, webmaster, calendar editor, writers, photographers and distributors. In each new issue that comes off the printer or lands on the virtual highways, their passion and dedication are crystal clear. A toast to you, my friends. It is my great honor to collaborate with such dedicated, professional and creative individuals to bring our community this issue—a “celebrationof thebest”—and all of our ShowCase issuesthroughout the year.
Wehavesomegreatthingsinstoreaswecelebrateourfiveyears of publishing, including some revamping of the old (think “electronic presence”) and some outright brand-new stuff in 2012. Hint: Bookmark showcasemedialive.com forupdates throughout the year —and opportunities to engage, more than ever before, in communicat-ing with your community.
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Robin LucasPublisher
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Best ofSHOPPING
local favorite for style—charming charlie
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If you’re in a “blue” mood at Charming Charlie, then it might mean you’re feeling fashionable.
Conveniently located in theSouthHillMall inPuyallup, theCharming Charlie boutique opened last fall and is rapidly growing in sales and popularity by making women feel fabu-lous. The trendy retailer specializes in a broad assortment of fashion jewelry and accessories for women of all ages, help-ing themcomplete anoutfit to suit anymood, occasionorstyle. Whether you are going for a vintage, modern, ethnic, bohemian, punk rocker or sophisticated look, you can findthe perfect fashion accessories at Charming Charlie. And that includes dressing for those big occasions like weddings, job interviews, cocktail parties and proms.
Charming Charlie is merchandised by color, so if a shopper is looking for the perfect turquoise tunic or cobalt-colored bracelet, she can head straight to the blue section and browse bangles, baubles and bags ranging in shade from the palest powder blue to deepest indigo.
“We organize our stores by color families, which is not only unique,itgivesourcustomeraroadmaptohelpherfindwhatsheislookingfor.Shecanheadstraighttothecolorsheloves,”saidPattyFadhouli,marketingmanagerforCharmingCharlie.
Otherfunandcolorfulmerchandiseincludesawideassort-ment of handbags and shoes, scarves and belts, hats and hair accessories.
“We want to give our customer a shopping experience that makes her feel fabulous, so we look for those special touches likeour chandeliers aswell as great fixtures thatmakeourproducteasytoshop,”addedFadhouli.
Founded inHouston,Texas, in2004,CharmingCharlienowhasnearly200retailstoresacrossthenation.Shopperscanalsobrowse online by color and category at charmingcharlie.com. TAMMYROBACKER
3500 S Meridian, Puyallup253.841.5739
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Eileen FisherTribal ComfyNYDJ
Dansko, WolkyJ. Seibel, FidjiBirkenstock
101 Capitol Way N. Olympia, WA 98501
All glass. All the time. 253.284.4750 • museumofglass.org
Mom said don’t play with fi re.They didn’t listen.
Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Buckle, Claire's, Coach, Coldwater Creek, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21Francesca's Collection, Fuego, Gap, H&M, jcpenney, Macy's, Nordstrom, Sears, Tilly's, Torrid, Zumiez
Located parallel to I-5 on the west side between 38th Street and 48th Street in Tacoma, Washington. Shopping Line® 253.475.4565 Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Buckle, Claire's, Coach, Coldwater Creek, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21
Francesca's Collection, Fuego, Gap, H&M, jcpenney, Macy's, Nordstrom, Sears, Tilly's, Torrid, Zumiez Located parallel to I-5 on the west side between 38th Street and 48th Street in Tacoma, Washington. Shopping Line® 253.475.4565
blitz & company florist—historic floral design
MarilynBlitzbeganherfloralbusiness25yearsagoasTacomaCityCenterFlorist.
In 1996 SteveBarbazette came to the floral shop, by thenknownasBlitzandCompany,afteramovefromWashington,D.C.,tobenearfamily.Fiveyearslater,heboughtthebusi-nessfromBlitz.
Barbazette sayshewasborn in thebackofaflower truck.Hestartedhiscareer inthefloralbusinessrightoutofhighschool. He was impressed back then at how many people sendflowers.After20years,hehadlearnedallfacetsofrun-ning the shop, from design to delivery. “The owner liked me so I was able to learn a lot,” he says.
NowadaysBarbazetteengagesinonlyabitofdesigncompo-sition, to break up the work day. He credits the talented de-signersonhisstafffortheirspectacularcreations:“Ourstaffhas great tenure, with Kim and Carrie both having been here 20-plus years.” He says this translates into design consistency, creativity and the ability to stay up with current trends.
WeddingsareaspecialtyforBlitz,whichoffersbridesalevelofexpertisethatisunmatchedinthebridalindustry,saysBar-bazette.“Welovetocreateauniquestyleforourbrides.”Se-renity Weddings and Alderbrook Inn are just two of its regular wedding consulting clients.
Blitzisoneofonlyafewlocalfull-servicefloriststhatofferde-liveryworldwide.“Oursuccesshasbeenbuiltonthefactthatwecancreateadesignandsenditoutthesameday,”Barba-zette says. “We are conscientious in meeting and exceeding the client’s needs.”
Blitzalsoincludesagiftshopwherethesavvyshoppercanfindone-of-a-kind items for the home and for life’s special occasions.
BlitzandCompanyhasalonghistoryofprovidingunmatchedNorthwest design expertise and devotion to customers,bringing thebest serviceanddesign to thecommunity.Foryour special occasion, or to make an ordinary day extraordi-nary,visitblitzflorist.com.LEAHGROUT
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chosen as the best artisan florist in the south sound
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253.922.5700 | 800.870.7880 | 1802 62nd Avenue E. | Tacoma, WA 98424 | www.seldens.com
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TacomaBlitz and Company Gift and Home Décor909PacificAve 253.572.2327blitzflorist.com
EnvyWomen’s Clothing Boutique2614NorthProctorSt253.761.5531
Old House Cafe and MercantileGift Shop2717NorthProctorSt253.759.8850oldhousemercantile.com
Pacific Northwest ShopNorthwest Specialty Gifts & Products2702NorthProctorSt253.752.2242pacificnorthwestshop.com
Selden’s FurnitureFine Furniture & Home Décor180262ndAveEast253.922.5700seldens.com
Tacoma MallClothing, Jewelry, Dining4502SouthSteeleSt253.475.4565simon.com
Sound GlassGlass Solutions220175thStWest253.584.6191soundglass.com
LakewoodInfusion DesignFurniture, Décor, Gifts and Interior Design7513CusterRdWest 253.472.4100
KentKent StationRetail Stores, Restaurants & Cinemas417RamsayWay253.856.2301kentstation.com
PuyallupJohnson JewelersFine Jewelery103SouthMeridian253.848.1332johnson-jewelers.com
South Hill MallRetail, Movies and Dining3500SouthMeridian253.840.2828southhillmall.com
Sunrise VillageShopping, Dining and Services10507156thStEast253.904.8923mysunrisevillage.com
Victoria Sells Antiques Well, it’s all in the name!125SouthMeridian253.445.8330cochrans.com/victoriasells
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Red Door, with an eye for fabulous, blends fresh color, bold texture and style bringing repurpose to vintage furnishings at a conscious price!
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AuburnAuburn Wine & Caviar CompanyWines, Champagne, Beer & Caviar 2402AStSE253.887.8530auburnwineandcaviar.com
SupermallRetail Stores & Restaurants1101SupermallWay800.SAY.VALU(800.729.8258)supermall.com
OlympiaArchibald SistersFragrance & Personal Care Essentials 406CapitolWaySouth800.943.2707archibaldsisters.com
Belleza RopaWomen’s Clothing Boutique101CapitolWayNorth360.352.ROPA(7672)bellezaropa.com
Courtyard AntiquesAntiques & Bistro7054thAveEast360.352.3864courtyardantiquesolympia.com
Furniture WorksGently Used and New Furnishings402WashingtonStNE360.570.0165olyfurnitureworks.com
Ginger StreetVintage & New, Gifts & Home Décor 509CapitolWaySouth360.943.1545gingerstreetstore.com
Red DoorRepurposed Furnishing & Décor430WashingtonStSE360.357.7799reddoorolympia.com
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Shopping GuideVivalaClothing and Shoes111MarketSt360.754.VIVA(8482)vivalastore.com
Westfield CapitalShopping Center Over 100 Stores, Restaurants & Cinemas625BlackLakeBlvd360.754.8017westfield.com/capital
Federal WayFederal Way Custom Jewelers Custom Jewelry 1810South320thSt253.839.7389federalwaycustomjewelers.com
SumnerA Picket FenceHome Decor, Gifts & Jewelry1006MainSt253.863.6048apicketfence.com
Old Cannery Furniture StoreHome Furnishings13608ValleyAveEast253.863.0422oldcanneryfurniture.com
SugarBabiesUpscale Children’s Boutique926MainSt253.299.6221shopsugarbabies.com
Gig HarborEmilie Gallery & BoutiqueArt & Accessories3133HarborviewDr253.858.7736
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TacomaBlitz and Company Gift and Home Decor909PacificAve 253.572.2327blitzflorist.com
Relax the BackBack Pain Relief Products & Solutions 5015TacomaMallBlvd253.475.2520relaxtheback.com
Tacoma MallClothing, Jewelry, Dining4502SouthSteelSt253.475.4565simon.com
Tacoma Art StopHand Crafted Art, Jewelry & Clothing940Broadway253.272.3377artstoptacoma.com
LakewoodInfusion DesignFurniture, Décor, Gifts and Interior Design7513CusterRdWest 253.472.4100
OlympiaDreesHome Décor & Gifts—Publisher’s Favorite524WashingtonStSE360.357.7177
Einmaleins Kitchen StoreModern European Products121StateAveNE360.539.6175olympia.einmaleinshaus.com
PopinjayJewelry, Chocolate Truffles, Furniture & Lotions414CapitolWaySouth360.352.9841
Westfield Capital Shopping Center Over 100 Stores, Restaurants & Cinemas625BlackLakeBlvd360.754.8017westfield.com/capital
PuyallupSouth Hill Mall120 Stores, Restaurants & Cinema3500SouthMeridian253.840.2828southhillmall.com
SumnerA Picket FenceHome Decor, Gifts & Jewelry1006MainSt253.863.6048apicketfence.com
Give the Gift of Experience!Broadway Center for Performing Artsbroadwaycenter.org
Lakewood Playhouselakewoodplayhouse.org
Washington Center for Performing Artswashingtoncenter.org
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AtOlympiaOliveOil,you’llbehard-pressedtoleavethestorewithout a little taste of what makes it so special.
HavingjustopeneditsdoorsintheheartofdowntownOlympiainJanuary,thenewbusinessownedbyFredBerschauerandJohnHoehne sells high quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars-- with many of the gourmet products being sourced from across the world—at affordable prices.
Berschauer, a FEMA worker who was deployed to Missouriaftertornadoesandfloodinghitthatregion,discoveredastoreinBransonwithhigh-endoliveoilsandbalsamicvinegars.Afterthestoreclerkgavehimathoroughtasting,BerschauercalledHoehne,hisfriendof36years,andtoldhimhehadadeliciousidea for a new business.
“Olympiahadnothinglikethis.Theoilsarefreshandclean,thevinegarsareanexactrepresentationoftheflavorstheyarela-beledas,andIwashooked,”saidBerschauer.
SourcingoilsfromboththeNorthernHemisphere(Spain,Tu-nisia, Italy, Portugal,Greece andCalifornia) and the Southern(Chile,ArgentinaandAustralia)allowsOlympiaOliveOiltosellthe freshest product available because it has fresh pressings ev-erysixmonths.Thevinegarsareauthentictoo.“OurbalsamicsarefromModena,Italyandcomeinjustaboutanyfruitflavoryoucanimagine,aswellassomeflavorsyoucan’timaginelikeSoranohoney, espresso, champagne and maple.”
With summer here and hearty salads and grilled meats on every-one’smenu,Berschauerrecommendsgettingcreativewiththedressing!Trybloodorangeoliveoilpairedwithcranberrypearwhite balsamic or splash an herb olive oil on your pasta salads. Forgrillersorslowbarbecueroasters,theTuscanherboliveoilmakesaflawlessmarinadeforpoultry,fishandpork.Customersarealwaysencouragedtostopinforatastingandfindtheirownfavoriteflavors.TAMMYROBACKER
olympia olive oil321FourthAveE,Olympia
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Everything for your home, from our Courtyard Home!
Quality antiques, rustic and
weathered, old and new will delight shoppers. Over 70 dealers, create pleasing
displays of home décor, furnishings, accessories, gifts
and more!
Courtyard Antique Mall, a unique shopping experience
in Olympia!
705 4th Avenue EastOlympia, WA 98506-3929
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Bringing life to fl owers for over 25 years.
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253.572.2327 | blitzfl orist.com
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family favoritesTacomaHarmon 1938PacificAve253.383.2739harmonbrewingco.com Hub 203TacomaAve253.683.4606hub.harmonbrewingco.com
Rock Wood Fired Pizza 1920JeffersonAve253.272.1221therockwfp.com
Spaghetti Factory1735JeffersonAve253.383.2214osf.com
OlympiaApollo Pizza and Pasta 2010HarrisonAveNW360.754.7444
i.talia pizzeria25054thAveWest360.754.3393italiapizzeria.net
Tugboat Annies2100OysterBayRdNW360.943.1850tugboatannies.com
PuyallupAuntee B’s 213NorthMeridian253.435.8833 Comfort Food 210WestPioneer253.770.6147comfortfoodcafe.org The Ram10403156thStEast253.445.1005theram.com SumnerBerryland Café 1101EastMainSt253.863.4567 Sorci’s Italian Cafe1012RyanAve253.891.8400sorcisitaliancafe.com
Windmill Bistro Café & Restaurant 16009-A60thStEast253.826.7897windmillbistro.com
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Welcomehome!Sitdownfordinner.AtSorci’sItalianCafé—ablockoffMainStreetinSumner—thechefhasbeencook-ing all day just for this moment, and the aromas and genuine hospitalityarepalatable.OwnersGeorgeandJeremyAnnillo,father and son, offer guests a place to slow down and experi-ence dining as a pleasure, a time to build bonds.
“MysonJeremyandIopenedourcafénotjusttoservefood,but because we think friends enjoying food and wine around a tableisthekindofthingthatbindspeopletogether,”GeorgeAnnillo says.
A serving of macaroni and cheese studded with chunks of flavorful Italian sausage begs your fork to pierce its oven-browned top and discover paradise. Try an appetizer of prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and bruschetta, with smoked paprika.Findcomfort inabowlofminestrone.Richsauces,perfect pasta, delicious meats and meatballs, herbs, chees-
es and more combine to make memories, especially when sharedwithfamilyorfriends.Youwon’tfindbetterpizzaorpanini sandwiches anywhere.
“AtSorci’s,wetrytobedifferentbyofferingsomeuniquefla-vors,”theelderAnnillosays.“Pluswemakemostitemsfromscratch and don’t ‘cheat’ like many restaurants using salts and sugarstoartificiallyenhanceflavors.”
Relish thevalueandvariety.Acase fullofdesserts includestiramisu,importedItaliangelatoandhomemadebiscotti.Ex-tremely reasonable prices are made more so by dinner spe-cials Monday through Thursday, plus a nightly happy hour. Thewinelistoffers60Italiananddomesticvarietals.
Sorci’ssatisfiesanappetiteforpleasurablediningexperiences.And you won’t go away hungry. CANDACEBROWN
sorci’s italian cafe1012RyanAve,Sumner
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seafoodTacomaAnthony’s5912NorthWaterfrontDr253.752.9700anthonys.com
Harbor Lights2761RustonWay253.752.8600anthonys.com
Johnny’s Dock1900EastDSt253.627.3186johnnysdock.com
Steamers88026thAve253.565.4532steamersseafoodcafe.com
PuyallupIchiban Sushi Garden12715thSt253.845.4222
OlympiaAnthony’s Homeport704ColumbiaStNW360.754.7444anthonys.com
Gardners Seafood & Pasta111ThurstonAveNW360.786.8466gardnersrestaurant.com
Oyster House3204thAveWest360.753.7000
Federal WayMcGrath’s Fish House1911South320thSt253.839.5000mcgrathsfishhouse.com
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Located in a historic building with exposed beams and hard-wood floors, Gardner’s is a downtown Olympia favorite.Theestablishment’s11tablesarecandlelitforasettingthatisbothelegantandintimate.ExecutiveChef,LeonLongan,has been creating soups, sauces and desserts from scratch formorethan25years.Themenureflectstheselectionofchoice local and seasonal ingredients.
Delicately flavored razor clams are a worthy starter. Thetender seafood is lightly breaded, quickly fried and simply presentedinbuttergentlylacedwithlemon.Stuffedmush-rooms,steamedclamsandDungenesscrabdiparelaudableappetizer alternatives.
Gardner’soffersachoiceofsouporsaladwitheveryentrée.Mixed greens with fragrant honey-orange vinaigrette are ac-cented with sliced almonds, Asiago cheese and fresh mandarin orangesegments.Savoryshrimp,crabandclamsareabundantintheeatery’sNewEngland-styleseafoodchowder.
The portabella mushroom ravioli are earthy and satisfying. It’s complemented by a flavorful olive oil and garlic sauce,
and a splash of sherry adds depth and complexity. The dish is studdedwithsautéedbuttonmushroomsandparmesan.Sautéedscallopsarequicklyseareduntilgoldenandservedon a rich, garlicky cream sauce with caramelized shallots, lemonandahintoffreshdill.Theaccompanyingfive-cheesescalloped potatoes are baked until crispy around the edges. Otherentrees includechickenpiccata,beef tenderloinandfettuccine Alfredo.
Fromthedesserttray,marionberrycobblercontrastssweet-tart fruit with succulent topping. The decadent peanut but-ter cup brownie is rich and intensely flavored. Both areservedwithagenerousscoopofOlympicMountainvanillaice cream. Lemon mousse, apple bread pudding and white chocolate cheesecake are also available.
Gardner’sisjustablockfromOlympia’swaterfront.Excep-tional food and outstanding service make it a popular destina-tion—a suitable venue for a special occasion or a celebration of everyday living.JANAECOLOMBINI
111ThurstonAveNW,Olympia360.786.8466
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asian influenceTacomaGangala ThaiThai1129Broadway253.272.3393galangathai.com
Indochine Asian Dining LoungeThaiShowCase Favorite: Dancing Buddha1924PacificAve253.272.8200indochinedowntown.com
OlympiaFujiyamaJapanese Hibachi2930CapitolMallDr360.352.9888fujiyamaolympia.com
Lemon GrassThai2124thAveWest360.705.1832
Mekong RestaurantThai, Vietnamese125ColumbiaStNW360.352.9620
LakewoodThong ThaiEarthy, Friendly Thai12836PacificHwySW253.581.1115
Yen ChingChinese8765SouthTacomaWay253.444.6638
Bonney LakeSushi TownSushi20649Hwy410East253.891.2046sushitownbonneylake.com
Federal WayIndochinaFlavors of Thailand, Vietnam, & Cambodia31406PacificHwySouth253.529.4214indochinabest.com
Tokyo Japanese Steak HouseIt’s all in the name1404South320thSt253.839.4352
PuyallupAyothayaThai4102SouthMeridian253.841.7599hellothaifood.com
Chili ThaiThai37129thAve253.864.7005chilithai.com
House of KeeChinese15305EastMeridian253.848.4899
Trapper’s SushiSushi20639thAveSW253.891.2046trapperssushi.net
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Nothing takes thechilloutof theeveningairquite like thesmell of ginger, garlic, basil and curry. I walked into Indochine with my dinner companion and we were greeted by a friendly gentleman. The aroma of decidedly exotic spices tempted our taste buds and teased our empty bellies. We were led to our table, passing a scrumptious case of house-made gelato, which I vowed to keep in mind for later. With menus seamlessly placed in our hands, we began to peruse the vast offerings underneath the warm amber light.
The beverage menu presented an array of wine, signature cocktails, martinis and non-alcoholic beverages. We settled on a Lychee Martini and a Thai Kiss. The Lychee Martini was ex-pectedlysweetandtropical infusedwithaslightlyfloralnotefrom the whole lychee fruit resting at the bottom of the glass. The Thai Kiss, by contrast, was the creamy, grown-up version ofatraditionalThaicoffee.Bothdrinkswerebeautifullypre-sented with a single orchid balanced on the rim of each glass. They were perfect accompaniments as we gazed at the peace-ful fountain and pool at the center of the main dining room. The effect was lovely, offering a sense of privacy in a dining room nearly full of dining couples, friends and families.
Beforewefinishedourcocktails,ourappetizersarrived:Fire-cracker Fried Spring Rolls and Curry Vegetable EmpanadaPuffs.Thespringrollsarrivedhotandweredelightfullyspicy,crisp and incredibly meaty. Chili aioli and a sweet chili sauce
were offered on the side for dipping, but the spiciness of the rolls stood alone, and the sauce is only necessary if you prefer a more supple bite. The empanadas were heavenly clouds of aromaticvegetableswrappedinpuffpastry.Atruedelight!
We could have stopped there, satiated by our cocktails and the generously portioned appetizers; however, the exten-sive menu piqued our curiosities. The menu categories in-cluded soups, noodles, salad, curries and more, so we turned to our knowledgeable waitress for recommendations, de-cidingonThreeFlavorWildSalmonSteakandGangCurry.The salmon, atop a bed of stir-fried vegetables, was colorfully adorned with a slightly sweet and spicy sauce, basil, toasted almonds and black and white sesame seeds. The plate could easily be shared between two people, as was the case with the classic red coconut curry, which I paired with tofu.
Dessertwasnottobemissed.WetriedtheMangoStickyRice,which, coated in coconut milk and sprinkled with sesame seeds, was the perfect balance of savory and sweet. We then tasted the creamy, smooth-as-silk, pleasantly tart orange-cranberry gelato. The dessert selection was a gentle end to our lavish meal.
Isaywithconfidence(andasatisfiedbelly)thatdinerscanex-pectboldflavorsandambiance that isunmistakably richandtantalizing at Indochine in downtown Tacoma.LIBBYCLOWph
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fresh foodTacomaAnthony’s5912NorthWaterfrontDr253.752.9700anthonys.com
Marlene’s Natural Foods Market & Deli2951South38thSt253.472.4080marlenesmarket-deli.com
Proctor Farmers Market2702NorthProctor253.961.3666proctorfarmersmarket.com
Steamers88026thAve253.565.4532steamersseafoodcafe.com
Tacoma Farmers Market 950Broadway253.272.7077tacomafarmersmarket.com
OlympiaAnthony’s Homeport704ColumbiaStNW360.754.7444anthonys.com
Gardners Seafood & Pasta111ThurstonAveNW360.786.8466gardnersrestaurant.com
Olympia Farmers Market700NorthCapitolWay360.352.9096olympiafarmersmarket.com
Oyster House3204thAveWest360.753.7000
Federal WayMcGrath’s Fish House1911South320thSt253.839.5000mcgrathsfishhouse.com
Puyallup Puyallup Farmers Marketpuyallupmainstreet.com/farmers_market.html
KentBanyan Tree Restaurant504RamsayWay253.981.6333banyantreerestaurant.com
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At the Olympia Farmers Market, colorful arrangements offreshproducefillthevendors’stalls.Butwhatissomeofthatstuff? The offerings might include many items you’ve never tasted, or even seen, along with familiar favorites.
FriendsoftheOlympiaFarmersMarketbelievenooneshouldend up in a culinary rut, especially in a region with such a vari-etyoflocallyproducedorganicfood.That’swhythenonprofitorganizationteamedupwithSlowFoodGreaterOlympiaasco-sponsorsof cookingdemonstrations at themarket.Vol-unteers will offer this instruction, along with free recipes and samples,mostSundaysfrom12:30p.m.to2p.m. “We’re going to feature unusual stuff from certain vendors at the market and combine that with ordinary things,” said Chef Treacy Kreger, a board member of both organizations. “We encourageourvolunteers,whomostlycomefromtheSlowFoodgroup,touseacombinationofvegetablesandtomakethe recipes fairly simplistic, healthy, and fresh.”
Kregerhasbeenachefsince1980andreceivedhistrainingatNewEnglandCulinary Institute.Afteryears in thehecticrestaurant business, he now dedicates his time to small-scale food production on the same Thurston County family farm wherehisgrandmothergrewproduceforhercafésinOlym-piaduring the1930s.Buthis truepassion ispromoting thehealthbenefitsofvegetablesandotherfoodproductsraisedlocally, naturally and organically.
If you haven’t tried Jerusalem artichokes, zucchini blos-soms or leeks, here’s your chance to wake up your taste buds.Orjustdiscovernewwaystopreparetheproduceyoualready love.Themarket isopen from10a.m. to3p.m.ThursdaythroughSundayfromApriltoOctober,andonweekendsonlyinNovemberandDecember,at700N.CapitolWayinOlympia.CANDACEBROWN
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spicy foodTacomaAsado Cusina ArgentinaTraditional Argentine Roast House28106thAve253.272.7770asadotacoma.com
Madea’s Cajun Café417GarfieldStSouth253.536.7060madeascajuncafe.com
Matador 721PacificAve253.627.7100matadorrestaurants.com
OlympiaEl Sarape4043MartinWayEast360.459.5525elsarape.net
Peppers Mexican Restaurant114CherryStNE360.943.1111
PuyallupPuerto Vallarta21515thStEast253.848.8550puertovallartarestaurantes.com
Mis Tes Amigos17530MeridianEast253.864.8250
Federal WayChipotle Mexican Grill31827PacificHwySouth253.945.8287chipotle.com
LaceyMayan Mexican4520PacificAveSE360.491.8244mayanmexican.com
Madea’sCajunCaféisahomey,casualdinerwithjustahandfuloftables;thefoodisrusticandauthentic.OwnedbyLouisiananativeKeithaOkaforandhersisterMaryWilliams,itopenedinJuly2011,justacoupleofblocksfromthePLUcampus.
ItwasOkafor’ssonwhopersuadedthetwotoopenares-taurant and her grandmother who inspired the food. In the South, “Madea” is a termof endearment for grandmother.SinceOkafor learnedmostofher cooking techniques fromhergrandma,itseemedfittingtonametherestaurantforher.
There are few Cajun establishments in the Pierce Countyarea,butOkafor’ssuccessisnotduetolackofcompetition.“If the food’s good, they’ll keep coming back,” she said. The food is good, and they do keep coming back.
Cajun fried pickles are a hearty appetizer, accompanied by blue cheese or ranch dressing. Tangy dill slices are tossed in a seasoned breading and served up in generous portions.
BoudinsausagelinksandCajunfriedturkeywingsarealsoonthe menu.
Chunks of chicken, shrimp and Andouille sausage are abun-dant inMadea’s jambalaya.Okafor’s spiceblend iscomplexandearthyandpacks someheat.ThePo-boyshrimpsand-wich combines sweet batter-fried prawns on a crisp roll with a dressing lightly laced with horseradish. Also worth a try are seafoodgumbo,crawfishétouffé,andredbeansandrice.Forless adventurous palates, the menu offers a variety of burgers. Madea’s fare is full-flavored and rich in subtle nuances. AsPaulPrudhommesaid,“Whenthetastechangeswitheverybite and the last bite is as good as the first, that’s Cajun.” MARYMORGAN
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people’s choice for a perk upPuyallupAnthem Coffee & Tea210WestPioneerSt253.881.1445anthemcoffeeandtea.com
Oasis Cafe11102SunriseBlvdEast253.840.2656sunriseoasis.com
Starbucks Coffee17404MeridianEast253.435.1764starbucks.com
TacomaAnthem Coffee & Tea1911PacificAve253.572.9705anthemcoffeeandtea.com
CuttersPoint1936PacificAve253.272.7101cutterspoint.com
Mandolin Café3923South12thSt253.761.3482themandolincafe.com
Valhalla Coffee Company39186thAve253.761.5116valhallacoffee.net
LakewoodForza9715LakewoodDrSW253.283.9120forzacoffeecompany.com
OlympiaDancing Goats Espresso Bar111MarketStNE360.528.8555batdorfcoffee.com
Panera Bread2525CapitalMallDr360.252.4677panerabread.com
Batdorf & Bronson Roasters516SouthCapitolWay360.786.6717batdorfcoffee.com
Thisisthestoryaboutalittlecaféthatthoughtitcould.
WhenBryanReynoldswasthinkingupbusinessideastohelphis dad retire, he had no clue what a doppio con panna was. Simplyput,coffeeintimidatedReynolds.Hewasjustaregularguywhowantedacupofjoeonceinawhile.Butthatobstacledidn’t stop him from learning the alluring lingo of coffee lovers and mastering the business of selling beverages and beans at Anthem Coffee and Tea.
The family business partnered with locally owned DillanosCoffeeRoasterstobringcustomerswhatitsaysarethebestdirect trade brews from around the globe. Anthem coffee is craftedwithskillandpassion,saysReynolds,Anthem’sownerand visionary. “It’s coffee with swagger. I’ve sampled some of themostamazingcoffeesontheWestCoast,fromPortlandtoSanFrancisco,andourproduct,whenIfirsttastedit,blewmymind!”
ReynoldsranthedowntownPuyallupForzacaféandturneditintothatchain’sNo.1franchisefiveyearsinarowbeforehe struck out on his own to establish Anthem Coffee and Tea. Whentheopportunitypresenteditselftoflythecoffeeskiessolo,ReynoldspurchasedthePuyallupbusinessandopenedasecondcaféindowntownTacoma.“WeturnedonthelightsonbothlocationsasAntheminNovember2011,”hesaid.
Inadditiontoservingitscoffeeloud,PikePlaceMarketstyle,with energy, heart and an extra shot of morning banter, the caféalsoofferswineandbeer.ExcitingplansareunderwayforReynoldstokickoffan“AnthemAfterFive”happyhourconceptatthetwolocationsthissummer.AnthemAfterFiveisReyn-olds’ foray into the bistro side of business—where fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, specialty pizzas and creative appetizers canbeenjoyedatthecaféwithdeliciouswineandalepairings. TAMMYROBACKER
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dining with flairTacoma The Bite1320BroadwayPlaza253.238.8000hotelmuranotacoma.com
Indochine Asian Dining Lounge1924PacificAve253.272.8200indochinedowntown.com
Maxwell’s Restaurant & Lounge454StHelensAve253.683.4115maxwells-tacoma.com
Melting Pot Tacoma2121PacificAve253.535.3939meltingpot.com
Pacific Grill1502PacificAve253.627.3535pacificgrilltacoma.com
University PlaceMassimo Italian Bar and Grill4020BridgeportWayWest253.503.1902massimosup.com
PuyallupMama Stortini’s3207EastMain253.845.7569mamastortini.com
Toscano’s43729thStNE253.864.8600toscanospuyallup.com
Trapper Sushi20639thAveSW253.891.2046trapperssushi.net
OlympiaCicada7004thStEast360.753.5700
Mercato Ristorante111MarketStEast360.528.3663mercatoristorante.com
Swing Wine Bar825ColumbiaStSW360.357.9464
Waterstreet Café610WaterStSW360.709.9090waterstreetcafeandbar.com
Federal WayMcGrath’s Fish House1911South320thSt253.839.5000mcgrathsfishhouse.com
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The Bite Restaurant is located in Tacoma’s elaborate HotelMurano. The accommodation’s lobby boasts a world-class art collection. The same commitment to quality extends into every feature of this luxury hotel.
ThemenuatTheBitehasa lot to liveup to.Traditional farefor breakfast, lunch and dinner is prepared with an elegant twist. Whatever you do, save room for dessert.
Thelimoncellocuredsalmonisasuperbstarter.Similarintex-ture to cold-smoked salmon or sashimi, the northwest favorite iscuredinItalianlemonliqueurandthensliced.Servedonthinrosemary crackers spread with chive crème fraiche, it is topped with mild red onion gremolata. The presentation is striking—the appetizer is served on a sheet of forest green nori.
Friedgarlicherbpotatoesglazedwithsautéedmushroomsandasauce combining demi-glace and a reduction of Zinfandel are the basis for fries and gravy. Lighter than expected, the sauce has a remarkabledepthofflavor,showcasingthenuancesoftheredwineandreducedbeefstock.Thedishisfinishedwithasprin-kling of piquant gorgonzola.
Chicken olivada is roasted to a crispy golden brown. The poultry is smothered in a mixture of green and Kalamata olives along with grape tomatoes. It is drizzled with wine sauce and accompanied bytheultimatecomfortfood—Yukongoldmashedpotatoes.
Truffledmacaroniandcheeseisanadultversionofachildhoodfavorite.Pastashellsaretossedinalightcreamsauceincorporat-ing three cheeses—parmesan, ricotta and white cheddar—and truffleoil.Thedishcontainsagenerousamountoftheshaved,earthy delicacy.
A clever dessert creation, coffee and donuts, is dense bread pud-ding created from Krispy Krème donuts. It is topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate espresso sauce. If a new rendition of an old classic doesn’t sound good to you, try the lemon crème brulee or the ten-layer chocolate cake.
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