tastemakers.

Based on your recommendations…

This year, we’re on a mission to explore new food and drink around the city and get closer to the places that give Tacoma its spark.

First, we ask for your picks (because you all know what’s good). Then we roll in for a lunch fix or happy‑hour sip and take it all in: How does the space feel? What do we hear? Taste? What makes it special?

We can’t hit every spot, so walk with us as we share our own experiences through photos and words. Remember, these are just our opinions—yours matter just as much. Slow down, visit these places yourself, and write about your own adventures. Expression matters.