if craving brussel sprouts as a side dish says anything about choosing a destination bar and grill themed restaurant, then the bar has to be set pretty darned high for the rest of the menu. the social effectively meets this challenge on all fronts from cocktail / wine list selection to appetizers to sandwiches / main dish on to desserts. -the favored element is crafted attention to seasonal specialties -- especially the autumn harvest items and pre-holiday. so....worth the trip under the waterfront bridges and condos in tacoma art / glassmuseumdistricts to go to!