Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

brew BE HOPPY I f you’re in the mood for some full-flavored fun, check out one of the many tap-houses in Tacoma. These local favorites offer everything from unique microbrews and ciders to imports and down-home domestics. Take time to discover the neighborhood breweries and traditional Irish pubs where you can raise a glass [or bottle or barrel] to toast your hop-inspired friends, memories and beverages. wine MIND BOTTLING barrels of fun Harmon Brewery | Tacoma Tacoma’s gathering place. Trivia night: Wednesday, 6 p.m. [253] 383–BREW HarmonBrewingCo.com Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub | Tacoma Traditional Irish pub. Trivia night: Tuesday, 7 p.m. [253] 272–6963 PaddyCoynes.net The Swiss | Tacoma Fine food and ales. [253] 572–2821 TheSwissPub.com W ant to sample great wine without the hustle and bustle of busloads of tasters? Pierce County has a multitude of wineries, from the tried-and-true, to the up-and-coming. Private owners creating award-winners out of their garage and purebred vintners producing glamorous glassfuls on acres of vines—all are easily accessible to the public. Take a self-guided tour of wineries from Sumner to University Place on less than a tank of gas. Belonging to the second-largest grape-producing state in the country has its advantages. South Sound wineries offer hundreds of succulent sensations for you to taste and take home. From Cabernet to Chardonnay, try your taste buds out on award-winning vintages. If you time it right, you might catch one of the area’s wine-centered events. Enjoy the Jazz and Wine Festival, Wine + Roses, Sumner Wine Festival and even the Tacoma Wine Classic. wineries to watch Coates Winery | Tacoma New to the area, offers tastings by appointment in old Tacoma. Frye Winery | Puyallup A private winery located in the heart of Puyallup. Tastings by appointment only. Kalamar Winery | Sumner Handcrafted red wines in premium, handmade batches. Open twice a year. KalamarWinery.com Spyder Lake Country Wines | Edgewood Daily tastings of Spyder created wine and more than 200 WA wines in stock! SpyderLakeWinery.com Stina’s Cellars | University Place Offers a variety of award-winning wines and complimentary tastings. Stina’sCellars.com Stringtown Cellars | Eatonville Opened in 2007 as the Winery at the Farm. More than five blends! StringtownFarms.com Trillium Creek Winery | Lakebay A large variety of wine and 18 varieties of cheese make this a foodie’s paradise. TrillicumCreekWinery.com Vino Aquino | Tacoma A unique find on 6th Ave. Learn how to make your own delicious creations. VinoAquino.com TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 [TASTE WASHINGTON] WashingtonWine.org PHOTOGRAPH [GUINNESS AT PADDY COYNE’S] BY HEIDI VLADYKA | 31 EXPERIENCE [FOOD, WINE + BREW] wine + brew http://www.HarmonBrewingCo.com http://www.PaddyCoynes.net http://www.TheSwissPub.com http://www.WashingtonWine.org http://www.stinascellars.com http://www.StringtownFarms.com http://www.KalamarWinery.com http://www.trilliumcreekwinery.com/ http://www.SpyderLakeWinery.com http://www.VinoAquino.com http://www.TRAVELTACOMA.COM

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Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009 Contents Unique Finds Caught on Camera Tacoma Puyallup Fife Gig Harbor Lakewood Waterfront Getaways Mountain Getaways Mount Ranier Festivals + Events Cinema + Theatre Art Scene Nature [Water + Land] Outdoor Adventure Golf Food [Wine + Beer] Peaceful Escape Travel Planner Where to Stay / What to Do Attractions Dining + Nightlife Who to Call Recreation Shops + Spas Where to Go Services Visitor Information Tours + Transportation Maps Travel Green Child's Play

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