Food Reporter @thenewstribune @tntdiner. Also: photographer, bartender, cook.
Tacoma, WA
Joined September 2015
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So very stoked to share this project with the world, from our beautiful nook of Tacoma WA.
It all started with the women themselves--so many incredible ladies in this town. They run some of my favorite places, and imho are showing how to do it right, and deliciously!
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The Tri-Cities -- a region with a metro population of more than 300k people -- will soon no longer have a daily print newspaper.
McClatchy has begun the process of slashing print days in its markets and the T-C is among the first. Its goal is to eventually go all-digital.
The changes are scheduled to take effect in October. tri-cityherald.com/news/loca…
Weird Tacoma street etiquette Q:
I fondly recall the bizarre concept of my hometown Pittsburgh Left, wherein you, going straight, let the car opposite the intersection turn left *first* (as opposed to the left-turner having to wait until the light is basically red). 1/
Recently I wondered:
In Tacoma, so many side streets have neither stop signs nor roundabouts. (Don't get me started on how no one here knows how to use a roundabout, traffic circle, whatever! Y'all are crazy). Those that do have stop signs, it's usually the East-West street. 2/
Friends wanted brunch but waits at my top picks were too long on Sunday. We ended up at one of Tacoma's old-school diner-type places, were sat right away but waited almost 45min for food to land and honestly... it was kinda bad
Per the unknown and probably useless Google Maps algorithm: All the usually busy on a Friday night @6thAveDistrict bars/restaurants are 'less busy than usual' but guess which one is 'busier than usual'?
Donuts are like pizza: people love their neighborhood shop. But unlike pizza, donuts travel well.
The voters have spoken, and all these Tacoma doughnut shops are great, but for what it's worth, I agree with @kriscarasher on the top pick: thenewstribune.com/entertain…
Some kinda method to the madness! Doused in glaze and toasted coconut
I'm Pao's 4 Life. So I disagree with @kriscarasher here. That said, I can't argue with her method - and, having recently undertaken a tour of local donut spots, I agree that her top pick is worthy of the honor. thenewstribune.com/entertain…
Many small indie restaurants try to do right by their people, while giving us a great experience, but we make it so GD hard.
"There's a certain point where people aren't willing to pay for the food and you can't just demand increases on a business."
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Appears some South Sound folks are looking for paczki. Sorry, not much of a thing here! Legendary makes them for a few days around Mardi Gras, otherwise Marek's in Tukwila only Polish bakery around.
Speak now or forever hold your peace! @tntdiner @thenewstribune doughnut poll ends tonight. Prepare to be fried very soon...
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More donut/doughnut news:
I went into OHOD having high hopes. Sorry to say I left underwhelmed, at least after visiting several other shops. Every donut looks great, a few are fine choices, but can't say I'd go out of my way. Only standout was "burnt" bmilk bar, just different.
Elsewhere in Lakewood, Variety Donuts is a sleeper for select styles. Very much liked the cinnamon twist and the tangy buttermilk bar/bun. Cruller and fritter both slight miss, liked the crunch but only a whisper of apple. Behold the raised here though, a thing of beauty.
I'm told the people consumed 17+ barrels of Heidelberg last night. It'll cost ya more than 35c but may the kegs keep flowing. Currently @7seasbrewing @Parkway_Tavern @theredhot, more "Authorized Dispensers" to come!
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In case you've been missing my Donut Delusions on Insta, an update:
Happy Donuts in Puyallup a strong contender. Super fluffy raised and twists, good flavor. Solid old fashioned. Decent fritter w more apples than I've had anywhere. Would skip the cake.