What is “The Wedge” in Tacoma? What if you lived in a neighborhood shaped like a slice of pizza? If we’re speaking of Tacoma’s Wedge neighborhood, you’d probably like it a lot! The Wedge has a lot to offer in terms of charm and convenience. So just what is The Wedge in Tacoma like? Tacoma’s early city planners wanted neat... Read More »
Why did our clients who live in Central Tacoma choose to live there in the first place? And what do they love about it now? We share 6 things to love about vibrant central Tacoma. Unbeatable Convenience It should come as no surprise that Central Tacoma is smack dab in the middle of the city. That means you’re convenient... Read More »
Primo Grill: Mediterranean-Inspired Cuisine Primo Grill stands out as a premier dining destination on 6th Ave, offering a refined Mediterranean-inspired menu in a vibrant setting. The restaurant features an open kitchen, allowing diners to observe the culinary action firsthand. Notable offerings: • Applewood-fired pizzas • Tagliatelle pasta • Expertly prepared pork chops Primo Grill is open until 9 PM on... Read More »
Do cool things in Tacoma and you might find yourself featured here. Take Irina Rasputnis, for example. I met Irina when she needed a drummer in her outlandish marching band. More on the band later. First, I must bring rapidly approaching Porchfest to your attention! She created the event last Summer. Porchfest Porchfest, according to the website, “is a free,... Read More »
Ice Cream Social When the sun comes out and the mercury rises, two words come to mind: ice cream. Especially after a long winter (and especially for those of us who live in the sun-starved Northwest). So we shouldn’t have been surprised when we stopped by Ice Cream Social in 6th Ave Tacoma last weekend and encountered a long line... Read More »
Where to find the best donuts in Tacoma Mmm. Donuts. Homer Simpson isn’t alone in his obsession with donuts. Americans love their donuts. And judging by the number of donut shops with a Tacoma address, it seems the City of Destiny shares that mania. Indeed, for a mid-sized city, Tacoma is home to a surprisingly diverse array of donut shops,... Read More »
If the best things in life are worth waiting for, certainly good pizza deserves our patience. At The Cloverleaf in West End Tacoma, wait times can occasionally stretch to a half hour or more, but the payoff is so good locals have been coming here since the 1960s, when The Sonics (the band, not the team), The Wailers and The Ventures... Read More »
It all started in 1986, when Brian Herbert wanted a hard drive for his computer. Back then, most computers relied on floppy discs and storage was at a premium.
101 Things to Do in Tacoma 2017 If you are new to Tacoma or a long-time resident merely in search of something new to do, below is a list of 101 things to do in Tacoma. Okay, a couple items on our list are outside Tacoma proper. But most are a short walk or ride away, regardless of where... Read More »
by Tom Hume Valhalla Coffee – Might just be the best coffee shop in Tacoma When I talk to people about my concept of having a section of our blog for Tacoma’s Best Places I usually use the example of my regular coffee stop, Valhalla Coffee . It is located at 3918 6th Ave in Tacoma and might just be the... Read More »
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