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For all of you wishing you could get a taste of the infamous Pinkberry – Orange Tree Yogurt might just be the next best thing! A self-serve frozen yogurt oasis has set up shop in the new Nordstrom wing of the Tacoma Mall. You can find everything from Green Tea flavored yogurt to more traditional fruity flavors like strawberry and rasberry. You also have your choice of toppings – Everything from mochi balls to fresh fruit, granola, Fruity Pebbles, and lots in between. Their fruit is super fresh and their mochi balls are to die for.

Newbies may find some confusion upon entering. Let me give you some pointers before you go:

1.) Do not order at the front counter. Proceed to the right of the frozen yogurt machines and grab a cup.

2.) Choose your flavor wisely. This is not your typical super rich and creamy soft serve you get from McDonald’s. Some of the flavors are tart, think YOGURT! The fruity flavors are safe for noobs. However, the vanilla and plain are fairly tart in flavor.

3.) Before you fill your cup up to its brim – Remember you need room for toppings you silly goose! Also remember that you are paying $0.35 per ounce. It adds up quick once you add your toppings. Don’t be surprised if you leave there with $6.00 worth of frozen yogurt. Although, I find it absolutely worth it.

4.) Don’t make the same mistake I did when I first went to a self-serve froyo shop … I went a little overboard with kiwi and vanilla yogurt, mochi balls, kiwi fruit, strawberries, Fruity Pebbles AND granola. Try and make a somewhat logical flavor combination when you choose your toppings.

I am absolutely thrilled that Tacoma has been graced with a healthy alternative to Coldstone and Baskin Robbin. So let’s try and keep this one around awhile by showing a little love :]

Hey Tacoma! If you don’t know already, Orange on Broadway is the new resale shop in town! we may not be big, but what we lack in size we make up for in style! Come in and check out out vintage in men’s and women’s clothing. We also buy and trade new and old. Right now we are accepting spring clothing items, name brands like free people, bebe, holister etc. are always welcome. Mention this post and tell me what picture is shown and you will get 40% off two or more items! WOW!

I had a chance yesterday to meetup with the owner of Triple Crown Kings and checkout the work in progress on his new store he’s opening up downtown on pacific next door to UrbanXchange. He talked about how he spent nearly 3 months planning out the space and how it would all work together. I don’t think I’ve seen any other clothing stores in Tacoma that have the thought and details this place has. They plan on opening in mid February with possibly Sabzi from the Bluescholars and Jake One (One of the hottest Producers out of the NorthWest) to spin for the night.

Next week the owner is flying down to a conference in California to drum up more interest in select brands to bring to his store. alife and the hundreds are both on his list.

Checkout the photos:

Pho is amazing. There I said it. I honestly used to not be a big fan but I learned to love it because its just so cheap and fast! I was mostly familiar with the Seattle joints so I’ve started checking out the places near me. The only place I’ve been to so far was that pho place on like 11th and mlk… Service was fast and the pho was pretty good I usually make it taste the same by adding cocksause though ha. Who knows maybe the gang at Southsoundeats will critique it sometime.

Anyways what are some of the best pho places in Tacoma? I heard the one by the Tacoma mall is pretty good, have any insider tips?

Places I’ve been

Pho 12th
11th & MLK, Tacoma, Wa

Pho 38 th‎
3815 S Steele St # G, Tacoma, WA‎‎

Triple Crown Kings to open a premier lifestyle boutique in Downtown Tacoma next to UrbanXchange. This is some exciting news and will be a test, can downtown Tacoma support a hiphop lifestyle highend boutique shop like in Seattle? Julie has seen success with UrbanXchange which I didn’t think Tacoma was ready for so I really hope this venue makes it too. The two stores will complement nicely and I’m excited to see the influence it will bring to the school of the arts kids.

http://www.triplecrownkings.com/

From the info Ive been able to dig up the people behind the store are the same people who brought together Laced Up, a seattle street wear store on Pike. Laced up has created quite a impact in the last year having all sorts of events and parties showcasing fashion, music and art.

This is one of the most positive things to see happen down on pacific in awhile and I hope them the best and will definitely support

June 29th, 2008 is Urban Arts Festival, we went last year and had a great time not familiar with what the Urban Arts Festival is? Heres some blurbage from their homepage:

The Urban Art Festival is an all ages celebration of music, DJs, performance art fashion and hand crafted goods.While showcasing some of the best pacific NW talents, the UAF is a wonderful opportunity for emerging artists and performers. Consider the Urban Art Festival your outlet for artistic desires. It’s not uncommon to see a Glassblower or Graffiti artists creating live at the Tacoma’s Urban Art Festival. Did we mention it’s FREE! Come spend the day with us at Fireman’s Park in downtown Tacoma.

We just put up another interview, this time with Julie Bennett owner of UrbanXchange.

Shes discusses such topics as what she feels downtown needs, what she did before opening her store, as well as the struggle of owning a downtown businesses. Overall great read thanks Julie!

Read the Interview here >>