TOURNAMENT OF PIZZA: The field of 64 South Sound pizza joints has been whittled down to eight over the past week with daily matchups on Spew. Click here to vote.

DINING OUT FOR LIFE: Dine out and make a difference during the 17th annual Dining Out for Life event in the South Sound. When you dine out on Thursday, April 28, you join in the fight against AIDS. Eat at more than 70 local restaurants that will donate 25 percent of your bill to support HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy services in Pierce and Thurston counties. For more information, go to diningoutforlife.com.

CHEAP THURSDAY: Terry's Office Tavern (3410 N. Proctor St., Tacoma) serves $1 hard shell and $1.50 soft shell tacos every Thursday.

SOUP OF THE WEEK: Morso wine bar (9014 Peacock Hill Ave., Gig Harbor) will serve $5 bowls of ribollita soup Friday and Saturday.

TEQUILA DINNER: Duke's Chowder House (3327 Ruston Way, Tacoma) hosts a Herradura Tequila Dinner 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5. The cost is $85 per person. Reserve your spot at 206.985.9466.

NATIONAL BEER DAY: The Harmon Tap Room (204 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma) will celebrate National Beer Day April 7 with serve $1 lunchtime beers, happy hour food from 3 p.m. to close, period dress competition with prizes from 6-8 p.m., and more.

COOKING CLASS: Primo Grill (601 S. Pine, Tacoma) hosts a Savory Cuisine of Morocco cooking class 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9. The cost is $65, which includes recipes, instruction, and lunch with glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE IN THE HOUSE: John Sarich, culinary director at Chateau Ste. Michelle, will educate and entertain at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at Duke's Chowder House (3327 Ruston Way) in Tacoma.

TAKING OVER THE HARMON: CenterForce, the awesome organization that helps those with disabilities find jobs, will "take over" the Harmon (1944 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) Thursday, April 14. The Harmon will kick back a percentage of its sales to Centerforce. Nice.

3-MARTINI LUNCH: In honor of Administrative Professionals Week, Salty's at Redondo Beach (28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines) will serve a three-course lunch in martini glasses for $19.99 per person April 25-29.

NOSH LEAGUE: As part of the Weekly Volcano's Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. To join, click here.

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