3+ week, 2+ day ago   (402+ words) Why have a plate of eggs, bacon and toast for breakfast when you could have a sandwich? Breakfast sandwiches make mornings a little bit better, especially when you get them from the reader-loved breakfast joints below. The News Tribune recently…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (352+ words) If you’re in the mood for some fries, lots of places in Tacoma will do the trick. The same goes for jojos and tater tots, too. The News Tribune recently asked readers to vote for their favorite fried potato product…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (625+ words) Just one year since new owners swooped in, West 122, originally a date-worthy restaurant with simple but well-executed bistro fare, has closed. The restaurant, which opened at 728 Pacific Ave. in 2023, is listed as "permanently closed" on Google, and further posting has…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (556+ words) Teriyaki is a beloved fast-food staple here in Western Washington, so it makes sense that readers have strong feelings about it. The News Tribune recently asked readers to vote for their favorite teriyaki takeout spots in Tacoma, and the results…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (844+ words) Teriyaki is something you can't get just anywhere in the U.S. But you can get it in just about every neighborhood in Tacoma. Readers, it's time to share your opinions on the regional fast-food cuisine, consisting of saucy meat, rice and…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (622+ words) The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire will take place on weekends from July 18 to August 16, 2026. But this summer festival has attracted locals and tourists since 2010, when the first event took place at Maris Farms in Buckley, Washington. Now, this five-week festival…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (398+ words) Buddy’s Chicken & Waffles will open a second restaurant potentially before the end of the summer and this time with late-night hours. Owner Buddy Brown confirmed that it will be located in Tacoma and will offer later hours than the original…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (188+ words) With false spring technically behind us and Memorial Day around the corner, we’ve been thinking about where to eat and drink outside. The usual places along the water spring to mind. Since our last long look at patios around Tacoma,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (406+ words) The sign outside 712 Court C, better known as Opera Alley, has listed “hot coffee” as one of three things you’ll find inside. But it was elusive until Thursday when The Rusty Goat Beer & Coffee officially rekindled its daytime hours with…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1466+ words) There are dinners where you sit politely, order one thing, and behave like a reasonable adult. Then there are dinners where the grill is built right into the table, the plates keep coming, and suddenly everyone becomes very serious about…...