What is the ultimate harbinger of the holiday season? Busy shops, marketing emails, that coworker who starts wearing holiday sweaters in November? For us, the first and most satisfying sign that the holidays are here is the sudden arrival of holiday lights—on houses, businesses, cars, boats, the big…
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Cafés have evolved. Their chief purpose remains the same (caffeine and caffeine accessories); but now we expect our Pacific Northwest coffee shops to do some additional heavy lifting. Their coffee beans must be absolutely excellent, and preferably locally-roasted; the espresso shots must be…
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When you think of areas that define wine country in Washington state, Pierce County may not be the first place that comes to mind—but that’s just what makes it such a rewarding discovery. From downtown Tacoma to the quiet foothills of Mt. Rainier, we’ll send you to where the hospitality is warm and…
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Congrats on the little one! As you already know, new parenthood comes with a lot of adjustments: we’re talking changes to your sleep, considering a shower the ultimate luxury, and taking your meals cold and eaten hurriedly over the sink. When the time comes for your trip to the Pacific Northwest…
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Whether for Valentine's Day or just the general "because," there's always the universal quest for the holy grail of romantic gestures: chocolate. But why settle for a heart-shaped box manufactured in who-knows-where, when you can embark on an odyssey for a sweet treat made with love in Pierce…
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Saying this weekend is kind of full of events is like saying Stranger Things is kind of compelling television. That is to say, if you find yourself bored this weekend, your boredom is self-inflicted…
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If it has an engine that produces an obscene amount of horsepower, chances are you'll see it at the Tacoma Narrows Airport on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 at Gig Harbor Wings and Wheels. On…
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Hipsters and Danish people (and presumably especially hipster Danes) call it “hygge,” but it’s really just a feeling of coziness, contentment and general wellbeing. It’s a feeling that’s pervasive in…
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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Galloping Gertie. To many people outside the city, Tacoma is perhaps best known as the city where the ill-fated bridge spent five months bucking in high winds in 1940 before…
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When it comes to giving gifts, most people would rather unwrap a memory than a new gadget for the holidays. That’s why gift-giving trends are moving toward experiences instead of stuff. Sure, they…
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