U.S. Open (Golf) Fan Guide 2015

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DINING
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PUYALLUP SHUTTLE
Visitors traveling from the north or east
of University Place will be directed to the
Red Lot at the Washington State
Fairgrounds in Puyallup. Here are
restaurants within about a mile of that
shuttle lot.
SANDWICHES IN A HURRY
Find burgers grilled to order, as well as
terrific fresh-baked pies and soups at
Don’s Drive-In (925 S. Meridian;
253-845-1790, $), with seating inside and
out. My Cheese Shoppe specializes in any
style of cheese you can imagine, but also
lists a specialty sandwich menu, such as
an Italian mortadella and asiago on
ciabatta or rosemary ham, tomato tapas
jam and aged sheep cheese on a grilled
baguette (202 S. Meridian; 253-841-2011 or
mycheeseshoppe.com, $). Find
high-quality sandwiches and handmade
pastries at the Savory and Sweet Cafe
(201 S. Meridian; 253-445-5922 or
savorynsweetcatering.com, $).
PIZZA AND SANDWICHES
Three downtown pizzerias are within
walking distance of the shuttle. Trackside
Pizza is in a cute little building that’s close
enough to feel the trains whiz by. Find pies
and sandwiches (201 N. Meridian;
253-845-7437 or pizzatrackside.com, $-$$).
At Casa Mia, find straightforward pastas
and pies made on chewy crusts (505 N.
Meridian; 253-770-0400 or
casamiarestaurants.com, $-$$). Sparks
Firehouse Deli has wood-fired pizza and a
beautiful alfresco dining patio and is
closest to the shuttle site. Be sure to order
the Halligan sandwich. (621 Fifth St.;
253-840-3354, $-$$).
FAST BREAKFAST
Happy Donuts serves straightforward
doughnuts and espresso (305 Second St.
NE; 253-840-9398, $). For excellent
espresso and a quick bite, head to Anthem
Coffee House (210 W. Pioneer Ave.;
253-881-1445, $).
SIT-DOWN BREAKFAST
Head immediately to Charlie’s for
breakfast if you have time to sit and eat.
Be sure to order the prime rib hash or the
chicken-fried steak (113 E. Main;
253-845-0588 or charliesofpuyallup.com,
$-$$). At The Rose Restaurant, find plenty
of strong joe and a straightforward diner
menu that does cakes and eggs well (122
JANET L. JENSEN Staff file, 2011
Juan Jimenez, former chef at Crockett’s Public House, shows off an order of the Puyallup eatery’s
fried chicken with cinnamon waffles served with maple syrup, butter and hot sauce.
W. Main; 253-845-2874, $). Auntee B’s is
another fine destination for breakfast
basics (213 N. Meridian; 253-435-8833, $).
GRAB A BREW
Find award-winning craft beer at the
Puyallup River Alehouse, which features
several of the brewery’s ales and a lengthy
list of Northwest taps. Pizzas are on the
menu, too (120 S. Meridian; 253-268-0955,
21 and older only, $). Station U-Brew is a
small taproom with a handful of house
brews, but no menu (211 W. Stewart Ave.;
253-466-3721, $). Powerhouse Brewing is
a brewpub with a menu of sandwiches and
its own brew on tap, including housemade
root beer (454 E. Main Ave.; 253-845-1370
or powerhousebrewpub.com, children
allowed, $-$$). Find a menu of classic
cocktails, beer and high-quality
sandwiches at The Forum (208 S.
Meridian; 253-445-6677, $-$$). TK Irish
Pub (109 S. Meridian; 253-604-4791, $-$$)
and Bumpy’s (116 E. Main Ave.;
253-841-2931, $) are two places to enjoy a
pint, as well.
FINER DINING
You won’t find restaurants requiring a
jacket or tie in downtown Puyallup, but
you will find chef-owned restaurants with
Northwest sensibilities. Arista Pasta is one
of the newest restaurants downtown, with
a menu of handmade ravioli in myriad
flavors (mushroom medeira, chicken
gorgonzola, lobster) and heartier entrees,
such as roasted duroc pork shoulder and
DEAN J. KOEPFLER Staff file, 2014
A hearty prime rib hash topped with two eggs
will fill the stomach and soul at Charlie's in
downtown Puyallup.
Copper River salmon (109 W. Pioneer Ave.;
253-604-4288 or facebook.com/
aristarestaurant, $$-$$$). Toscanos Italian
Grill and Wine Bar is just off the Meridian
corridor on Main Street and serves a
terrific pasta and surf-and-turf menu that’s
best described as Northwest-drenched
Mediterranean. A dependable wine and
cocktail list invites lingering on one of the
area’s loveliest patios, with a view of
Mount Rainier (437 29th St. NE;
253-864-8600 or toscanospuyallup.com,
$$-$$$). HG Bistro features Northwest
cuisine in an attractive cafe setting, with
decent cocktails and a tremendous happy
hour. (1618 E. Main Ave.; 253-845-5747 or
hgbistro.com, $-$$$). Looking for
straightforward pasta and sandwiches in a
handsome dining room? And wine? Head
to Mama Stortini’s for supper (3207 E.
Main; 253-845-7569 or mamastortinis.com,
$$-$$$).
CASUAL DINNER
Gumbo, po’boys, Cajun surf-and-turf,
and crawfish boils, when in season, is what
you’ll find at Bourbon Street Bar and Grill.
This Louisiana-themed restaurant also
lists a terrific cocktail menu and
occasional weekend live music (401 S.
Meridian; 253-604-4404, $-$$$).
Crockett’s Public House is a lively
gathering place, good for a noisy group.
Find higher-end pub fare, such as
sandwiches, tacos, burgers, and meatballs
once featured on the Food Network’s
“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” (118 E.
Stewart; 253-466-3075 or
crockettspublichouse.com, $-$$). Casual
Greek fare can be found at Giorgio’s Greek
Cafe, another downtown eatery with
stellar patio seating. Find gyros, souvlaki,
pizza, moussaka and the other usual Greek
taverna suspects (328 S. Meridian;
253-200-2333, $-$$$). My Lil’ Cube has a
quirky name, but ramen is the specialty.
Get the excellent pork tonkotsu broth.
(402 N. Meridian; 253-840-2158, $).
LAKEWOOD SHUTTLE
Visitors driving from south of the golf
course will be directed to the Blue Lot at
Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. Traffic
will be funneled down Bridgeport Way
Southwest. These restaurants are along
that corridor, from Pacific Highway
Southwest to Steilacoom Boulevard.
FAST SANDWICHES
Side-by-side German businesses share a
roof, but not owners. Find great deli
sandwiches and an endless selection of
German cakes and pastry at the German
Pastry Shop (6108 Mount Tacoma Drive
SW; 253-588-5777, $). Across the hall, find
fresh-baked pretzels and bread, more deli
sandwiches and an impressive German
grocery selection at Hess Bakery and Deli
(6108 Mount Tacoma Drive SW;
253-584-1451 or hessbakery.com, $).
The Indy Sandwich Co. will get you in
and out fast with sandwiches that are five
levels better than a chain sandwich shop
(10240 Bridgeport Way SW; 253-589-3354
or indysandwichco.com, $). At Cascade
Bagels, you can grab a bagel sandwich
quickly for lunch or breakfast. The bagel
bakery’s salt bagel should not be missed.
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