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11222 49th St E, Edgewood WA 98372
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showcase magazine | best of 2014
BEST OF 2014
SERVICES • SHOPPING • DINING
Whether you are a first-time visitor or longtime local, we welcome you to ShowCase Magazine’s annual “Best of” issue, a celebration of our esteemed organizations in the Puget Sound area. You may notice that this year we have expanded the guide to include
the category of services. Here we grow again! In addition, we crowdsourced our most popular sections. Readers were able to
weigh in on their favorites in our area.
The dust has settled and in these pages we have uncovered businesses that stand victorious and come highly recommended as
organizations that staff and readers have voted as first-class in our region. I encourage you to recognize our winners and check
out those represented. We also encourage you to shop, dine and live local. It is a good time to continue to encourage our local
businesses and economy.
Across the South Puget Sound you will see ShowCase Magazine’s “Best of” logo proudly displayed in popular businesses. You
will also find these winners “ShowCased” on our website at showcasemedialive.com, available on your mobile, tablet or laptop.
We congratulate these businesses that have earned the gold medal for this “Best of” magazine and for being at the top of their
game, so to speak. We hope that you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed sifting through the choices to compile
this issue.
To educate, entertain and inspire!
Robin Lucas
Robin Lucas, Publisher
CONTENTS
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HOME & INTERIORS
08
HEALTH & BEAUTY
15SERVICES
17
BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY ITEMS
21SHOPPING
25GIFTS
26
DINING WITH FLAIR
28
FRESH FOOD
30ITALIAN
32
ASIAN INFLUENCE
34
MEAT LOVERS
38
SPICY FOODS
BEST
OF
2014
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HOME & INTERIORS
AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES
Click Cable TV
clickcabletv.com
Desco AV
2306 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia
360.943.1393
descoav.com
HOME BUILDERS SERVICES
American Dream Design Build
133 15th St E, Puyallup
253.446.9000
americandreamdesignbuild.com
INTERIORS
Furniture Works
Gently Used & New Furnishings
402 Washington St NE, Olympia
360.570.0165
olyfurnitureworks.com
Old Cannery Furniture Store
Home Furnishings
13608 Valley Ave E, Sumner
253.863.0422
oldcanneryfurniture.com
Red Door
Repurposed Furnishings & Décor
430 Washington St SE, Olympia
360.357.7799
reddoorolympia.com
Selden’s Furniture
Fine Furniture & Home Décor
1802 62nd Ave E, Tacoma
253.922.5700
seldens.com
Sound Glass
Glass Solutions
2201 75th St W, Tacoma
253.584.6191
soundglass.com
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INTERIORS (CONTINUED)
Tailored Living
Custom Closets & Garages
253.299.0109
tailoredliving.com/puyallup
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Buds & Blades Landscape
Olympia
360.456.3586
budsandblades.com
Olympic Landscape & Irrigation
253.922.7075
olympiclandscape.com
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Ryan Karns, Realtor
33310 1st Way S, Federal Way
253.569.8435
ryankarns.com
the gold goes to olympic landscape and irrigation
“Building long-term relationships with our customers sets us
apart from our competition,” says John Sullivan, lead designer
at Olympic Landscape and Irrigation Co. He cites an example of
the company serving two generations of the same family: Beautifying the outdoor space at the family’s Puyallup home led to
doing the same when they moved, and again when the couple
settled into their retirement dwelling. Recently their son, who’d
been a child in the first house, hired Olympic to develop his
own yard.
any plants or seeds come from sources west of the Cascades.
For her two-acre garden, that took a great deal of research, says
Sullivan, but he also admitted he had fun doing it.
Olympic Landscape owner Neil Hedman began the company in
1977 after working for another landscaper who focused mainly
on sprinkler systems. Hedman wanted to widen the range of
work he could do, offer quality craftsmanship and have a financially sound business. Now with 30 employees and 30 years of
workmanship under his belt, he’s accomplished what he set out
to do by giving customers what they want.
253.922.7075
olympiclandscape.com
He says everyone at Olympic is driven by the creative spirit. All
the creativity and enthusiasm begins in the office with a team
approach. “We treat our fellow employees like we treat our
customers,” says Sullivan. “That shows in our work.”
vHEATHER LARSON
“Our practice is almost 100 percent residential, and half of that
includes renovating existing landscapes,” says Sullivan. “We do
paving, stonework, stunning water features, decks, plantings or
whatever the customer needs.” And he says they aren’t afraid
of a challenge.
A homeowner with an 11,000-square-foot log home asked for
all of her plantings to be 100 percent native to the area and that
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
DENTAL SERVICES
Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Stuart Hersey
8012 112th St Ct E, Puyallup
253.864.9889
smilesforkids.com
SPA SERVICES
Savi Day Spa
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma
253.627.2000
shopsavi.com
Rainier Dental
Four locations in the Puget Sound
rainierdental.com
DERMATOLOGY SERVICES
Peninsula Dermatology & Laser Clinic
4700 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor
253.851.7733
peninsulaskincare.com
EYE CARE SERVICES
Clarus Eye
345 3rd Ave SE, Lacey
360.456.3200
claruseye.com
Evergreen Eye Center
Four locations in the Puget Sound
800.340.3595
evergreeneye.com
MEDICAL CENTERS
St. Joseph Medical Center
1717 South J St, Tacoma
253.426.4101
fhshealth.org
Capital Medical
3900 Capital Mall Dr SW, Olympia
360.754.5858
capitalmedical.com
RADIOLOGY SERVICES
Diagnostic Imaging
Dr. Alison J. Reinbold
Women’s Imaging and Mammography
Multiple locations
253.445.0222
minw.com
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crafting spirits through heritage—heritage distilling co
Heritage Distilling Company is a business steeped in tradition
and, as its slogan promises, every spirit has a story. From the
moment you arrive at the distillery, one thing becomes clear:
This is more than just a place to sample spirits. It is a place where
you are welcome to create your own story. The inspiration is
everywhere, from the tasting bars made of a single, western
maple, to the black and white family photographs that adorn the
walls, along with an impressive Roosevelt elk rack. Surrounding
the tasting room are beautiful casks of individually crafted spirits,
each bearing a unique name and carrying its own meaning.
Justin and Jennifer Stiefel opened Heritage Distilling Company
in late 2012, where they have created award-winning spirits
and innovative programs that bring their slogan to life. Guests
can join in the “Your Whiskey, Your Way” programs called
My Batch or Cask Club, in which, for the first time, members
can legally engage in the crafting of their own spirits. Members receive a 10-liter private oak cask filled with a customized spirit, aged to their liking, along with other privileges.
You can get up close to the action during a tour of the distillery. Tours begin daily in the tasting room before you are given
a firsthand look at the engineering involved in creating each of
the unique spirits offered by HDC. You are shown the mash
tank, where the process begins, and then continue to the various fermentation tanks, each one named for a member of the
Stiefel family. Finally, you meet “Nonna,” a 2,000-liter custom
Italian still, fabricated of copper and stainless steel, before the
tour concludes back in the tasting room.
Stop by for a distillery tour or a sampling and perhaps you will
find the inspiration to create a spirit that tells your story.
vANDREA LERUM
3207 57th St Ct NW, Gig Harbor
253.509.0008
heritagedistilling.com
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getting fresh—harbor greens market
Fans of the Food Network will find the obscure ingredients
they need to complete a recipe at Harbor Greens Market, including bamboo-smoked sesame seeds and cornichons. The
store also carries Simple & Crisp blood orange dried fruit
crisps and Brittany Bay Gourmet salad dressings. Apart from
stocking the unusual, this gourmet grocery emphasizes local
freshness and quality.
“We have the freshest produce you can get as it’s delivered to us
each morning from local farms,” says Scott Teodoro, co-owner.
“In the summer we have the lion’s share of fruits and vegetables
from nearby farms, about 70 percent of all our produce.”
Using produce, proteins and other ingredients from the Market,
blogger Kate creates easy-to-follow recipes to post on the store’s
blog at harborgreens.wordpress.com. Stuck for dinner ideas?
Then visit Kate’s blog. Or pick up take-out from the delicatessen.
When the Gig Harbor location opened seven years ago, the most
popular area of the store turned out to be the deli. Teodoro and
his business partner, Chad Roy, were surprised to see people line
up to order handcrafted sandwiches, salads and soups. So when
they opened their University Place location in March 2013, they
included a larger dining area, with seating for 28, where customers can enjoy their deli purchases in the market.
When you enter the store, you can see all four corners, unlike
a big-box warehouse where you don’t know what’s around the
corner. From the butcher shop and seafood case on the left to
the thoughtful selection of wines on the right, the store bursts
with color and tempting items. Best of all, helpful and approachable staff working throughout the market are also eager to answer your questions or help you locate a product.
Their passion for food and entrepreneurship shines when Teodoro and Roy talk about the small businesses they’ve helped
put on the map by featuring their goods before anyone else.
Heritage Distillery, 7 Seas Brewery and Lynnae’s Pickles are just
a few of those local businesses. It doesn’t get much more community minded and fresh than Harbor Greens Market.
vHEATHER LARSON
5225 Olympic Drive SW, Gig Harbor
253.851.7911
2620 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
253.460.2901
harborgreensmarket.com
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elevating the audio-visual experience—desco av
Since 1969, DescoAV has been building lasting relationships
through quality customer service and a true passion for electronics. This passion and pursuit of customer satisfaction has brought
continued success to the Olympia business and high-quality audio-video systems to countless South Sound businesses and residences alike. From an all-inclusive home automation system that
integrates entertainment, video security and all home electronic
components in one easy-to-use control, to a complex boardroom
design for the office, DescoAV delivers a broad range of products
and innovative systems to elevate the audio-visual experience.
Attention to detail and personal interest are what set DescoAV
apart from its big-box competitors. The service team takes the
time to get to know each client’s specific needs and vision before
creating a plan that will exceed the client’s expectations. Each
system is designed using the highest-quality products. Products
are not limited to electronic devices but also include high-end
entertainment seating and AV cabinets, all of which are designed
to enhance the user experience.
Once a system has been engineered and designed, the service team delivers and installs all components. All technicians
are highly trained in ongoing product education, so once they
complete the installation of a system, they give the clients an indepth demonstration of their new system.
Though DescoAV has evolved to meet the growing demand for
high-tech home and office systems, it remains true to its roots
and is one of the last audio-video stores that will repair a wide
variety of electronics regardless of brand.
You are invited to visit Desco’s showroom and experience for
yourself the superior quality and professionalism behind elevating
the audio-video experience in the South Sound.
vANDREA LERUM
2306 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia
360.943.1393
descoav.com
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Trust the Home Entertainment Experts
System design and professional installation
backed by 40 years of exceptional service
Audio Systems
TV & Video
Home Theater
Home Automation
Video Security
Service & Repair
Call for a
free in-home
consultation
descoAV.com l 360.943.1393 l Voted Best of South Sound for Home Entertainment
Custom Home & Business Electronics Systems Since 1969
Meet our new Doctor
Lisa McCoy DDS
Bonney Lake office
Prompt, Professional,
and Pleasant.
Feel free to reach us at
360.456.3586
Come see our work at
budsandblades.com
SERVICES
AUTOMOTIVE
Capitol City Honda
2370 Carriage Loop SW, Olympia
866.204.6684
capitolcityhonda.com
Rolf’s Import Auto Service
3122 96th St S, Lakewood
253.584.7770
rolfsimport.com
Titus Will Ford
3606 South Sprague Ave, Tacoma
253.475.4151
tituswillford.com
BANKING
Commencement Bank
1102 Commerce St, Tacoma
253.284.1800
commencementbank.com
OBEE Credit Union
Five locations in the South Sound
obee.com
Olympia Federal Savings
Seven locations in the South Sound
olyfed.com
INSURANCE AGENCIES
Altman Insurance
1025 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
360.705.0466
altmanagency.com
LEGAL SERVICES
Connelly Law Offices
Tacoma & Seattle locations
connelly-law.com
Phillips Burgess
Tacoma & Olympia locations
phillipsburgesslaw.com
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LIFE IS GOOD.
SEE IT MORE CLEARLY.
Clarus doctors offer the most advanced eye care
available to help you see more clearly.
CLARUSEYE.COM
DUPONT | 253.912.2020
1200 STATION DR #150
LACEY | 360.456.3200
345 COLLEGE ST. SE STE. C
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General eye care & exams
LASIK & multifocal lens implants
Cataracts, glaucoma, corneal & external diseases
Eyelid & facial plastic surgery
Eyewear, sunglasses & contact lenses
BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY ITEMS
TACOMA
Blitz & Co Florist
Gifts & Home Décor
909 Pacific Ave
253.572.2327
blitzflorist.com
Envy
Women’s Clothing Boutique
2614 North Proctor St
253.761.5531
facebook.com/envytacoma
Relax the Back
Back Pain Relief Products & Solutions
5015 Tacoma Mall Blvd
253.475.2520
relaxtheback.com
The Art Stop
Hand Crafted Art, Jewelry & Clothing
940 Broadway
253.272.3377
artstoptacoma.com
PUYALLUP
LaBella Bags
Handmade Couture Bags
253.359.2119
labellacouture.com
Victoria Sells Antiques
Well, it’s all in the name!
125 South Meridian
253.445.8330
cochrans.com/victoriasells
SUMNER
A Picket Fence
Home Decor, Gifts & Jewelry
1006 Main St
253.863.6048
apicketfence.com
SugarBabies
Upscale Children’s Boutique
926 Main St
253.299.6221
shopsugarbabies.com
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Blitz & Co Florist
your stores. your mall.
experience
it
ALL
Shop, Dine, Play
and Stay
Bringing life to flowers for over 25 years.
253.572.2327 | blitzflorist.com
Featuring unique gifts:
Bunnies by the Bay
Votivo
Franz Chocolate
Vance Kitera
Home Expressions
Not your ordinary coffee chat…
It’s not often we sit around over
a cup of coffee talking about an
imaging exam. That is until your
medical provider says you need
one. It may be the joyful sight of
a baby’s ultrasound, a closer
look at a newfound pain, or
the annual mammogram.
No matter the reason,
we are here.
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BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY ITEMS—CONTINUED
GIG HARBOR
Emilie Gallery & Boutique
Art & Accessories
3133 Harborview Dr
253.858.7736
LAKEWOOD
Infusion Design
Furniture, Décor, Gifts & Interior Design
7513 Custer Rd W
253.472.4100
infusion-interior.com
OLYMPIA
Archibald Sisters
Fragrance & Personal Care Essentials
406 Capitol Way S
800.943.2707
archibaldsisters.com
Belleza Ropa
Women’s Clothing Boutique
101 Capitol Way N
360.352.ROPA (7672)
bellezaropa.com
Courtyard Antiques
Antiques & Bistro
705 4th Ave E
360.352.3864
courtyardantiquesolympia.com
Popinjay
Jewelry, Chocolate Truffles, Furniture & Lotions
414 Capitol Way S
360.352.9841
Vivala
Clothing & Shoes
111 Market St NE
360.754.VIVA (8482)
vivalastore.com
LACEY
Shipwreck Beads
Everything you need to create beautiful jewelry
8560 Commerce Pl Dr NE
800.950.4232
shipwreckbeads.com
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SUMNER
The place you have to see to believe.
Over 20 Billion Beads and everything you need to make beautiful jewelry at
one-tenth the cost of pre-made. Boutique Beauty at Warehouse Prices.
ShipwreckBeads.com
Unique contemporary
crafts handmade by
local & regional artists,
including pottery, jewelry,
wood & glass.
Also offering pottery
classes and ‘Paint Your
Own Pottery’ studio.
~ Beautiful NEW Hotel, Opened October 2008
~ Complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar
~ Complimentary WIFI
~ Indoor Pool, Whirlpool and Fitness Center
~ 1800 Square Feet of Flexible Meeting Space
~ 32inch Flat Panel LCD TV’s
~ Pet Friendly
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2500 136th Ave Court E / Sumner, WA 98390
Phone: 253-299-0205 / Fax: 253-863-0293
2212 North 30th Street, Tacoma, WA 98403
253-254-7961
www.throwingmudgallery.com
www.hiexpress.com/sumnerwa
SHOPPING
TACOMA
Tacoma Mall
Clothing, Jewelry & Dining
4502 South Steele St
253.475.4565
simon.com
PUYALLUP
Johnson Jewelers
103 South Meridian
253.848.1332
johnson-jewelers.com
South Hill Mall
Retail, Movies & Dining
3500 South Meridian
253.840.2828
southhillmall.com
Sunrise Village
Shopping, Dining & Services
10507 156th St E
253.904.8923
mysunrisevillage.com
FEDERAL WAY
Federal Way Custom Jewelers
1810 South 320th St
253.839.7389
federalwaycustomjewelers.com
KENT
Kent Station
Retail Stores, Restaurants & Cinemas
417 Ramsay Way
253.856.2301
kentstation.com
AUBURN
The Outlet Collection
Retail Stores & Restaurants
1101 Outlet Collection Way
800.SAY.VALU (800.729.8258)
outletcollectionseattle.com
OLYMPIA
Capital Mall & Promenade
Over 100 Stores, Restaurants & Century Theatres
625 Black Lake Blvd
360.754.8017
shoppingcapitalmall.com
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fashionable, functional and
personal—la bella couture
custom bags
The handbag. It is a staple in the closet of many women, who often
rotate through bags depending on their needs, destination or mood.
It is those three elements—need, destination and mood—that all
came together for Kim Archambeau, owner and founder of La Bella
Couture, on a flight to Atlanta with her 3-year-old and 2-year-old
in tow.
On that flight Archambeau found herself having to tote some items
for her kids in a plastic grocery bag. It was then she realized that
many diaper bags lacked functionality as well as personal style. The
liner could not be easily cleaned after a bottle spill, and that inspired
Archambeau to design a diaper bag that gave her the best of both
worlds: fashion and function.
What began as a desire to make mommy duties a little bit easier has
now grown into a successful custom bag line. Based in Puyallup, Archambeau has expanded her line to include messenger bags, camera
bags, clutches and cross-body bags, wristlets, and yoga bags.
What makes her products unique is the level of customization, so
each bag is personal to the woman carrying it. Customers can select from fabrics offered through the website or even choose their
own. La Bella Couture has partnered with New Beginnings Homes
in Pierce County, where portions of bags are sewn by a seamstress
in training. Each bag contains at least one waterproof compartment
for things like water bottles or umbrellas. And all the bags are machine washable.
Designed for fashion and function, these bags are worthy of a spot in
every woman’s handbag rotation.
vANDREA LERUM
253.359.2119
labellacouture.com
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303 Cleveland Ave SE
360-754-9520
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BELFAIR
24081 NE State Rte 3
360-275-6001
YELM HIGHWAY
4860 Yelm Hwy SE
360-456-3470
LACEY
4310 Sixth Ave SE
360-459-1156
HAWKS PRAIRIE
8300 Quinault Dr NE
360-493-1800
GIFTS—GIVE THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE
TACOMA
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
901 Broadway
253.591.5890
broadwaycenter.org
Pacific Northwest Shop
Northwest Specialty Gifts & Products
2702 North Proctor St
253.752.2242
pacificnorthwestshop.com
Throwing Mud Gallery
2212 North 30th St
253.254.7961
throwingmudgallery.com
GIG HARBOR
Heritage Distilling Company
3207 57th St Ct NW
253.509.0008
heritagedistilling.com
LAKEWOOD
Lakewood Playhouse
5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd
253.588.0042
lakewoodplayhouse.org
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington St SE
360.753.8585
washingtoncenter.org
OLYMPIA
Drees
Home Décor & Gifts—Publisher’s Favorite
524 Washington St SE
360.357.7177
dreesofolympia.com
Olympia Farmers Market
700 Capitol Way N
olympiafarmersmarket.com
CENTRALIA
Historic Fox Theatre
123 South Tower Ave
centraliafoxtheatre.com
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DINING WITH FLAIR
TACOMA
Art House Café
111 North Tacoma Ave
253.212.2011
arthousecafe.com
Bite
1320 Broadway Plaza
253.591.4151
hotelmuranotacoma.com
Pacific Grill
1502 Pacific Ave
253.627.3535
pacificgrilltacoma.com
Savor Creperie
1916 Pacific Ave
253.365.5534
savorcreperie.com
OLYMPIA
Acqua Via
500 Capitol Way S
360.357.6677
acquavia.com
Mercato Ristorante
Italian Influence
111 Market St NE
360.528.3663
mercatoristorante.com
Swing Wine Bar
825 Columbia St SW
360.357.9464
swingwinebar.com
Waterstreet Café
610 Water St SW
360.709.9090
waterstreetcafeandbar.com
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pacific grill
Dining at Pacific Grill is truly an all-encompassing sensory experience. The food is impeccable and crafted with flair using only the finest
ingredients to establish unique depths of flavor. The atmosphere is classic but not too serious and made all the more relaxing by warm
lighting and unique artwork adorning the dining room. Knowledgeable wait staff guide
guests through the menu, answering questions
and offering wine selections to complement
every meal. It should come as no surprise that
this Tacoma favorite seized the Best of Dining with Flair category in this year’s reader’s
choice poll.
Catering to all palates, menu selections range
from appetizers inspired by the raw food
movement to classics like filet mignon. Vegan
and gluten-free options are also offered for
guests with more specific food requirements.
Though winning the Dining with Flair spot,
Chef/Owner Gordon Naccarato believes the
food and atmosphere speak to a more laidback experience. “Although you can certainly
have a fine-dining experience, I like to think
we are much more casual. I think the food is
fun and delicious but we don’t take ourselves
too seriously,” says Naccarato.
While lunch and dinner tend to draw large crowds, the small
plates and cocktails offered during happy hour have long
been a favorite of the downtown working crowd and have
garnered additional accolades. “We know how to throw a
great party and invite Tacoma to have a fantastic night on the
town,” adds Naccarato. Pacific Grill also offers an extensive
catering menu for events ranging from office functions to retreats and private events. Reserved dining events can also be
held in the private dining room, which seats 30 or can hold
up to 40 for a larger reception.
Whether for a romantic dinner for two or a fun night out
after a long day at the office, a fantastic meal and wonderful
experience await at Pacific Grill.
vANDREA LERUM
1502 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
253.627.3535
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FRESH FOOD
TACOMA
Anthony’s
KENT
Banyan Tree Restaurant
Johnny’s Dock Restaurant
LAKEWOOD
Oakhouse Restaurant
5912 North Waterfront Dr
253.752.9700
anthonys.com
1900 East D St
253.627.3186
johnnysdock.com
Margaret’s
Daily salads make our favorites list
754 St Helens Ave
253.274.8788
Marlene’s Natural Foods
Market & Deli
2951 South 38th St
253.472.4080
marlenesmarket-deli.com
Proctor Farmers Market
2702 North Proctor
253.961.3666
proctorfarmersmarket.com
Steamers Seafood Cafe
8802 6th Ave
253.565.4532
steamersseafoodcafe.com
Tacoma Farmers Market
950 Broadway
253.272.7077
tacomafarmersmarket.com
PUYALLUP
Puyallup Farmers Market
330 South Meridian
puyallupmainstreet.cm/events
FEDERAL WAY
McGrath’s Fish House
1911 South 320th St
253.839.5000
mcgrathsfishhouse.com
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504 Ramsay Way
253.981.6333
banyantreerestaurant.com
8102 Zircon Dr
253.584.8888
rmgclub.com
GIG HARBOR
Green House Restaurant
4793 Point Fosdick Dr NW
253.514.6482
greenhousegigharbor.com
OLYMPIA
Anthony’s
704 Columbia St NW
360.754.7444
anthonys.com
Gardner’s
111 Thurston Ave NW
360.786.8466
gardnersrestaurant.com
Olympia Farmers Market
700 North Capitol Way
360.352.9096
olympiafarmersmarket.com
johnny’s dock restaurant—a tacoma waterfront icon since 1953
From the crab likeness on the wall, to the canoe hanging from
the ceiling, to the marine life that circles the plates, you know
this restaurant speaks “seafood” fluently. And you’re still in
the bar. Here breakfast is served on Saturday and Sunday
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can sit in the lower bar area
during those times. To satisfy your morning seafood cravings,
there is a smoked salmon benedict, hangtown fry, and crab
and shrimp omelet, and each of these menu items comes
with a house-made fruit-filled cinnamon coffee cake served
warm that literally melts in your mouth.
Whether you prefer the bar or the main dining room, every meal comes with a waterfront view alongside the Thea
Foss Waterway and across from the Museum of Glass.
Weather permitting, outdoor seating brings the smells and
sights of the sea even closer. And the food naturally tastes
better outside.
Ng cited prime rib, seafood fettuccine, halibut and the fresh
catch of the day as the most popular menu items at Johnny’s
Dock. Other choices that come from the Pacific Northwest include salmon served with house-made seasoned butter; grilled
Willapa Bay razor clams, the Tuesday special; and Dungeness
crab cakes, the Thursday special.
Besides fresh, high-quality food, a delicious view, and gracious staff, there’s lots of free parking for your waterfront
dining experience.
vHEATHER LARSON
1900 East D St, Tacoma
253.627.3186
johnnysdock.com
Chef Steve Ng says you can expect prices to change this summer with a decrease in portion size. “That seems to be what
people want,” he says. “Our product is top-notch and we
never skimp by buying the cheap ingredients.”
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ITALIAN
TACOMA
Joeseppi’s
2207 North Pearl St
253.761.5555
joeseppis.com
Primo Grill
Fresh Italian
601 South Pine St
253.383.7000
primogrilltacoma.com
PUYALLUP
Mama Stortini’s
GIG HARBOR
Massimo Italian Bar & Grill
13802 Purdy Dr NW
253.514.6237
massimobarandgrill.com
OLYMPIA
Basilico Italian Ristorante
Toscanos
Mercato Ristorante
SUMNER
Aversano’s
Pellegrino’s
6015 Parker Rd E
253.863.3618
aversanos.com
Sorci’s
Italian Café & Enoteca
Italian Eatery & Deli
1012 Ryan Ave
253.891.8400
sorcisitaliancafe.com
FEDERAL WAY
Leonardi’s Pizza
106 SW Campus Dr
253.838.7357
Verrazanos
Fine Italian
28835 Pacific Hwy S
253.946.4122
verrazanos.com
Italian Restaurant & Bar
ShowCase Favorite: Lamb Chops
240 West Kent Station St
253.854.5050
mamastortinis.com
Italian Restaurant & Bar
ShowCase Favorite: Lamb Chops
3207 East Main Ave
253.845.7569
mamastortinis.com
Fine Dining Italian
437 29th St NE
253.864.8600
toscanospuyallup.com
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KENT
Mama Stortini’s
507 Capitol Way S
360.570.8777
ristorantebasilico.com
Italian Influence
111 Market St
360.528.3663
mercatoristorante.com
205 Cleveland Ave SE
360.709.9020
pellegrinositaliankitchen.com
Pizzeria La Gitana
518 Capitol Way S
360.753.2929
pizzerialagitana.com
CENTRALIA
Boccata Deli & Market
Italian Eatery & Deli
405 North Tower Ave
360.736.2404
eatatboccata.com
YELM
Pizzeria La Gitana
309 Yelm Ave E
360.400.2929
pizzerialagitana.com
sorci’s italian cafe & enoteca
At Sorci’s Italian Café and Enoteca, owner David Barnes and
his team take traditional Italian cuisine and add creative inspiration for new combinations of fresh, simple ingredients in
the recipes we all love. That means that plump, juicy tomatoes, aromatic garlic and basil, and the finest, most flavorful
100 percent olive oils are core ingredients for the café’s superior bruschettas, pastas, sauces and hearty meat entrees.
“We make Italian food sexy here,” said Barnes.
Barnes purchased and took over the restaurant from the
previous owner in November 2012. He kept many of the
staff members and, in the past year, pleasantly discovered
that one of his cooks, Alejandro Hernandez, had a skilled
background in food preparation and an impressive career
working for high-end restaurants in California.
Promoting the quaint café’s loyal cook was a no-brainer
for Barnes. Now Chef Alejandro creates popular signature
dishes including 10-layer lasagna with tangy arrabbiata sauce,
creamy crab manicotti, and juicy chicken breast smothered
in a piquant lemon caper sauce served over a bed of luscious
risotto and vegetables.
Chef Alejandro loves Italian food, but his true passion is for
people and perfection. “My family inspires my cooking. I love
to see people enjoying my food. I don’t send a plate to the
dining room unless it’s perfect.”
Sorci’s is the perfect spot if you have a weakness for wines
too. Barnes had a professional sommelier design the wine
list, and he is currently training to be certified as well.
The café proudly features traditional selections from Old
World Italy to New World blends from
Washington, Oregon and California.
Guests also love the full bar, great happy
hour deals and affordable lunch menu for
delicious Italian dining on the go in the South
Sound. The Sorci’s dining room has a rustic,
cozy feel that you’ll find warm and inviting
for family dinners and romantic dates.
vTAMMY ROBACKER
photo by christine cox
1012 Ryan Ave, Sumner
253.891.8400
sorcisitaliancafe.com
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ASIAN INFLUENCE
TACOMA
Galanga Thai
BONNEY LAKE
Trapper’s Sushi
Indochine
Asian Dining Lounge
FEDERAL WAY
Indochine
Seafood & Satay Bar
Thai
1129 Broadway
253.272.3393
galangathai.com
Thai
ShowCase Favorite: Dancing Buddha
1924 Pacific Ave
253.272.8200
indochinedowntown.com
4612 N Pearl St
253.761.2727
indochinepearl.com
Trapper’s Sushi
Sushi
3118 6th Ave
253.302.4025
trapperssushi.net
PUYALLUP
Ayothaya
Thai
4102 South Meridian
253.841.7599
ayothayarestaurant.com
Chili Thai
Thai
3712 9th Ave
253.864.7005
chilithai.com
House of Kee
Chinese
15305 East Meridian
253.848.4899
houseofkee.com
Trapper’s Sushi
Sushi
206 39th Ave SW
253.891.2046
trapperssushi.net
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Sushi
20649 Hwy 410 E
253.987.7632
trapperssushi.net
Thai
31406 Pacific Hwy S
253.529.4214
Tokyo Japanese Steak House
Teppanyaki tableside grilling
1404 South 320th St
253.839.4352
tokyojapanesesteakhouse.org
KENT
Trapper’s Sushi
Sushi
321 Ramsay Way
253.236.8712
trapperssushi.net
LAKEWOOD
Thong Thai
Earthy, Friendly Thai
12836 Pacific Hwy SW
253.581.1115
OLYMPIA
Fujiyama
2930 Capitol Mall Dr
360.352.9888
fujiyamaolympia.com
Lemon Grass
Thai
212 4th Ave W
360.705.1832
Mekong Restaurant
Thai, Vietnamese
125 Columbia St NW
360.352.9620
trapper’s sushi
Origami, cloisonné, calligraphy, flower arranging and silk
weaving—all are art forms associated with Japanese culture.
Japanese food preparation is also an art.
Trapper O’Keeffe began making sushi over 18 years ago. In
2004 he began his own venture, Sushi Town, which will be
celebrating its sixth anniversary this year.
A traditional starter, tempura combo is deep fried vegetables
and shrimp. Crispy asparagus, carrots and sweet potatoes
are served with ponzu sauce, a tart, salty blend of citrus and
soy sauce.
The earthy undertones of miso soup are enhanced with the
addition of firm tofu and scallion garnish. Cucumber salad
tossed in soy and lemon juice dressing is sprinkled with sesame seeds.
For those who are not sushi lovers, Trapper’s offers teriyaki—chicken, beef and shrimp. Sushi and sashimi are accompanied by luxurious, meaty, octopus seaweed salad. The
slightly chewy octopus contrasts with the crunchy seaweed.
Maguro (tuna), shiro maguro (albacore), sake (salmon) and
ebi (shrimp) are firm and fresh. The fish are accompanied by
hot wasabi and thinly sliced pickled ginger.
Japanese mochi ice cream is small rounded scoops of the frozen confection wrapped inside tender, rice-based mochi. It’s
available in either strawberry or mango.
“I participate in charitable activities because I like to give
back. I feel very fortunate to be able to help. My staff and I
like being able to feel good about our stores knowing that we
give back to our community,” O’Keeffe said.
The restaurateur’s past philanthropic activities include collecting 1,200 pounds of food for local food banks and a breast
cancer fundraiser donated 100 percent of proceeds for one
day of sales for all three stores, generating over $10,000.
“It is always better to give than receive,” said O’Keeffe.
vMARY MORGAN
Seven locations in the Puget Sound
trapperssushi.net
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MEAT LOVERS
TACOMA
Harmon
OLYMPIA
Eastside Big Tom Drive Inn
Marrow Kitchen and Bar
Ranch House BBQ
Pacific Grill
Ricardo’s
The Hub
ROCHESTER
Lucky Eagle Steakhouse
1938 Pacific Ave
253.383.2739
harmonbrewingco.com
2717 6th Ave
253.267.5299
marrowtacoma.com
1502 Pacific Ave
253.627.3535
203 Tacoma Ave
253.683.4606
hub.harmonbrewingco.com
PUYALLUP
Crockett’s Public House
118 East Stewart Ave
253.466.3075
crockettspublichouse.com
Iron Chef
Japanese Steakhouse
4301 South Meridian
253.848.3759
ironchefsteakhouse.com
SUMNER
Brank’s BBQ
13701 24th St E
253.891.1789
branksbbq.com
Windmill Bistro
16009 60th St E
253.826.7897
windmillbistro.com
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2023 4th Ave E
360.357.4852
eastsidebigtom.com
10841 Kennedy Creek Rd SW
360.866.8704
ranchhousebbq.com
5211 Lacey Blvd SE
360.413.9995
chefricardo.com
12888 188th Ave SW
360.273.2000
luckyeagle.com
SHELTON
The Strip Steak House
405 Railroad Ave
360.432.5844
prime rib and
steakhouse
at lucky eagle
casino and hotel
Something new awaits steak lovers at the
Prime Rib and Steakhouse at Lucky Eagle
Casino and Hotel. Fusing local ingredients
and a vision for creating an unforgettable
dining experience is setting the steakhouse
apart from restaurants in the area.
Located southwest of Olympia in Rochester, Lucky Eagle is situated among dozens of
farms, providing the inspiration for a regionally inspired menu.
For Aaron Breen, room chef, and Darren
Ahlf, assistant food and beverage director,
taking a fresh approach to the menu meant
the opportunity to showcase local offerings
from the region’s farms, ranches and wineries. “We are fortunate to be surrounded
by so many great farms,” says Breen. He is
moving away from traditional methods and toward a farmto-fork approach, starting with meat selections. The beef
comes from the highly acclaimed Double R Ranch in Loomis,
Washington, where sustainability and animal well-being contribute to producing premium cuts of beef. The butchering
is done in-house and then the beef undergoes an extensive
aging process, resulting in a delicious cut of steak for diners.
The beverage menu has also been revived to include products from the region’s wineries. “We have elevated our beverage program to include regional wines and hand-crafted
cocktails,” says Ahlf. He has worked extensively with Quilceda Creek and Leonetti Cellar in Walla Walla to bring in
select wines such as highly sought-after merlots and cabernet
sauvignons not previously available at the restaurant. Wines
are paired with menu items to offer guests a unique dining
experience. Hand-crafted beer from local breweries is also
offered as well as specialty spirits from local distilleries.
The restaurant’s atmosphere is intimate and inviting, the perfect place to enjoy seasonal offerings from delectable steak
to fine wine. The Prime Rib and Steakhouse is open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner.
Reservations are highly recommended but not required.
vANDREA LERUM
12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester
360.273.2000
luckyeagle.com
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Savor Creperie
1916 Pacific Ave | Tacoma, WA 98402
253-365-5534 | www.savorcreperie.com
M-F 11am-7pm | SA 8am-5pm | Closed Sundays
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Upscale Northwest fusion cuisine in an elegantly relaxed setting
Olympia’s largest wine selection
Dining terrace with views of Capital Lake & Legislative Rotunda
610 Water St. SW, Olympia
360 709-9090 / waterstreetcafeandbar.com
lunch 11:30 – 2 weekdays / dinner 4:30 daily / happy hour 4:30 – 6 daily
253.826.9001 • [email protected]
I - 5 Exit 88 • WEST ON HWY 12 TO ANDERSON ROAD • ROCHESTER, WA
FOLLOW US:
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Locavore
– those who prefer to eat locally harvested food.
Olympia Farmers Market cultivates this movement bringing farmer
relationships from a four county radius.
This year de
light
in a bumper
crop of
vibrant activ
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rket.
Contests, co
oking demo
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garden tips,
how-to’s an
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hands on!
Get the dirt
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our
farmers.
Check out ou
r website O
FTEN
to be sure yo
u don’t miss
what’s
blooming at
market!
A Jewel of the Sound – from
farm to table, Olympia Farmers
Market feeds our community.
www.olympiafarmersmarket.com / Follow us on Facebook
700 Capital Way N | 10am-3pm | Thurs-Sun April-Oct | Weekends Nov-Dec
OPEN 11 AM - 2 AM
HAPPY HOUR FROM 4 PM - 6 PM & 10 PM - 1 AM
EVERYDAY
721 PACIFIC AVE TACOMA, WA
(253) 627 - 7100 • 21+ ONLY
www.MatadorRestaurants.com
SPICY FOODS
TACOMA
Asado Cucina Argentina
Traditional Argentine Roast House
2810 6th Ave
253.272.7770
asadotacoma.com
Madea’s Cajun Café
417 Garfield St S
253.536.7060
madeascajuncafe.com
Matador
721 Pacific Ave
253.627.7100
matadorrestaurants.com
PUYALLUP
Mis Tres Amigos
17530 Meridian E
253.864.8250
mistresamigosfamily.com
Puerto Vallarta
215 15th St E
253.848.8550
puertovallartapuyallup.com
FEDERAL WAY
Chipotle Mexican Grill
31827 Pacific Hwy S
253.945.8287
chipotle.com
OLYMPIA
El Sarape
4043 Martin Way E
360.459.5525
elsarape.net
Peppers Mexican Restaurant
114 Cherry St NW
360.943.1111
peppersolympia.com
Trago Mexican Kitchen
625 Black Lake Blvd
360.338.0515
tragomexican.com
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LACEY
Mayan Mexican
4520 Pacific Ave SE
360.491.8244
mayanmexican.com
matador
Tex-Mex techno cool. That’s what the Matador is. Deep
amber lighting, trendy techno beats, and the aroma of
spices and fire greet you as you cross the threshold. Guests,
numerous and closely packed, lean in to one another to
intimately relate tales as they sip drinks and sway to the beat.
The Matador owners started out with a vision of showcasing
high-quality tequilas. Currently they have 130 varieties,
with a well-trained bar staff that can steer you to a flavor
that will satisfy your palate. We were treated to a classy
sipping tequila by Fortaleza that was smooth like bourbon
and had a taste that was both spicy and sweet with a hint
of berry. That was at the end of our meal as we lingered to
enjoy the atmosphere.
Next we sampled margaritas—handcrafted cucumber
jalapeño margaritas to be exact—with a chipotle salt rim.
The salt is blended in-house; in fact many options here
are house-made from scratch. The chefs focus on using
traditional Mexican flavors and crafting foods rather than just
cooking them. There’s a new fresh sheet every month and
both traditional and daring options available.
Our appetizer of choice was Chipotle Mushrooms with
house-made habanero sauce. They’re served in a cast iron
pan and seem unassuming, but don’t be fooled. The smoky
chipotle flavors are followed by HEAT—wonderful bodywarming heat, perfect for spice lovers. Hint for those with
more timid tastes: order the guacamole with your chips and
salsa. It’s not spicy and cools the heat well.
Carnitas was my dinner choice; my companions had Seared
Steak Enchiladas. The pork is roasted for six hours in a spice
mix until it’s soft and unbelievably tender, and served with
a lime and cilantro sour cream and tortillas. The enchiladas
were served with a creamy verde sauce that was so clear you
could distinguish the different peppers.
The finale was a dessert of churros with raspberry jalapeño
jam and chocolate chipotle sauce. You will perceive the
sweet taste, and as you are savoring, the spices liven your
mouth and settle pleasantly in the back of your throat. I think
I found a new chocolate to love.
You never know what’s going to be on the fresh menu since
the chef chooses ingredients that are at their best each
season. It’s a perfect place to take in tequila, fabulous food
and a sunset in style. vSARAHJOY SMITH
721 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
253.627.7100
matadorrestaurants.com
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