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Recognizing the Best Our team welcomes you to ShowCase Magazine’s Best of 2018. This is one of our favorite times of the year as we get to celebrate the best in our region as voted by you, our reader.
In April we turned to you and requested your votes and feedback in 46 categories—everything from health care to pet grooming. We crowdsourced our readership and received votes in each category. Your feedback is what makes this issue possible. This year we are happy to announce our continued growth as we have added seven new categories to our Best of 2018 line-up. Thank you to our team for your work in compiling the data and producing another expanded issue of ShowCase Magazine.
BEST OF 2018 7 SHOPPING 11 HOME 17 SERVICES 27 WELLNESS 35 DINING 42 DESTINATIONS ENTERTAINMENT GIVING BACK
Next, we invite the businesses in this issue to “pause” and celebrate their success at being recognized as the best in each category. The daily endeavors that each organization performs are extraordinary. We realize that the level of excellence that we convey in these pages is not easily achieved. So whether you are reading this online, in print, digitally or on social media, we invite you to congratulate the organizations that are spotlighted here and send them your patronage. Thank you for reading and celebrating with us. Thank you,
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SHOPPING & SPECIALTY ITEMS
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TACOMA Blitz & Co Florist Gifts & Home Decor 909 Pacific Ave 253.572.2327 blitzflorist.com
Creative Forces
Gifts and Art 1320 Broadway 253.227.8871 creativeforcesgallery.com
Envy
Women’s Clothing Boutique 3813 North 26th St 253.761.5531 facebook.com/envytacoma
Fleet Feet Tacoma
Active Lifestyle Wear 3812 North 26th St 253.272.8890 fleetfeettacoma.com
Tacoma Mall
Clothing, Jewelry & Dining 4502 South Steele St 253.475.4565 tacoma-mall.com
The Art Stop
Handcrafted Art, Jewelry & Clothing 940 Broadway 253.274.1630 artstoptacoma.com
Throwing Mud Gallery
Gifts & Art 2212 North 30th St 253.254.7961 throwingmudgallery.com
Whole Foods STAFF PICK
3515 Bridgeport Way W, University Place 253.534.4500 wholefoodsmarket.com
KENT Kent Station
PUYALLUP Johnson Jewelers
Retail Stores, Restaurants & Cinemas 417 Ramsay Way 253.856.2301 kentstation.com
Fine Jewelry 103 South Meridian 253.848.1332 johnson-jewelers.com
FIFE Almond Roca Outlets
South Hill Mall
Exquisite Almond Roca and Local Favorites! 3500 - C 20th St E 253.620.3030 brown-haley.com
Retail, Movies & Dining 3500 South Meridian 253.840.2828 southhillmall.com
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A HISTORY OF CREATIVE REUSE
Experience magic and innovation at the History Museum! September 8, 2018– January 27, 2019
August 4, 2018– January 20, 2019
See unique upcycled, downcycled & recycled objects 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma 1-888-BE-THERE Dale Chihuly, White Sea Form Set with Black Lip Wraps, 1986. Comprised of 9 pieces of blown glass.
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CENTRALIA Gracie’s Boutique
Boutique Women’s Fashion, Accessories, Gifts & Inspiration 120-A South Tower Ave 360.623.1586 facebook.com/graciesfashions
LACEY Shipwreck Beads
Bead Central 8560 Commerce Pl Dr NE 800.950.4232 shipwreckbeads.com
GIG HARBOR Envy OLYMPIA 222 Market
Compass Rose Antiques Gifts 416 Capitol Way S 360.236.0788 compassroseshop.com
Local Artisanal Shopping 222 Capitol Way N 360.352.1175 222market.com
Archibald Sisters
Fragrance & Personal Care Essentials 406 Capitol Way S 800.943.2707 archibaldsisters.com
Belleza Ropa
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Courtyard Antiques
Antiques & Bistro 705 4th Ave E 360.352.3864 courtyardantiquesolympia.com
Linnea’s Unique Boutique at Capital Medical Center
Women’s Clothing Boutique 101 Capitol Way N 360.352.ROPA (7672) bellezaropa.com
Gifts & Flowers 3900 Capital Mall Dr SW 360.704.4777 facebook.com/linneasdreamolympia
Capital Mall & Promenade
Panowicz Jewelers
Over 100 Stores, Restaurants & Century Theatres 625 Black Lake Blvd 360.754.8017 shoppingcapitalmall.com
Fine Jewelry 111 Market St NE 360.357.4943 panowicz.com
Women’s Clothing Boutique 7811 Pioneer Way 253.649.0161 facebook.com/envy-gig-harbor
SUMNER A Picket Fence
Home Decor, Gifts & Jewelry 1006 Main St 253.863.6048 apicketfence.com
Off the Beaten Path Antiques & Collectibles 1109 Main St 253.987.5632 myshoppingpath.com
Simple Tidings & Kitchen Kitchen Items & Gifts 1115 Main St 253.863.7933 simpletidings.com
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Throwing Mud Gallery—A Place to Create, Learn and Connect In January 2011, Mark and Eileen Hudak opened Throwing Mud Gallery in Tacoma’s historic Old Town neighborhood with the hopes of sharing their passion for pottery with the community. Over seven years later, they have a thriving business built on helping people create art and connect with one another. Mark found his passion for pottery in college. In 1977 he moved to Tacoma and began teaching before he began making and selling his pottery full time. Throwing Mud allows Mark to teach, and it’s a gallery for his work and the work of other local artists. “We love the creative community that has developed through our pottery classes,” says Eileen. “We have a growing group of people who take pottery classes from us year round that have become our friends.” Besides classes, Throwing Mud offers dropin studio time to anyone wanting to add their own creative touch to existing bisque pottery pieces. Classes mix beginners with advanced students and hold up to 10 students. Those interested are encouraged to take a Try It class first. Students spend an In addition to taking classes, customers can hour learning the basics and then they “try shop the gallery for gorgeous, one-of-a-kind art pieces. The gallery carries the work of it” before committing to a full course. over 100 artists, in pottery, jewelry, wood, Mark and Eileen have observed that as glass and more. The Hudaks say it is very adults, we don’t always take time to have important to them that the items in their fun, learn something new and be creative. gallery are handmade by the artist. Throwing Mud Gallery, they say, has become a place where people can learn a new In a world of mass-produced, factory-made skill and make something beautiful from a items, Throwing Mud is a place where shoppers can buy a special item that is handliteral lump of clay. made. vANDREA LERUM
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HOME SHOPPING
HOME SHOPPING Bella Kitchen & Home
Home and Kitchen 4779 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.514.6924 facebook.com/bellakitchenandhome
Courtyard Antiques & Home Decor Antiques, Bistro, Home Decor & Chalk Paint 705 4th Ave E, Olympia 360.352.3864 courtyardantiquesolympia.com
Furniture Works
Gently Used & New Furnishings 402 Washington St NE, Olympia 360.570.0165 olyfurnitureworks.com
Home Goods
Home Decor 4639 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.857.0810 homegoods.com
Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse READER POLL WINNER!
Home Furnishings 13608 Valley Ave E, Sumner 253.863.0422 oldcanneryfurniture.com
Selden’s Home Furnishings
Fine Furniture & Home Decor 1802 62nd Ave E, Tacoma 253.922.5700 seldens.com
The Key Antiques
Antiques and Home Decor 11138 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood 253.588.0569 facebook.com/thekeyantiques
HOME BUILDERS/SUPPLIERS American Dream Design Build
Rob Rice Homes
133 15th St SE, Puyallup 253.446.9000 americandreamdesignbuild.com
HiLine Homes
Six Locations in Washington 253.770.2244 hilinehomes.com
Kingdom Builders
1206 12th Ave SW, Puyallup 253.313.3890 kbc-llc.com
1868 State Ave NE, Olympia 360.754.7010 robricehomes.com READER POLL WINNER!
Scott Homes
3016 10th Ave NE, Olympia 360.357.9167 scotthomes.com
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HOME COMMUNITIES Point Ruston 5005 Ruston Way, Tacoma 253.414.1991 pointruston.com READER POLL WINNER!
Tehaleh
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GREENHOUSE Watson’s Greenhouse
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Buds & Blades Landscape
Bark and Garden
Harbor Greenscapes
6211 Pioneer Way E, Puyallup 253.845.7359 watsonsgreenhouse.com 4004 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.352.2955 barkandgarden.com
Vassey Nursery
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New Owner of Olympic Landscape Was Born and Raised in the Industry
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Olympic Landscape has been designing, building and servicing outdoor residential and commercial spaces in the South Sound for more than 40 years. As an expert landscape contractor, the company creates beautiful outdoor living spaces, unique gathering spaces and specially-themed gardens for homes and businesses. Now the new owner and CEO, Joe Areyano, plans to continue that legacy. He is also adding new services and products that will carry Olympic forward for at least another 40 years. “My family started a landscape company in 1980, so I’ve been around the industry for the majority of my life,” says Areyano. “At age 16, I started learning every division of the company, from landscape retaining walls to irrigation.” After about five years, he was promoted to field manager and continued to work his way into greater responsibilities. He’s now a certified landscape professional. This hands-on experience, he says, helps him ensure that customers receive the highest-quality service. Areyano purchased Olympic Landscape from founder Neil Hedman last fall and has already started expanding. The new owner intends to grow the company into a regional leader expanding service area and the services and products offered. Olympic has added divisions for synthetic turf, landscape maintenance, snow and ice removal, and small works. It is also planning to take on more projects throughout Western Washington. The growth of Olympic Landscape is good news for the community as well. The company is on target to increase the number of employees to about 50 by the end of June. Additionally, Olympic donates 10 percent of net profits to local charities and events. St. Francis House, which eases the hardships of those in need in east Pierce County, and Homeless Backpacks, which provides food to children in need for weekends and school breaks, are two that Areyano says the company is particularly proud to support. vJULIE LEYDELMEYER Olympic Landscape 5620 112th St E, Puyallup 253.922.7075 olympiclandscape.com
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HOME & INTERIOR—CONTINUED 3628 South 35th St, Tacoma 253.502.8900 clickcabletv.com READER POLL WINNER!
Desco AV
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HOME REMODELER American Dream Design Build
INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES Artisans Group
Kingdom Builders
Calla Lily Designs
133 15th St SE, Puyallup 253.446.9000 americandreamdesignbuild.com
2306 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.943.1393 descoav.com
1206 12th Ave SW, Puyallup 253.313.3890 kbc-llc.com
Hardcastle Entertainment
Renewal Remodels & Additions
Renton 425.255.6992 hardcastleentertainment.com
14110 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup 253.682.1990 remodelingbyrenewal.com
1508 4th Ave E, Olympia 360.570.0626 artisansgroup.com
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1119 Main St, Sumner 253.826.0339 northlightinteriors.com
Rainier Connect
Tacoma, Eatonville, Centralia 253.683.4100 rainierconnect.com
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Heidi Duncan of Duncan Insurance, Olympia It could be that some superheroes come into being from a toxic spider bite, but other superheroes are just born into their roles as descendants of “do-gooders” before them. That’s the case with Heidi Duncan of Duncan and Associates Insurance Brokers, based in Olympia. From the time she was young, little Heidi dreamed of following in her father’s footsteps and becoming an insurance agent. When other kids set their sights on becoming a doctor, professional ice skater or architect, Heidi was interested only in insurance. Her father, Russ Duncan, founded Duncan Insurance 50 years ago. When Heidi was 3 1/2 years old, she started going to work with her dad to give her mom a break with her newborn brother. Her first job was to pick staples out of the carpet, but that soon progressed to more complex tasks. By
kindergarten she was using the office type- Since then, she has been working diligently writer like a pro. to help her clients. “Listening to the needs of my clients and helping them understand all Heidi knows exactly when she knew that the options available to them is the center of she wanted to be an insurance agent. When all our work,” notes Heidi. “Our agency may she was 4 or 5, the phone rang at home in be small, but we have a huge range of experthe middle of the night, awakening every- tise and since we operate like a family, we one in the Duncan household. It was a cli- work to provide seamless wraparound insurent. His house had just burned down and ance coverage.” he was calling his insurance agent for help. Heidi’s father leapt to action. He let his cli- Being available to clients for emergencies ent know that he was completely taken care continues to be a cornerstone of Duncan of and that he would be there for him every and Associates Insurance Brokers. “We are step of the way. like financial first responders,” says Heidi Duncan. “We provide calm and comforting The superhero was revealed. Russ Duncan expertise for people who are dealing with demonstrated to his daughter how impor- major issues. We want to be superheroes.” tant it is to take care of people in stressful v HILLARY RYAN times. It should be no surprise that when Heidi turned 18, she was one of the young- Duncan and Associates Insurance est people in Washington state ever to take 800.228.8291 and pass the insurance agent licensing exam. duncanins.com
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BANKING SERVICES Commencement Bank
1102 Commerce St, Tacoma 253.284.1800 commencementbank.com
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Olympia Federal Savings READER POLL WINNER!
INSURANCE COMPANY Altman Insurance
Several locations in the South Sound 253.964.3113 youracu.org
1025 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia 360.705.0466 altmanagency.com
O Bee Credit Union
Seven Locations in the South Sound 360.754.3400 olyfed.com
Five locations in the South Sound 800.642.4014 obee.com
Duncan and Associates Insurance READER POLL WINNER!
Wells Fargo—Gig Harbor
WA State Employees Credit Union
LAW PRACTICE Allen T Miller Law Offices
REAL ESTATE AGENT Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
5414 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.432.8751 wellsfargo.com
800.562.0999 wsecu.org
1801 West Bay Dr NW, Olympia 360.754.9156 atmlawoffice.com
Five local South Puget Sound offices 800.860.3010 fourniersolutions.com
429 29th St NE, Puyallup 253.370.1690 newhomesforyou.com
Jeannine Roe, Greene Realty 1722 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.528.4160 greenerealty.com
Connolly Tacon & Meserve 201 5 Ave SW, Olympia 360.943.6747 olylaw.com th
710 Market St, Tacoma 253.327.1900 ledgersquarelaw.com
Fournier Insurance Solutions
Doug Walker
2301 North 30th St, Tacoma 253.593.5100 506 2nd Ave, Seattle 206.816.3002 connelly-law.com
Ledger Square Law
Four locations in the South Sound 800.228.8291 duncanins.com
12815 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup 253.435.5500 bhgpc.com
Connelly Law Offices
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CREDIT UNION America’s Credit Union
READER POLL WINNER!
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2209 North Pearl St,Tacoma 253.381.7447 sharonbenson.com
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CAR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE BMW Northwest
4011 20th St E, Tacoma 877.855.0258 bmwnorthwest.com READER POLL WINNER!
Lakewood Ford
11595 West 6th Ave, Lakewood 888.927.9286 lakewoodford.com
Olympia Nissan
Olympia Auto Mall 2220 Carriage Dr SW, Olympia 360.754.5525 olympianissan.com
Rolf’s Import Auto Service
3122 96th St S, Lakewood 253.584.7770 rolfsimport.com
Titus-Will Ford
3606 South Sprague Ave, Tacoma 888.600.9734 tituswillford.com
Toyota of Puyallup
1400 River Rd, Puyallup 888.928.1948 toyotaofpuyallup.com
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Mud Bay Pet Stores SERVICES
Pet lovers across Pierce and Thurston counties are familiar with the locally owned Mud Bay Pet Stores for their all-natural food, toys, and health products for our furry friends. But are you familiar with how it all got started? Back in 1988, Elsa Wulff bought a tiny, struggling farm store known as Kellerman’s Corner in west Olympia on Mud Bay Road on the southern end of the Salish Sea. Wulff was determined to make the little shop thrive with her indomitable spirit and years of practical knowledge from caring for goats, geese, dogs and donkeys. Joined by her son Lars and daughter Marisa, Wulff rolled up her sleeves and started transforming the tiny store into her dream, a shop focusing on healthy and natural foods for dogs, cats and other animals. With limited access to the high-quality products that they wanted to sell, the Wulffs got creative. When the organic chicken feed couldn’t be found locally, they worked with a local farmer to produce their own. A local bagel bakery was rented on Friday nights to make organic dog cookies. By making new connections in the community to develop new products, Mud Bay began establishing itself as a company that took its products and customers seriously. This expanded into providing customer education about the wide variety of ingredients and types of foods available for pets. Mud Bay developed a series of booklets to help pet owners make informed decisions about what to feed their dogs and cats. In the summer of 2000, Wulff and family found out that Seattle’s largest chain of small-format pet stores was going out of business. The Wulffs knew that people were going to lose their jobs and that the eight neighborhood stores wouldn’t be easily replaced by bigbox pet stores. They decided to take their approach to healthy nutrition for dogs and cats to metro Seattle. The leap paid off. Now their selection of wholesome dog and cat foods has grown to more than 450 unique formulas. It continues to grow every year with many new products from Pacific Northwest vendors. Mud Bay has been an active supporter of Puget Sound animal shelters by providing free food to thousands of adopted cats and dogs as well as donating significantly to organizations that contribute to the welfare of animals.
A lot has changed since the first shop opened 30 years ago, but Mud Bay continues to be dedicated to helping customers find the best natural foods for their dogs and cats. They know that a happy pet means a happy person, and that helps make the world a better place for everyone. vHILLARY RYAN Mud Bay Pet Stores mudbay.com
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Saint Martin’s University | Lacey, Washington Saint Martin’s University Gala 2018 presents a celebration of the Hawai`i & Pacific Islands. Featuring celebrity chef & restaurateur
Join us for a black-tie gourmet affair that includes an exquisite five-course dinner, cooking demos, and a live auction benefiting Saint Martin’s student scholarships. Reserve your table at www.stmartin.edu/HawaiiGala2018 or call 360-438-4366.
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SERVICES—CONTINUED 940 Broadway, Tacoma 253.272.3377 ljewelers.com
READER POLL WINNER!
Panowicz
111 Market St NE, Olympia 360.357.4943 panowicz.com
Tacoma Custom Jewelers
2805 Bridgeport Way W, University Place 253.572.0508 tacomacustomjewelers.com
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PET STORE Mud Bay
12 Locations in South Sound mudbay.com
Wag Pet Store
2703 North Proctor St, Tacoma 253.756. 0924
PET GROOMING Grateful Dogs READER POLL WINNER!
Grooming and Daycamp 1010 Homann Dr SE, Olympia 360.438.2284 gratefuldogsllc.net
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JEWELER LeRoy Jewelers
Tacoma’s Best Pet Grooming 3411 6th Ave, Tacoma 253.756.7385
Charisma Dog Grooming 13507 Meridian E, Puyallup 253.445.2775 charismadoggrooming.com
FLORIST Blitz and Co. Florist 909 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.572.2327 blitzflorist.com
Capitol Florist
515 Capitol Way S, Olympia, 360.357.5757 capitolflorist.com
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Driving in and out of the community every day I see my mountain and it is MAJESTIC and SPECTACULAR. I’m like,‘Hello
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Visit us today. tehaleh.com The BEST-SELLING COMMUNITY of new single-family homes in Washington, priced from the high $300,000s to the high $600,000s† Azure Northwest Homes • Brookstone Homes HC Homes • Lennar • MainVue Homes Noffke Homes • Oakridge Homes • Pulte Homes Richmond American Homes • Trilogy® at Tehaleh®
Newland Communities is the largest private developer of planned mixed-use communities in the United States. With our partner, North America Sekisui House, LLC, we believe it is our responsibility to create communities for people to live life in ways that matter most to them. www.newlandcommunities.com | www.nashcommunities.com † According to Metrostudy, 4Q17, based on actual home sales. • NASH Cascadia Verde, LLC (“Fee Owner”) is the owner and developer of the Tehaleh Community (“Community”). Certain homebuilders unaffiliated with the Fee Owner or its related entities are building homes in the Community (“Builder(s)”). Fee Owner has retained Newland Communities solely as the property manager for the Community. North America Sekisui House, LLC (“NASH”) has an interest in one of the Fee Owner’s members. Actual development may vary from Fee Owner’s vision. No guarantee is made that development will proceed as described. Not an offering to residents where prior qualification of out-of-state real estate offerings is required unless Tehaleh has been so qualified and exemptions are available. See www.tehaleh.com for full terms of use. 2018 © Tehaleh. All Rights Reserved. Tehaleh is a trademark of NASH Cascadia Verde, LLC, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without prior written permission. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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LeMay – America’s Car Museum recently opened Powering the Future, a fun, hands-on Learning Lab, where inquiry-based exploration highlights innovative thinking and engages visitors and students around one of the most important questions of our time: What will power the future? The new exhibition space features five exciting areas for engagement: Powering the Past, Fueling Stations, Driving Forces, Investigation Stations, and Fuel for Thought.
Be sure to explore the Driving Forces! Why did gasoline become the main transportation fuel? How have political and economic factors affected our fuel use? What impacts have fuels had on our health and the environment? Who is developing new technology to fuel the future? Join us as we explore these questions and tell the story of the fuels we use today and the research being done for the vehicles of tomorrow. Finally, the museum wants to hear from you! As you exit the space, don’t forget to continue the conversation in Fuel for Thought, and share your feedback about what will fuel the future and why.
Put yourself into the shoes of people in the early 1900s in Powering the Past, where large graphics of the first automotive advertisements and examples of early “horseless carriages” display the myriad ways Come visit the learning lab and you might just walk (or drive) away with some new knowledge, new memories, and thoughts about how inventors of the time chose to power vehicles. you might power your own future. The learning lab is open seven Engage with hands-on lab tables and fun trivia games in three Fuel- days a week during regular business hours. Students and educators ing Stations (Fossil Fuels, Biofuels and Electricity/Hydrogen) as you are invited to travel out of the classroom and explore Powering the learn more about the fuels and the inventors and inventions that Future as a hub for STEM learning in the greater Puget Sound area. have been particularly important throughout history. Then head vMARTINA PRESTON over to the corresponding Investigation Stations to analyze datarich information about the fuel sources and find out more about LeMay – America’s Car Museum how the fuels are being employed in our community. americascarmuseum.org
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 3900 Capital Mall Dr SW, Olympia 360.754.5858 capitalmedical.com
Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates Multiple Locations 360.754.3338 anklefoot.net READER POLL WINNER!
PEDIATRICS & FAMILY CARE Harbor Pediatrics 4700 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.853.3888 harborpeds.net
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Olympia Pediatrics
11201 88th Ave. E, Puyallup 253.466.1696 smilesforkids.com
Sound Family Medicine
Bonney Lake & 3 Puyallup locations 253.848.5951 soundfamilymedicine.com
Tranquility Dental Lacey
8050 Freedom Lane NE, Lacey 360.529.9968 tranquilitydentalwellness.com
Woodcreek Pediatrics
Bonney Lake & 2 Puyallup locations 253.848.8797 woodcreekhealthcare.com
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Meet Clarus Eye Centre’s New Executive Director When you meet Marta De La Torre, the new executive director at Clarus Eye Centre, you will be impressed by how genuine, courteous, collected and engaging she is. She says with a smile that she has been interested in health care “since she was almost 2”! The New England native has traveled around the world and now calls Tumwater home. De La Torre says one of the most interesting positions she has held in her career was as a third-party health care administrator for the government of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Health care in that country, she says, was different because of gender inequality. “A male doctor can only work on males and female doctors only on females,” De La Torre explains. She said they also have different entrances to medical facilities. Perhaps inspired by that experience, De La Torre, a mother of three and grandmother of eight, is interested in mentoring young women. She thinks it is important to build up all people to foster strong community. What attracted De La Torre to Clarus Eye were the long-term employees at the location. She says employees of such long tenure provide an unparalleled level of expertise. She was also impressed that the practice is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “There is a lot to celebrate!” she says. One of De La Torre’s working goals is to offer a tuition program for employees who want to go back to school. She also wants to cultivate an optical training program at the local colleges. She aims to help Clarus engage with schools and continue to build its relationship with families and the community. “This job comes as a welcome challenge and a responsibility,” says De La Torre. She looks forward to giving back to the community and carrying into the next 50 years the legacy of compassionate service that Clarus Eye Centre has become known for. vLEAH GROUT
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When it comes to dining out, we in the Pacific Northwest are not short on exceptional options. Restaurants have access to the best ingredients the region has to offer, from locally sourced beef to fresh-caught seafood and award-winning wines. Diners looking for a distinctive Northwest menu surrounded by the beauty of the Northwest should visit Brix 25°. Located in downtown Gig Harbor, Brix 25° provides an intimate setting right on the waterfront with mountain views. Décor is minimal with a rustic influence that does not compete with what is most important: delicious food served in brilliant natural surroundings. According to head chef Todd Lyman, the menu is inspired by the season. “The best ingredients are the ingredients that are of that moment. We work with farms, foragers and fishermen to bring to the table things that are tasting the best at that time,” he says. Approachability and innovation also help craft each dish, he says. “We like to work with classic ‘fine dining’ cuisine and package those items in fun, approachable ways.” Season after season, however, one dish remains a menu staple. It is the Brix Signature Boeuf Bourguignon. Owner Katie Dougherty says it is easily the most popular entrée. “We always thought it would be a more seasonal dish,” she says, “but that is not the case. It sells at the top of the charts every month. That rich sauce, the slow-cooked beef short ribs. It gets you every time.” Brix 25° is also serious about wine—so serious in fact that it derives its name from the measurement of sugar content found in grapes, known as brix. Wine connoisseurs will appreciate the variety among the 175 selections available at the restaurant. Diners seeking an experience with a distinctive Pacific Northwest menu and breathtaking views need look no farther than Brix 25°. vANDREA LERUM Brix 25° Restaurant 3315 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor 253.858.6626 harborbrix.com
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Asian-Inspired Food, Beautiful Ambiance An attentive and knowledgeable staff greets you at the door and answers questions about the current menu, potential wine pairings and popular cocktails. The environment seen in the front of the house is echoed in the kitchen, where staff members are always experimenting with new ideas. “We have quite a few ethnic backgrounds in our kitchen and it really shows in the amazing food we put out every While the ambiance is certainly a draw, it is the food that keeps day,” says Bergstrom. She notes that all of the desserts are handmade guests returning time and time again. Known for its fusion of all Asian each day, ensuring a fresh ending to each incredible meal. cuisines, Indochine creates dishes that are inspired by Thai, Chinese and even Northwest cultures. Toasted seasame wraps, a mouth-wa- Perfect for banquet parties, date night or a late lunch, Indochine tering Indochine favorite, features chicken caramelized with roasted offers beautiful dishes that will please palates of all preferences. cashews, peanuts, sweet mango and aromatic basil served with flaky vANDREA LERUM flatbread. This interpretation is requested by guests over and over. Each menu item is carefully constructed by the chefs to be not only Indochine delicious but visually stunning, says Becca Bergstrom, assistant man- 1924 Pacific Ave, Tacoma ager. “There is a lot of heart and soul on these plates,” she says. 253.272.8200 Gluten-free options are available too. indochinedowntown.com From the moment you enter Indochine, you feel as though you have been transported to an exotic locale. The indoor water feature fills an unassuming fish pond surrounded by rich wooden tables and benches. Warm lighting and Asian-inspired décor help set the mood. And an open floor plan invites guests to interact with one another.
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Pacific Grill
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DESTINATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT & GIVING BACK DESTINATION Museum of Glass
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville 360.832.6117 nwtrek.org
LeMay – America’s Car Museum READER POLL WINNER!
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FAMILY FUN DESTINATION Hands On Children’s Museum 414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia 360.956.0818 hocm.org
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Homeless Backpacks How often do you consider whether the homeless person sleeping in an exposed area is an adolescent? Or that it may have been awhile since that homeless adolescent had a decent meal? That’s where Homeless Backpacks comes in. The nonprofit organization provides weekend food to homeless students. According to Kelly Wilson, Homeless Backpacks chair and founding board member, the program serves more than half a dozen school districts in Washington. The organization began with a group of women getting together in the early 2000s to discuss what they could do for the homeless. The discussion led to the plan for each person to bring a “survival” item to the next meeting to fill 20 backpacks. The program’s focus evolved to provide food on the weekend for homeless middle school and high school teens.
When plastic bags were banned in Thurston County, Wilson and her team invested in an alternative bag that is thicker and heavier. “The cost of that bag is covered by bag sponsors who pay to put their logo on the bags,” Wilson explains. “These bags are much thicker, so it is not obvious that it is a bag of food.” Homeless Backpacks serves 573 students per week at $8 a bag. The organization doesn’t receive government or grant funding. Instead, it relies on schools, churches and businesses. It also hosts two fundraisers each year to raise money and awareness. “Our goal for Homeless Backpacks has always been to inspire and mentor other communities to produce a similar program,” says Wilson. “We are proud to say that through our mentorship and support, there are now similar programs in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason and Pierce counties. We hope to reach more communities in the coming years.” vJORDAN MARIE MCCAW Homeless Backpacks homelessbackpacks.org
“Back in 2006 when we started the [meal] program, the food was put into plastic grocery bags,” recalls Wilson.“It was obvious that there was food in the bags, so we provided each student being served a backpack to put the weekend food bag into. The student would walk into the counselor’s office with an empty backpack and walk out with a bag of food inside.”
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Rock the Foundation Rock the Foundation is MultiCare Health Foundation’s annual party with a purpose. That purpose is supporting health and healing for South Sound families. This September, partygoers will be swingin’ the night away with a headlining performance from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
Thanks to generous donor contributions, the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center provides more than just cancer treatment. For the more than 9,000 patients treated every year, MultiCare also provides the compassionate care and support that cancer patients need, beyond the actual treatment period. Because cancer isn’t just an illness. Event proceeds and fund-a-need donations from Rock the Founda- It’s a journey. It touches every aspect of a patient’s life, as well as the tion 2018 will benefit the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center. It’s the lives of their friends and families. only comprehensive cancer center in the South Sound. Rock the Foundation 2018 will take place Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Rock the Foundation 2018 offers an opportunity for the community Greater Tacoma Convention Center. vMCKENNA HOECHERL to support advanced technology to help treat cancer faster. Then cancer patients can spend more time healing, more time with loved Rock the Foundation rockthefoundation.org ones and more time living their lives.
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Silver Cloud Inn
2317 Ruston Way, Tacoma 253.272.1300 silvercloud.com/tacoma
BEST NEW BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH SOUND Federal Way Performing Arts
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