South Sound Magazine

South Sound is the sole lifestyle magazine dedicated to the South Puget Sound area. Every edition highlights local personalities, stunning homes, lovely gardens, distinct dining options, inventive entertaining ideas, local travel spots, and a variety of other topics. This bi-monthly magazine is printed in vibrant, high-quality color and is available at various locations across the region, including bookstores, grocery stores, pharmacies, upscale garden centers, and the top hotels in the area. South Sound magazine. Your Community. Your Space. Your Life.

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Hop on Over to the Spring Fair in Puyallup

1 week ago | southsoundmag.com | Lisa Patterson

The sun was shining brightly on the 35th annual Washington Spring Fair last week, with thousands of people enjoying giant Earthquake burgers, pig races, games, rides, and, of course, jam-filled Fisher scones. The fun continues April 17-20. Engines revved, and tires spun as folks in the grandstands hooted and hollered for their favorite cars during the three-day Slamfest Demolition Derby.
Downtown On the Go Names New Executive Director

1 week ago | southsoundmag.com | Antoinette Alexander

Downtown On the Go, a transportation resource for people living in the greater Tacoma area, has appointed Laura Svancarek as its new executive director. Svancarek, who joined DOTG in 2019, is the former advocacy director for DOTG and most recently served as the organization’s interim executive director. Upon joining the organization, Svancarek led the Commute Trip Reduction program.
Halmoni Kimchi: Tradition and Love in Every Jar

1 week ago | southsoundmag.com | Emily Molina

In Korean, “halmoni” translates to “grandmother,” a heartwarming term evoking the deep love and respect one might feel for one’s grandma. Halmoni Kimchi brings this sentiment to life by combining the warmth of family tradition with the bold, vibrant flavors of the staple cuisine in every bite.
Providence Medical Group Southwest Expands Women’s Health Services in Olympia

2 weeks ago | southsoundmag.com | Hailee Wickersham

Earlier this week, Providence Medical Group Southwest announced that on April 28, it will be consolidating its two women’s health specialty clinics in Olympia to be located adjacent to each other in the same building. PMG Southwest will leave the space used by Providence Women’s Health Services in Olympia and the new clinic will be named Providence Swedish Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor, which will be located next to its Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic on Lilly Road.
Public Invited to Participate in McKinley Overlook Community Planting Party

2 weeks ago | southsoundmag.com | Antoinette Alexander

In celebration of Earth Day, the city of Tacoma and Pierce Conservation District will host a community planting party at the revitalized McKinley Overlook on April 19. Community members are invited to participate in the volunteer-driven event, which will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at McKinley Overlook, East 32nd Street, and East F Street in Tacoma. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up in advance using the online registration form.
Restaurateur Mike de Alwis Talks the Family Business

2 weeks ago | southsoundmag.com | Emily Molina

Restaurateur Mike de Alwis moved his family to Puyallup in 2010, opening the Bourbon Street Creole Kitchen & Bar in 2013 and, more recently, Chez Lafayette Creole Brasserie in Tacoma. Originally from Sri Lanka, the entrepreneur attended college in Lafayette, Louisiana. Eventually moving to New Orleans, with several businesses under his belt, he moved back to the place where he grew up for about a decade before finally making a home in the PNW.
South Sound Hoop Fans Say Brackets Are (Mostly) Holding Strong

3 weeks ago | southsoundmag.com | Joanna Kresge

At the beginning of the week, we asked how your NCAA March Madness brackets were faring once the competition was whittled down to the final four teams. Of course, we’re talking about the NCAA’s Division I men’s basketball tournament, which began in 1939 and is one of the most-watched sporting events all year. Now, the initial 68 teams entered into the single-elimination tournament have been pared down to four.
Paparepas Brings the Flavors of Venezuela to Renton

3 weeks ago | southsoundmag.com | Emily Molina

This Saturday marks the grand opening of Paparepas in Renton. It's the newest addition to the business's growing family of locations, which also includes Kent and Seattle. A cherished family owned gem run by the Carrero family, Paparepas offers an authentic taste of Venezuela in every bite. If you’ve never had arepas, you’re in for a treat: this Venezuelan specialty features seasoned shredded meat sandwiched between two perfectly crafted cornmeal cakes.
A Grann Grand Opening

3 weeks ago | southsoundmag.com | Emily Molina

After weeks of planning and soft openings, Grann is officially celebrating its grand opening in Tacoma this Friday. Owners and chefs Jacob Howell and Denzel Johnson are ready to unveil the cozy, vibrant space where comfort food meets community. Both chefs bring years of experience to the table, which, in this case, takes on an additional meaning: the space in which Grann will reside used to house The Table.
These Educational Programs Are Building Minds and Community

3 weeks ago | southsoundmag.com | Destiny Valencia |Hailee Wickersham

In a cozy home on Proctor Street in North Tacoma is The Co-Lab, a preschool and workspace for working parents and their children. The Co-Lab is a joint effort from the minds of Kayla Schroader and Natasha Howell, two working mothers who wanted to find a sweet spot between a community for parents and their young children. Fate brought the two parents — who ran similar businesses — together.