March 17, 2010
1. Paddy Coyne’s For the downtown crowd, with live music all day, and the Tacoma Firefighters Pipes, this warm and inviting Irish restaurant is sure to be packed and full of fun. Not to mention the incredible food. They boast some of the yummiest Irish fare around. I love their soda bread, fish and chips and Guinness Braised Irish Beef Stew. 815 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
2. Doyle’s Public House Located in the Stadium District, this tiny and well-loved bar will no doubt be packed today. Get there early for live music with Ockham’s Razor and no doubt some of the best Irish beer selection in Tacoma. 208 Saint Helens Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
3. O’Malley’s Irish Pub The place to go on 6th Avenue. Low-key atmosphere sure to be turned upside down with the festivities tonight. Live music by The Fun Police with Ten Miles of Bad Road. 2403 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406
4. CI Shenanigans If the Ruston Way Waterfront is more your style, head here for some lamb stew, corned beef and cabbage, drink specials and, how could I forget, the Buschmills Girls will be there with giveaways. 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
March 10, 2010
Looking for a great deal and a satisfying lunch in Tacoma?
Look no further than MSM (Magical Sandwich Makers — yes, that’s really what it stands for) Deli.
Don’t be afraid of the sketchy mini mart exterior. Sure, you can get your cigarettes and beer there. But that’s just the beginning.
March 6, 2010
Comic courtesy Natalie Dee
You sit there with your friend, enjoying great conversation and a cocktail. The lights are low, people around you are enjoying their dinners with family and friends. You pour over the menu, “Should I get the oxtail ragu or braised beef short ribs? They both sound incredible.” You revel in the pleasure that is dining in the restaurant at that place and time.
March 2, 2010
Want to eat at one of Seattle’s top restaurants this month without spending a fortune?
Check out Dine Around Seattle, a promotion that happens twice a year, in March and November. It’s available the entire month, Sunday through Thursday.
The deal is, you get to enjoy a three course dinner at a variety of restaurants for $30. Killer deal. It doesn’t include drinks or gratuity…mental note, this is not an excuse to get fall on the floor drunk on the house…But it is a chance to experience a restaurant that you wouldn’t normally visit.
And the restaurants…oh, the restaurants. Choose from restaurants like Dahlia Lounge, Steelhead Diner, Restaurant Zoe, Ray’s Boathouse and many more.
I know I’m going to take this opportunity to visit a restaurant or two that I’ve been eyeing but haven’t been able to visit due to my, ehm, virtual lack of dining out budget. Barking Frog, perhaps? Maybe Earth & Ocean?
Oh, the choices! Seafood and steak and sushi, oh my!
February 25, 2010
Irresistible, comforting, homey, reminiscent…all words that describe the favorite American dessert that is pie.
You have your typical pies: apple pie, lemon meringue pie, pecan pie, peach pie. But what would happen if you took four pie favorites and combined them into one? You would get Seattle Pie Company’s Desserted Island Pie, which is a raspberry, marionberry, strawberry and apple crunchy-topped pie.
