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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
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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 sh… 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 between a chain and… Read more
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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! 1.5 cups Milk or ha… 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 restaur… Read more

14th Century Gnocchi

Evan needed a culmination project for World History. The same day he told me he could choose to cook something I recieved a youtube notification from Tasting History with Max about a 14th Century Gnocchi. Evan loves gnocchi, and the recipe was simple… Read more
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Refresh and Revive

As we close out the first month of 2025 we see a lot of change, from the weather to political. Some of this is exciting and some of it raises concerns and causes stresses. No matter what your personal struggles or fears are, or the fliside of joys an… Read more