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I’m A Coffee Moron

I’m so old fashioned. Or as they say, “I’m so 10 years ago.” I don’t visit coffee places much. I still don’t understand them and they actually scare me. What do you call them anyway? Coffee places? Coffee shops? Porn shops? Most of what you would consider my mental and emotional makeup was formed when [...]

Sad Christmas…How Was Yours? Top Ten Ways To Have A Sad Christmas

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Steph’s Pizza University Place, WA 253-474-4000

Steph’s Pizza in University Place WA is the best pizza there is in my opinion.  It’s a little greasier than most, so you will have to use paper towels to degrease, but it is by far better tasting than some of the larger chains.  Not to mention more affordable, remember when a large pizza cost [...]

Last Call For Mikey Burgers

Little Holland, home of the Mikey Burger, a triple patty sandwich with a slice of canadian bacon on top, closes officially July 25. The building will be leveled as the new Centre Square nears completion. Owners Dave and Dorothy Viskup bought the hamburger stand five years ago. Located at the southwest corner of Center & [...]

6th Avenue Nightlife – Something for Everyone

Took in the Ben Union show at Jazzbones Friday night. Union, a Gig Harbor resident, formed his band about a year ago and has been appearing at several Tacoma area venues. His music is along the lines of Jason Mraz and Coldplay. Although I can appreciate the music and enjoyed some of the songs, the [...]

London’s Ice Cream

There’s a new ice cream place in Tacoma on 19th in the James Center Shopping area called London’s.  It’s connected to Quizno’s.  It looks like a low budget Baskin Robbins.  There were decals on the walls that appeared to be homemade.  The price board was the kind that is black plastic background and the letters were white [...]