Primo Grill’s Chef Charlie McManus (primogrilltacoma.com) shared tips and tricks with us as he prepared Crostini with Melted Brie & Ramps, Burrata with Pan-Roasted Sweet Peppers and Tapenade, and Porcini-crusted Halibut and Asparagus with Citrus Beurre Blanc. Delicious! #galleryofdeliciousness #southsoundchefs #pnwfood #TacomaAromaFlavor

Between restaurantdelaterre.com Blake’s Grilled Octopus with Eggplant Chutney and his Baked Lilliwaup Oysters, we were in seafood heaven. Then Alex’s 1, 2, 3, 4, *5* cocktail creations had us all in a party mood! #galleryofdeliciousness #southsoundchefs #pnwfood #TacomaAromaFlavor

The "Spoonscape" logo was created by ricmatthies.com for my cookbook/restaurant guide that features local chefs and mixologists who embrace a farm-to-fork philosophy. "Tacoma Aroma: Savor the Flavor" highlights South Puget Sound communities and donates 25.3% of the profits to nonprofits in the 253 area code!

Elisa Marzano (dinemarzano.com) took us through the process of making gnocchi—not just demonstrating, but getting us involved—sharing stories about how her mother made gnocchi in Italy, and how she wants to pass the tradition along to her grandchildren... #galleryofdeliciousness #southsoundchefs #pnwfood #TacomaAromaFlavor

Our first photo session for the Tacoma Aroma cookbook/restaurant guide was at pimientabistro.com, located where the boundaries between NE Tacoma and Federal Way blur. Known for its fusion of European cuisine with Latin American flare, for monthly tapas nights, and for being tucked in behind a Brown Bear Car Wash, Pimienta lends truth to TNT Food Journalist Sue Kidd’s assertion that “…strip malls hold the region’s dining gems.” Delicious! #galleryofdeliciousness #pnwfood #TacomaAromaFlavor