Golden Pear, Blackwater Cafe, and Doyle's

Today was a highly productive day.  Not in a work productivity sense, but more from an Exit133 – what places have I not been yet – sense.  Today was good. 

I started at the Golden Pear at Freighthouse Square.  I had wanted to get to Tacoma’s newest produce store since reading a bit about it on Thrice All American.  Since I was in the neighborhood, I had to drop in.  I was tempted by some gorgeous melons and organic oranges, but thought it would be a bit much to haul a watermelon across town.  The peppers in the refrigerated room looked good.  Hmm…  I chose a bag full of blue potatoes and went on my way.

I caught the Link to head across town.  My next stop was the Blackwater Cafe for some coffee and talk with with Kevin, Jamie, and James.  The coffee was very good.  The free wi-fi was awesome with at least a half dozen people sitting quietly on their computers.  In a strange twist we found ourselves sitting next to a regular Exit133 commentor that none of us had met before in person.  Online and offline worlds colliding.  It felt strange.  The afternoon was moving quickly and we had to head out. 

James and I next went up the hill to Doyle’s Public House for a drink and quick bite to eat.  I hadn’t been in Doyle’s yet, but several friends had been.  The windows were open and the light trickled into an otherwise dark pub decor.  Soccer (Football) jerseys hung from the ceiling and various Irish pub style momentos hung on the walls.  We were a bit confused by the propensity for Scottish memorabilia in addition to the Irish, but all in all it seemed like a great new addition to Tacoma’s drinking scene. 

So what did I learn today?  I have no idea.  However, the food and drink was all quite good and I found three new places to explore.  Try them.  If you have opinions, tell me.