Menu Item Monday (April 23rd 2012)

Have you been enjoying Tacoma Restaurant Week? There are still a couple more days to take advantage of this great opportunity to eat incredible 3 course dinners at some of Tacoma's finest restaurants for just $25! Tacoma Restaurant week ends April 26th. 


One of today's Menu Item Monday features was from my foray into Tacoma Restaurant Week. Just look at this mouthwatering food from El Gaucho!

El Gaucho
2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma WA 98402
253.272.1510
http://www.elgaucho.com
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Classic Wedge salad

Wicked Shrimp appetizer

Flaming sword brochette of tenderloin

Troll Caught King Salmon

Gaucho mac and coastal cheddar cheese

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Chocolate Ganache


The Villa Caffe & Imbibery 
1328 Market Street, Tacoma, WA
(253) 222-4184
http://www.thevillacaffe.com
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Turkey Berry croissant sandwich

Pulled pork slider special

Artisan Plate


Cucumber Lemon Drop Martini

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla


The Swiss
1904 S. Jefferson Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402
http://theswisspub.com
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After the Tacoma ART BUS tour, we gathered at The Swiss for a few laughs, drinks and yummy food!

Burger Sliders

Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich


Pacific Grill
1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA.
http://www.PacificGrillTacoma.com
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Pacific Grill, or "PG" as the locals call it, is one of our favorite Happy Hour spots. Here are two of our favorite selections.

Grilled Cheese and garlic fries

Chicken Wings:  spicy chicken wings served buffalo-style with celery & blue cheese dip



Don't forget to check here for the list of participating restaurants in Tacoma Restaurant Week:
http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/restaurants/tacomarestaurantweek





XOXO,
Duchess of Downtown Tacoma




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