Move to Tacoma Blog
Homeless in Tacoma with Rob Mcnairhuff Episode 015
For today’s podcast Marguerite sat down with Rob McNair-Huff of MDC to have a conversation about homelessness in Tacoma. MDC is a local nonprofit that has helped Tacoma and Pierce County with housing, health care, education, and employment since 1964. Awareness of people ...
7 Vegan Restaurants in Tacoma (Being a Vegan in Tacoma is Awesome!)
When it comes to special dietary needs in Tacoma, vegans are in luck! There is a HUGE variety of restaurants with vegan options, with everything from breakfast to dessert. With the help of our vegan friends, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite vegan-friendly restaurants in...
Floating your way to inner peace with Jonathan Murray
A few months ago my real estate agent friends Brent Tornquist and Tom Hume were talking about their client that was opening a float center. Jonathan and his wife Sarah opened the Uncharted Waters Float Center on South Proctor & South 12th in Central Tacoma this Spring. Jona...
The Best Craft Cocktails in Tacoma
For those of you who love small-batch spirits, homemade bitters, the freshest ingredients and artisanal mixers, you’ll be happy to know that Tacoma’s craft cocktail game is en pointe! From top-notch tequila and tiki bars to swanky 21+ establishments, Tacoma’s restaurant a...
Inside the Tacoma Food Co-op with Jeff Bessmer 013
Jeff Bessmer is the Tacoma Food Co-op’s new general manager. Jeff moved to Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood from Santa Barbara, where he was managing a housing co-op. Jeff is passionate about the co-op business model (and it’s infectious!) and shared his vision f...
“Why I Sold My House in Seattle and Moved to Tacoma” by Jessica Dally
The following is a story written by Jessica Dally about her experience of moving from Seattle to Tacoma. Living and Buying in Seattle I bought my home in 2002 ish with my now ex-husband. When we split I bought out his part of the house and took over payments, eventually transfe...
Creating a Great Community Bar with Brock Leach of The Mix 012
We’re glad to share this interview with local business owner Brock Leach. Brock first moved to Tacoma’s East Side 15 years ago. In addition to being a college professor, Brock and his friends opened The Mix in Tacoma’s St Helens Neighborhood 7 years ago. We t...
Why are the Cool Kids Moving to Fircrest? with Realtor Anne Jones – Episode 010
Ok, ok, ok. Obviously ALL the cool kids aren’t moving to Fircrest. I mean, I’M STILL in Tacoma– and so is most everyone else! But since SOME very cool peeps in my friendship circle have moved over to Fircrest where my dear friend and colleague Realtor Anne Jon...
Chili Thai: An Authentic Taste of Thailand
With three locations (two in Tacoma, one in Puyallup), Chili Thai is a local favorite and an excellent option for authentic Thai food! Fresh ingredients, a large selection of menu items, and excellent service all make for an all-around top-notch Tacoma dining experience. The M...
The Beach Tavern: A Tacoma Icon
Located in the West Slope neighborhood of Tacoma, The Beach Tavern is a local icon with fantastic food and a friendly atmosphere. Established in 1934 (just six months after prohibition was repealed!) The Beach Tavern has been supplying locals and a long list of regulars with d...
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