Casual dumpling spot closed in Lakewood, new Puyallup McDonald’s, other biz news
House of Mandoo, a fast-casual dumpling stand inside Lakewood’s Pal-Do World Market Korean Grocery, has closed its doors after nearly a decade.
It shuttered about six months ago, according to the manager of Pal-Do World Market. House of Mandoo specialized in its namesake: mandoo (or mandu), Korean dumplings with fillings like pork and red bean.
The restaurant opened in 2016 inside the Korean grocery store.
Other restaurants at the Pal-Do World Market food court include Sushi Niwa and Nak Won Korean Cuisine.
U-Haul rentals now available at Puyallup parking facility
There’s another place to rent U-Hauls in Puyallup.
Barbaric Truck Parking, 5516 144th St. E., has partnered with U-Haul to provide trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies.
While Barbaric Truck Parking is now a U-Haul dealer, it is not a U-Haul franchise.
“When customers rent from a U-Haul dealer, they are directly supporting an independent small business in their community,” said Jeff Lockridge, manager of Media & Public Relations at U-Haul, in a press release.
Customers can book rental online or in-person. Barbaric Truck Parking is open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day.
Champagne bar in Tacoma’s Stadium District shuts doors
The Powder Room Champagne Bar & Restaurant closed March 19 after less than three years in business, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The bar, 12 N. Tacoma Ave, offered an extensive drink list, including sparkling wines and cocktails, and also served lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Owner Cameron Gilmore posted to social media that she was closing the business to move closer to her daughter in Texas. She also hinted that she might open a similar champagne bar in the Lone Star State.
Gig Harbor brunch restaurant closed for renovations
Devoted Kiss Cafe in Gig Harbor has been temporarily closed for renovations since Wednesday, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The restaurant, 8809 N. Harborview Dr., Suite 203, said it closed to “expand and refresh” its space, and that it hoped to be back open in one month.
Devoted Kiss Cafe serves up dishes like eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, carne asada breakfast tacos and sweets like banana bread French toast, cinnamon rolls and Belgian waffles.
The menu includes a selection of salads and sandwiches for lunch.
New McDonald’s now open in Puyallup
A new McDonald’s has opened in Puyallup, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
A manager at the McDonald’s, 731 Shaw Road, told The News Tribune that it opened in February. The location is open 24 hours every day.
The chain shares the site with East Town Crossing, a new mixed-use apartment development.
There are three other McDonald’s restaurants in Puyallup.
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Exotic car dealership opens in Enumclaw
Cascadia Collection opened Wednesday in Enumclaw, and the owners say it’s the first car dealership of its kind in the country, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The dealership will sell a range of exotic cars, including Rolls-Royces, Lamborghinis and Ferraris, and offers enclosed-car transport nationwide.
Cascadia Collection is at 1920 Garrett Street, taking over the old Thunderdome Car Museum. The building itself was $9 million, but the inventory will eventually bring the dealership’s value to $15 million, according to co-founder Mike Wierzbicki.
The 36,000-square-foot space allows the dealership to include a wide range of services, Wierzbicki said. Along with retail and in-house transport, Cascadia Collection offers consignment, storage, detailing and a private automobile club.
Cascadia Collection is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and is closed Sundays.
Regional seafood chain opens in Gig Harbor
Ivar’s Seafood Bar opened Friday in Gig Harbor, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The Seattle-based chain operates 19 seafood-bar locations, along with three full-service restaurants and four stadium concession stands.
The Gig Harbor location at 4901 Point Fosdick Dr. will serve classic dishes like fish ‘n’ chips, fried seafood baskets, chowder, sandwiches and other bites.
The hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
This story was originally published April 6, 2026 at 5:15 AM.
