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Even if you have to pass a regular hospital on the way, Mary Bridge is where you need to go if your kid is sick enough to need a visit to the Emergency Room. Since it's a children's hospital, they...
Even if you have to pass a regular hospital on the way, Mary Bridge is where you need to go if your kid is sick enough to need a visit to the Emergency Room. Since it's a children's hospital, they are well-accustomed to the special problems and issues of children. You will ALWAYS be treated by a pediatrician. The only down side is that it shares a waiting room with Tacoma General and the layout of the E.R. can be kind of confusing -- just walk in and ask and you'll get good directions. The E.R. is located at the back side of the hospital and there are good directions to get to it.
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Located in Freighthouse Square, Guinevere's is a fantastic place to get a nice tea set, some imported British chocolate bars or even a jar of Devonshire cream. You'll also find lots of candles,...
Located in Freighthouse Square, Guinevere's is a fantastic place to get a nice tea set, some imported British chocolate bars or even a jar of Devonshire cream. You'll also find lots of candles, fairies and other gift shop staples as well as a nice selection of Mary Engelbreit products. And, of course, the location allows you easy access to other interesting shops if you don't find just the perfect thing here.
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OK, the seats are lousy, nothing looks slick, clean and new, no big THXsound system and the concession stand is, well, limited. BUT you'll find the kind of independent film showing here that...
OK, the seats are lousy, nothing looks slick, clean and new, no big THXsound system and the concession stand is, well, limited. BUT you'll find the kind of independent film showing here that you'll never see at your local multiplex. And even when something does have giant crossover appeal, it's much cooler to see it at The Grand, in my opinion. There's just a great, community feel there. Become a member -- at the lowest level you pay $40 and get two free passes plus $1 every ticket you buy for a year, discounts, pre-sales etc. Well worth it to support independent cinema in Tacoma!
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Located in Freighthouse Square, The Giving Place donates a portion of all proceeds to AIDS services, so even spending money there feels like a good deed. From funky bumper stickers to gay-themed...
Located in Freighthouse Square, The Giving Place donates a portion of all proceeds to AIDS services, so even spending money there feels like a good deed. From funky bumper stickers to gay-themed candles, magazines, cards and decor to Pacific Northwest treats and souvenirs, The Giving Place offers something for every discriminating gag gift buyer or anyone just looking for a little gay-friendly host or hostess gift.
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Let's put it this way. If the state passes a no-smoking in public places law, they'll have to tear down The Poodle Dog to get the smoke smell out of Fife. That said, if your lungs and nasal passages...
Let's put it this way. If the state passes a no-smoking in public places law, they'll have to tear down The Poodle Dog to get the smoke smell out of Fife. That said, if your lungs and nasal passages can stand it, this is a great place, especially for breakfast. Their pancakes are fluffy miracles. The ambiance is strictly nostalgic -- I'm not sure anything has changed about this place in 40 years. And of course, though the address says Tacoma, the 'Dog with its huge sign has been a Fife landmark for years.
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Back when McLendon's had just one store, in Renton, they used to advertise that if they don't have it, you don't need it. The saying is still true today. The staff is well-trained and knowledgeable...
Back when McLendon's had just one store, in Renton, they used to advertise that if they don't have it, you don't need it. The saying is still true today. The staff is well-trained and knowledgeable -- much more so than at the national chain hardware stores. If you need something to do a little fix-up around the house, McLendon's is a fantastic alternative to the national chains.
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From country kitsch to sophisticated furniture, The Old Cannery has it all. It's enormous, so plan on taking your time to see it all -- the scratch and dent section at the far end is something you...
From country kitsch to sophisticated furniture, The Old Cannery has it all. It's enormous, so plan on taking your time to see it all -- the scratch and dent section at the far end is something you won't want to miss. They also have a fudge factory on site so even if you don't find the dining room set you're looking for, (or bedroom set or sofa, etc.) at least you can satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Dr. Gage is a friendly guy with a very good "chairside" manner. He seems quite skilled and, unlike many dentists, does not seem to try to sell you on unneccessary treatments. If they have to change...
Dr. Gage is a friendly guy with a very good "chairside" manner. He seems quite skilled and, unlike many dentists, does not seem to try to sell you on unneccessary treatments. If they have to change your appointment or inconvenience you, they'll even give you a gift certificate to a local restaurant! The hygienists are great and very gentle. They do not offer laughing gas.
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If you want professional photos of your kids or family but you don't want to pay to have a pro come out to your house, this is a nice alternative to the national chains. And if you can buy just the...
If you want professional photos of your kids or family but you don't want to pay to have a pro come out to your house, this is a nice alternative to the national chains. And if you can buy just the prints you want instead of the five-pose packages offered by The Picture People in the mall, you'll realize Yuen Lui is no more expensive, but the quality is much, much higher. You will have to wait a couple of weeks for your photos, but it's worth it. So is the framing, which is a lot more reasonably priced than you would expect.
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If you remember the cheesy Chinese restaurants your parents took you to 20 years ago, with thick, nearly fluorescent sweet and sour sauces drizzled on anything they could fit into a deep fryer,...
If you remember the cheesy Chinese restaurants your parents took you to 20 years ago, with thick, nearly fluorescent sweet and sour sauces drizzled on anything they could fit into a deep fryer, this will feel familiar. If you're looking for authentic Chinese food, move on. But if you want the stuff you remember from your childhood, come on by and then remember why you don't do it more often!
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