Restaurant closures – Dine Pierce County https://dinepiercecounty.com Pierce County's most trusted dining resource Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:04:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i2.wp.com/dinepiercecounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FAVICON-FOR-DINE-PIERCE-COUNTY.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Restaurant closures – Dine Pierce County https://dinepiercecounty.com 32 32 170263186 Magnuson Kitchen + Brewery at Point Ruston won’t reopen https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/15/magnuson-kitchen-brewery-at-point-ruston-wont-reopen/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/15/magnuson-kitchen-brewery-at-point-ruston-wont-reopen/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:33:02 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=4881 Magnuson Kitchen + Brewery will not be reopening at Point Ruston, the restaurant reported in a message. The restaurant and bar featured a menu of pub fare with a taplist heavy on Magnuson brews. The Point Ruston location was an outpost of the Seattle-based brewery. Magnuson was the third concept to operate in that space […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/15/magnuson-kitchen-brewery-at-point-ruston-wont-reopen/feed/ 0 4881 The Swiss Restaurant & Pub in Tacoma is closing permanently https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/12/the-swiss-in-tacoma-is-closing-permanently/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/12/the-swiss-in-tacoma-is-closing-permanently/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2020 18:08:35 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=4787 The Swiss Restaurant & Pub in Tacoma is closing permanently, the restaurant announced. The restaurant was in business for 27 years and was known as one of the best destinations in the area for live music, a great selection of beer and excellent pub food. What could and should have been a different story was […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/12/the-swiss-in-tacoma-is-closing-permanently/feed/ 0 4787 Pacific Grill in Tacoma has closed permanently https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/10/pacific-grill-in-tacoma-has-closed-permanently/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/10/pacific-grill-in-tacoma-has-closed-permanently/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:59:51 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/10/pacific-grill-in-tacoma-has-closed-permanently/ Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma is closing permanently. Read to the end of this article for a release from owner Gordon Naccarato of Naccarato Restaurant Group. It should come as no surprise, in an era when restaurants are barely hanging on, that the pandemic restrictions played a major part in the closure of the longtime […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/10/pacific-grill-in-tacoma-has-closed-permanently/feed/ 0 4751 Bonney Lake has lost its tavern https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/02/bonney-lake-has-lost-its-tavern/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/02/bonney-lake-has-lost-its-tavern/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:14:29 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=4599 Gary Wofford has closed his Bonney Lake Tavern, or BLT as the locals know it.  The 23-year-old restaurant and bar closed this week because the restaurant’s owner could not come to favorable lease terms with the landlord. The restaurant operated at 18212 SR Hwy 410 E., Bonney Lake. “It is with very heavy hearts that […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/09/02/bonney-lake-has-lost-its-tavern/feed/ 0 4599 Tacoma’s favorite homegrown ice cream shop is expanding – again https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/28/tacomas-favorite-homegrown-ice-cream-shop-is-expanding-again/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/28/tacomas-favorite-homegrown-ice-cream-shop-is-expanding-again/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:16:33 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=4542 Ice Cream Social is on the move, and it’s expanding.  The Tacoma-based 8-year-old ice cream company founded by Layla Isaac operates two scoop shops.  Isaac opened her first retail store in Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue neighborhood in 2014, which is steps away from the farmers market where she previously operated. She started her locally grown ice […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/28/tacomas-favorite-homegrown-ice-cream-shop-is-expanding-again/feed/ 0 4542 One of the last Quiznos in Pierce County is closing https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/26/one-of-the-last-quiznos-in-pierce-county-is-closing/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/26/one-of-the-last-quiznos-in-pierce-county-is-closing/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:00:13 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=4509 It’s been a long and fruitful career of sandwich making for Kristy Reopelle, but it’s the end of the line for her Quiznos sandwich shop in South Hill. She’ll close her sandwich shop on Sunday (August 30).  For 20 years, the franchise owner has operated Quiznos shops, which are known for their oven-baked toasty subs […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/26/one-of-the-last-quiznos-in-pierce-county-is-closing/feed/ 0 4509 Why do menus look different right now? Restaurant owners explain why https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/22/why-do-menus-look-different-right-now-restaurant-owners-explain-why/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/22/why-do-menus-look-different-right-now-restaurant-owners-explain-why/#respond Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:32:33 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=4497 So many diners have commented to me in the last few weeks that they don’t understand why restaurants have scaled back their menus.  Apparently they missed the memo, but restaurants are struggling mightily right now due to Covid-19. The shutdowns and dining restrictions are one thing, but there’s a lot more going on than just […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/22/why-do-menus-look-different-right-now-restaurant-owners-explain-why/feed/ 0 4497 Louie G’s, the pizza restaurant and live music venue, is closing https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/11/louie-gs-the-pizza-restaurant-and-live-music-venue-is-closing/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/11/louie-gs-the-pizza-restaurant-and-live-music-venue-is-closing/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=4344 Louie G’s, the pizzeria and live music venue in Fife, is permanently closing. Its last day of business will be August 29.  It’s a restaurant I adore for its stalwart brick oven that churns out solid pies and terrific calzones, which made my top calzones list in 2018. In 2016, I took a deep dive […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/08/11/louie-gs-the-pizza-restaurant-and-live-music-venue-is-closing/feed/ 0 4344 Tacoma’s West End Pub & Grill has new owners https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/07/19/tacomas-west-end-pub-grill-has-new-owners/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/07/19/tacomas-west-end-pub-grill-has-new-owners/#respond Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:11:45 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=4055 The West End Pub & Grill in Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue neighborhood has new owners. The longtime bar that has operated since 1975 will join an arsenal of neighborhood bars owned by Jeff and Helen Fraychineaud.  The Fraychineauds started their neighborhood bar empire with the Parkway Tavern, long revered as one of the best watering holes […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/07/19/tacomas-west-end-pub-grill-has-new-owners/feed/ 0 4055 Lakewood Black Angus steakhouse closes permanently https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/07/16/lakewood-black-angus-steakhouse-closes-permanently/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/07/16/lakewood-black-angus-steakhouse-closes-permanently/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:48:36 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=4022 It’s true – the Lakewood Black Angus has closed permanently after 41 years of grilling steaks at 9905 Bridgeport Way SW. I’ve had a number of readers ask about the restaurant since the sign was taken down several weeks ago. Here’s the confirmation. The restaurant sent an email announcing its permanent closure to its diners […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/07/16/lakewood-black-angus-steakhouse-closes-permanently/feed/ 0 4022 The Main Ingredient is opening in Tacoma’s Stonegate Pizza space. (Hint: NY style pizza) https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/06/30/the-main-ingredient-opening-in-tacomas-stonegate-pizza-space-hint-ny-style-pizza/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/06/30/the-main-ingredient-opening-in-tacomas-stonegate-pizza-space-hint-ny-style-pizza/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=3867 Coming soon to South Tacoma Way is The Main Ingredient, a combo pizzeria and breakfast spot operating in the same space that formerly housed Stonegate Pizza. UPDATE AUGUST 2020: The restaurant is now open. Read more about the opening menu here. The restaurant comes from Leland and Cristina Brechbiel, who are newcomers to owning a restaurant […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/06/30/the-main-ingredient-opening-in-tacomas-stonegate-pizza-space-hint-ny-style-pizza/feed/ 0 3867 Costella’s, an Italian restaurant and market, is opening in South Hill https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/06/29/costellas-an-italian-restaurant-and-market-is-opening-in-south-hill/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/06/29/costellas-an-italian-restaurant-and-market-is-opening-in-south-hill/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=3851 When Costella’s opens in South Hill, it’ll provide a little something for everyone: an Italian restaurant, deli counter, market and wine bar. All in one location.  Mike Rubel is the building owner and also the creator of Costella’s.  Expect a summer opening for the restaurant, but what that looks like and when will be determined […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/06/29/costellas-an-italian-restaurant-and-market-is-opening-in-south-hill/feed/ 0 3851 Steamer’s Seafood Cafe at Tacoma’s Titlow Beach CLOSING https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/06/16/steamers-seafood-cafe-at-tacomas-titlow-beach-closing/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/06/16/steamers-seafood-cafe-at-tacomas-titlow-beach-closing/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:45:41 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=3673 Tacoma’s Steamer’s Seafood Cafe has a sense-of-place like no other and over the last 15 years, I’ve written more than once that Steamer’s Seafood Cafe at Titlow Beach is the most affordable view restaurant in Tacoma. And now this will be the last summer you’ll get to eat there.  “Summer 2020 will be the final […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/06/16/steamers-seafood-cafe-at-tacomas-titlow-beach-closing/feed/ 0 3673 Savor Creperie in downtown Tacoma is closing https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/02/20/savor-creperie-in-downtown-tacoma-is-closing/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/02/20/savor-creperie-in-downtown-tacoma-is-closing/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=2733 You’ve got just a few more weeks to enjoy the crepes at Savor Creperie. The downtown Tacoma creperie will close March 14.  “We are delighted that Savor Creperie has been a successful part of Tacoma for the last 7 years.  We loved bringing a product to the marketplace that was new to the food scene. […]

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/02/20/savor-creperie-in-downtown-tacoma-is-closing/feed/ 0 2733 Josefina’s Mexican Restaurant in Tacoma is closing https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/01/30/josefinas-mexican-restaurant-in-tacoma-is-closing/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/01/30/josefinas-mexican-restaurant-in-tacoma-is-closing/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:54:37 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=2412 Josefina's Mexican Restaurant in Tacoma is closing.

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]]> https://dinepiercecounty.com/2020/01/30/josefinas-mexican-restaurant-in-tacoma-is-closing/feed/ 0 2412 Blue Octopus in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood closing https://dinepiercecounty.com/2019/12/29/blue-octopus-in-tacomas-proctor-neighborhood-closing/ https://dinepiercecounty.com/2019/12/29/blue-octopus-in-tacomas-proctor-neighborhood-closing/#comments Sun, 29 Dec 2019 22:13:48 +0000 https://dinepiercecounty.com/?p=2158 It’s the end of the run for Blue Octopus, a champagne and sparkling wine bar in the Proctor neighborhood on Tacoma. Kerry Cole intends to close her wine cafe at the end of this month, so there’s just a few days left to grab a champagne cocktail and a nibble. Cole opened her cafe in […]

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