Capers Opens on Pacific (26. June 2007, 14:20 by Derek Young) ~ MMMmmmm
Prompted by an email from Erik B, and the fact that we hadn’t eaten yet, I swung by Capers at 8th and Pacific to try it out on their first day. Soup, sandwiches, and salads. Everything is homemade from scratch. Our caesar salad was amazing with the just-made dressing sporting enough garlic to ward off any vampires within a block of me – just the way I like it. I may have to try their freshly roasted roast beef next time. The bottom line – it’s a perfect addition to the neighborhood. So many options now. Welcome!
Jamie had lunch at Capers as well. Kevin has a few more photos.
More information at CapersTakehome.com
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Whew, I was worried because I don’t like capers, but the menu looks great! The hours don’t work out for me during the week, but I’ll definitely try them out on Saturday. Looks pretty family-friendly, too.
1 | Posted by Dave L. | Jun 26, 03:00 PM
Everything is homemade from scratch. Our caesar salad was amazing with the just-made dressing sporting enough garlic to ward off any vampires within a block of me – just the way I like it.
Yeah, they are good.
There we have it: A whole block in the Theater District which is now functioning as designed with every space filled in from Matador, Urban Tanning Salon, Prium showroom, a couple of offices, Maconis and now Capers. One of the few blocks in downtown that is operating at full throttle. A good example of how other blocks could function if we could fix the parking garages and fill in a few dozen empty lots and restore a slew of buildings.
With so many examples downtown of urban design problems, here’s at least one section that is designed right and working well.
It’s ironic that the lowest-density block in the whole downtown area is also the busiest.
Its actually one of the highest density of retail spaces which is the primary attraction. It also benefits from having some office buildings nearby.
I would guess that the huge amount of free parking in the area has something to do with it.
The parking does work out pretty well. The businesses use it during the day and the restaurants mainly at night. Plus, there is significant on-street parking which is the best.
I think it is a popular area as there are a ton of things one can go to in a very short walking distance.
Of course, there are other areas of the cities which have alot more available parking which no one wants to go to.
PARKING!? Who the hell chooses a restaurant to eat at based on parking? “Well, the food sucked, but omigod, the parking… it was fabulous!” Please, can we forget about parking for a while. Okay, I’m done ranting. Thank you.
6 | Posted by ixora | Jun 26, 09:04 PM
I think that area is doing well in part because the old buildings in the neighborhood are intact and very cool. That is, of course, not the case at all in between the Theater District and UWT.
7 | Posted by michael g. | Jun 26, 10:08 PM
You would be surprised how many people in Tacoma will eat based on parking. I have a very good customer that used to come in at least twice a week. I am lucky if I see her twice a month now. Her reason: parking. I don’t agree with it, but it is real. People will walk a mile at the mall for a sale, but oh my, don’t park and walk around the block for a good bite.
Parking my be an issue, but I know a lot of people are sick of Red Robin and TGIFridays and will pay to park or park a few blocks to have a more unique dining experience
9 | Posted by snoopy | Jun 27, 12:33 PM
I went there for lunch today and had the chicken chili with a 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich. This may be the restaurant I’ve been waiting for my entire life, because it will be close to impossible to top that meal. Every other downtown lunch venue has been ruined for me.
11 | Posted by Lisa | Jun 27, 01:32 PM
Had the roast beef & a side of coleslaw. It was wonderful!! It’s great to see the north end of downtown start to take off. Now, let’s get Prium to start finalizing the Winthrop ordeal and we can have a downtown we can be proud of.
12 | Posted by Matt | Jun 27, 01:46 PM
Don’t forget the baked goods! Caper’s has a FABULOUS baker.
13 | Posted by Melanie | Jun 27, 02:51 PM
Just by looking at the photos of the dining areas, it looks like a pretty plain layout. I think too many restaurants try to overdue the decorations and create spaces that are much too ambiguous. Nice to know there is a restaurant that be plain and yet still have great food.
The food at Capers on Proctor is great. Can’t wait to support the new downtown location. It feels so good to support a local business owner and neighbor rather than eating preservatives and handing local money over corporations. My eight year-old son loves the homemade chocolate mousse in Proctor. And I adore the wine selection, a mini version of the Metro Market with better prices.
15 | Posted by Jamie Chase | Jun 28, 11:22 AM
Thinking I’d stop Saturday by based on the hours listed on the website, just a note that those hours are incorrect. The bad part is, according to the sign in the window, they are NOT open Saturdays. The good news is that the sign says M-F 10 to 8 (not 6), which should allow a weekday visit after work without feeling rushed. A co-worker (who’s son even worked there) says the Proctor location is great establishment. It occurs to me (and it makes sense) that one common denominator of this stretch of winner-restaurants is that many have a proven other location, or at least a historical or family connection to food-service industry – Capers, Meconi’s, Matador, Paddy’s…
16 | Posted by Dave L. | Jun 30, 09:48 PM
I’m giving the new digs a 4 out of 10. Had a decent pastrami sandwich, but it was not worth $8.99. You get better value at the Market deli near the Pythian Temple
17 | Posted by bob | Jul 1, 03:54 PM
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