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Bye, bye Costco Polish dog. Hello, al pastor salad

Gone is the Polish dog, a wonderfully boring and simple offering in Costco’s food court. It’s been replaced by a vegetarian al pastor salad.

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Here’s what Costco’s newest food court item tastes like. Spoiler: It’s nothing like a Polish dog

Gone is the Polish dog, a wonderfully boring and simple offering in Costco’s food court. It’s been replaced by a vegetarian al pastor salad that is a mashup of Vietnamese and Southwestern flavors.

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Restaurant inspections for July 4

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County inspection reports.

Fluffy ice and waffles shaped like fish - unique Korean dessert treats at T-Town Cafe

Shaved ice at T-Town Cafe is an elaborate dessert made with powdery shaved ice at the base, vanilla ice cream, fresh fruit and sweet, chewy mochi. Also on the menu is taiyaki – fish-shaped waffles filled with sweetened red beans or Nutella.

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Stop and smell the brisket. BBQ2U is a meat lover's dream

BBQ2U in Gig Harbor is the region's first Central-Texas style barbecue joint. The family tray is enough to feed two to three diners. It comes with three choices from a selection of seven types of barbecue. Sauce, as always, is served on the side.

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You don't have to wait for the fair. The Fisher Scones wagon is set to return to Olympia

Turnout was so high at the Bayview Thriftway downtown last month, the Fisher Scones wagon — carrying the coveted treat traditionally only found at the Washington State Fair — is making a return trip to Olympia.

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Restaurant inspections for June 6

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County inspection reports.

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Restaurant inspections for May 30

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County inspection reports.

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Restaurant inspections for May 9

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County inspection reports.

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The secret behind the tomahawk rib-eye steak? Let the steak do the work.

Chef Thad Lyman gives a behind-the-scenes look at the two-pound tomahawk ribe-eye steak served at Brix 25 in Gig Harbor.

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Cook your own meat at this new Korean BBQ joint

An assortment of dishes are brought to your table at Hanilkwan Bulgogi Restaurant in Lakewood so you can cook your own feast.

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Restaurant inspections for April 18

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County inspection reports.

Octapas Cafe takes over former Obsidian location

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What has eight arms and serves tapas? A new restaurant on Fourth Avenue

Octapas Cafe opens in downtown Olympia on Fourth Avenue, filling spot left vacant by Obsidian.

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Octapas Cafe takes over former Obsidian location

Former Fish Tale employees start new downtown Olympia cafe in the former Obsidian restaurant location. The menu will include breakfast, lunch and dinner items with live music events planned .

Both the bar and all-ages dining area are packed with patrons at Well 80 Brewhouse.

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Crowds willing to wait at Well 80 for a menu full of creative takes on pub classics

Well 80 Brewhouse, brewing beer from one of Olympia’s artesian wells, is the latest restaurant from the owners of Casa Mia offering creative takes on classics, what the call elevated pub food.

Meals at the Market an Olympia tradition

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New cafe will turn Olympia Farmers Market produce into prepared food right on site

Downtown brunch house Our Table is opening a second location at the Olympia Farmers Market. Our Farmer’s Table, opening this month at the end of the market’s restaurant row, will source many of its ingredients right at the market, said co-owner Mike Holbein.

Fish Brewing Company plans to open its pub and eatery Dec. 15 at Point Ruston. The artist’s rendering shows the outdoor seating area, which will be able to hold about 150 diners. The upstairs deck has a stunning water view.

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New waterfront restaurant opens Dec. 15 with 40 taps, oyster bar and on-site brewery

Fish Brewing opens its Point Ruston location Dec. 15 with a menu of pub classics, a small on-site brewery and 40 taps. It’s an outpost of the brewpub in Olympia.

Joel Hart quickly serves a Sunday breakfast order at his restaurant, Hart’s Mesa. The west Olympia neighborhood cafe is regularly packed for their popular weekend morning meals.

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West Olympia restaurant a popular Sunday brunch stop

Located in the landmark Eddy's Grocery in west Olympia Joel Hart's neighborhood restaurant Hart's Mesa is continuously packed for their popular Sunday brunch.

IHOP will offer discounted pancakes to customers on Tuesday for its 59th anniversary.

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IHOP has a sweet anniversary deal for hungry customers Tuesday

The restaurant is celebrating 59 years of pancakes with a discounted short stack at participating locations.

A triple bacon doughnut from the Original House of Donuts food truck at the Washington State Fair.

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Gluttony alert: A tour of desserts from Washington State Fair

Heading to the Washington State Fairgrounds and want to know what to eat when you get there? Well, here’s a tour of a baker’s dozen desserts served at the fairgrounds. If you don’t have much stomach space to spare, I’ve got two recommendations: a peach fleischkuechle and a chocolate-caramel-pecan crepe.

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