Monika And George’s Tacoma guidebook
Food scene
Brewers Row
3205 N 26th StFun place to walk to for a beer and Mexican food.
Argentinian food--very delicious. We enjoy the happy hour bites and wine. Creative cuisine in a local hideaway.
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Asado Restaurant
2810 6th AveArgentinian food--very delicious. We enjoy the happy hour bites and wine. Creative cuisine in a local hideaway.
Magical Sandwich Makers. Amazing little dive of a place. Food is delish and cheap. Grab a big sandwich and head out for a picnic!
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MSM Deli
2220 6th AveMagical Sandwich Makers. Amazing little dive of a place. Food is delish and cheap. Grab a big sandwich and head out for a picnic!
We've all been waiting years for this establisment to finally open. It's facinating for art, exploration, adventure, beer, and pub style cuisine. It's Mcmeanmins style, all the way!
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McMenamins Elks Temple
565 BroadwayWe've all been waiting years for this establisment to finally open. It's facinating for art, exploration, adventure, beer, and pub style cuisine. It's Mcmeanmins style, all the way!
Favorite New Place! Decor is industrial modern, like something I stumbled in while visiting Brooklyn. Appetizers should be explored!
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Wooden City
714 Pacific AveFavorite New Place! Decor is industrial modern, like something I stumbled in while visiting Brooklyn. Appetizers should be explored!
Coffee is fantastic, food is delightful, and atmosphere is inspiring! Modern, lovely. My kind of place.
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Honey at Alma Mater
1322 Fawcett AveCoffee is fantastic, food is delightful, and atmosphere is inspiring! Modern, lovely. My kind of place.
So lovely. Green, green, and green velvet. Food is creative and very interesting. Romantic and swanky. A place to make memories. Live music!
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Matriarch
1322 Fawcett AvenueSo lovely. Green, green, and green velvet. Food is creative and very interesting. Romantic and swanky. A place to make memories. Live music!
Ice Cream Social
2914 6th AveThe BEST!
Absolute favorite happy hour (all day happy hour) for curated wine selections and delicious appetizers. GREAT food, cocktails and wine! Beatiful environment.
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Pacific Grill
1502 Pacific AveAbsolute favorite happy hour (all day happy hour) for curated wine selections and delicious appetizers. GREAT food, cocktails and wine! Beatiful environment.
Beautiful restuarant--best Thai food in Tacoma.
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Indochine Asian Dining Lounge
1924 Pacific AveBeautiful restuarant--best Thai food in Tacoma.
Fun food, cheap happy hour, loads of Nachos, hoppin' environment, Tequila bar!
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The Matador
721 Pacific AveFun food, cheap happy hour, loads of Nachos, hoppin' environment, Tequila bar!
Indo is and industrail modern space--great Thai food with a twist. Indoor firepit, too.
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Indo Asian Street Eatery
110 N Tacoma AveIndo is and industrail modern space--great Thai food with a twist. Indoor firepit, too.
Don't miss the Breakfast Pizza! WOW. Great coffee (mimosa's too!)
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Art House Cafe
111 N Tacoma AveDon't miss the Breakfast Pizza! WOW. Great coffee (mimosa's too!)
The Red Hot
2914 6th AveGood hot dogs, great beer selection!
Sightseeing
Unforgettable old growth forest with lots of well-groomed trails, for biking, hiking and walking. The zoo is fun, and well designed. Owens beach (inside the park) also offers BBQing, swimming and kayaking. Stunning views and lovely gardens are found throughout. This place is a treasure, and the second largerst state park in the U.S. behind Central in New York.
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Iphakamisa i-Point Defiance
5400 North Pearl StreetUnforgettable old growth forest with lots of well-groomed trails, for biking, hiking and walking. The zoo is fun, and well designed. Owens beach (inside the park) also offers BBQing, swimming and kayaking. Stunning views and lovely gardens are found throughout. This place is a treasure, and the second largerst state park in the U.S. behind Central in New York.
We call this our own personal park. Just go! Goregeous and peaceful place to walk, run, or relax.
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University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner StWe call this our own personal park. Just go! Goregeous and peaceful place to walk, run, or relax.
Gig Harbor
Just a quaint little town to drive through and enjoy.
If you have the time, visit this stunning mountain. Only a 90 minute drive from Tacoma.
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Iparke yaseMount Rainier
If you have the time, visit this stunning mountain. Only a 90 minute drive from Tacoma.
Must see for zoo lovers! Sweet, very walkable space. Zoolights during the Christmas season is magical!
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StMust see for zoo lovers! Sweet, very walkable space. Zoolights during the Christmas season is magical!
This new park is fantastic--an extension of Point Ruston. It offers an extended walk that capitalizes on the beauty of the islands, our quintissential northwest sea life, and breathtaking sunset views.
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Dune Peninsula
5361 Yacht Club RdThis new park is fantastic--an extension of Point Ruston. It offers an extended walk that capitalizes on the beauty of the islands, our quintissential northwest sea life, and breathtaking sunset views.
Groceries
Upscale store with amazing flowers, cheeses and all the unique ingedients you can't find anywhere else. HUGE freshly baked and unforgettable chocolate chip cookies.
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Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StUpscale store with amazing flowers, cheeses and all the unique ingedients you can't find anywhere else. HUGE freshly baked and unforgettable chocolate chip cookies.
Who doesn't love Trader Joes? Thurs. night wine tasting, 3-6pm weekly.
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Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StWho doesn't love Trader Joes? Thurs. night wine tasting, 3-6pm weekly.
Closer to a boutique grocer. Great place for panini, a quick snack, and fresh flowers. They offer BBQ in the parking lot weekly.
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Stadium Thriftway
618 N 1st StCloser to a boutique grocer. Great place for panini, a quick snack, and fresh flowers. They offer BBQ in the parking lot weekly.
Theatres
Blue Mouse Theatre
2611 N Proctor StCharming historic movie theatre. Cheap, too.
Hands-down the most comfortable theatre around. Fully reclining couch-like leather seats. Fab experience!
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Century Point Ruston and XD
5057 Main StHands-down the most comfortable theatre around. Fully reclining couch-like leather seats. Fab experience!
Coffee
Valhalla Coffee Co.
3918 6th AveVery best coffee in Tacoma. Love it!
Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
2201 6th AveVery popular local coffee hangout.
Great hideaway downtown. Cool decor.
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Anthem Coffee & Tea - Downtown Tacoma
1911 Pacific AveGreat hideaway downtown. Cool decor.
Brewery
Great place for bigger groups. Hand crafted beer, creative food options, valhalla coffee roasters and super cool space.
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7 Seas Brewery and Taproom
2101 Jefferson AveGreat place for bigger groups. Hand crafted beer, creative food options, valhalla coffee roasters and super cool space.