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Olympia's First Cuban, Family Run Resturant

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain and… Read more

Fresh Fruit Sorbet

I get asked for my sorbet recipe a lot. Its a recipe but its also not a recipe? I asked my youngest and she said, "Its just syrup and frozen fruit." Indeed. I flavor my syrup with spices and herbs and then use that with frozen fruit. I don't mea… Read more

Wedding & Baby Showers

One of the most commonly asked for events at the Inn are showers. Baby Showers or Wedding Showers, they are both similar, celebrating new beginnings. Now that we have the new Grand Victorian Ballroom, we are now able to offer a package that wil… Read more

The Bus isn't stopping here!

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain and… Read more

Homemade Chai

Casey started making this tea during the pandemic because she knew it would help with congestion and inflammation and help with any sniffles, etc that came our way. It wasn't until a few months after making this tea she called Good Intentions that s… Read more
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Olympia Federal Savings

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain and… Read more

The Leaning Maple

  Support Small Business Series   The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice betwe… Read more

Savory Herbed Bread Pudding

A perfect option in spring when the asparagus is just popping up, daffodils are blooming, and Easter and Mothers' Day inevitably mean brunches. Savory Herbed Bread Pudding Nothing says spring like fresh asparagus, eggs, and herbs! … Read more
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Olympia's Happy Hours

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain and… Read more
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Olympia Restaurant Quick Guide

This guide is our tried and true places to eat, that rarely fail to impress. If you want a specific recommendation for a particular style of food please ask us. Our more comprehensive digital guide is available here. We support locally owned restaura… Read more