Move to Tacoma Blog
Tacoma is Not Portland North with Erik Hanberg Episode 002
Tacoma is the kind of place where people are constantly asking, “What kind of city are we becoming?” Today with local Tacoma author, Metro Parks Commissioner, and business owner Erik Hanberg we’re talking about who we are as a city and what our unique strength...
Craft Cocktails and Seasonal Food at Tacoma’s Hilltop Kitchen
Hilltop Kitchen is a neighborhood bar that has been serving up amazing cocktails in Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood for a couple of years now. Their drink menu focuses on mezcal, tequila, rum, and cachaça, with a healthy dose of whiskey. Their food menu is constantly chang...
Royal Thai Has the Best Lunch Special Around!
Thai food in Tacoma is no joke. Across the city there is no shortage of fantastic Thai restaurants. Royal Thai is one of the best in town. Technically across the street from Tacoma in Fircrest, Royal Thai is offering some of the most delicious thai food in town. While they offe...
Breakfast Everyday at Stadium’s Art House Cafe
One of the things that is coolest about living in Tacoma’s Stadium District is how walkable it is. If walking to breakfast is your thing, you’re going to love Art House Cafe at 111 North Tacoma Ave. At Art House you’ll find your standard delicious breakfast f...
What Tacoma Real Estate Agents Say About Marguerite Martin
Marguerite is a different kind of Tacoma real estate agent. Since launching MoveToTacoma.com in 2015 Marguerite now specializes in helping buyers and sellers identify exactly what their goals are. Marguerite then connects them to their ideal real estate agent, a hybrid of the r...
Commute Hacks with Justin Camarata Podcast 001
A lot of people considering moving to Tacoma from Seattle have questions about the commute. Since (at least initially) folks tend to keep their Seattle (or Bellevue, or Redmond) jobs while living in Tacoma- the topic of how to commute like a boss is always a topic of interest. ...
Café Brosseau: Kids & Dog Friendly Coffee Shop
Located in the Proctor District, Café Brosseau is a warm, kid-friendly environment that has exceptional customer service and delicious food and beverages. The welcoming staff, and kids play area makes the café feel very down to earth and relaxed. Even leashed furry friends ar...
Corina Bakery: Coffee, baked goods & cake!
Corina Bakery is the perfect St. Helens spot to grab a fresh baked treat and a cup of coffee crafted with care. Their website can be slightly misleading—they kind of appear to be just a cake bakery, which they are—BUT they also have cafe seating! Corina Bakery is a popu...
C.I. Shenanigans: A Seafood Lover’s Paradise
A Tacoma favorite for decades now, C.I. Shenanigans is perched in a prime location on the Ruston Waterfront, and views of Commencement Bay don’t get much better than this! During the summertime, their deck seating can’t be beat. The Cuisine Aside from its perfect location, ...
Indochine Asian Dining Lounge: Awesome Fusion
Located in the heart of downtown Tacoma’s University of Washington Tacoma and Hillside neighborhood, Indochine is a prominent restaurant in Tacoma’s dining scene on Pacific Ave. Just across the street from the Washington State History Museum, Indochine’s close proximity t...