There’s something magical about a good old fashioned diner—the comforting vinyl booths, the hum of conversation, the hearty breakfast that counteracts the effects of a late night out with your buddies. But for fans of Twin Peaks, it’s a portal to another world (thankfully not the Black Lodge) where…
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Seattle may have planted the flag as the capitol of grunge, but Tacoma quietly nurtured the movement's raw, unpolished sound long before it became mainstream. The scrappy DIY music scene was fueled by Tacoma’s house parties and all-ages venues, which gave early grunge musicians a place to…
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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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MSN.com thinks they’ve found Washington State’s best milkshake, but I don’t think they really did the research necessary to make that conclusion. Here's a breakdown of the 6 best places to get a…
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The three-o’clock slump hits. Your brain is on the skids and you’re running on fumes. This is the situation coffee was made for, and lucky you: You’re in the South Puget Sound! In addition to Tacoma being listed in the top 10 most caffeinated cities in the country, you’re also in the middle of the…
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Summers in the South Puget Sound are among some of the most beautiful and mild in the country, but summers can test the integrity of thermometers all over the Pacific Northwest. Here are some specific…
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When it rains, it pours. Metaphorically speaking, of course, since Mother Nature hasn't gotten the memo that summer is officially over. The first post-summer weekend is just about here, and Saturday…
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The forecast is calling for a weekend of perfect temperatures, with just enough cloud cover to let you not feel too bad about skipping the sunscreen (Note from Travel Tacoma attorneys: always wear…
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Another Pacific Northwest weekend, another calendar bursting with events. It's supposed to be sunshine-on-my-shoulders-so-don't-forget-the-SPF kind of weather throughout Pierce County, so stay…
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