New dumpling spot at Tacoma Mall, Gig Harbor ice cream shop opens, more biz news
A new restaurant for all things dumplings is now open at the Tacoma Mall.
Supreme Dumplings opened its doors ahead of schedule, with a grand opening June 13, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The Bellevue-based chain joins other new restaurants at The Village at Tacoma Mall, including Happy Lamb Hot Pot and Dave’s Hot Chicken.
Supreme Dumplings specializes in Xiao Long Bao, aka soup dumplings, with fillings like pork, chicken and veggies. The menu includes pan fried dumplings, spicy wontons and main dishes like fried rice and noodle soup.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Gig Harbor ice cream, candy shop now open
Couple of Scoops, located in the Olympic Village shopping center at 5500 Olympic Dr. NW, Suite H-103, had its grand opening June 6.
The ice cream and candy shop was slated to open in May but faced some delays, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
Ice cream comes in over two dozen flavors, including Birthday Party, Fudgesicle Brownie and Lemon Blueberry Swirl, plus dairy-free options. There’s also a towering candy wall with treats like gummies, chocolate and jelly beans, where you can pay by the pound.
Couple of Scoops is focused on hiring adults with disabilities.
Hours are noon to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Eco-friendly gift shop opens downtown
Eco Repurpose Boutique, a gift shop focused on selling eco-friendly items, is now open at 1932 Pacific Ave, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The shop first opened in 2021 inside the Waterfront Market at Ruston, but owner Norma Irish decided to expand to a second, larger location downtown.
About 60% of the items in the gift shop are eco-friendly, including repurposed bags, clothing, toys, games and beauty products.
Eco-Repurpose Boutique is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
New gutter business opens in Tacoma
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, a New York based-franchise, has opened a location in Tacoma, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The business serves Pierce County, south King County and surrounding areas, including Lacey and the Key Peninsula.
Services include gutter installation (including under-deck gutters), gutter repair, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, maintenance programs and gutter-protection solutions.
Iconic Tacoma diner closes after nearly 90 years
Knapp’s Restaurant and Lounge in Tacoma’s Proctor District has closed, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The diner and bar at 2707 N. Proctor St. has been in business since 1938, first opening as a delicatessen and then transitioning to a breakfast, lunch and dinner operation.
A sign was posted to the front door of Knapp’s on Monday, June 8, reading “Knapp’s is closed. Thank you for the memories. We’ve enjoyed serving you.”
Owner Billy Brewer, who took over Knapp’s last August, later told The News Tribune that the profitability issues were to blame, and the restaurant “ran out of time” to turn things around.
Other business news
A car wash in Lakewood is getting a new name (and new owners). Local franchise Classy Chassis Car Washes & Detailing has taken over Wet Rabbit Express Car Wash in Lakewood.
The new Classy Chassis is at 9021 South Tacoma Way. More information about the ownership transfer can be found on the Classy Chassis website.
Over in Gig Harbor, there’s another way to get your hands on a U-Haul. Sunrise Sales, a local used car dealership, has signed on as a U-Haul partner.
The dealership, 3818 Grandview St., will offer U-Haul trucks and trailers. Sunrise Sales will generate supplemental income from the partnership, according to a press release.
