The Proctor area has some of the coolest shops in Tacoma. Some of The Hume Group’s favorites are Browne (wine), Garden Sphere, because Gabe and Travis and the crew there are fantastic, and Fleet Feet for running shoes! They assess your stride and give you tailored suggestions about the right shoes. The Pacific Northwest Shop: A Local Gem... 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 »
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 »
All Ages Music Tacoma You would think, given how much the typical young person enjoys music, there would be no end to the number of venues hosting concerts. High school and college students could pick from an array of potential shows every weekend, and parents hoping to pass on their love of garage rock or old-school jazz could drag their embarrassed... Read More »
Tacoma School of the Arts – SOTA Have you heard of SOTA? If you’re a parent of one or more artistically inclined children, it’s not too early to start thinking about the Tacoma School of the Arts. Since it first opened its doors in the fall of 2001, SOTA has served as Tacoma’s only arts high school. (Its... Read More »
It’s been a long day, and you don’t have the energy to cook dinner. That said, you don’t feel like ordering fast food — or going out to eat. You want a home-cooked meal, and you want to eat it at home. What to do? Drop by the Metropolitan Market in Proctor District Tacoma. The Met Market is not your usual... Read More »
During a recent conversation with someone who had left Tacoma, I asked her what she missed the most. “The Hub,” she answered without hesitation. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. In good weather or bad. She missed being able to stop in on her favorite restaurant in her favorite neighborhood: the Hub in Stadium District Tacoma. That conversation was all it took... 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 »
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 »
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