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Tourism, Adventure, and Fearless Exploration with Bennish Brown 009
My friend Jenny sent me a picture of an ad at the airport the other day. It was a picture of a man on a hiking adventure that said, “A place for FEARLESS exploration.” She thought it was a good topic for conversation- what’s up with that slogan? Do they mean T...
Frog and Kiwi: A Cafe & Indoor Play Area for Kids
Frog and Kiwi is one of the most unique cafes in Tacoma for one reason: their awesome play area for toddlers! Located in the University Place Town Center, Frog and Kiwi offers a safe 1,300-sq. ft. facility to little ones to run around in (although do keep in mind that parents n...
Boathouse 19: A Tacoma Waterfront Staple
With beautiful outside seating and amazing food, Boathouse 19 is a Tacoma waterfront favorite. The restaurant boasts stunning ocean views both from inside and from their amazing deck, and it especially comes to life in the summertime. The Eats “Snacks” and appetize...
From NYC to 253, Moving to Tacoma from New York with Vania Kent Harber Episode 008
Originally from Sunnyside in Queens New York- Vania Kent Harber first moved to Tacoma with her partner Nathan in 2009. They started with a house in Tacoma’s 6th Avenue neighborhood and now (2 children later) reside in Tacoma’s Stadium District. “The thing that Tacoma has...
Tacoma’s East Side and South End with Marty Campbell Podcast 007
Tacoma’s East Side is a bit of a mystery to many Tacomans. Tacoma City Councilman Marty Campbell (who represents the East Side and South End neighborhoods of Tacoma) is here to talk about his district, dispel myths about the East Side, and share some of the east side̵...
Taqueria el Antojos
If you’re looking for delicious and authentic Mexican fare in Tacoma, Taqueria el Antojos is the place to go for incredibly reasonable prices, a huge menu, and amazing food. They’ve got great customer service too, so you’ll be sure to leave full and happy. The Eats Whe...
Things to do in Tacoma with kids with Rosie Martinson from TacomaWorkingMom.com Episode 006
We’ve had lots of requests to talk about things to do with kids in Tacoma- we were lucky enough to be able to get Tacoma blogger and Business Examiner “Rising Star” Award at the annual Women of Influence Rosie Martinson of TacomaWorkingMom.com to sit down and speak ...
Take this survey on how Tacoma should grow!
In partnership with the City of Tacoma, some grad students from the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program at Portland State University’s College of Urban and Public Affairs are looking for your input to help policy. The point of the survey is to help dec...
How to Get Around Tacoma Without a Car with Kristina Walker Episode 005
Bike lanes, bike boulevards, buses, and light rail! Today we’re talking with Kristina Walker, Executive Director at Downtown on the Go! Downtown on the Go! is a local nonprofit that’s purpose is to be the transportation advocate for anyone whose daily life is downt...
Starting a Successful Restaurant in Tacoma with Chef Gordon Naccarato Episode 004
Today we sat down with Chef Gordon Naccarato, a native Tacoma son who found fame in LA and Aspen and then returned to Tacoma to open several successful Tacoma restaurants with partners including Pacific Grill, Smoke + Cedar, and Shake Shake Shake. Gordon is food famous outside ...
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Trying to figure out what neighborhood in Tacoma is right for you? This Tacoma neighborhood guide is designed to help you research everything you’ll need to make your choice. From restaurants and lifestyle to architecture and schools, we’ve got the information you need to find YOUR Tacoma neighborhood.
