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Table of Contents

Features>> 24 Just Thought We’d Ask... Where do chefs go to eat?

>> 30 Restaurateurs & Winemaker Downriver Grill & Townshend Cellar

>> 36 A Toast to Spokane The Davenport Hotel

>> 48 Chef Gonzalo Carillo

>> 56 Chaps Café

>> 59 The Sweetest JAM Artist Café

>> 66 Martinis!

>> 70 The Gonzaga Experience

>> 73 Dry Fly Distilling

>> 92 Aviators, Inventors & Life Savers The Bird Museum and Invention Center

>> 96 Kids and Art

>> 100 Urban Winemakers Barrister Winery

>> 103 To Taste a Heavenly Match Wine & Food Pairings

>> 108 An Evening on Green Bluff Townshend Cellar & Trezzi Farm

>> 112 Spokane Wineries

>> 118 The First Lady of Nutrition Ann Louise Gittleman

>> 134 The “New” Old Fox Theater

>> 136 All That Jazz

>> 142 The MAC Spokane’s Cultural Treasure

Departments>> 20 Recent Openings

>> 23 Fork-in-Cork Award-winners

>> 160 Get Outta Town - Way Outta Town!

>> 162 Taste Worth the Trip

Events>> 106 Area Wine Tastings

>> 146 Performing Arts Information

>> 148 Spokane’s Own Polo Event

>> 152 The Epicurean Delight

>> 154 Area Events Calendar

Dining, Shopping& Going Out

>> 25 North Side>> 33 Downtown>> 53 Westside>> 61 South Hill>> 67 University District>> 75 Spokane Valley & Liberty Lake>> 79 North Idaho>> 91 Family Friendly>> 99 Wine Time>> 115 Shopping for the Best>> 129 Parties & Catering>> 133 Arts & Culture>> 147 Community Events & Entertainment

Neighborhood Spotlights>>26 North Side>>34 Downtown Spokane>>54 Browne’s Addition, Airway Heights, Cheney>>62 Medical Center Area and Upper South Hill>>68 University District>>76 Spokane Valley & Liberty Lake>>80 North Idaho

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Featured on the covers for 2008

Greg Lipsker and Michael White of Barrister Winery - Photo by Chris Guibert at the winery in Spokane, Wash.

Celeste Shaw of Chaps Café and Coffee House – Photo by Jordan Shaw at Chaps Cafe, Spokane, Wash.

Aaron and Jonathan Sweatt of Downriver Grill and Don Townshend of Townshend Cellar - Photo by Jeanette Dunn at Townshend Cellar in Green Bluff, Wash.

Walt and Karen Worthy of the Davenport Hotel and Don Townshend and Jill Rider of Townshend Cellar - Photo by Chris Guibert at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Wash.

Artisan Culinary Lounge inside the Ridpath Hotel- Photo by Chris Guibert at the restaurant in Spokane, Wash.

Trezzi family of Trezzi Farm and Townshend family of Townshend Cellar Photo by Chris Guibert at Trezzi Farm in Green Bluff, Wash.

Ann Louise Gittleman of UniKey Photo courtesy of UniKey in Hayden Lake, Idaho

Cobra Roofing Polo Classic – Photo courtesy of Julie Collins of Julie Collins Photography in Spokane, Wash. Contributors :: our special thanks toSarah Mann of Enoteca, Jill Strom, R. Dunn, Julie Kaplicky and Ryan Bronson.

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ReadersWe would love to hear from you! Write in, send us a review, with or without photos, or go to our Web site (I Review section) to fill out a form and let us know what you think! We are looking for your stories and votes for your favorites. Please let us know of anything you would like to see in future issues, too! Call, write or email us anytime.

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All content within this issue is copyrighted and no part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission of the publisher, Jeanette Dunn.

© 2008 Spokane Sizzle, a Premier Publishing publication.

Published annually by Premier Publishing, Inc. PO Box 5293, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

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T HERE ARE SOME BEAUTIFUL things happening all over Spokane!

These are the days we will remember! Spokane is experiencing an upswing in the food and entertainment scene! With more restaurants cropping up all over town and a continuing trend of old building restorations and recent happenings downtown, the arts, dining and shopping options are making Spo-kane an exciting destination. There are many new places to try, recent discoveries from the past year and of course the old-time favorites that have been there a while; we are having fun, and you will too!

Featured in this issue are some of the busi-nesses that are making that happen. With the completed renovation of the Davenport Hotel five years ago, the mood downtown— and indeed all over Spokane—has been steadily climbing. In this issue, we are featuring the man who saved the Davenport from destruc-tion, Walt Worthy. We bring you the stories about many of your local favorites, including: Barrister Winery’s winemakers; Chaps Café and Celeste Shaw’s dream come true; Chef Gonzo’s talents at the new Artisan Culinary

Lounge at the Ridpath Hotel; The Cobra Roofing Polo Classic fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities; Ann Louise Gittleman, the ‘First Lady of Nutrition’; A day on Green Bluff with the Townshends and the Trezzis; and the latest news from Downriver Grill’s owners. We also bring you the story of an amazing man, with an amazing team right next door in north Idaho that you simply must know about, Dr. Forrest Bird and the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center. This gem and the people there will inspire “kids” of all ages to once again, believe in changing the world!

The restaurant scene, entertainment and events are emerging with more offerings than ever before, and patrons are ready to support them! Here at the Sizzle office, we are so grate-ful for the continuous feedback we get from our readers and advertisers! Our past year has been a very fruitful one for all involved and we are so thankful to be a vital part of our customers and readers’ lives. One of our advertisers, Deborah at Mad Hattie’s Teas, told us about a customer who called from the Spokane airport when she found our Spokane Sizzle at the information kiosk. She wanted

to shop their tea selection and she delayed her flight to come in! She has been a regular customer when ever she is in town now. (By the way, they do have the biggest tea selection I’ve seen anywhere!) And, we receive emails and phone calls constantly from people want-ing to make a connection with local events, specialty food companies and restaurants. We have received numerous calls and emails about events including the Epicurean Delight, The Polo Classic, The Cork and Keg and the Festival of Foodies before we published this new issue, asking when the next event would be held. All of our readers’ responses are so sweetly enthusiastic about our publication and our advertisers so complimentary that I am truly humbled by it all. I say … it’s all for you. And I mean it.

Enjoy!

Jeanette DunnPublisher

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Sizzle’n New Features!

In this issue, we have incorporated our

new thumb navigation tool TABNav™, which

we created for our Idaho Cuisine Spring

2007-08 issue. It has been one of our

biggest hits! This tool has made it easy to

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map page, and our new alpha-list in the

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RecentOpeningsIn the heart of Downtown Spokane, across

from Macy’s on West Main Street, a mother and daughter come together again to open Madeleine’s Café & Patisserie. You will remember Debbie Green from Café MAC at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Shake Rattle and Boil catering, famous for her inventive dishes and more than 14 years of catering to Spokane!

Debbie’s daughter Megan took four years of French in school and discovered that her name in French is Madeleine, hence the name Madeleine’s for the new French patisserie, serving fine French pastries. Megan attended pastry school at San Francisco Baking Institute, and it was her idea to open the place.

They have done a fine job of decorating the restaurant to have a French feel and an even

finer job at serving the rustic French Provencal cuisine. They are also serving gourmet to-go for those needing a quick dinner to take home

after work and are seeing more people moving into residences downtown as an important part of their services. Debbie is ac-tively involved in the downtown revitalization task force and is interested in participating in the changing downtown dining and entertainment scene.

Chef Mercia Sheets, formerly of Moxie, Palm Court Grill, Fugazzi and Luna is the lead

night time chef for dinners Thursday through Saturday. The ambiance of live music is offered at lunch on Wednesday and 8pm Fridays.

They are offering breakfast starting at 7am during the week, 9am on Saturdays, lunch and dinner, also with dinners and wine for take

home. During the holiday season, they will be offering the public breakfast with Santa Claus on Sundays so the kids can fill him in on their wish lists. They are closed on Sundays, with this one exception.

With this much culinary talent and such a beautiful French themed environment … we say, “Welcome to the neighborhood!”

Madeleine’s is located at 707 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-2253 Find their menus online at MadeleinesSpokane.com

Recent Openings


Downtown

Chef Jason Rex, formerly of Fugazzi, and Connie Naccarato, famous for Mamma Mia on the Northside, have come together to create Scratch Restaurant & lounge. Conveniently located directly across the street from the recently restored Fox, it is sure to be a hit among the late-night crowd. With a full menu served until 2am on weekends, there’s no need to go hun-gry after a late night performance. And all ages are welcome at all times!

Churchill’s Steakhouse: One word—DEE-licious-steaks! OK, that’s

two words. This fine dining addition to Spokane is having everyone talking. For those craving a juicy, savory steak close to home, Churchill’s is where you’ll find one! New York, T-Bone, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin, Cowboy Rib Steak, Rib-Eye, Filet Mignon … is your mouth watering yet?

Family owned and operated since 1993, Hill’s Restaurant & lounge is fi-nally back from a long hiatus, ready to serve Spokane again! Find them at the corner of Main and Washington, just one block from the Performing Arts Center and the Convention Center. With Co-owner/Chef Dave Hill, you can expect nothing less than the absolute best! They are open 11am-10pm Mon-day through Saturday.

West Side

Dreams really do come true, and Chaps is one of them. Dreamt up by Owner Celeste Shaw, this quaint café and coffeehouse offers its customers a rustic western feel, with home cooking so good. …. Read more about Chaps in our feature on page 56.

South Hill

villaggio’s entrance is a bit of a drive around the Applebee’s parking lot on 29th, but when you get there, you will find an invitingly warm ambiance. They serve authentic Italian cuisine and pizza, with the bar serving wine and martinis.

The owners of the Elk Pubiic House are busy remodeling the former Laskars, go-ing for a whole new look and service.

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Ambrosia Bistro & Wine BarOwners Scott and Kara Cook bring this charming bistro to life in the shop-ping center at the corner of Montgomery and Argonne. Their menu ranges from paninis and sandwiches to inventive dishes such as their Butternut Squash Ravioli and Gnudi.

Hay J’s Bistro, named after Chef Patrick Fechser’s two children—Hayley and Jackson, offers a traditional bistro-style atmosphere and food to match.

Owners Rhonda and Martin have also recently opened Stilos Seafood & Steakhouse. Stilos offers big city dining with high-class tastes. Stilos is Latin for “style,” and that’s exactly what this restaurant has! With offerings of soup and salad to steaks, chicken and seafood including King crab legs, Australian lobster tail, salmon, pan-fried oysters and crab-stuffed prawns, remember to put Stilos on your menu. Oh, and they have martinis, too!

Got Mojo? It’s easy to get it! Steven and Charlie are two friends with a passion for incredible food, creating house specialties made from scratch. They call it West-Coast American cuisine, includ-ing handmade artisan breads and pastries. Order at the counter and take it to-go, or enjoy beer and

wine in their fast, casual dining atmosphere.

North Side

Does anyone know how to spell tonicx? Appar-ently many do! This is a hopping and happening place next to a new Pita Pit at Five Mile and Fran-cis. They have a great selection of microbrews, and the Pita Pit right down the hall delivers!

twig’s Bistro & Martini Bar has been a hit at its three current locations, and with this success, it will be expanding with another location coming to the Wandermere area. Stay tuned to find out more.

Stefanie’s Bakery features the most adorable cakes since Dr. Suess’ Horton Hears a Who. Stefanie is a talented baker and decorator, and this little neigh-borhood bakery in Whoville, just north of downtown on Northwest Boule-vard near Audubon Park, is definitely worth the trip for that special occasion cake or everyday bakery treats.

little Garden CaféYou will find this little café just across the street from Audubon Park on Northwest Boulevard. Serving local DOMA coffee and Summit Teas—served to you in a pot freshly brewed! Offering paninis, salad and soups, breakfast omelet bagel sandwiches, granola pastries, quiche, kids menu and play area.

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Bangkok thaiRiverwalk Plaza is quite simply an elegant additional location for the existing Bangkok Thai on Grand Avenue near 14th. Owners Jayme Cozetto and Kay Chindapradist replace the longtime occupant Riverview Thai as Carl and On Wilson retire from the restaurant business. Jayme and Kay have added more Thai décor and brought their own popular menu from the Grand location.

Spokane is now home to Dry Fly Distilling, located at 1003 E. Trent. Dry Fly uses only locally grown grains and botanicals to produce craft-distilled vodka, gin and soon … whiskey. Owned and operated by Don Poffenroth and Kent Fleischmann, it is the first craft distillery in Washington State since the days of prohibition.

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F ood Police and cuisine aficionados, the Spokane Sizzle and Idaho Cuisine have several new and exciting features on our Web site just for you!

Know what’s going on in our community’s culinary scene, and check out our blog. Updated daily, the Sizzle ‘n’ Cuisine blog offers you all the regional dining and entertainment news there is to know about. Hot topics include: exciting food, wine and beer events, recipes from local chefs, openings and closings, chef and menu changes, family friendly places, the wine scene, charity events, food and wine pairing dinners, beer and wine tastings, where to find cooking classes and so much more!

Check out our FSA Culinary Calendar to find when and where the next event is coming your way!

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Our online poll on our Culinary Calendar changes monthly and here you have the chance to vote for your favorite by selecting one of the multiple choices or adding your own.

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Our magazines, published annually, are the most complete guides to the Inland Northwest culinary experience, but lots of new things happen between publishing dates! So make sure you stay informed by browsing our Web site at: SizzlenCuisine.com.

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Fork-in-Cork Awards

Once again, our special thanks to Ashley of Ruby Jayne’s Cakes & Confections for walking into the office with a fork stuck in a wine cork while we were designing our own unique Idaho Cuisine and Spokane Sizzle award. She is brilliant! After a little banter and much laughter, we arrived at our Fork-in-Cork Award. Vote for your favorites online at “I-review” and in our blog’s weekly poll, SizzlenCuisine.com.

Our winners are from our online survey “i Review.” visit our Web site at: SpokaneSizzle.com and vote for yOuR favorites!Keep up the voting by sending us your reviews. We want to hear from all of Spokane and beyond!

Fork-in-Cork Award-Winners

For a cozy Romantic Dinner for twoArtisan Culinary Lounge at the Ridpath, Downtown

Pulling-out-the-unlimited-bank-card Special OccasionChurchill’s Steakhouse, Downtown

Enjoyable for the entire FamilyChaps Café & Coffee House, South at Cheney-Spokane Rd.

Favorite Newcomer this past yearMadeleine’s Café & Pâttiserie, Downtown

A Coffee Shop that soothes the jittersBrews Bros Espresso Lounge, Downtown

Party Place, food or notJack and Dan’s Bar & Grill, University District

When nothing but a place with a view will doAnthony’s HomePort Restaurant, Downtown

Meet-a-friend-for-lunch placeMaggie’s South Hill Grill, South Hill

For the best Sandwich anywhereLiberty Café at Auntie’s Bookstore, Downtown

Power lunch for making dealsMAX at Mirabeau Park Hotel, Spokane Valley

Alive at 5! Favorite Happy Hour!Fast Eddie’s, Downtown

Favorite for a Snack and a BrewThe Elk Public House, Browne’s Addition

Favorite Wine listDownriver Grill, North Side

Favorite Cocktail and a bite to eat Wild Sage AmericanBistro, Downtown

For the lOvE of Food ... a Chef with style!Gordon Crafts – Gordy’s Sichuan, South Hill

the ‘Must-try’ new place on the block Scratch Restaurant & Lounge, Downtown

Diner worth its saltSatellite Diner & Lounge, Downtown

Wine Bar with pizzazz!Ambrosia Bistro & Wine Bar, Spokane Valley

Martini Bar that shakes it upBistango, Downtown

Winner of the virtual Pizza Cook-offDavid’s Pizza, University District

You can run, but you can’t hide! The publisher finds the Fork-in-Cork Award half a world away in Valencia, Spain.

For a cozy Romantic Dinner for twoAngelo’s Ristorante, Midtown CdA

Pulling-out-the-unlimited-bank-card Special OccasionBrix Restaurant, Downtown CdA

Enjoyable for the entire FamilyMichael D’s Eatery, CdA

Favorite Newcomer this past yearBambino’s Pizza & Gelato, Midtown CdA

A Coffee Shop that soothes the jittersBella Rose Café and Bakery, Downtown CdA

Party Place, food or notIron Horse, Downtown CdA

virtual Pizza Cook-off WinnerCapone’s Pub & Grill

When nothing but a place with a view will doCedars Floating Restaurant, CdA

Meet-a-friend-for-lunch placeCafé Carambola, CdA

For the best Sandwich anywhereDaanen’s Delicatessen, Hayden

Power lunch for making dealsBonsai Bistro, Downtown CdA

Alive at 5! Favorite Happy Hour!The Beacon Pub, Downtown CdA

Favorite for a Snack and a BrewCapone’s Pub & Grill, Midtown CdA

For a Drink and a Bite to eatAnthony’s Midtown Bistro, Midtown CdA

Favorite Wine listThe Wine Cellar, Downtown CdA

For the lOvE of food ... a Chef with style!Raci Erdem at White House Grill & The Oval Office, Post Falls

AND iN NORtH iDAHO, HERE ARE tHE WiNNERS

SPOKANE’S tOP-RAtED REStAuRANtS


Just Thought We’d Ask...

We have been asked many times, “So where do the chefs go to eat?”

So we thought we would just ask them ourselves. This was a fun project, and they were glad to share their favorites with us. Most of the chefs kept their responses short and sweet, but one of them was rather wordy, in a humorous sort of way. Bon appetit’.

And Mark Starr of David’s Pizza had A LOT to say about his favorites …

Maggie’s: As a bachelor, that’s as close to home cooking as I’ll ever get.

Fast Eddies: Great burgers and some of the best bar food you’ll find.

Isabella’s: Delightful breakfast, salmon and eggs ... hmm! (only on weekends though) and a nice change. Had a couple

good steaks there, too.

Steam Plant: Wonderful beers, great, really cool things to look at, and the food is outstanding. OK, and the owner is a good

friend.

Raw: Besides my best friend’s daughter working there, we like the place for the food. Not all the time, but what a great

change of pace.

Elk: Sort of the community standard. Always know someone there, and the food is consistently good.

Wolf Lodge: Some of the best steak anyplace. But the names are set up so that you order the bigger cuts. I get the (are

you ready for this?) “Little Dude.” I mean, come on! What guy is going to order that?! But it’s more than enough food for

anyone.

Satellite: For breakfast. Great food for the work week.

Domini: Who doesn’t like these sandwiches? Voted best by the Inlander for like 14 years now, I think.

Chaps: This is a great new spot that opened as a coffee shop in Latah Creek area (just across from Latah Bistro). Breakfast

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Go early or stand in line.

There are many more to be sure. And I personally know the owners of many, so I’ll no doubt be off someone’s Christmas list

for the omission. Then again, if I keep this up you’ll think I need to be in Weight Watchers instead of out eating all the time.

Debbie Green of Madeleine’s

Moxie. We like the casual atmosphere, and we’re friends with

the chefs. We don’t make reservations …

we like to sit at the bar. The service

is exceptional, the staff friendly and

the service is very consistent.

Maggie Watkins of Maggie’s South Hill Grill

I like to dine at other locally owned

neighborhood restaurants. Picabu Bistro is one of our favorites. My

daughters love Fiesta Mexicana, and we also get lots of take-out from

Bangkok Thai.

tony usher of twigs South Hill

Living in Post Falls, I still frequent Bonsai, Beverly’s, Cedars, Angelo’s and Syringa. The list could go on. But I like eating at

restaurants that offer the same level of food

and service as presented here at Twigs; a level

that meets my expectations.

David Blaine of latah Bistro

I like breakfast at Café Marron. I think

breakfast is a simple meal, and the quality

of the dish depends on the quality of the

ingredients. I appreciate the better quality

ingredients. Plus, I like that Café Maron is a

small, neighborhood-based restaurant.

Jonathan Sweatt of Downriver Grill

I like the Pita Pit and Tonicx – nice place to get a quick bite to

eat and a high quality cocktail after a long day at work. I frequent

their establishment often. I do a lot of takeout from Gordy’s Sichuan, a family favorite. On Mondays, Latah Bistro; they

have half-off bottles of wine and appetizer specials. And Café Marron for a good breakfast.

Where do Chefs Eat?

Mark Starr of David’s Pizza is one of Santa’s Elves at Christmas time. A few very luckly little ones get to fly to the North Pole with him to see Santa!


“i’M A CREATIVE PERSON, and I think my ability to create art on a plate is what drives me to do it,”

said Tom Nichols, executive chef at Down-river Grill. A 16-year veteran of the restaurant industry, Tom hasn’t always been the one preparing the delectable meals; he started out washing the dishes they were served on. Like so many chefs, Tom started out as a dish-washer at Marrakesh at 14. He quickly moved his way up the corporate ladder, bouncing around different restaurants. He moved up to prepping, and by age 18, he was cooking food on a line.

At Downriver, where he has been for three years, he leads a kitchen crew of 13 and enjoys banning together with them for a common goal – great food.

He enjoys his career because of “the free-dom of expression and creativity it allows.”

More recently, Tom has been experimenting with the earthy flavors that Latin, Middle-East-ern and Asian foods offer. “There is something to their traditions that they carry on through their families,” he said. “It’s food that is per-sonal and served family style.

And Tom is all about family. When not at work, he spends his time with his wife, Rebecca, and their two children: Frida, 4, and Donovan, 9. “That’s what I’m all about,” he said. “Whenever I’m not [at the restaurant], I’m trying to keep that stable.” Frida and Donovan are already learning the family business, help-ing their dad with his creations in their home kitchen.

Downriver Grill is locaed at 3315 W. Northwest Blvd. (509) 323-1600

Cooking as an ArtMeet Executive Chef tom Nichols of Downriver Grill

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First row bottom left to right: Aaron McEachran, Tompall Nichols, Justin Fuchs, Scott Diamond, Second row left to right: Scott Collins, Beau Clemons, Darren Emerson, Joe Dean, Gina

Conger. Not pictured: Steve Whitinger, Nick Wall, Michael Evans, and Bobby Brown.


F rom Downriver Grill near the Downriver Golf Course on North-west Boulevard to Market Street on

the east, and from Indiana and Division to the Spokane’s “Y” and the northern territory beyond; the North Side is Spokane’s fastest growing neighborhood!

Residential areas north of Francis are exploding with new apartment complexes and single-family homes, and the shopping is growing with it. North Spokane used to be Division Street’s kaleidoscope of fast food, national chains and international cuisine. Division presents a long row of restaurants

filled with a variety of options such as Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Russian, Indian and Thai … all handy stops for shoppers at Northtown Mall, the numerous shopping centers near the “Y” and along Francis. It takes some looking to find the local hot spots tucked away like precious hidden gems among the neighborhoods and back roads surrounding these high-traffic commercial zones.

Not far from downtown, Downriver Grill is one of those favorites nestled in the neighborhood near Audubon Park, south of

Garland Avenue and just north of the park. This restaurant is a must for your list, and it will take just one visit to make it memorable. They are a neighborhood darling and indeed one of Spokane’s most revered and awarded restaurants. The owners of Downriver Grill have a new restaurant in the works, set to open summer of 2008 right across the street. Don’t expect a replica of Downriver—the restaurant’s completely new concept comes with exciting ideas, according to Co-owner Jonathan Sweatt, but will still offer great food, value and service like Downriver Grill. And … it will be offering an extensive break-fast, something you can’t find at Downriver.

Along Northwest Boulevard, you will find a couple sweet new additions to the neigh-borhood—Stefanie’s Bakery, Little Garden Café and Cielo Bakery—all having a person-ality of their own. You won’t find anything like them anywhere else in Spokane. Way out on Northwest Boulevard at Wellesley is where Stadium Pizza has been serving the neighborhood with local flavor for years.

Dolly’s Café is a little pink corner café at Washington and Indiana with home-style food and is a popular bustling diner that the neighborhood loves for breakfast and lunch.

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Along Monroe from where Indiana be-comes Northwest Boulevard brings the popu-lar local Greek and Mediterranean restaurant, Azars on Monroe, with an authentic menu and charming and homey Greek atmosphere. Great food, Greek beer and wine, and ... belly dancers on Fridays! This sets the stage for a great time.

On Garland Avenue lives the very heart of a nostalgic neighborhood with the charm and the ambiance of walking downtown in one of Norman Rockwell’s very small towns. The historic Garland Theater shows movies at far lower prices than the big box movie theaters and is a popular spot for families to enjoy time with the kids. Get there early; it can be crowded! Just down the street is The Blue Door Theatre, whose performances are every Friday night and offer improv and sketch comedy suitable for all ages. Restaurants offer family style eateries from Kim’s Teriyaki near the Garland Theater, to the Rocket Bakery coffee shop and The Milk Bottle at the corner of Post and Garland. Next to The Milk Bottle, Ferguson’s Café is the popular neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot, and the nostalgic 50s home-style menu and décor will make you feel right at home. Pubs in this neighborhood include Rick’s Ringside Pub and the Brown Derby Tavern. There are unique shopping op-portunities here with the Elegant Peasant, Tin Man Gallery and The Ruby Slipper.

Nearby Wall Street Diner is a nostalgic diner located north on Wall Street from the Garland area.

Further north at West Francis lies the Five Mile Shopping Center where Five Mile Heights Pizza Parlor has been a longtime favorite for Spokane families. Also located there are GoGo Burritos, Chic-A-Ria German Inn Restaurant, a brand new Pita Pit and Tonicx, and Maggie Moos Ice Cream treats.

Heading east along Francis will reveal

the popular Swinging Doors Tavern, with Spokane’s only designated and totally legal outdoor smoking section, and Mamma Mia’s Italian Restaurant. At Division, this intersec-tion is home to the Screaming Yak, Club North Aces Casino and the nearby south is Tomato Street’s fun family Italian restaurant and to the north is Moon’s Mongolian Grill. Just east on Francis will lead you to DeLeon Foods and Deli where home-style authentic Mexican foods are easy to find!

Farther north on Division will bring you to Old European, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Golden Corral, Bigfoot Pub & Eatery, Rancho Chico Family Mexican and the shopping extrava-ganza of the “Y” area. Mel’s Home and Garden, Spokane Floral, Ritter’s Nursery and Just Roses fill the need for floral and gift stores, and shop-ping centers are filled with variety in this area. Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar is a lone contender located on Nevada between Holland and Haw-thorne when it comes to great food and marti-nis galore. Family pizza fun is north at Chuck E. Cheese, and at the north end of Nevada lies an old favorite, Frank’s Diner, which continues to get voted as best breakfast in many local readers polls.

Beyond the “Y” is the Whitworth College neighborhood. Whitworth is located on Haw-thorne Road between North Waikiki Road and North Division. Spokane Country Club is on West Waikiki Road, and farther north off Divi-sion is Wandermere Golf Course, near where Dartford Dr. will take you to that far-out (liter-ally) north Dartford Drive Italian place. Now called Francisco’s at Commellini’s, it is owned by Frank Burger and Tammy Paulino.

This north side neighborhood is lucky that Cena To Go is there to help you with your grocery buying and dinner preparation! They offer a real meal deal—gourmet recipes, ingre-dients, wine and dessert—which you can buy all at once. Fill the freezer for the week, and

meal preparation becomes a breeze. Planning a party? This is the place to go; a no brainer!

Just west on Hastings Road, try A Taste of Thai. It is receiving rave review among Spokane’s Thai-lovers, and near there is the Lone Cactus Saloon & Restaurant and Fizzie Mulligans.


Cena to Go12501 N. SR Highway 395, Ste. 3 (509) 328-3709GROcERY AND mEAL PREPARATION

Imagine coming home after a long day to a relaxing, nutritious meal? Cena To Go has created a way for families to enjoy their time without tiring food preparation. We start with the finest ingredients then eliminate exhausting hours in the kitchen by allowing YOU to prepare meals at your convenience. While preparing your meals enjoy an international selection of wines paired with each entrée. Then relax, enjoy the ambiance and take your meals home to prepare them when you’re ready. Our entrées contain no Trans fat or MSG. Enjoy preservative-free ingredients for healthy, low-fat meals. We’ll help you spend your evenings with your family eating instead of cooking. CenaToGo.com Downriver Grill3315 W. Northwest Blvd. (509) 323-1600cONTEmPORARY NORTHWEST $$-$$$

All of us at Downriver Grill invite you to enjoy a pleasant lunch or an elegant evening at our restaurant. We pride ourselves on our award-winning cuisine and service. Come enjoy our excellent menu with seasonal specials, sauces from scratch, wonderful sandwiches and the best in seafood and steaks. We feature an exquisite selection of fine wine, microbrews and hand-crafted cocktails in our casual wine bar. Reservations are recommended, walk-ins are always welcome! TheDownriverGrill.com

Pita Pit6314 N. Ash St. Ste. #1 (509) 324-6453PITAS $

The quickest and healthiest spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night dining. Choose from a variety of lean grilled meats, fresh vegetables and zesty sauces all rolled into a unique pita shell. Featuring a tasty breakfast menu. Dine in, take-out or delivery. More than 120 locations in 38 states and growing. PitaPitUSA.com

Qdoba Mexican GrillN. Spokane – 7115 N. Division (509) 468-8500 Medical Center Area Spokane – 901 S. Grand (509) 747-8737 CdA – 204 Ironwood Dr. (208) 667-2074mExIcAN GRILL $

Qdoba Mexican Grill features jumbo gourmet burritos prepared from freshly grilled chicken, steak or grilled vegetables. Tacos, taco salads and nachos are also on the menu! The service is quick, and you won’t believe the taste! Eat here or take us to go! We cater too! Qdoba.com

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Ferguson’s Café & Catering804 W. Garland (In the Garland Village) (509) 325-3482AmERIcAN DINER $-$$

Known for our omelets, skillets and biscuits and gravy, we’re serving breakfast all day, along with home-style soups, burgers, deli sandwiches, salads and wraps, and we’re sensitive to low-fat and low-carb dietary needs. Not far from North Division, stop in for a real home-style treat! We are smoke-free, and we cater too! Open 7am-2pm Tues.-Sat., 8am-2pm Sun. and for dinner 5-10pm Fri. FergusonsCafeAndCatering.com

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North Side

De Leon Foods Deli & Grocery Store

After starting their first business, Northwest Freight Handlers, Inc., it

was only a matter of time before Sergio and Mayra opened De Leon

Foods Deli & Grocery Store. Their entrepreneurial spirit can be traced

back to both Sergio’s and Mayra’s parents. Mayra’s family owned a

little grocery store in Mexico and Sergio’s family still own a deli and

grocery store in Oregon.

De Leon Foods, Inc., opened its doors on July 17, 2006, with eight

employees and a warm welcome from the Spokane locals. Step inside

De Leon Foods, and you will be surrounded by the aromas of fresh

baked tortillas, the sight of brightly colored piñatas and the sound of

Latin music. It feels as though you are in the heart of Mexico. Shelves

are stacked high with Mexican imports, sundries and a full line of

specialty produce such as cactus, sugar cane, cactus pears, tamarind

pods and more.

With dine-in and to-go service, their Mexican deli serves everything

from homemade tamales and chile rellenos to carnitas and breakfast

burritos, to the best tasting tortilla chips and salsas. Stop in for

breakfast, lunch or dinner and taste the flavors from south of the

border.

Shop at De Leon Foods and be treated to an authentic Mexican

experience. With a full service deli, bakery and tortilla factory, you will

find whatever it is you need for that perfect Mexican meal. De Leon

Foods … “Here, you’re always close to home.”

De Leon Foods is located just east of Division at 102 E. Francis Ave. in

North Spokane. (509) 483-3033 DeLeonFoods.net

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SINCE ITS OPENING IN JUNE 2003, Downriver Grill, located in North-west Spokane, has been a success, and

owners Aaron and Jonathan Sweatt are taking that success and using the popular Downriver name for a new endeavor–a signature wine blend that will only be available at Downriver Grill.

Though interested in the idea before, Jonathan and Aaron are now ready to pursue the venture. There still is a ways to go before customers will be able to select the Downriver blend from the wine list. “We’re just starting to put our heads together and move forward. It has been in the works for a while,” said Aaron.

Teaming up with Don Townshend of Townshend Cellars is a perfect fit. Like Aaron and Jonathan, Don believes in using local ingredients as much as possible, sourcing his fruit from great areas and working with local

farmers. “That’s what we try to do here,” said Jonathan. “We really push local ingredients and wines. It’s kind of a natural fit—us work-ing together—because I think [Don] believes strongly in that, too.” Don offers his wines at a remarkable value, just as Downriver Grill with their food and wine list. As Aaron said, “Many of our customers are his customers, so it’s a fun deal for both of us.

“We’ve just always had a really good relationship with Don since we opened, and we love to support local wineries,” he added. Seeing the success Townshend wines have had at Downriver, as well as working with Don closely over the years on charitable events and wine dinners, “We have really gained a respect for what one another does,” said Jonathan. “We just always thought it would be a neat idea to take that a step further and work together to create a wine that we’d both be proud to serve,

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not only here by the glass … but for our take out customers as well.”

The process in creating a Downriver blend—which both Aaron and Jonathan said would be a red wine blend of some sort—thus far has been mostly conversation, discussing with Don what type of blend they are looking to serve at their restaurant. There has also been barrel tasting at Townshend Cellar to see what Don has available when it comes to blending grapes. As Jonathan said, “He doesn’t make a wine I wouldn’t be proud to serve.” What will be the deciding factor in selecting the signature blend for Downriver? According to Jonathan, it’s going to come down to the personal tastes of not only he, Aaron and Don, but also Jonathan and Aaron’s mother and step-father. “We’re going to have some strong personalities coming together to try and make this work, so I’m sure whatever we come up with will be great,” said Jonathan.

Their plan for the Downriver blend is for it to be an affordable wine; a wine to be poured by the glass and offered at a great retail price for those who buy it to-go. You may be wonder-ing about the name … “We’ll let the wine speak for itself and see what we come up with,” said Jonathan. They are waiting until they taste the final product, which they hope to be simple yet good; a wine that will not only complement the food at Downriver Grill but be able to identify

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teaming up to create the perfect blend


GEttiNG tHERE

Downriver Grill is located on Northwest Blvd., just a few miles west

of the intersection of Indiana & Division St. Go west on Indiana (this

becomes Northwest Blvd.) to 3315 W. Northwest Blvd. or call (509)

323-1600 for directions from other areas. (see map on page 14)

For townshend Cellar directions, see page 111

AS JONATHAN SAID, “DON DOESN’T MAKE A WINE I WOULDN’T BE PROUD TO SERVE.”

Downriver Grill & Townshend Cellar

Townshend Cellars and the restaurant. Jonathan believes there is a new apprecia-

tion for fine wine and cuisine in Spokane, and that the city is “growing up.” There are endless possibilities when it comes to food and wine, and “there’s a lot of room for creativity,” he said. Wine and food are alike in other aspects as well, according to Jonathan. “I think winemaking is very similar to making good dishes: It’s about balance and flavors. [With wine] you have tan-nins, and you have certain flavors that are so strong. You are using the other grapes to balance that out. Food is the same way ... if it’s too spicy, too sweet, too salty,” you use other ingredients and spices to balance that flavor.

Jonathan and Aaron believe there’s a good relationship between great food and great wine, and it’s amazing having two local businesses—a winery and a restaurant—joining forces to create something unique and fun.

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Melissa Wright Downriver Grill

Melissa Wright started her restaurant career at age 17, working at Luigi’s, (where she met her future husband, whom she would marry in July 2007). By the time she was 18, she had worked her way up from dishwasher to busser, to hostess and finally server, which she has been doing ever since. With a few local restaurants to her credit–Good Times, Quinn’s and Mil-ford’s–Melissa has been demonstrating her excellent service at Downriver Grill since its opening in 2003.

Melissa loves her job and the fact that she works at a locally owned res-taurant, and as she said, she is constantly surrounded by good people (both employees and patrons). “We’re a family,” she said. According to her, Aaron and Jonathan know people’s temperaments and personalities, strengths and weaknesses. “They are sweethearts and just nice people, and they appreci-ate us.” Melissa feels the same way toward her customers; some were even invited to her wedding this past July.

Another advantage to her job as a server is that she is able to make a full-time living without the full-time schedule, working six-hour days in comparison to the average eight hours. Melissa has been contemplating going back to school, but don’t think she’ll be out of sight for long. “I have to be with people,” she said. “I’ve done the desk job thing, and I can’t sit still.”

Also a server at Maggie’s South Hill Grill, Melissa credits much of her success and that of Downriver in general to those who work hard in the kitchen. “They are really great … because if the food wasn’t good, people wouldn’t come in.”

Melissa had some advice to share with other servers, advice she was given when she first started out in the business: “No matter how busy and overwhelmed you feel at the moment, it will end.”

Melissa’s tips on tips:

Someone who leaves a 15 percent tip in actuality is leaving only an 8

percent tip for their server. From that 15 percent tip, the server tips

out the kitchen, the bussers and the dishwashers. “I couldn’t do my

job without their help,” Melissa said. “We all work together.” Therefore,

the tip is split amongst them. And as Melissa said, when it comes to

tipping, she believes in karma. “What goes around comes around.”

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WILD SAGE, AN AMERICAN Bistro, is appropriately located downtown on the edge of the

Davenport District. Wild Sage’s reputation for the fine art of culinary currency has ex-ceeded the expectations of Inland Northwest diners and has turned the bistro into the “must-go” destination for adventurous and traditional diners alike.

As with any prominent artist, Spokane native Executive Chef Alexa Wilson likes to create memories. Food is her medium, simplicity her professional secret. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, Chef Wilson embraces a philosophy of whole-food consciousness. She creates meals people can relate to; familiar flavors with unexpected flair. Change is the routine, with seasonal menu items rotating in and out as they are available, featuring unique and playful com-

binations of texture, color and flavor. After all, isn’t that what art is all about?

Patron favorites include fresh baked pop-overs, Fried Green Tomatoes with Dunge-ness Crab remoulade and Applewood bacon, Rack of Lamb with guajillo chili marinade, sweet red pepper jelly glaze, pistachio and pepita crust with cornbread casserole and Bluefin Ahi Tuna with habanero chile jerk spice rub, charred rare with a cool center. An in-house bakery program complements all of Chef Alexa’s creations as most Wild Sage products are hand-selected and scratch-baked.

Wild Sage can be found at the first inter-section past the Lincoln St. Exit off I-90 at 916 W. 2nd Ave. Reservations welcomed. For more information, call: (509) 456-7575 or visit WildSageBistro.com.

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Wild Sage’s wildflower, Chef Alexa Wilson, brings culinary artistry and the element of pleasant surprise to the table for a

memorable dining event!

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“Food is our common ground,

a universal experiance.”

– James Beard


Downtown Spokane is experiencing an upbeat swing into an optimistic future! There has been an explosion of new

dining and entertainment options in recent years, and it shows in the vibrant scene that is downtown these days. People want to go down-town again!

With the recent completion of the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, things are really buzzing on the downtown streets. Most recently opened across the street from the Fox is the new Scratch Restaurant & Lounge, owned by Chef Jason Rex and Connie Naccarato. Walking into Scratch, you will experience a contemporary ambiance, where it feels more like Bell Town in

Seattle than Downtown Spokane! At Scratch, everything is made from … Scratch! The close proximity for dinner and the Symphony is sure to be a hit for both! Within walking distance of the Fox are the Davenport Hotel and its fabulous restaurants, The Hotel Lusso and Fugazzi, the ever-popular Moxie and Bluefish, the new Churchill’s Steakhouse, Steam Plant Grill, Wild Sage American Bistro and of course Ella’s Supper Club, also across the street from the Fox near Scratch.

Newly opened entertainment venues include The Magic Lantern at 25 W. Main St., present-ing independent foreign and art films, including documentaries. Along with Interplayers, The

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Bing Crosby Theater, The Big Easy Concert House, The INB Performing Arts Center, CenterStage and the Spokane Civic Theatre, there is certainly no shortage of venues for live entertainment to experience downtown.

Of course, no downtown experience would be complete without a little food with some wine or a brew to match. Downtown restaurants are the broadband version of whatever suits your taste, from pizza and kid-friend-ly to the most elegant fine dining available in the area.

Standing the test of time downtown are the reliable Cyrus O’Leary’s, Rocky Rococo, Luigi’s, The Italian Kitchen, Europa Restaurant & Bakery, The Old Spaghetti Factory, the Sawtooth Grill, Rock City Grill and the Steam Plant Grill; all very popular spots for an enjoyable family experi-ence.

On the finer dining options list for that date night with someone special or a cherished event on the calendar, Churchill’s is one of the newest crowd-pleasers. This list also includes Spencer’s, Mizuna, Fugazzi, Niko’s, Ella’s Supper Club, Twigs and the wildest new award-winner Wild Sage American Bistro. Overlooking the Spokane River, which meanders through Downtown Spokane, enjoy the finest views of the falls with some of the finest cuisine and service to be found in Spokane at Clinkerdagger

and Anthony’s HomePort, just north of the river.

The lunch and coffee café scene is growing, too, with a long list to include the ever popular Domini’s Sandwiches, Liberty Café at Auntie’s Bookstore, Alpine Bakery & Bistro, Slick Rock Burritos, Chicken and More, Soulful Soups, Brooklyn Deli, Carnegie Square Bistro, High Nooner, Conti’s Café & Tea House, Brews Bros Espresso Lounge, 4 Seasons Coffee Co., Cabin Coffee, the Rocket Bakeries, Thomas Hammer Coffee and the

new Madeleine’s, which serves DOMA coffee and is open for dinner.An eclectic mix of fun doesn’t end with the nightlife offerings including

the phenomenon of the Baby Bar, which demands a visit just to see it; The Blue Spark, Far West Billiards, The BLVD, Steelhead Bar & Grill, Talotti’s 211, Twigs Bistro & Martini Lounge, Dempsey’s Brass Rail, the Merq Café & Liquid Lounge, Trick Shot Dixie Outlaw Saloon, Catacombs Pub, Fast Eddie’s, Heroes & Legends, Mootsy’s Tavern and the new Bistango Martini Bar. And no night out would be complete without the Satellite—out-a-sight day and night—with fun events and great food daily, all the way into the wee hours of the morning.

There are no less than seven wineries and tastings rooms where you can explore Spokane’s own winemakers’ talents: Barrister, Grande Ronde tasting room, Robert Karl, Vintage Hill, Lone Canary, Arbor Crest tasting room at River Park Square and Caterina, just north of the river on Wash-ington. A local brewery, Coeur d’Alene Brewing Company, is housed in the Steam Plant Grill, and Northern Lights Brewery is in the next neighbor-hood–University District. C.I. Shenanigan’s, also with their own brew, is a hidden gem that is tucked behind the Convention Center and east of the Double Tree Hotel in a beautiful location right on the river.

Downtown is a must if you haven’t been there in a while. There are five ways to cross the river: Division, Washington, Lincoln, Monroe and Maple streets. Both sides of the river hold a wide variety of entertainment and dining options to enjoy. Don’t miss them!PH

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A TOAST TO SPOKANE!


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Restoring, innovating and creating a new culinary destination.the Davenport Hotel is the heart and hearth of Spokane.

NCE UPON A TIME ... ISN’T THAT how all fairy tales begin?

Once upon a time, on a mild and sunny day in Downtown Spokane, a man stopped his convert-ible to see that some debris in the road was blocking his way to a beautiful day. The debris was roofing material from high atop the dete-riorating Davenport Hotel. The man thought to himself: “Someone should do something about this once glorious hotel, now deteriorating out of control.” He remembered dating his wife there when they were young, trying to put together enough money to go for a nice dinner at the once fine hotel. He knew that the bones he saw before him still bore the spirits of elegance and hospitality, but he also knew that they wouldn’t be there for long if something didn’t change.

That change, luckily for Spokane, came at that moment; the moment Walt Worthy graciously picked up that roofing material lying at his feet and looked up. That action changed Spokane’s direction in a big way, and for good! Years later, as Spokane counts its many bless-ings, that moment is one of its greatest.

Turning points happen, and we usually don’t know in advance where they will lead us, but Spokane must now know ... every time a choice is made, the history and the “story” of Spokane is impor-tant—even essential—to its future. These decisions are vital to the city’s financial well-being, the pride that the people take in their city, and it’s what makes Spokane unique in the world.

Walt Worthy knew that on that day. His early memories of dat-ing Karen, his wife of 33 years, were deterio-rating before his eyes. The memory of their

dates go back to the late 60s, when they saved their nickels to be able to go to dinner there, where the likes of Prime Rib sold for $5.95 and the wine served was Mateus Rosé. Their and many people’s memories of the good times at the Davenport all would vanish with the loss and destruction of this building.

The hotel had suffered severe water damage when water pipes froze and broke above the top floor, leaking down through each floor

The Davenport Hotel The Heart & Hearth of Spokane

The day this picture was taken, the Worthys were celebrating the 93rd birthday of the hotel and five-year anniversary of its restoration; an event “Worthy” of a toast to Spokane! Walt and Karen Worthy are pictured here raising their glasses with Don Townshend and Jill Rider of Townshend Cellar Wines to toast Spokane.

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tHe life-cHanging call came tHe following monday. By friday, tHe Hotel Belonged to Him.

of the entire building. With every damaging event, the hotel came closest to death when it was set to be imploded. Luckily, it was deter-mined that imploding it would set forth a large cloud of asbestos dust, so the building was not destroyed. “Asbestos saved the hotel,” Walt said.

The Davenport Hotel closed in 1985, sat vacant for 17 years, was condemned and just sitting there, waiting for the proper method of destruction when Walt changed it all. He had suggested to the owners that he was ready to buy the hotel when they were ready to dump it and was between projects when the opportu-nity of the Davenport presented itself. He and Karen saw the possibilities of this project, and his wife knew that he needed to pursue it.

On that sunny day, after picking up the debris from the hotel, he paid to fix the roof that day, seeing to it that it was secured and

sealed for the time being. Walt had made a few attempts to discuss an offer to purchase the building and was hoping to purchase it some-day, even though he didn’t have previous expe-rience with hotel buildings. The life-changing call—for both Walt and the Davenport— came the following Monday and would lead him into

purchase negotiations with Sun International Hotels. By Friday, the hotel belonged to him.

“[Karen] didn’t think I’d ever do it,” said Walt. “I had been looking at it for some time. She has always been good and supported what-ever projects I’ve done over the years.”

Walt had been an up-and-coming developer

in town, making a name for himself as a result of several high profile projects, including the Rock Pointe offices. Locals became very familiar with his name, seeing banners around town that said simply: “WALT WORTHY HAS SQUARE FEET!” He was doing great things for Spokane by renovating deserted buildings and

building new ones. At one time, he had more than one million square feet of office space.

There had to be a way to fix this once luxurious hotel, and he was the man to do it. “Most people didn’t think Spokane could have such a fine hotel at premium prices,” said Walt. “And it works!” He wants everyone to know how well it works, too. He didn’t take this on as a charity project but wanted to see it become a great success. Walt said, “I didn’t have any idea what I was doing. I bought it as a for-profit business, and it has made a profit since its first year.” He put together a team and traveled the country visiting the finest hotels. They asked employees of these hotels what made their hotels successful; what works and what doesn’t? Walt discovered that there were a few big things that needed to change, and the whole project evolved as they found the most functional and efficient factors in hotel opera-tions and marketing. “It’s a brand-spankin’ new hotel,” Walt said.

Walt highly praises his crews for their abil-ity to accomplish such a fantastic feat piece by piece. Some people have been with him for years; some close to 20 years. From wiring, plumbing, new design elements and the new tower, “they took only one year to tear it down, and one year to put it back together … and oh, 2,000 loads to the dump. They did a terrific job and really rose to the occasion on this one,” he said.

The Davenport Hotel recently received accolades from Expedia Insiders Select as the No. 3 hotel in the nation and No. 6 in the world! This ranking comes from the experi-ence of their customers, considering the value they receive and the price they are charged. Condé Nast Traveler also included the hotel in its 2007 Gold List of the world’s finest hotels, and with the addition of the Davenport Tower, the 611-room hotel is the 4th largest hotel in the state of Washington.

When Walt restored the hotel, he preserved countless memories in the hearts of the people of Spokane. Walt did his part in renovating the hotel, and when he was finished, he turned the HALL OF DOGES


keys over to the employees. “We really have a top-notch team in the hotel—we know they are doing a good job,” he said. “We get letters every day to let us know about how they go above and beyond to do their best.” The Davenport restoration was a piv-otal point in Spokane’s economy and also in the desirability for the locals to go downtown.

We all know the next chapter in the story. Volumes have been writ-ten about it. From the birth of the Davenport Hotel 93 years ago to the finish of the Worthy’s restoration five years ago, it is now the cur-rent chapter; it is the Davenport’s ‘return to glory’ that would bring the neighborhood, and indeed the whole city, to reinvent, restore and rehabilitate itself. It’s the new “old Spokane.” Now with the recent completion of the resto-ration of the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox and the transformation of many buildings downtown into living spaces, there hasn’t been a better time to live, work and play down-town. Spokane is experiencing a renaissance! With new horizons in the arts scene, vibrant entertainment, fine dining and wine offerings with more delicious choices than ever before, Spokane is becoming a true culinary and hos-pitality destination extraordinaire.

“Spokane not only has a great food scene building, but is also creating more and more great wines,” said Jill Rider, marketing director at Townshend Cellar. She said that the servers at the restaurants around town are the ambas-sadors that introduce Townshend wines to

visitors and locals, and help to familiarize them with local wines. Also, chefs are making the connection with the wineries in creating dishes

that pair well with these wines. Said Jill: “Several of our wines have been placed in so many of the finer restaurants, and people ... love them and are delighted to find out that they are local wines. They come to the winery to buy them and to try our other wines.”

Taste Washington, one of Spokane’s premier annual wine tasting

events, is a huge success due to the elegant and enjoyable location of the Davenport. Tasters can flow from ballroom to ballroom through the halls filled with the finest wine and cuisine to be found in the state. This event, which was previously held only in Seattle, came to Spokane because of the extraordinary wineries and restaurants located right here in our city! It needed a setting that would provide the perfect background that highlighted both the great wines and food. The event showcases Eastern Washington wineries, and the Daven-port has been the perfect setting to enhance and grow this event! Although it has sold out the last two years, the Taste Washington Spokane steering committee felt that the set-ting was as much of a draw as the event itself and chose to keep the event at the Davenport. When an event grows into a larger conven-tion-type setting, it can certainly take away from the overall atmosphere for the guest. The steering committee felt that larger was not necessarily better, and the Davenport provides

an elegant location that people love. It also provides guests with an atmosphere remi-niscent of the Paramount Theater in Seattle, where the original Taste Washington Seattle event took place. The 2008 event will take place on June 8, 2008, featuring more than 100 Washington wineries and culinary creations from 30 Spokane area restaurants.

Don Townshend, winemaker at Townshend Cellar, spoke about seeing a big surge in aware-ness of the wines that make Spokane a great culinary destination. Said Don, “Having been selling wine from our tasting room since 2001, we have noticed a sizable increase in our sales over the last couple of years. We attribute that to not only our wines becoming more popular and well-known, but also a dramatic increase of people visiting the Spokane area.” And why are more people visiting Spokane? “I attribute it to the revitalized downtown area, and at the center of this is the landmark Davenport Hotel,” Don said. The Worthy’s have made a huge contribution to the vibrancy of Spokane by taking on the project of restoring the hotel. We cannot tell you how many people visit the winery who have made the trip to Spokane just to stay at the Davenport Hotel. They obviously do other things while in Spokane, like visiting wineries and shopping, but the main theme is to get away and stay at the Davenport. All of Spokane business owners owe the Worthys a big thanks for sticking their necks out and taking on the huge task of restoring the Davenport.”

The Worthys have demonstrated a love for their community and have contributed greatly to the culinary and hospitality culture that is now gaining steam because of their efforts! If they didn’t realize it then, they must certainly know now, Spokane has changed, and they played “the lead role” in that change for a better Spokane. After all, and as fairy tale endings go … Spokane is a city “Worthy” of this blessing!

May the Davenport—and Spokane—live happily ever after.

The End

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The Davenport Hotel

Community Hero RatesIf you haven’t been downtown in a

while, pick an event and go! Stay in

the Davenport so you can brag about

it to all your visiting friends and family.

You will want to bring people to stay

there instead of your sofa bed! The

softest sheets ever, the most elegant

appointments and service first-class are

the standards. Call (800) 899-1482 or

visit TheDavenportHotel.com

Seasonal local discounts are offered:

“Time out for Teachers” is offered to

local teachers, availability-based and

seasonal to suit their usual breaks. And,

the big thank you to police, firefighters

and armed forces workers with their

special “Heroes Rate.”

Dinner plans? Dinner and theatre or the

symphony performances at the Fox? The

Davenport always offers complimentary

valet parking if you dine with them at one

of their restaurants.

“Meet me at the fireplace.”The significance of the Davenport’s fireplace begins with the first

lighting in September of 1914 by Kirtland Cutter, the architect who

designed the hotel. The hotel proprietor, Louis Davenport, decreed

that the fire must never go out, as a symbol of hospitality. When in

Spokane, it was common to say, “Meet me at the fireplace.” And

everyone knew you meant the fireplace in the lobby of the Davenport

Hotel. As the Worthys continue to keep the fire lit following Mr.

Davenport’s order, people are once again saying, “Meet me at the

fireplace,” which is the heart and hearth of Spokane.

The VisionaryWith his dedication, taste, and respect for history, Walt Worthy has restored

the Davenport to its former magnificence with new innovations. Artist Melville

Holmes helped and supervised the decorative restoration of the public rooms.

Craig Woodard, who worked for Lindquist Architects, actually moved into what

is now a coat closet just off the lobby. With his computer and printer, he

created “just-in-time” drawings for the fast-paced project. As Walt said, “We

would go to him as we needed something, and he would draw up the plans.

We literally hand-carved and figured it out on the fly ... and I have to say, the

city [of Spokane] was great to work with ... so upbeat, receptive and helpful.”

Walt wants everyone to know how well it works, and as he said, “It’s the best

project we’ve ever done, in terms of our profitability, too.” ... Spoken like a

great leader and team builder.

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Private Dining at The DavenportSpokane’s legendary Davenport Hotel and new Davenport Hotel Tower are home to

three award winning restaurants: The Palm Court Grill, The Peacock Room and the

newly opened Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar. All three restaurants provide private

dining rooms which accommodate groups as large as 25-30 people in a personal

setting. Groups may pre-order special dishes or order off the daily menu. Each room

can be set with presentation technology. The private dining rooms are ideal locations

for special events, anniversaries, birthdays and holiday parties. Call (509) 455-8888

to reserve your private room today. For more information, and to view photographs

and menus of each venue, visit the hotel online at: TheDavenportHotel.com

The Davenport Hotel


Downtown

Alpine Bistro & Bakery

810 N. Market St. (509) 327-7040BISTRO & BAKERY $-$$

We are situated just north of the Monroe Street Bridge in the heart of the Monroe Antique and Courthouse district. Our breads are served at many area restaurants. Our classic European and American dishes are down-to-earth with fantastic flavor and great presentation. We carry a local and European selection of beers and wines to complement any meal. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or just stop by for a great cup of coffee and one of our signature desserts. Come in and enjoy an intimate dining experience. Potpies, quiches and other entrees can be ordered to take home to the family or for a special dinner. And don’t forget a bottle of wine, bread and a dessert to finish. Catering available. Open Mon.-Sat.

Bluefish

830 W. Sprague (509) 747-2111SUSHI, SEAfOOD AND STEAK $$-$$$

“Eat Drink and Lounge” … Bluefish features seafood, steak, sushi-raw bar and a martini bar. Come in for dinner, appetizers, cocktails and dessert, or just to be seen. Be transported into the cool, chic and comfortable world of Bluefish. A Private dining room is also available for your group or special event needs. EatDrinkBluefish.com

Anthony’s HomePort at Spokane Falls

510 N. Lincoln (509) 328-9009SEAfOOD AND AmERIcAN $$-$$$

Enjoy fresh seafood with the best view dining in Spokane! Overlooking the grandeur of the upper Spokane Falls, Anthony’s HomePort offers the finest in fresh Northwest seafood in the heart of Downtown Spokane. Enjoy warm-weather dining on the expansive deck, where the rush of water can be heard as you enjoy cocktails, lunch or dinner. Anthony’s also offers a selection of steaks, pasta and salads, all complemented by fresh-from-the-farm local produce, Northwest wines–including many selections from Spokane-area wineries–and microbrews. Banquet facilities available for your special celebration. Lunch 11:30am-3pm Mon.-Sat., Dinner 4-10pm Mon.-Thurs., 4-11pm Fri. & Sat., 3-9:30pm Sun. with Sun. Brunch 10am-2pm. Anthonys.com

Artisan Culinary lounge

515 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-6272cONTEmPORARY $$-$$$

Located Lobby level at the Ridpath Hotel, our executive chef, Gonzalo Carrillo, delivers cuisine with flair! Enjoy menu items such as Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon, Seafood Risotto and Duck

Confit & Sweet Italian Sausage Pizza. Offering Happy Hour 2-6pm and 10pm-late night. Come in Tues. for Industry Night and receive 30% off regular-priced menu items. Wed. is Ladies Night. Enjoy live Jazz Thurs. nights, and come in Fri. and Sat. nights to enjoy our own Studio 23 from 10pm-late night, where you can eat, dance and lounge. EatDrinkArtisan.com

Clinkerdagger

621 W. Mallon St. (509) 328-5965SEAfOOD, PRImE RIB AND AmERIcAN $$-$$$

A true Spokane landmark by the Falls … Clinkerdagger’s historical business was established in 1974 and has retained its original Old-English decor and architecture. Best known for our Rock-Salt Roasted Prime Rib and our Seafood, which is so fresh you’ll think it was caught out the back door! We also serve tempting lunches and host the best Happy Hour in town! Don’t forget to reserve private dining in the Bickerstaff Room. We can accommodate large groups up to 40. We also proudly support the Venessa Behan Annual Benefit Dinner, Crosswalks Teen Center and local food banks. We are open 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thurs., 11am-11pm Fri., noon-11pm Sat. and noon-10pm Sun. R-U-I.com


Downtown

Cavallino lounge at Hotel lusso

1 N. Post St. (509) 747-9750cOcKTAILS AND APPETIzERS $

At Cavallino Lounge, Spokane’s original Martini Bar, “the usual” is always something extraordinary. Choose from our 40 unique martinis made from the finest spirits and freshest ingredients the world has to offer. Muddled, shaken or stirred, our signature cocktails offer a cool taste of sophistication which never goes out of style. After work with friends, before dinner with family or even a late-night romantic nightcap—any time is the right time for a visit to Spokane’s best martini bar. Open 4pm-Close Mon.-Sat., Sun. during football season. Wed. Ladies Night, Thurs. Hospitality Night and Sun. Football. HotelLusso.com

Fugazzi at the Hotel lusso

1 N. Post St. (509) 747-9750ASIAN-fRENcH fUSION $$-$$$

Fugazzi is a delight for all of your senses, but your sense of taste will be the one most stimulated by your visit. Our Asian-French Fusion cuisine offers something for everyone—whether you have an adventurous palate or prefer or prefer to stick with the classics—Fugazzi never fails to satisfy. Make sure you try our renowned calamari with lemongrass, ginger and garlic aioli, a famous staple for more than 13 years! Our professional staff will ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional. You can’t go wrong in choosing Fugazzi as part of your evening on the town for an intimate dinner for two. Serving breakfast 6-9am Mon.-Fri. and 7-10am Sat. & Sun, Lunch 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri. and Dinner 5-10pm Mon.-Sat. Complimentary valet parking is available for our dining guests. HotelLusso.com

isabella’s Restaurant & Gin Joint

21 W. Main (509) 624-0660cONTEmPORARY AmERIcAN $-$$

Our fine-dining steakhouse specializes in local ingredients with a classic hearty fare. Executive Chef William Webster specializes in Modern American Cuisine and works to make every dish hearty and flavorful, yet simple. Enjoy generous portions of USDA Prime 21-day aged beef as well as fish, lobster, veal chops, lamb chops, pork chops and chicken, or team up to tackle our 42-ounce porterhouse! Choose any of 130 wines to complement your dish. Our goal is to offer a dining experience that will keep you coming back for more. Open 11am-Close Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-Close Sat. & 6:30am-10pm Sun. Happy Hour 4-6pm daily. Reservations suggested. IsabellasSpokane.com

HotSpotHow the Satellite Landed DowntownOn a quest for a late-night meal in Spokane, looking for something other than a brightly lit Perkin’s or Denny’s, or heaven forbid another late-night drive through meal, I realized there was clearly a need in Downtown Spokane for a late-night diner. Spokane’s nightlife was becoming ever more popular, and there were many potential customers roaming about the streets looking for a fun place to get a good bite to eat before going home. We wanted a place to wind down after work for happy hour or a place to have a meal and some coffee before heading home after a night out.

The Satellite Diner was an instant success; we could not have imagined what a destination place we would become. Shortly after opening the diner, the space next door (formerly a flower shop) had become available, so we decided to expand and open the lounge. With a lot of hard work and a great experienced staff, we managed to get it done.

We began receiving awards from the “Inlander Best of” list and the Washington Restaurant Association, and we have also been chosen the “Irish Business of the Year” from the friendly sons of St. Patrick! That is because we go the extra mile to keep getting better. Join us for a lot of fun promotions, such as nightly grab bags with fun prizes, an annual golf tournament and many others throughout the seasons.

If you haven’t been to the Satellite, stop in and see what you’ve been missing!


Downtown

When it comes to great steaks Churchill’s is a cut above

Churchill’s is reminiscent of the great steakhouse’s of Chicago and New York…

and it’s right here in downtown Spokane at 165 South Post, just south of the new

Davenport Hotel Tower.

When you enter Churchill’s, you know this is going to be special. First, because

of the steaks…Churchill’s serves only the world’s finest USDA Prime Beef, dry aged

for tenderness and broiled to perfection at 1800 degrees, sealing in the savory juices.

Churchill’s fabulous menu also includes premium quality lamb chops,

fresh fish and other seasonal seafood offerings. The service and atmosphere are

outstanding, and the wine list is exceptional.

Come join us for a dining experience you’ll always remember. At Churchill’s.

Cocktails start at 3:30pm in Winston’s bar and dinner is served from 4pm,

seven days a week.

Taste the Sizzle of USDA Prime…

165 South Post (formerly Joel’s) Spokane, WA 99201 • Reservations 509-74-PRIME www.churchillssteakhouse.com

The Churchill’s DifferenceThere are steaks … and then there are STEAKS! Churchill’s Steakhouse, at

165 S. Post, in the former Joel Building, specializes in the world’s finest, most

tender steaks … all Midwestern, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Less than 2 percent

of all beef cattle grown in the United States achieve the quality grade of USDA Prime.

One of the many things that makes Churchill’s Steakhouse unique is the fact that they “Dry-Age” all of their

meat. Although it’s a costly, time-consuming process, it ensures that you have the ultimate in dining experience.

Churchill’s exclusive Dry-Aging process is accomplished in a custom cooler that manages both temperature

and humidity. The result is a more buttery flavor and a very tender texture that is significantly less grainy

than other aging techniques. The meat is then hand cut on site by Churchill’s own in-house master

meat cutter to ensure the best quality cuts. Then it is cooked to perfection in their 1,800º broiler.

Come taste Churchill’s steak for yourself, and enjoy a dining experience you’ll always remember.

Churchill’s Steakhouse

165 S. Post St. (509) 74-PRIME (747-7463) (at the former Joel’s)STEAKS AND AmERIcAN $$-$$$

Come join us at Churchill’s Steakhouse for the best steak you’ve ever had. Named for Sir Winston Churchill, a connoisseur of good food and drink, Churchill’s starts with only the best Mid-Western corn-fed USDA Prime beef. You will not find a better quality steak anywhere in the country! Also, enjoy our fine selection of liquor, beer and wine at Winston’s Bar, located in the lower level of the restaurant. We are open at 3pm, with dinner service beginning at 4pm, seven days a week. Ample self parking as well as valet service is available. Bring a guest and enjoy this truly elegant dining experience. ChurchillsSteakhouse.com

liberty Café

404 W. Main (509) 747-6449

SANDWIcHES AND INTERNATIONAL $

Stop in at our cozy café in the Liberty Building in Auntie’s Book Store. We serve a fresh international menu! We offer many specialty and custom sandwiches made with our own fresh-roasted meats. Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese and English cuisines and Italian pastas, salads and soups, with no preservatives and no MSG! Fine Cravens Coffee espressos, fresh baked bakery items with real butter and take-out, too! LibertyCafeSpokane.com

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Downtown

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner!810 N. Monroe Street

(509) 327-7040

Mizuna

214 N. Howard (509) 747-2004cONTEmPORARY NORTHWEST, VEGETARIAN AND

ORGANIc $-$$

Enjoy a tantalizing seasonal menu featuring fresh Northwest ingredients in a warm and enchanting environment. Here at Mizuna we offer creative seafood, organic meats and vegetarian entrees. Enjoy wine tasting, a full-service bar and seasonal outdoor dining. We also host wine maker dinners; please call for times. To receive our weekly email updates, please email us at [email protected]. Serving lunch 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri., and dinner 5-10pm daily. Reservations are recommended. Mizuna.com

Rock City Grill

808 W. Main (River Park Square) (509) 455-4400AmERIcAN ITALIAN GRILL $-$$

At River Park Square just across the street from River Front Park, this locally owned American-Italian grill is a Spokane landmark. Our menu has more than 60 items and is the home of the Blue Martini Bar and an excellent wine list. Open 11:15am every day. RockCityGrill.com

Pita Pit

707 W. Main (509) 624-5072PITAS & SmOOTHIES $

The quickest and healthiest spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night dining. Choose from a variety of lean grilled meats, fresh vegetables and zesty sauces all rolled into a unique pita shell. Featuring a tasty breakfast menu and fresh fruit smoothies. Dine in, take-out or delivery. More than 120 locations in 38 states and growing. PitaPitUSA.com

Satellite Diner & lounge

425 W. Sprague (509) 624-3952DINER cASUAL $-$$

Our outstanding, friendly and experienced staff is waiting to serve you! We are located right in downtown, where everything happens! Serving a full menu 21 hours 7am-4am daily. Come in and see why we were voted “Best Casual Dining” by the Washington Restaurant Association 2004!

River Park Square: 800 W. Main Ste. 106Reservations Anytime (509) 455-4400

HOME OF THE BLUE MARTINI BAR


621 W. Mallon l Spokane, WA 99201 l 509.328.5965

Lunch 11:15 - 2:30 l Happy Hour 4:00 - 6:00 & 9:00 - closing

Dinner starting at M-F at 4:30 l Sat. at 4:00 & Sun. at 3:00

Fresh International MenuFresh Roasted meats for all our sandwiches

We use no MSG! No preservatives!

Serving Craven’s Coffee at our Espresso Bar and Fresh Baked Bakery Items made with real butter!

Downtown ~ 404 W Main ~ 747-6449www.libertycafespokane.com

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Downtown

Server Kuulei Kae-Salboro of Anthony’s HomePort & Cedars Floating Restaurant

“We serve people; it’s our responsibility,” said Kuulei Kae-

Salboro, server at both Anthony’s HomePort in Downtown Spokane

and Cedars Floating Restaurant in Coeur d’Alene. As she said,

customers want good food and great service offered to them in an

inviting and clean environment, and that’s exactly what they get when

Kuulei is serving them. And to guarantee satisfaction, Kuulei herself

trains the servers at Anthony’s and the bartenders at Cedars.

Hawaiian-born and raised, Kuulei started working in the food

industry in high school and continued working through college. She

worked as a student teacher and earned her masters degree. Having

a firmly set schedule, she realized she wanted to be home with her

family more and work a job in which she could adjust her schedule

to suit the needs of her family. And that’s exactly what she did.

She moved her family to Mt. Spokane from San Francisco after

a close friend had relocated there. Kuulei began working at Cedars

Floating Restaurant in 2001 and Anthony’s HomePort in 2004. One of

the reasons she chose the establishments is due to their locations—on

the water. “I need water!” she said. “I’m Hawaiian.” The mother of six,

she is not only a full-time mom and a part-time worker, but a soccer

coach seven days a week. Even with her hectic schedule, she has

never had to use daycare for her children. This business allows her to

compress her workdays and “to be awarded for good service,” she said.

“From home, to work, to the soccer field, to church; that’s all I do.”

Kuulei said she is very fortunate to work not only for one, but two

great bosses who allow her time to be with her family—John Malee of

Cedars and Frankie Dietz of Anthony’s. “As a single parent, Frankie is

great to work for,” she said. Having a flexible schedule allows Kuulei to

work while raising a family, and both restaurants enable her the time it

takes to be a great single parent. “God is very good to me,” she said.

“If you love what you do,” commented Kuulei, you are “guaranteed

to succeed,” no matter what your profession. For her, she has

achieved in life what few do—the perfect balance between family

and career. Her life is what she has made it; a true success.


Troy Campbell Bar Manager – Cavallino lounge Bartending since the age of 20, Troy Campbell has more than a decade of experience to put to use at the Cavallino Lounge at the Hotel Lusso, where he has been working as lounge manager. As the first martini bar in Spokane, Cavallino Lounge has raised the standards of what a cocktail should be.

Downtown

“I started bartending, and I’ve been just

been doing it ever since,” he said. Troy

enjoys “experimenting and having fun with different

alcohol and making up new drinks and having people try them. “Playing with that, it kind of makes it fun for me,” he said.

So what sets the Cavallino Lounge apart from other lounges? according to Troy, “the building, the atmosphere [and] the people who come in. ... This is the first time I’ve actually worked downtown, so it’s really kind of been fun seeing the different people who walk in the door.”

Troy believes people come into the lounge because of its signature drink—the Flatliner. “There’s a little 151 in there. It’s kind of a nice after-dinner cocktail with a kick,” he said. It’s a happening place at Happy Hour, where you will find a full bar with many area business people from the neighborhood coming in after work.

When off the job, he enjoys spending time with his wife of six years, Darcy, and their two young daughters. He also likes to golf, spend time at the lake and “just enjoy life.”

troy’s tips on tips:So how much should you tip? When tipping your bartender or server, a 20 percent tip on your total bill is normal—I hold myself to that standard. If I don’t receive a 20 percent tip, either I didn’t do the job or the customer isn’t tipping that level.


GONZALO “GONZO” CARRILLO, corporate culinary director for Cuisine Northwest, was

born in Tijuana, Mexico, and moved to San Diego, Calif., where he was raised. He attended La Jolla High School and graduated from San Diego State University with his degree in hotel management. It was in San Diego where he was first introduced to the restaurant business at The Old Spaghetti Factory. While working there, he developed his passion for the culinary arts, and it has been his endeavor ever since.

At the Spaghetti Factory, Gonzo said that watching the cooks on the line and seeing their creativity in the kitchen inspired him to cook and to dream about the possibility of becoming

a chef: “At the time, I was going to college, and I was in hotel management. I didn’t want to have to wear a suit and a tie. I like to get dirty.” Gonzo said his “first real cooking job” was at the age of 17 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel, where he was in charge of all the cold food and display. He said that working there opened his eyes, and he has never looked back. “The chefs I worked with … they traveled, and I said, ‘I want that kind of a job!’” The Marriott sent Gonzo to school, and ever since then, he said he just fell in love with what he does.

In 1990, Gonzo left San Diego to attend the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Calif. Then, in pursuit of his passion for a culinary career, he moved back to San Diego, then Seattle, Mexico City, South America,

Corporate Culinary Director – Cuisine Northwest

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Chef Gonzalo Carrillo

Cuba and after that, his first experience in Spokane. He originally came to Spokane to help open the Davenport Hotel, which is where he met partner Eric Nagano. After three years at the Davenport, Gonzo moved to Bellingham, Wash., to work at the Bellingham Semiahmoo Resort, where he stayed for three years. Eric called Gonzo to discuss the formation of a restaurant at the Ridpath, the Artisan Culinary Lounge, and Gonzo decided to return to Spokane in 2006. “The plan was always to bring Gonzo back to our group … ,” said Eric.

At the Artisan Culinary Lounge, also known as the Artisan Room, “Chef Gonzo has kind of tapped into the whole Mediterranean base in Spanish influence, Italian and French,” said Eric, but “not so much Greek.” Gonzo especially enjoys preparing seafood dishes: “I’m a seafood person. … I like crab cakes and our seafood hot pot, which is similar to a cioppino or seafood stew.” They fly in their seafood from all over the world, including the waters of Alaska and California.

On Sept. 9, 2007, Eric and Gonzo introduced their first Fusion Wine Dinner, entitled “Premier Chefs

Northwest.” These fusion wine dinners “comprise of teaming Chef Gonzo with different chefs from around the region; anywhere between Seattle, Portland and Hawaii,” said Eric. The first wine dinner paired Chef Gonzo with local Chef Ian Wingate of Moxie, in which they created a five-course meal, alternating courses. “We’re trying to bring in different chefs and

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Chef Gonzalo Carrillo

tRy it At HOME

CiOPPiNOGonzalo “Gonzo” Carrillo – Corporate Culinary Director for Cuisine Northwest and Executive Chef at Artisan Culinary Lounge and Bluefish

BROTH

2 T. | Olive Oil

1 T. | Chopped Garlic

1 c. | Chopped Onions

½ c. | Celery Diced

½ c. | Carrots Diced

½ c. | Fennel

1 | Bulb Fennel Diced

1 T. | Seeded & Diced Jalapeno Peppers

1 c. | White Wine

4 c. | Diced Tomatoes with juice

1 c. | Tomato Juice

4 c. | Fish Stock

1 tsp. | Dried Oregano

1 tsp. | Dried Thyme

1 tsp. | Dried Basil

1 | Bay Leaf

¼ tsp. | Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

2 tsp. | Kosher Salt

1 tsp. | Black Pepper

SEAfOOD

1 lbs. | Clams

1 lbs. | Mussels

12 oz. | Salmon cut into 1 in. pieces

12 | Prawns with shell off

10 | Scallops

12 oz. | White Fish cut into 1 in. pieces

Method

In a 1 gallon stock pot, heat the olive oil. Add

garlic, onions, celery, carrots and fennel, and sauté

until onions are translucent. Add the jalapenos.

Deglaze the pot with white wine. Add tomato juice,

tomatoes, fish stock, saffron, dried herbs, red

pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir everything

and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for

15 minutes. Add all seafood and bring to a boil

or until the clam and mussels are fully open.

just create some fun,” Eric added. As Gonzo said, “It’s not your typical wine dinner. We’re trying to do something that’s fun and exciting with entertainment. It’s not your typical suit-and-tie, stuffy type of wine dinner.”

Cuisine Northwest—whose foundation is in Bluefish here in Spokane—owns the Artisan Culinary Lounge, along with Cuisine Northwest Catering, which is the banquet service for the Ridpath. Cuisine Northwest is also working on a new restaurant in the Ridpath—Soleil—which is planned to open in early 2008. The plan for Soleil is for it to be “fine dining, Northwest Fresh,” said Gonzo, but “something totally different than what’s currently being done around Spokane as far as presentation and the level of service. It’s going to be a totally new concept.”

“We’re trying to bring the big city feeling to Spokane without scaring people,” he added.

On the south side, at the First Avenue entrance of the Ridpath, Cuisine Northwest recently opened a small coffee shop, Café Fino, offering anything from coffee and espresso to gourmet food.

According to Eric, Cuisine Northwest is also focusing on pursuing outside catering and are in the process of securing a small event facility.

Even with all the success and recognition that comes along with his job, that is not what motivates Gonzo. “It’s not the money, the prestige or awards. It’s seeing my team grow that is most satisfying. It’s better than anything else,” he said. It also helps that he is passionate about his work. “I come to work happy. There’s nothing else I’d want to be doing,” Gonzo said. “My work is my girlfriend. I’m faithful to it.”


Chef Jason Rex

CHEF REX’S EXPRESSIVE CUISINE Lunch,Dinner & Late Night Dining Downtown: 1007 W. 1st Ave. (509) 456-5656

Scratch Restaurant and lounge

7007 W. 1st Ave. (509) 456-5656cONTEmPORARY fINE DINING $$-$$$

There is a new reason to come to Downtown Spokane—Scratch! At our upscale yet casual restaurant we offer contemporary fine dining with something for everyone! Our food menu features all organic or harvested wild featuring local ingredients and includes everything from Lobster and Shitake Wontons and Crispy Duck Sushi Roll to out Scratch Gumbo, steaks, pastas, seafood and homemade bread. We offer onsite catering in our banquet room or offsite at your desired location. Serving a late-night menu 11am-Midnight Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2am Fri., 4pm-2am Sat. We are closed on Sun.

Hill’s Restaurant & lounge

401 W. Main (509) 747-3946TRADITIONAL AND cONTEmPORARY $-$$

Family owned and operated since 1993! If you were never at our previous location, which was “Someplace Else,” we welcome you to our new home on the corner of Main and Washington, across from Auntie’s Bookstore, just one block from the Performing Arts Center and new Convention Center. Our menu offers a comprehensive lunch and dinner selection, ranging from the traditional to the innovative. High quality ingredients with personalized service and unsurpassed value–that’s what makes Hill’s different. Come and join us for a memorable dining experience. Daily lunch and dinner specials, full bar, private dining room available, and we take reservations for any size group! Open 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. HillsRestaurantandLounge.com

Jason Rex Executive Chef - Scratch Thirty-two-year-old Jason Rex’s culinary career began in high school while working as a cook at Cosgrove’s Café in Coeur d’Alene. By the time he left the café two years later, at the age of 17, Jason was running the kitchen.

He went on to Portland, where he attended Western Culinary School, graduating in 12 months with honors. He returned to Coeur d’Alene, where he worked for two years at the various restaurants inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort. He went on to Fugazzi as a sous chef in 2000, where he worked for two years. He then became an executive banquet chef for Coeur d’Alene Inn but returned to Fugazzi, where he remained the executive chef for more than four years.

“Everywhere I go is a learning experience,” Jason said. “Trends are constantly changing, and I try to keep up with trends.”

Chef Jason is currently excited about his new adventure–Scratch. He has joined forces with Connie Naccarato, former owner and chef of Mamma Mia’s Italian Restaurant. Practically raised in her parents’ restaurant, Joseph and Gertrude Naccarato instilled a great love of cooking in their daughter. Combined with 20 years experience in the business, Connie brings her specialty Italian dishes to the table again. And paired with Jason’s expressive and contemporary cuisine, the menu shines. As Connie said, “It’s good working with Jason, with the new ideas and also some of the old favorites.”

Scratch features organic or harvested wild ingredients, using local products as much as possible. You will find a full menu served until 2am Fridays and Saturdays, perfect for those who attend performances at the newly renovated Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Whether stopping in for dinner with the family before a show or afterward for late-night cocktail with your date, it’s the new place to be seen.

Walking into Scratch, you will experience a contemporary ambiance, where it feels more like Bell Town in Seattle than Downtown Spokane! And at Scratch, everything is made from … Scratch! The modern, exhibition-style kitchen allows patrons to sit at the bar, cocktail in hand, and enjoy as they watch the chef at work. Scratch also offers full-service liquor and 32 signature martinis. Another proof that Spokane’s culinary scene is movin’ on up!

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Downtown

the Peacock Room at the Davenport Hotel10 S. Post (509) 455-8888

It’s all about Spokane’s best martinis, coldest beer and great music. Known as the place to see and be seen, the Peacocok Room contributes to Spokane’s vibrant downtown nightlife. Showcasing a giant stained-glass peacock ceiling and voted Spokane’s “Best place to have a drink!,” the menu features such items as Giant Prawntinis, Open-faced Crab Sandwiches and Gourmet Onion Rings. Open 11am daily, 2pm Sun. Casual attire.

the Palm Court Grill at the Davenport Hotel10 S. Post (509) 455-8888SEAfOOD & cONTEmPORARY $-$$$

It’s all about fresh seafood, an extensive wine list and homemade desserts. Start with one of our signature dishes such as Crab Louie, named for original hotel owner Louis Davenport. Then choose between the fresh halibut served with lemon butter, mango salsa and topped with freshly toasted almonds, or the ever-so-popular French dip sandwich made with slow-cooked prime rib, served on a homemade toasted baguette. Don’t leave without trying our signature hot-fudge sundae sprinkled with our homemade soft peanut brittle. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily 6am-10pm. Coat and tie not required, reservations recommended.

Wild Sage American Bistro916 W. 2nd Ave. (509) 456-7575cONTEmPORARY $$-$$$

From our made-for-sharing small-plate samplers, to our extraordinary signature dishes, to our scratch-baked artisan breads, crackers and desserts, we feature fresh, flavorful fare presented with flair! Enjoy lunch, dinner or even a small bite after a show. We also have a fine selection of regional wines and handcrafted cocktails to enjoy. Reservations welcomed. Visit our Web site for our current menu and hours. WildSageBistro.com


Steam Plant Grill

Steam Plant Generates … a Premier Restaurant! Historic charm, elegant food, award-winning local brews and

special events to remember … all from dining in a power house?

This is one unique place! Originally constructed to produce steam

heat and electrical power for Downtown Spokane, the Steam

Plant now produces a great atmosphere, food and service for

your enjoyment!

Think of it as a cut-away version of a steam plant, with fascinating

alterations that re-invented this entire mass of piping, catwalks

and steam plant controls into both functional and interesting

displays. This is a one-of-a-kind location that simply must be

experienced!

The plant once produced 15,000 to 370,000 pounds of steam

pressure per hour, virtually every hour of the day and night,

providing heat to most of the major downtown buildings until

1986. The landmark twin smokestacks were hand-formed using

a total of 333,340 bricks! After functioning almost non-stop for

more than 70 years, by 1986 it was no longer economically viable

to operate.

It was the vision of local renovation experts Ron and Julie Wells

that gave wings to this unique restaurant experience. The Steam

Plant sat idle for almost a decade before the transformation

would preserve this historic

building. Now housing 80,000

square feet of offices, retail

spaces and the Steam Plant

Grill, the Square has received

numerous awards for historic

preservation. The Steam

Plant Grill’s menu features

contemporary Northwest

cuisine, an extensive wine list,

Coeur d’Alene beers (brewed

on-site) and a real “feel” for

the history of this esteemed

Spokane landmark in the heart

of downtown.

dine on Traditional Northwest Cuisine from scratch with local

products & organic ingredients & enjoy Handcrafted Beers

brewed on-site.

downtown spokane 159 S. Lincoln St.(509) 777-3900 validated parking

most unique landmark dining experience

Steam Plant Grill & Brewery

159 S. Lincoln (509) 777-3900cONTEmPORARY AmERIcAN $-$$

We are located in a one-of-a-kind renovated Steam Plant with 70’ ceilings, catwalks and original boilers. Our building has won national awards, as have our beers. We prepare Northwest and pub favorites from scratch with local suppliers and products including making our award-winning, hand-crafted beers right on site. We also offer a full-service bar, excellent wine list, and private rooms for events, occasions and groups. See our menu and catering information on our Web site at SteamPlantGrill.com.

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WEST SIDE

iMAGINE A PRIVATE, ELEGANT mansion with staff to cater to your every desire. The E. J. Roberts’ Mansion pro-

vides just that. Located in historic Browne’s Addition, the 23-room mansion, built in 1889, is considered Spokane’s finest example of Queen Anne Architecture. Purchased in the 1980s by Mary Moltke, the mansion has been meticulously restored, one room at a time, over the years. Mary began entertain-ing friends at the mansion, and soon she was holding Victorian Teas for neighborhood groups. Once her children left home, she turned the mansion into a bed and breakfast, and before long, she found herself with requests for weddings. With the growth of her business, Mary realized the need for

expansion; thus, she will be opening a new restaurant next door with a catering kitchen to accommodate the mansion’s growth.

Secluded from the street, the beauti-fully landscaped grounds of E. J. Roberts’ Mansion include lush lawns and gardens, a walled Secret Garden and private gazebo; a carriage house and ornate pergola round out the estate. Whether you desire a small inti-mate dinner party or a large outdoor wed-ding, experience E.J. Robert’s Mansion. Look no further. You won’t find a location more luxurious for any event.

For more information, call (509) 456-8839, (866) 456-8839 or visit EJRobertsMansion.com

E.J. Roberts’ Mansionimmerse yourself in the age

of elegance and Spokane’s history

CHAPS CAFE & COFFEHOuSE

A DREAM COME TRUE

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“So many of our dreams at

first seem impossible, then they

become improbable, and then,

when we summon the will, they

soon become inevitable.”

– Christopher Reeve


in the 1970s and 80s, Browne’s Addi-tion was considered less than desirable. Run-down houses with knee-high grass

were a common sight; crime was rampant. When potential renters responded to an apartment add and discovered its location, their response would be an automatic “No thanks.” The neighborhood was known as hippie haven. Then, in the early 80s, a group of optimistic neighbors began a branding campaign to put forth the neighborhood as historic—not just old. They came up with a logo and directed neighborhood funds received through a HUD grant to be spent

on old-style street signs, historic plaques, a traffic turn-a-round and a replica gazebo in Coeur d’Alene Park. The branding campaign worked, and over the years, the perception of the neighborhood gradually changed. As the apartment occupancy rate increased, so did the revenue the building owners were will-ing to reinvest. Today, the upscale close-in neighborhood is home to young profession-als living in high end condos.

Take a stroll in Browne’s Addition to see how this magnificent area has once again come alive, allowing for growth of new busi-nesses. This area is home to many historic

homes to include the E. J. Roberts’ Mansion, which is not only a bed and breakfast, but a catering and events facility; Patsy Clark’s Mansion, which used to be a wonderful restaurant but is now home to lawyers. The numerous restored buildings house great apartment living and the neighborhood is classy and hip.

The Elk is the most popular restaurant for people of all ages, Cabin Coffee, a little—we mean really little coffee stop and Café Ma-ron, owned by Luna’s William and Marsha Bond, a very popular spot. Pacific Avenue Pizza is right near there on the corner.

The centerpiece of Browne’s Addition is the MAC, the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, which is Spokane’s treasures and always has something going on. The Café MAC by D’Zaar Cuisine serves American and Middle Eastern lunches, pastries and is in a gorgeous setting at the museum. Don’t go on Monday, it’s their day off!

Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition is home to one of the largest art events in the area—ART FEST, which is sponsored by the MAC and the Spokane Art School. This three-day event of art, art-making and performances by local musicians is fun for the entire family! And … the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture is located here, which is always a great reason to head into Browne’s Addition.

South on Hwy 395 to Pullman at Cheney-Spokane Road are Latah Bistro, a popular fine dining neighborhood bistro with a talented chef and top-notch service. Chaps Café and Coffee Company sits in an unlikely spot next to the Tidyman’s grocery store. Chaps is a relocated home turned into a charming and cozy café serving Bumper Crop coffee and great food.

Out Sunset Hwy (State Route 2), Prospector’s is near the Hilton Garden Inn, and north on Hayford Road is the ever entertaining Northern Quest Casino and its 5 restaurants: Rivers Edge Buffet, each night offering a different buffet, whether it be Italian, Seafood, Ribs or Steaks, and enjoy their brunch on Sundays; Woodlands, offer-ing a fresh menu items weekly; Fai’s Noodle House, serving Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine; Legends of Fire, which houses more

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1923 W. FIRST AVE. (509) 456-8839 EJRobertsMansion.com

the Elk Public House

Browne’s Addition – 1931 W. Pacific Ave.

(509) 363-1973

cONTEmPORARY PUB fARE $-$$

We’re Spokane’s not-so-secret neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of historic Browne’s Addition. Featuring fresh salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas all made from scratch. Great selection of micro-brewed beers, wines by the glass and freshly squeezed juice cocktails served in a comfortable pub-style atmosphere. We also feature some of the region’s best outdoor seating. Open 11am daily. For menu, specials and more, visit our Web site. WeDontHaveOne.com

E. J. Roberts’ Mansion

Browne’s Addition – W. 1923 First Ave.

(509) 456-8839 or (866) 456-8839

EVENT fAcILITY

Located in historic Browne’s Addition, the 23-room mansion, built in 1889, is available for reunions, private parties, corporate retreats, romantic B&B getaways, or for the weekend wedding of your dreams. Nationally recognized and meticulously restored, dining at the E. J. Roberts’ Mansion is truly a memorable

experience. The mansion also offers five-course high Victorian teas which allow you to sample a variety of teas while enjoying a seasonal soup, salad, scones, finger sandwiches and dessert. Call for additional details or visit our Web site at EJRobertsMansion.com

Chaps Café and Coffeehouse

4237 S. Cheney-Spokane Rd.

(509) 624-4182

AmERIcAN cAfé AND cOffEEHOUSE $-$$

Dreams do come true! Welcome to Chaps, first conceived when I was a little cowgirl in Montana, where I was nurtured, encouraged and championed by my two loving grandparents. They remain very much alive today within the décor, the food and hopefully, the warmth I remember so vividly. I designed, built and furnished the café with materials, art and objects from my family’s homestead in order to evoke special meaning and memories. I am proud to serve you in the same aprons my grandmother wore while caring for her own family. I hope your time at Chaps brings as much pleasure to you as I am having in sharing it! We are open 7:30am-3pm Tues.-Sun. and are also open 5-11pm Thurs. (seasonally).

than 30 flat-screen TVs and serves Bloody Mary’s until 4pm daily; and The Deli, where you can find every-thing from hot dogs and sandwiches to pizza, pastries and ice cream. This west plains area is where Airway Heights, Medical Lake and Four Lakes surround Fairchild Airforce Base.

Cheney lies south between Hwy 395 and Hwy 195, and is where you will find Eastern Washington University campus. You will also find Sweet Savoy, where owners Jennie Sweet and daughter Jenna bring you personal recipes that are made from scratch daily, with no commercial ingredients. At Artist Café, you are treated like family by Josie, Amor and Mila, who are sis-ters and co-owners. They also reach out to local EWU students by offering them specials. Lenny’s is an Italian restaurant owned by an Italian. Owner John Maticchio is from Northern Italy, and his food is made-to-order, and the popularity of this restaurant says it’s good!

Klink’s on the Lake, at Williams Lake, is a surprising upscale restaurant that is way out of the way but worth the trip when you want to take the time for a drive and a little conversation while in search of some great food. They are famous for their prime rib and many other dishes, along with their service.

313 W. 1st St. Cheney, WA

(509) 235-5182


i N THE EARLY 1900s, BOYS were encouraged to persevere with their desire to attain the sacred possession

of land ownership, pursuing lands made available for settlement by the United States government through land donation claims. People from all areas of the world traveled west to stake a claim.

As a boy, Hans Tveten said goodbye forever to his mother and left behind the echoes of the fjords, green mountains, clear streams and for-ests of Norway. Selma Olson was only a child, 15, when she left Minnesota to homestead under the Big Sky of Eastern Montana with her Norwegian immigrant husband. Hans pos-sessed a handmade pair of chaps, a mother’s protective gift for the journey west.

Those 100-year-old chaps served as the inspiration for the journey pursued by one of their granddaughters to fulfill a dream.

Hans and Selma, who were just newlyweds, were unrelenting in their efforts to homestead. Land was staked and owned; perseverance and faith insured this. Decades later, their grand-daughter, Celeste Shaw, is likewise unrelenting in her vision to build a tribute in honor and memory of her inspiring grandparents.

“If I could click the heels of my boots together, I would go to Montana, over the rain-bow, to my grandma’s house,” Celeste said.

“As far back as I can recall, neighbors and strangers could be welcomed to a meal at Selma’s table, to coffee, or lemonade, and cake when passing through on the long way home.

1. Small coffee house/café, filled with friends and acquaintances; where troubles melt like lemon drops; where you know there is someplace like home. 2. Protective leather leggings worn over ordinary pants by

ranch workers, rodeo contestants, cowboys and cowgirls.

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Chaps Cafe

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There would always be room for one more,” said Celeste. “Everyone loved Selma. We barely had enough to ration out, yet still, everyone was welcome and left satisfied. In retro-spect, I think the satisfaction came not from a full belly, but by the fact that Selma served herself.”

In 2003, the charming Latah farmhouse that would become Chaps, a coffee house/café, was to be condemned to make way for a new highway project. Celeste was able to save the house, which she originally purchased to help care for her parents.

“I became hell in a pair of boots in an effort to save the house from condemnation,” said Celeste.With the help, belief and support of some very special people in her life, the little house moved and landed in the Latah Valley. Celeste’s dream was initiated, and Chaps opened its doors in October 2006.

Chaps is an endearing, loving tribute made possible because of the combined efforts of numerous supporters who share in the ever-present reminder that we are indeed in the west. Gifts and donations of sentimental memorabilia arrive daily from customers.

One of the most enchanting items on display in Chaps is a pair of ruby

slippers, made as a gift for Celeste to wear on the original Montana homestead after the death of her grandparents; a cherished goodbye and a reminder that “there is no place like home.”

After the death of her grandmother, Celeste discovered handmade journals and letters filled with Selma’s ideas and special recipes. Translated from Norwegian to English, Selma’s ideas inspired the Chaps menu.

Menu items include Chaps Blueberry Muffin and Gingerbread French Toasts, Grandma’s Custard-Style Baked Oatmeal, Steak Chili, Butternut Squash Bisque, homemade

soups and The Monte Cristo, served with fresh Strawberry Freezer Jam. Warm, delicious and filling comfort foods that make you feel at home. Every meal is

complemented by local-roasted, award- winning Bumper Crop coffee.Chaps also offers seasonal outdoor dining complete with old movies.

Indoor live music Thursday nights from 5-11pm (seasonally) and a wel-coming children’s play area. “Her presence and spirit will be embraced by all who enter here. Selma Elizabeth Olson Tveten … she is my inspiration.” Celeste Shaw. Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.

“IF I COULD CLICK THE HEELS OF MY BOOTS TOGETHER, I WOULD GO TO MONTANA, OVER THE RAINBOW,

TO MY GRANDMA’S HOUSE,” CELESTE SAID.

Chaps Cafe

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chaps: Close to downtown, off Hatch Road from the South Hill neighborhood. 4237 South Cheney-Spokane Rd.

Take I-90 exit #279, south on SR-195. Drive approximately 2.5 miles. Located on the west side of SR- 195, next to the Trading Company grocery store in the Latah Shopping Center. Google us for a map.

For more information, call us at (509) 624-4182, email us at [email protected] or visit BumperCropCoffee.com.


Chef Davod Norman

At 27, David Norman passionately assumed the position of managing an untried, inexperi-enced kitchen and new café. Graduating

from the remarkable culinary arts program at Spokane Community College in 2004, he ar-rived seasoned with experience. Trained under the watchful eye of Chef Wolters at Manito Country Club, Dave perfected his talents in sauté, pastry and broiler.

From a humble beginning as a dishwasher, he has attained both theoretical and practical experience in near all aspects of the restaurant industry. He consistently demonstrates his passion, drive and desire to surprise and re-invent the classics of the traditional breakfast menu and comfortable diner-style lunch. However, this young chef proves he has the talent to prepare and serve complex selections from our innovative menu that includes familiar favorites and creative inspi-rations, as well as exclusive dinner and multi-course meals for special events.

Enjoying Dave’s food is a leisurely indulgence. His meals are plated indi-vidually, and as such, the service is more intricate, requiring someone with a flair for presentation as well as cooking ability. Consistency is critical–from preparation to presentation. “The most important thing is to be consistent,” according to Dave. But “it’s important to have dreams, too. This will make you work hard and let you do many exciting things. Don’t start in this busi-ness to be a star chef. Just try to make your customers happy and try to make good food.”

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Executive Chef – Chaps Cafe

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tHE THREE SISTERS WHO skillfully run the place are known as “Sweetest JAM:” Josie, Amor and Mila. Their

father was a diplomat, and as chief of immigration in the Philippines, he was offered a job as a consultant in Washington, D.C., so the family came to America in 1976.

Four years ago, they opened the Artist Café in Cheney, Wash., and it is there that these sisters treat their customers like family. Each entrée they prepare is a pleasing experience, both in taste and appearance. One of their specialties is their “Tour of Asia” dinner, in which one may sample Pancit Bijon (noodles), Lumpia, Mama’s fried rice, plus a main entree of chicken, pork or beef. Artist Café offers specialty drinks such as Boba tea, which is a favorite among patrons. International beer, wines and desserts are also on the menu. If you happen to be at Artist Café for those special occasions, they provide a keyboard, guitar

and karaoke for all to enjoy.Last August, Artist Café opened their

International Market next door to the restaurant, featuring “products from afar brought to where you are.” Browsing the aisles, you will encounter many items, including tasty treats for children. These products are also used in the Café’s menus.

From the beginning, Artist Café has reached out to Eastern Washington University’s students, with specialties to accommodate them. Cooking lessons, tasting parties and their involvement in charitable endeavors continue. The café is open 11am-9pm Monday through Saturday. Josie, Amor and Mila are truly the “Sweetest JAM” and have brought the unique pleasures of dining to Cheney. Featuring Manila’s best and international cuisine, The Artist Café is located at 28 W. First St. in Cheney, Wash.

The Artist Café

the Artist Cafe, “where dining is a work of art”.

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Sweet Savoy

Sweet Savoy was a century in the making, with its roots first

established in the early 1900s in El Paso, Texas, by Jennie Sweet’s great

grandfather. His restaurant, Savoy Café, offered French cuisine to its

patrons. Fast forward to 1973, when Jennie landed her first restaurant

job; she was hooked, and thus started her journey to someday open

her own restaurant and dedicate it to her great grandfather’s memory.

Jennie opened her restaurant, Sweet Savoy, in 2004–the name a

combination of her last name and her great grandfather’s restaurant name.

Jennie’s daughter, Jenna, is her partner and host, and is currently

studying viticulture and wine pairings. Jennie is not only the owner but

the chef, using her experience and knowledge to bring you a dining

experience in classic cuisine with flavors from around the world.

Sweet Savoy offers personal recipes that are made from scratch daily.

The lunch menu focuses on authentic Chicago subs–a tribute to her old

boss in Chicago–specialty sandwiches such as the Bull in the Garden, and

signature wraps including the Smoked Salmon Wrap and the Club Wrap.

The dinner menu focuses on the freshest seasonal ingredients available

in the area. That may include Halibut stuffed with Crab, Bay Shrimp and

Gorgonzola encrusted with Almonds, baked and topped with a Marsala Butter

Sauce. There’s also the Seafood Fettuccine with a variety of fresh seafood

tossed in a Three-Cheese Alfredo Sauce or our Spinach Fettuccine. Sauces

are made-to-order, with no commercial ingredients used. All beef, pork and

fish are ordered in bulk and cut to Jennie’s specification. Sweet Savoy offers

a casual fine dining atmosphere with a versatile menu and offers catering to

accommodate you, as well as cooking classes in the fall and winter. On occasion,

your dinner will be accompanied by live music for your enjoyment. With a full

bar, wine pairings and a banquet area for parties, any need can be fulfilled at

Sweet Savoy. While here, don’t forget to inquire about the New Years Eve Gala,

with 12 different wines to sample, a buffet of hors d’oeuvres and live music.

Sweet Savoy Fine Foods & Spirits

visit our INTERNATIONAL MARKET next door Call for hours (509) 559-5656

International Foods - Organic Products Fine Wines & Beer - Kegs TO GO

Sweet Savoy

Cheney – 313 West St. (509) 235-5182AmERIcAN BISTRO $-$$

At Sweet Savoy, we bring you meals that are simple yet delicious and made to please any palate. Our food is prepared from scratch daily, with sauces made to order. And we use no frozen or commercial ingredients. Enter the doors of Sweet Savoy to find a casual fine dining environment with a versatile menu. Choose from the Mediterranean Steak Sandwich or Lemon Garlic Chicken with a White Wine Caper Sauce, and sip on a Spiced Ice Chai Tea from the bar or one of our specialty Margaritas. We hope to see you soon. We are open 11am-3:30pm Mon.-Fri., serving dinner until 9pm Thurs.-Sat.

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SOUTH HILL

WALKING INTO BANGKOK THAI is like walking into another world, stepping right off the plane into the

heart of Bangkok. The ambience is romantic and warm, with soft Thai background music for you to enjoy while you are served a roman-tic dinner, served by their Thai staff wearing traditional and authentic Thai costumes. Each table is adorned with fresh flowers and romantic candle light, accentuating the glass tabletops and allowing you to admire the lush silk beneath them. The walls are adorned with sculptures and solid sandstone statuary, which have been meticulously handpicked and shipped directly from Thailand.

Each entrée at Bangkok Thai can be fine tuned to your preferred palette using their

special spice scale of 0 to 5 (with 5 being the spiciest). Whether you prefer your food hot and spicy or mild yet flavorful, they can suit any entrée to your desires. They are also the only Thai restaurant in all of Spokane offering delivery service. With a gourmet chef who hails from Seattle’s Thai Ginger restaurant chain, and a co-owner from Bangkok, Thai-land, you will not only receive an unforgettable meal, but an unforgettable experience.

University District: 1003 E. Trent Ste. 180 (509) 325-8370 South Hill Medical Center: 1325 S. Grand (509) 838-8424 SpokaneBangkokThai.com

Bangkok ThaiExperience food like nowhere else in Spokane

MARtiNiS!

WHERE TO FIND THEM

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When someone says “the South Hill” is their location, it could mean several different places!

The lower South Hill is what we like to call the Medical Center area near Sacred Heart and Deaconess Medical Centers. This is where doctors’ offices and medical complexes are the landscape, and the restaurants are there to serve those who visit doctors’ offices and patients there. Beau K Florist is handy nearby for that hospital visit. The South Hill Medical

Center area lies south of I-90 along the down-town neighborhood, and the street numbers are approximately 5th through 14th avenues, first along Grand Avenue, and then the rest of the South Hill branches out from there to 57th Avenue. The South Hill neighborhood of South Perry is on the east side just beyond Southeast Boulevard, and the west border is just beyond Maple Street with the cliffs on the west side of the hill.

The east side, South Perry, is a quaint

business district that is home to the popular Liberty Park Florist, the Shop Coffee House, which hosts outdoor movies in summertime, the Perry Street Café, the newly opened Pop Shoppe and Lorien, the resident natural foods store housed in a charming windmill building.

The west side of the South Hill, along Monroe, is the location of Huckleberry’s Natural Foods Market, a community market that is the hub of the gourmet lifestyle in the neighborhood. Just south is Picabu Bistro and Bennidito’s Pizza, near Rosauer’s grocery store.

The center of it all is the Medical Center neighborhood where medical center visitors can enjoy the speedy Qdoba Mexican Grill and Quizno’s, and longtime popular residents The Park Inn/Park Plaza. Just up the hill is Bit-tersweet Bakery & Bistro for the best crepes

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and finest desserts to be found, and Tapas 1228, Fiesta Mexicana, Lindaman’s and Bangkok Thai near 14th and Grand. Hannah’s Garden Inn and the beautiful Glover Mansion both grace the hill-side streets with their presence. Inside Hannah’s Garden Inn, housed in a restored 1908 Kirtland Cutter mansion, you will be pleased to find Delaney’s Musicafe, which offers classic recipes in a charming atmosphere. Enjoy an elegant lunch, musical dinner, garden dining, private events and weddings.

Just a little way further up the hill to 18th Street will reveal one of the most beautiful centerpieces of Spokane—Manito Park. During summertime, they open a café there, and just east of the park lies the Rockwood Bakery, a charming neighborhood gem and popular meeting place that serves beautiful bakery items and lunches with soups and salads.

A little further south on Grand to 29th will bring you to the corner very near Gordy’s Sichuan Café. It is worth finding, so don’t give up! Turn right after the intersection of 29th and Grand, and look to the right behind the shopping center where Slick Rock Burritos and The Chalet Res-taurant are.

East on 29th will take you to one of the shop-ping hubs of the South Hill at Southeast Boule-vard and 29th, where you will find Linnie’s Thai, Great Harvest Bakery, Dinners Ready, Casa de Oro, and further east the popular Maggie’s South Hill Grill, Vin Rouge and Thai Bamboo. This neighborhood is a popular place to take a date, so

you should know that Stanek’s Florist is nearby on 27th Avenue.

Nearby is the intersection at 29th and Regal. Going south on Regal will take you even further up the hill to 43rd, where the popular neighbor-hood favorite Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar is located. Hint … they have martini-making classes! In the shopping area, you will find Maggie Moos Ice Cream shop and Deluxe Coffee, and just south is Ferrante’s Café and Round Table Pizza, a popular family friendly fun spot.

Just when you thought you had gone far enough—yes, the South Hill could be its own city—farther south will take you to 57th, where Hangar 57, the Wild Weasel Bar & Grill, Okane and China Café are not to be missed. Class Act Cuisine is the resident grocery meals to-go spot for families on the go.

And, if your trip to the South Hill means fine dining like no other, Luna is just west on 57th from Regal. This top-shelf restaurant is one of the most reliably pleasing, always creative and wonderfully hospitable in Spokane, and the wine list is outstanding.

South Hill

GORDY’S SICHUAN CAFE


Bangkok thai Restaurant

South Hill Medical Center 1325 S. Grand (509) 838-8424 University District 1003 E. Trent Ste. 180 (509) 325-8370TRADITIONAL AND AUTHENTIc THAI $$-$$$

Now at two locations! We are Spokane’s number one choice for gourmet Thai cuisine. When you dine at Bangkok Thai, you are not only entering a restaurant; you are entering a new world. Experience traditional and authentic Thai cuisine in our warm and inviting, Bangkok-style atmosphere. Whether you prefer your food hot and spicy or mild yet flavorful, we can suit any entrée to your desires. Open 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs., 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. SpokaneBangkokThai.com

Bittersweet Bakery and Bistro

1220 S. Grand Ave. (509) 455-8658BAKERY AND BISTRO $

At BitterSweet Bakery and Bistro, we take pride in combining fresh, top-quality ingredients that are lighter, less sweet and more flavorful for today’s appetites. We offer a variety of breakfast pastries, sweet and savory crepes, whole desserts, soups, salads and fresh baked breads. Our exquisite desserts include the popular dense Three

Chocolate Mousse and the classic Lemon Chiffon Cake. Dine in or take out. BitterSweet Bakery and Bistro is located across from St. John’s Cathedral on Grand Boulevard. BitterSweet … a French Bakery with an American accent.

Gordy’s Sichuan Café

501 E. 30th St. (509) 747-1170 (West behind Slick Rock Burrito near the corner of Grand and 29th)fRESH AND cLASSIc cHINESE $-$$

Chef Gordon Crafts brings more than 25 years of experience cooking Chinese cuisine at his small neighborhood cafe. He prepares fresh and classic (Chinese) dishes, many with an emphasis on the spicy traditions from the Sichuan Province. Dining choices, served family style, range from tangy Lemon Chicken to tongue-scalding (fiery) Hunan Beef. Many of our customers come just for the Dumplings! The array of options on our menu includes vegan, vegetarian and a variety of dishes that can be modified for special dietary needs. A small, well-chosen wine list focuses on our Northwest lineage (roots). Here at Gordy’s, we offer a relaxed atmosphere with minimalist but warm decor, and our service is polished, fun and informative. Join us for a taste of Sichuan. We invite you to.

Maggie’s South Hill Grill

2808 E. 29th Ave. (509) 536-4745 AmERIcAN BISTRO $-$$

In our cozy neighborhood bistro, the atmosphere is casual and upbeat! We offer speedy counter service served tableside; everything from fresh wraps, salads and sandwiches to pastas, baked items and entrees even the kids will love! Try our Chicken Pot Pie, Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna or our Grilled Salmon with Thai Mango Sauce. We are open for lunch and dinner from 11am-9pm daily. Open for breakfast 8am-noon Sat. & Sun. MaggiesGrill.com

Qdoba Mexican Grill

Medical Center Area Spokane 901 S. Grand (509) 747-8737

N. Spokane 7115 N. Division (509) 468-8500

Coeur d’Alene 204 Ironwood Dr. (208) 667-2074mExIcAN GRILL $

Qdoba Mexican Grill features jumbo gourmet burritos prepared from freshly grilled chicken, steak or grilled vegetables. Tacos, taco salads and nachos are also on the menu! The service is quick, and you won’t believe the taste! Eat here or take us to go! We cater, too! Qdoba.com

Home cooking when you don’t want to be at home cooking.

Located on the South Hill2808 E. 29th Avenue • 509-536-4745

Open Daily 11 am - 9pmSat & Sun Breakfast 8 am - 12 noon

Catering & Takeout Available

South Hill

E. 501 30TH AVENUESPOKANE, WA

(509) 747-1170

Join us for Espressos,

Crepes and Salads... and of

course our famous desserts!

1220 S. Grand Blvd. #A

(509) 455-8658


linnie’s thai Cuisine ii

2526 E. 29th (Next to Hastings) (509) 535-2112

AUTHENTIc THAI $-$$

Life is too short, so take good care of yourself, and while you are dining with us, we’ll take care of you. We only use the finest ingredients and raw products which contain no preservatives and no MSG. Our authentic Thai food is approved by the Thai authority, whose goal is to promote Thai food worldwide. We use brown sugar, sea salt, homemade broth, very lean meats and Jasmine brown rice mix. Give us a try sometime. We’re celebrating 14 years here. Ask for our Royal Thai Special! We serve to-go orders, too! We hope to see you soon. Linnies2.com

vin Rouge

3029 E. 29th (509) 535-8800NORTHWEST AND INTERNATIONAL $$-$$$

Chef Tim Hartman prides himself on offering patrons the finest and freshest meats and produce found locally in the great Northwest. His menu, which is “globally inspired,” features such signature dishes as his award-winning Wasabi Crab Cakes, “Montana Sushi,” Lamb Osso Bucco and the ever-popular Chocolate Raspberry Bomb. With more than 250 bottles of wine to choose from, creating the perfect dining experience is a breeze, as we were honored by the Washington Restaurant Association as the Best Full Service Restaurant of the Year in 2006. Join us daily for Lunch, Social Hour or Dinner, and Sat. & Sun. for Breakfast. Nestled in the heart of the South Hill, we invite you to bring your friends, neighbors and family, and make our restaurant yours. VinRougeSpokane.com

Authentic Thai CuisineFresh Local and Imported Ingredients

No Preservatives - All NaturalConvenient Location on South Hill

2526 E. 29th St. 509-535-2112 www.linnies2.com

3029 E 29th AveSpokane

509.535.8800VinRougeSpokane.com

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Martinis!We thought you would like to know where to find local area restaurants that

specialize in Martinis, so here are some places for you to try. And twigs on the South Hill not only offers a great Martini menu ... you will also find martini-making

classes as well as martini and food pairing dinners!

Downtown

Bistango Martini Lounge

Bluefish

Cavallino Lounge at the Hotel Lusso

Peacock Room inside the Davenport Hotel

Rock City Grill at River Park Square

Scratch Restaurant & Lounge

Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar

Wild Sage American Bistro

Spokane valley / liberty lake

MAX at Mirabeau Park Hotel

Stilos Seafood & Steakhouse

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State line

El Patio Bar & Grill ... and Martini Bar

Post Falls

Oval Office Bistro & Martini Bar

Davids Pizza

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WHERE DO WE START? HOW about … one little pizza shop that creates an unstoppable wave

of popularity! One little pizza shop that is continually voted No. 1 favorite on most everyone’s list. College students flock to it. It’s right in the neighborhood. One little pizza shop that is the only locally owned and operated Spokane restaurant to serve international travelers at the airport, bring-ing pilots in for a snack to-go when they are well-traveled pizza aficionados. And, one handsome, humorous and charming owner

who can bring home the bacon, toss the pizza in the air and create something new and delicious with a sprinkle or two of spe-cial ingredients. And then, last but not least … cater to hundreds, even thousands, with his fire-engine red-hot pizza cookin’ trucks! Mark Starr and his pizza—like magic.

Call for delivery or stop on by. Or … hire them for your next really big party. They will come to you. They are up to the task.

(509) 483-7460 or DavidsPizza.com

Davids Pizzait’s Magic!

UNIVERSITYDISTRICT

tHE GONzAGA EXPERiENCE

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Why beer is better than wine:

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the University District is located on both sides of the Spokane River, directly east of Spokane’s Central

Business District and downtown. At the heart of the District, located on the north and south banks of the river, are the Spokane campuses of Eastern Washington University and Washington State University. On the north side of the river lies the centerpiece of this area, the jewel of Spokane, Gonzaga University and Gonzaga School of Law. The University District is populated by nearly 15,000 students during the school year.

Just a short walk from these higher insti-tutions of learning, you will find downtown long-standing establishments at Division and Trent: Fast Eddie’s, Talotti’s 211, The Red Lion Pub & Grill and The Globe. Heading

on east into the University District will take you through the new buildings, and you will also find Gonzaga’s gorgeous new baseball field and McCarthey Center, home of the Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball team. Just east of Hamilton and Trent is Riverwalk, the location of Dry Fly Distilling, Bangkok Thai and Northern Lights Brewery. A little north on Hamilton will present you with David’s Pizza, Arny’s, The Pita Pit, Jack & Dan’s and the Bulldog—the sizzling scene for the col-lege-aged population. You will quickly realize that the U-District is a fun and exciting place to eat, drink and be merry.

There’s a lot of fun happening with the growth of the campus enrollments, and the options are endless. With the key design supporting pedestrian and bicycle-based

populations, the district provides a vibrant mixed-use environment with housing, cam-pus facilities, amenities, shopping, dining and meeting places. Adjacent to the central business district featuring Riverfront Park, a vibrant downtown, excellent recreation and a thriving cultural and arts community, Spokane’s University District offers the ideal learning environment.

GONzAGA uNivERSity Gonzaga University is a private, four-year

comprehensive university that is educating people the world needs most. This is an education philosophy based on the Ignatian model that aims to educate the whole per-son—mind, body and spirit—an integration of science and art, faith and reason, action

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A community coming together to create a higher education corridor and an environment for learning, developing new technologies and housing student lifestyles. this is the future of Spokane.

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and contemplation. Founded in 1887, the school enrolls about 6,400 students in 92 undergradu-ate and 21 graduate programs. The campus is situated on 108 acres along the Logan Neigh-borhood north of the Spokane River and is a 10 minute walk to downtown. On campus grounds lies the Jundt Art Museum with its traveling exhibits and Gonzaga University’s growing art collection. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are one of the highest ranking NCAA Division I teams in the US and gives Spokane the most national attention. Gonzaga is named after a young 16th century Italian Jesuit, Aloysius Gonzaga, who died in Rome trying to save young people from the plague and was later named the patron saint of youth.

Gonzaga School of Law is one of three in the state, preparing students from around the country for careers in the legal profession and recently held session of the Washington State Supreme Court in its beautiful new facility.

EAStERN WASHiNGtON uNivERSityEWU is a driving force for the culture,

economy and vitality of the Inland Northwest region, with its beautiful main campus in Cheney, Wash., its NCAA Division I athlet-ics and opportunities for hands-on, real-world leaning provide a classic, yet unique college experience. Eastern is proud to offer the state’s best economic value in public education. This has made Eastern an institution of opportunity for many students seeking an education that will provide them the skills and training critical to succeed in today’s changing work environment. Eastern also provides the opportunity to study one-of-a-kind, in-demand disciplines such as biotechnology, cyber security, forensic science, entrepreneurship, children’s studies, dental hy-giene and urban planning. In addition, Eastern is the only regional university in the state to offer a doctorate in physical therapy.

iNStitutE OF MEDiCiNEThe Institute for Systems Medicine (ISM) is a

private, non-profit biomedical research institute currently located in the SIRTI Technology Center and planning to occupy a much larger facility in the district with custom designed laboratories. The ISM facilitates a collaborative organizational model with local partners from the academic, healthcare, and commercial fields. This infra-structure allows world-class researchers, from a variety of disciplines, to efficiently drive in-novation in medicine by developing new clinical applications from basic scientific discoveries. The result is improved clinical care and sustainable economic growth, through job creation and new company development in Spokane.

SPOKANE iNtERCOllEGiAtE RESEARCH & tECHNOlOGy iNStitutE (SiRti)

The Sirti Building on Riverpoint Boulevard was the first to be built 13 years ago. First opened to companies in 2006, this facility was built with a $3 million grant from the US Depart-ment of Commerce and Economic Development Administration, along with matching local private funds. Featuring state-of-the-art wet labs, as well as light manufacturing space and conventional office space designed to accelerate innovative companies, it has been the foundation for many of Spokane’s successful startups such as Aegis Biosciences, CSK Communications and Pondera Engineers, to name a few. WASHiNGtON StAtE uNivERSity SPOKANE

Spokane is home to Washington State University’s urban research campus. WSU Spo-kane combines the top scholarship of a nationally ranked research university with the opportuni-ties of a metropolitan setting featuring advanced studies in health sciences and professions, design disciplines, science and technology, social and policy sciences, and education. The faculty is world-renowned; the facility state-of-the-art; and the student body diverse.

F ROM THE SEARCH FOR ALL THE best Bulldog apparel, to jammin’ with the pre-game crowds at Jack and Dan’s,

David’s Pizza and The Bulldog, stopping in at St. Alloysius Parish to say a little prayer for the ZAGS, and the walk down the street to the McCarthey Athletic Center, home of Gonzaga Bulldogs for THE GAME… this part of the Gonzaga experience is indisputably one of the most exhilarating experiences in Spokane’s entire entertainment scene!

For all the things that Spokane is famous for, the Gonzaga Bulldogs are number one.

Nationwide, Gonzaga is recognized as a much revered university, and one with a top-rank-ing basketball team. Sometimes people have heard of Gonzaga before they have ever heard of Spokane and, like mentioning South Bend, Indiana to someone who then brings up Nortre Dame… mentioning Spokane outside of the northwest brings the Gonzaga Bulldogs into the conversation! The Bulldogs have made 10 consecutive appearances at “The Big Dance”, NCAA March Madness Championships. We can thank the outstanding Bulldogs basketball program for that! These puppies are making a

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this team is what Spokane is known for nationwide! this is what gets the blood pressure up for everyone from little ol’ ladies to young

Bulldog “pups” alike! WE lOvE tHE zAGS!

good name for Spokane! The Gonzaga Bulldogs light-up the eyes of outsiders nationwide when talking about Spokane, Washington. Anyone who has seen them play, knows why.

The Gonzaga experience is what brings people to Spokane to visit the school and then, if they decide to attend and live here, it’s what makes them lifelong fans of the Bulldogs. Gonzaga University has been ranked among the best comprehensive regional universities in the Western United States for 16 of the last 19 years by U.S. News and World Report. The total enrollment is nearly 6,500 and some famous alumni include Bing Crosby, John Stockton and Washington’s first female state attorney gen-eral and current governor Christine Gregoire. Students looking for that total experience of education integrated with spiritual beliefs are the students of Gonzaga.

It’s a world like no other in Spokane. It is Spokane’s team! The enthusiasm is contagious and this is a team we can all get behind—lift

The Kennel is where the puppies are housed. The Bulldog pups are corralled in this specially designed bleacher area for their shenanigans of enthusiasm as they jump and cheer on their team to its many victories.

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up—make a big deal of and cheer on to new heights. Attending a game will hook you in for life because the Bulldogs ROCK! And, the only way to know that for sure is to attend a game. Spokane’s brightest and most talented athletes come together at Gonzaga in the Bulldogs.

This is how I like to prepare for a Gonzaga basketball game: Start at Jack and Dan’s for a brew, move across the street for a slice of David’s Pizza and on to the game down the street to McCarthey Stadium for a rip-roarin’, cheer-leadin’, foot-stompin’ fight to the finish! The Bulldogs played the WSU Cougars in the biggest game of their rivalry, to a sold out crowd at the McCarthey Athletic Center.

A littlE HiStORy ON tHiS GAMEThey have played each other 143 times since 1907, when WSU won the inaugural game 21-18, but this was their first game as nationally ranked opponents. WSU ranked 8th and had been unbeaten, and Gonzaga ranked 17th. This highly anticipated showdown zipped by to an unfortunate loss for the ZAGS, 51-47. Better luck next time... GO ZAGS!

First stop is action wear! The Bulldog Store is located conveniently at 121 E. Boone. They have

it all, including the thrilling ZAGOPOLY game!

This one is a long shot on its way into the basket – to the rumbling stomp of the 6,000 roaring fans!

Kevin MacDonald and Jeff Condill own Jack and Dan’s Bar & Grill. Just a couple of blocks away from the stadium, it fills to the brim with fans before during and after the games.

One can always find an enthusiastic fan trying to help the ZAGS out a bit.


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University District

Bangkok thai Restaurant

University District – 1003 E. Trent Ste. 180 (509) 325-8370 South Hill Medical Center – 1325 S. Grand (509) 838-8424TRADITIONAL AND AUTHENTIc THAI $$-$$$

Now at two locations! We are Spokane’s number one choice for gourmet Thai cuisine. When you dine at Bangkok Thai, you are not only entering a restaurant; you are entering a new world. Experience traditional and authentic Thai cuisine in our warm and inviting, Bangkok-style atmosphere. Whether you prefer your food hot and spicy or mild yet flavorful, we can suit any entrée to your desires. Open 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs., 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. SpokaneBangkokThai.com

David’s Pizza

829 E. Boone (509) 483-7460PIzzA AND ITALIAN $-$$

Consistently voted #1 Best Pizza in the Inlander Readers’ Poll since 1996! We continue to provide outstanding quality with every traditional handcrafted New York-style pizza, Stromboli and Calzone served. Dine in or take out. And we offer off-site catering for groups of 100-1000! Our goal is to serve consistent outstanding taste, generous portions and exceptional service that will exceed your expectations. Serving lunch and dinner daily! DavidsPizza.com

Pita Pit

818 E. Sharp (509) 483-7482 (On the Corner of Hamilton and Sharp)PITAS $

The quickest and healthiest spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night dining. Choose from a variety of lean grilled meats, fresh vegetables and zesty sauces all rolled into a unique pita shell. Featuring a tasty breakfast menu. Dine in, take-out or delivery. We are open 7am-3pm daily! PitaPitUSA.com

South Hill Medical Center Area1325 Grand Blvd. (509) 838-8424

University District1003 E. Trent Ave. (509) 325-8370

Now at two locations:

Game time at Gonzaga’s McCarthey Athletic Center and Washington Trust Field


Dry Fly Distilling

tHE PROCESS OF GETTING Dry Fly Distilling up and running was slow, but as Don Poffenroth and Kent

Fleischmann will tell you, slower is better.When the first cases of Dry Fly vodka and gin

were distributed in October 2007, it represented not only new territory for the former corporate hounds but for the entire state. Believe it or not, Dry Fly is the first Washington-produced grain-distilled spirits of any kind to hit shelves since the days of Prohibition.

Despite having to overcome “hundreds” of hurdles to get the business off the ground, the birth of Dry Fly was a venture welcomed by the community because of its commitment to using area resources. Eastern Washington soft white winter wheat, Washington malt barley, Spokane water and regional botanicals are incorporated into the company’s products, which include vodka, gin and, eventually, single-malt whiskey.

“We work with small sustainable farms,” said Kent, a New York native who recently moved his family to Spokane from Minneapolis. “We like what we do, and we like that we work with local ingredients.”

Taking on the role of trailblazer presented plenty of challenges, but the fly-fishing buddies managed to tackle each of them … they learned the business, cast the cash and reeled in the politicians.

the state’s first grain distillery since Prohibition, Dry Fly uses area resources and a hands-on approach to achieve superior.

Spokane distillery puts Washington in

the spirit By: RyAN BRONSON


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The fact that the craft distillery’s spirits would be created from local products was a huge sell-ing point. Dry Fly could have gone outside the state to get its ingredients and saved a bundle, but that, Kent said, was never going to happen.

“We don’t believe that is the best way to get community support,” he said. “We wanted to have a good product, as well as support the community. That’s just inherent in our lifestyles. … We’ll spend a little bit more money, but it’s worth it for many, many reasons.”

Don and Kent initially looked into opening a microbrewery, but with fewer than 100 domestic distilleries in operation, they recognized an opportunity. “We talked on many, many ideas,” Kent said, “but when we looked at getting into a microbrewery, we realized that we would end up being in the restaurant business, and that was a crazy thought.”

As the pair began to dig deeper into the distilling business, Don–a Spokane native–“ran with the idea and started digging very deep.” Said Kent: “We decided it could be done, and

we did it.”The Dry Fly still was imported from Ger-

many, and the cost to set up the distillery–most of which was done prior to federal approval–was significant.

“We really invested a lot of money in equip-ment, but we feel it will give us a much finer product,” Kent said.

Dry Fly believes a more controlled environ-ment, a longer and therefore more expensive distilling process, and first-hand evaluation of the product will create better results. A 750 ml bottle of Dry Fly Washington Wheat Vodka will go for about $32, and a bottle of Dry Fly Washington Dry Gin will cost $30. But Kent has few doubts consumers will pay a little extra for exceptional quality.

“We look at it this way: The big guys … these are giant companies that really their process is done more through computers than people,” he said. “They do put out a good product, but there is a lot less personal attention. We’re going to have a lot cleaner product in our bottles.”

The first year of production should produce about 3,500 cases of vodka and gin, Kent said, although the 3,000-square-foot plant could potentially distribute 5,000 cases annually. Kent said the company plans to add another still in the next few years or so, which could triple Dry Fly’s production. But the Dry Fly guys are in no hurry … they want to get it done right. After all, making a fine whiskey takes patience, an angle these anglers have a knack for.

“Fly fishing is a quiet process,” Kent said. “It’s very similar, if you think about it, to a good whis-key. …With patience and timing … all of those phrases that go with the sport apply to this. We left perfectly good jobs because we felt that we found something we could express a passion for.”


JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM Spokane, Post Falls and Coeur-

d’Alene is Liberty Lake, Wash., many travel through this area without flinching as they commute to and from work. Well, there is now a reason–and a good reason at that–to stop in Liberty Lake. That reason is Stilos Seafood & Steakhouse.

As you enter this fine dining restau-rant, its pleasing ambiance welcomes you, making you feel right at home. With dark wood throughout, the high windows give light and show off the interior details. The Craftsman-style building, with its hardwood floors, fireplace and decorative ceilings, is truly pleasing to the eye. Not only will you be pleased with the style of the restaurant, but the flavors of the menu. With seafood to include Australian Lobster Tail, King Crab

Legs and Coconut Crusted Halibut; a steak menu comprised of New York, Rib Eye, Fillet Mignon and Top Sirloin; Hazelnut or Stuffed Chicken with garlic cream sauce; and House Favorites to include Beef Wellington and Blackberry Port New York Steak and Duck Breast in Blackberry Port and dried cherries, your palate will experience what a great meal truly is. And don’t forget about their beer, wine and martini bar.

At Stilos, you will also find a built-in aquarium atop the bar, a full downstairs cater kitchen for outside catering and an upstairs banquet room, which seats 35 to 40 people and offers PowerPoint capabilities, separate sound system and drop-down movie screen. Make Stilos Seafood & Steakhouse your new dining destination.

(509) 891-9192 or StilosRestaurant.com

Stilos Seafood & SteakhouseAt liberty lake: improving the way we eat

SPOTLIGHT

tHE tRElliS MARKEtPlACE

“What I like to drink most is

wine that belongs to others.”

– Diogenes,

Greek Philosopher

LIBERTY LAKESPOKANE VALLEY


Spokane Valley begins at Havana Street in Spokane and widens from there to the western border of Hodg-

es Avenue at Liberty Lake just east of Barker Road. East Sprague Avenue continues from the 800 block to the 18,000+ block at Liberty Lake, like a river runs through it … the Spo-kane River. Sprague is the main commercial storefront of Spokane with a continuous stream of car dealerships, fast food, big-box stores and shopping centers.

At Sprague, Argonne becomes Dish-man Mica, where the Cosmopolitan Café is

well-loved in the neighborhood, and Savage Land Pizza Parlor is a popular family pizza and play center, great for birthday parties. Nearby, east on Sprague, the Mustard Seed and Percy’s Café are popular lunch spots for business or meeting a friend. Williams Seafood Market and Wines and Egger’s Meats are just west of University Road near Sprague and great

At Argonne, just off I-90, Casa De Oro and Perkins are on the south side, and north are Marie Calendar’s, Longhorn Barbeque, Scotty’s Bar & Grill, and Ambrosia Bistro

& Wine Bar, which is located near historic Millwood. There are several restaurants along Argonne to the south. The Rocket Bakery can be found north on Argonne in Millwood, and farther north, East Upriver Drive to Fruit Hill Road, will take you up to the old-world charm of Arbor Crest Winery with its panoramic view of Spokane.

Even farther north at the end of Argonne will take you to the area known as Green Bluff where Townshend Cellar winery is located at the west side of Green Bluff Loop Road. Green Bluff is an agricultural area that is a destination for family fun, with the vari-ous seasons of harvest for the fruits grown there.

Farther east on Sprague near Lowe’s and Costco big box stores, El Gallo Giro is a new addition to the neighborhood. It once was a great little taco trailer that became a real restaurant! IHOP is found there, and north at the end of Fancher is Knipprath Cellars winery.

Farther east on Sprague is the popular Bolo’s Bar and Grill, Brick House Massage and Coffee Bar and the Staggering Ox sand-wiches. And near Sullivan is the Mongolian BBQ.

Spokane Valley &Liberty Lake

COMMUNITY SPOtliGHt

Spokane Valley & Liberty Lake



9211 E. Montgomery(509) 928-3222Ambrosia-Bistro.com

We can meet your needs... and your budget.

Liberty Lake is becoming its own, with up-scale homes and a dining scene to match. Two more reasons to stop in Liberty Lake are Stilos Seafood & Steakhouse and Hay J’s Bistro. Own-ers Marty and Rhonda bring the sophistication of big-city dining to this quaint community on the lake.

One of the most impressive family enter-tainment spots in these parts can be spotted from I-90 at the State Line exit just past Liberty Lake—The Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show. This barn-turned-theatre is home to Pamela and Scott Brownlee, talented entertain-ers providing an escape from the rush of life in the fast lane with down-home, clean family fun. The Old West setting and great old-fashioned BBQ with all the fixin’s will keep everyone from kids to grandmas entertained … and well fed. The Rockin’ B Ranch is open June to September and can also be reserved for family reunions, business outings, private parties and more.

in 2004, five spirited women came together to found a place where each would be able to express their unique gifts and talents

to share with Spokane. The result? The Trellis Marketplace, where their goal is to provide a refreshing shopping experience that fosters free-growing friendships and inspiration to create the home environment you’ve always wanted. Upon entering the Trellis Marketplace you are greeted by warm, homey scents as well as one of the five owners ready to help you with home decorating questions. Browse through a unique variety of accent furnishings, garden and home décor, kitchen and gourmet foods, boutique clothing and jewelry, fabrics, candles and other unexpected shopping de-

lights. The Trellis takes pride in offering many items created by local and regional businesses. A wide variety of kitchen accessories are available to help make your cooking experi-ence enjoyable and easy. In the spring, the store opens an additional atrium with a garden décor focus including arbors, planters, outdoor accents and yes, a trellis or two. Throughout the year, customers enjoy lingering in the relaxed environment and discovering the many nooks and crannies filled with decorating and gift ideas. Welcome to the Trellis Marketplace, where you may enter as a stranger, but you will always leave as a friend!

(509) 928-6158 or TrellisMarketplace.com

The Trellis MarketplaceFive Friends bring their unique inspiration

and creations to the trellis



Ambrosia Bistro & Wine Bar

Spokane Valley – 9211 E. Montgomery (509) 928-3222AmERIcAN BISTRO AND WINE BAR $$-$$$

Ambrosia Bistro & Wine Bar is an urban restaurant in a suburban setting. Whether it’s a quiet business lunch or intimate dinner, a glass of wine or cocktail at happy hour, a relaxing evening on the patio or an outing with (or without) the kids, you’re welcome at Ambrosia! Conveniently located in Argonne Village, we are in close proximity to downtown, the Valley and the North Side. Our ample parking, exciting food and drink selections, attentive staff and comfortable décor make Ambrosia a great choice for any occasion. Come taste Ambrosia for yourself! Ambrosia-Bistro.com

Hay J’s Bistro

Liberty Lake – 21706 E. Mission Ave. (509) 926-2310cONTEmPORARY AmERIcAN cUISINE AND WINE BAR $$-$$$

Hay J’s brings you fine dining in Liberty Lake. Come experience our traditional bistro-style atmosphere. Whether you come dressed to kill or in a pair of shorts, you will feel warmly welcomed by our friendly servers and kitchen staff. Our menu offers you everything from salads, chicken, pork, steak and seafood. Serving Lunch 11am-4pm Mon.-Fri. and Dinner 4:30-9pm Mon.-Fri., til 10pm Sat. & Sun. HayJsBistro.com

Stilos Seafood & Steakhouse

Liberty Lake – 1400 N. Meadowwood Ln. (509) 891-9192SEAfOOD & STEAKHOUSE $$-$$$

At Stilos Seafood & Steakhouse, fine dining is brought to life. Whether you want to delight your palate with Beef Wellington, Coconut-Crusted Halibut or Australian Lobster Tail, you are sure to experience a meal like never before. Enjoy a cocktail at our Wine and Martini Bar with a built-in aquarium. We offer unique martinis to include the Chocolate Ecstasy, Blue Fin and Huckletini. Try out our banquet room, which seats 35-40 people, for a meeting or special occasion. We offer catering services too! For a taste of the high life, come to Stilos. You’ll be happy you did. StilosRestaurant.com

Just American Desserts

Spokane Valley – 213 S. University Rd. (509) 927-2253cAKES AND DESSERTS $-$$$

Eva Roberts and her family saw a need for quality, made-from-scratch cakes and desserts. In 1986, she opened Just American Desserts; 22 years later, they are still at it. They specialize in cakes and desserts to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby or bridal showers, graduations or just because. The difference: Only the finest and freshest ingredients are used daily. Winner of the “Best of the Northwest” desserts in 2005 & 2006, “these are desserts that epitomize the best of what a dessert should be; exquisite, out-of-the-ordinary treats that will lift an average day to the level of celebration.” Experience desserts the way they should be. JustAmericanDesserts.net

Mad Hatties Boutique & teas

Spokane Valley – 618 N. Sullivan (509) 892-5455 (Located behind Jacob’s Java and Numerica Bank at Sullivan and Broadway)TEA AND GIfT SHOP

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at our charming shop as you sample a cup of tea. We take pride in offering the largest selection of quality teas in the area, with more than 180 varieties to choose from. Be it vintage or new, our selection of teapots and teacups will delight tea lovers. A blend of local arts and vintage treasures including Greencastle, Spokandle and Chocolate

Myracles, hand-painted silk scarves, jewelry, hats, bags, beads and buttons create a unique shopping experience–truly a fun place to shop. Plan to add our English Tea Room to your fun list and tea-party it up. Looking for a party location? Mad Hatties is the place! If you’ve never been to Mad Hatties, it’s time. One woman canceled her flight to stop in the store after reading about us in the Spokane Sizzle! True story. We are open 10am-5pm Tues.-Sat., with Tearoom hours 11am-4pm. Please call for reservations.

MAX at the Mirabeau Park Hotel

Spokane Valley – 1100 N. Sullivan (509) 922-6252 (I-90 Exit 291B at the Mirabeau Park Hotel)cONTEmPORARY AmERIcAN $-$$$

Here at MAX we offer award-winning cuisine coupled with a friendly and professional staff. With more than 100 menu items including steaks, chops, seafood, salad and burgers, you are sure to find what you are looking for. We also boast an extensive and eclectic wine list with pairing for everything on the menu. Perhaps best of all, MAX serves a complete menu until close. We are open 6am daily, until midnight Sun., 1am Mon.-Thurs. and 2am Fri. & Sat. There is always something happening at MAX. MAXatMirabeau.com

trellis Marketplace, the

Spokane Valley – 4102 Bowdish (509) 928-6158

Here, at The Trellis Marketplace, we offer our customers a unique selection of accent furnishings and décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, fabrics, candles and many other unique items to complement your home and garden. We also carry high quality kitchen accessories as well as gourmet foods from Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Co., 3 Bears Porridge, Robert Rothschild, Sticky Fingers and Stone Wall Kitchen. The Trellis Marketplace is a hidden treasure of the Spokane Valley where you can find the perfect gift for a friend ... or yourself. TrellisMarketplace.com

culinary destinations at your service!

21706 E. MISSION AVE. (509) 926-2310

1400 N. MEADOWWOOD LN. (509) 891-9192


DINING AT ANGELO’S RISTORANTE is an experience that will not soon be forgotten by any who steps foot into

this beautiful establishment. Not only will you find an inviting yet intimate atmosphere, with subtle light shining above each table accenting the beautiful religious artwork adorning every wall, you will find a menu that incorporates only the freshest organic ingredients.

Owner Angelo Martini Brunson has been eating organic for 10 years and truly believes in the importance of promoting the use of organic products and ingredients at his restaurant. At Angelo’s, customers will enjoy Mediterranean cuisine prepared only with ingredients that Angelo himself would eat; cuisine as wholesome as it is delicious.

With more than 115,000 man-made chemi-cals polluting commercial products, Angelo does his best to avoid many, if all of them; the reason he chooses organic. When you eat organic, he said, “your body is ingesting what God intended you to eat”–foods that are pes-

ticide, antibiotic, chemical and hormone free. As the father of three young children, he wants what is best for his kids, and when it comes to what they eat, he chooses organic.

You won’t find microwaves at the restaurant or his home either. Russia has even banned the use of microwaves in their country entirely! Eating or drinking anything from a microwave explodes the food’s cell structure; hence free radicals. Free radicals are known to cause cancer, and studies link them directly to the prevalent illness infecting society today.

Angelo uses local ingredients and supports local businesses as much as possible in his en-deavor. When it comes to the six-course wine dinners he holds each month at the restaurant, Angelo turns to local wineries and is hoping to incorporate more organic wines into the tastings.

When in search for exquisite cuisine that will leave you feeling satisfied–and healthy–stop by Angelo’s Ristorante, an experience not only for the body, but the soul.

(208) 765-2850 or AngelosRistorante.net

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NORTH IDAHO

CHEF SPOLIGHT

CHEyENNE D’AlESSANDRO

“As for butter versus

margarine, I trust cows

more than chemists.”

– Joan Gussow


Many cities in North Idaho reside by lakes and rivers … most of them on bodies of water! No

wonder Washington license plates are seen in the parking lots of many North Idaho restaurants! It is a culinary destination that is very close to home for Spokanites! Some even refer to it as “Spokane’s playground.” The hospitality can’t be beat, and you can dine with a view, dine by the snow, dine in the mountains and dine by the lakes, or on them for that matter. The Cedars Floating Restaurant is literally floating on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene and Hayden lake

At the state line between Washington and Idaho is one big new store that is drawing shoppers from the surrounding states—Ca-bela’s—and the little town of State Line, Idaho, is blossoming with more shopping and dining options because of it. El Patio Pub & Grill added a Martini Bar, and A to Z Fine Wines and Cigars opened Little Italy’s Wine Bar this past year. Just across the highway is the wildly popular Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show, offering great family entertain-ment from June to September. North of State

Line at Hauser is the biggest little party spot in Idaho, Curley’s, and the popular, charming Chef in the Forest restaurant.

Post Falls is not only a town you have to pass through when traveling to Coeur d’Alene; it is definitely a culinary destination not to be ignored! Its “one crazy foreigner,” Raci Erdem, of the White House Grill, has recently opened The Oval Office Bistro & Martini Bar, and it has been just as popular a destination. Enoteca Fine Wine & Beer is next door, and Down the Street and G. W. Hunters family restaurants are nearby. The Red Lion Templin’s Resort is the place to hop on a cruise or enjoy a meal overlooking the river.

Coeur d’Alene presents several different neighborhoods, all offering great restaurants. Riverstone, Midtown, Downtown, East Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive and the North Side of town; you will discover great restaurants, galleries, shops and of course … the lake. The North Idaho College campus, as well as the CdA campuses of Lewis-Clark State College and University of Idaho, offer higher educa-tion here, and Coeur d’Alene is host to several significant festivals and events. The Great West GymFest, held in February, and The Ironman Triathlon, held in late June, both bring thousands of athletes and spectators to North Idaho. Art on the Green, Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes and the downtown Street Fair are all held on one really big summer weekend the first week of August.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene is known for its monthly Art Walks and Music Walks, and The Coeur d’Alene Film Festival will be back

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for its second year to celebrate independent films in late February. Both the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene symphonies, Lake City Playhouse com-munity theatre, Opera Plus and Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre offer live performances in theatre and music.

The Wine Cellar is always a popular spot for live music, and great wine and food. Cricket’s Bar & Grill and Barrel Room No. 6 also offer live mu-sic, and at Beverly’s in the Coeur d’Alene Resort, you will find local guitarist Robert Vaughn. Coffee shops abound on nearly every corner, with great shopping and galleries in between, making for a real home-town feel.

Riverstone has been filling up with restau-rants and is home to the new Bardenay distillery and restaurant. With the Regal Cinema and an enjoyable park, Riverstone is situated along the Spokane River as you enter Coeur d’Alene.

Sandpoint, Hope & Priest lake Area

Located on the magnificent 43-mile-long Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint is home to a thriving arts community, year-round recreational opportuni-ties and events. More than ever, Sandpoint is the culinary place to be, with new Wine Bars opening and many great restaurants on the scene. Sandpoint’s own Pend d’Oreille Winery is making a splash in the wine scene, and two breweries, Laughing Dog and McDuff’s, call the small town on the lake home.

Lake Pend Oreille Cruises, Sleeps Cabins and of course Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort all set the stage for the mountain and lake lifestyle that Sandpoint is known for. Southeast of Sandpoint, the Sagle area is home to the remarkable Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center, one of the greatest attractions in the neighborhood since Silverwood Theme Park. You will be hearing a lot more about this place and the special people who make it happen every day. The tiny town of Hope is just 20 minutes northeast of Sandpoint and is a beautiful little getaway place with an arts and

restaurant scene all its own.Though a bit of a drive from Spokane—2.5

hours to be exact—Priest Lake, Idaho, is worth the trip. Beautiful in all four seasons, Priest Lake is coined “Idaho’s Crown Jewel” for its year-round recreation, resorts and restaurants. They have been bringing families and friends together for generations with enjoyment and camaraderie. Lakeside resorts and marinas offer a beautiful set-ting for gourmet and family style meals alike.

Silver valley Area

Seventy miles southeast of Spokane is Kellogg, Idaho, home to Silver Mountain Ski Resort, which is where the world’s longest gondola ride resides. It is here you will find Shoshone Country Club at Big Creek golf course. The intimate, quaint, French-country Veranda Restaurant is a place not to miss; offering a warm and inviting environment with private dining rooms and seat-ing out on the veranda. Recreational attractions in Kellogg are The Route of the Hiawatha Rail-Trail, which is a 30-mile roundtrip hike that takes you through vast tunnels, over trestles and past

waterfalls, ridge-top vistas and numerous detailed signs about the rich mining and railroad history of the area. The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes offers more than 72 miles of paved path. As you ride along, the path will take you from the mountains, through the Silver Valley, chain lakes region, along Lake Coeur d’Alene, across the Chatcolet Bridge to Heyburn State Park, and last, but not least, to the Palouse prairie.

Just a little more than 10 miles east of Kellogg is Wallace—the Silver Capital of the World and is on the National Register of Historical Places. Go back in time with the Historic Jameson Restaurant, Saloon & Inn, and the DeLashmutt Building—also know as the Historic Smoke House Barbeque and Saloon. Unearth the local treasures of this diamond in the ruff at Price Tag Antiques & More and Silver Capital Arts & Wine Cellar.

With the small-town charm these North Idaho communities have to offer so close to home, take the time to explore your neighbors.

Idaho Cuisine is our sister publication. Learn all about the dining and entertainment scene in North Idaho with the Northern Edition! Order online at IdahoCuisine.com or call (208) 667-2212.

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Lake Pend Oreille at Bayview, Idaho

Independence Point, Lake Coeur d’Alene

Sandpoint City Park with view of Schweitzer Ski Resort


Angelo’s Ristoranté

CdA – 846 N. 4th St. (208) 765-2850AUTHENTIc ITALIAN AND ORGANIc $$-$$$

Only eight blocks from Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Angelo’s is the Local Favorite with a taste of homemade, authentic Italian cuisine! Join us for fresh, organic, handcrafted food, an extensive wine selection and our warm romantic décor. Seasonal outdoor dining and reservations are highly recommended. AngelosRistorante.net

Anthony’s Midtown Bistro

Midtown CdA – 315 Walnut (208) 765-7723 NORTHWEST fRESH $$

Our small 11-table Bistro serves a full menu and you can enjoy a unique experience at our seven-seat, American-style Tapas Bar; Anthony’s is in the heart of Coeur d’Alene’s Midtown! Serving fine wines and great service with seasonal outdoor seating. Open 5-9pm Tues.-Thurs., 5-10pm Fri. & Sat. Now celebrating our 5th Year!

Bambino’s Pizza & Gelato

Midtown CdA – 726 N. 4th St. (208) 765-0100ITALIAN $$

Ben Venuto! Everything prepared from scratch. Fresh organic pizza, salads, gelato, appetizers, pasta, sandwiches, espresso, gluten-free, vegetarian. White tablecloth service. Serving lunch and dinner with style from 11am-10pm.

Beacon Pub & Grill

Downtown CdA – Corner of 4th & ShermanPUB & GRILL $

Located in the center of downtown, the Beacon offers the ideal atmosphere for socializing and havin’ a great time! This non-smoking pub & grill offers a 35-seat bar, jukebox, pool table and four plasma-screen TVs. The menu includes pizzas, sandwiches, buffalo wings and more!

Bella Rose Café & Bakery

Downtown CdA – 213 E. Sherman Ave. (208) 667-9640ESPRESSO, BREAKfAST/LUNcH cAfé $

European-style café featuring house-made pastries, desserts, grilled Panini sandwiches, salads, pasta salads and quiche for breakfast and lunch. Espresso, tea, frappes, cold drinks, wine, beer and Tillamook ice cream. Try our Pumpkin Cheese Muffins, Artichoke Pie and a Bella Rose Mocha.

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North Idaho

MALLARDS – FINE DINING WITH RIVER VIEWS

RED LION TEMPLIN’S HOTELON THE RIVER • POST FALLS

414 E. First AvenuePost Falls, ID 83854

(208) 773-1611, ext. 517

We feature a variety ofNorthwest traditions.Each dish is exclusivelydesigned and elegantlyserved. Join us dailyfor breakfast, lunch ordinner.

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As the White House new sister restaurant we bring you upscale Bistro with a foreigner touch.612 N. Spokane St. 208-777-2102

Your Post Falls culinary & hospitality destination is just minutes away!

tHE JUST-ACROSS-THE-BORDER PROXIMITY TO SPOKANE makes it a convenient jaunt to enjoy a little Idaho Cuisine for Washingtonians. The food and entertainment abound here with

community events that draw thousands to enjoy the small town appeal.

Enjoy Post Falls Days in June at Q’emiln Riverside Park; this is the site of many free outdoor concerts during the summer months. The Greyhound Park at State Line is central to many of the event happenings that make Post Falls a destination for fun! Two of the largest are the Julyamsh Pow Wow of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, held in July, and the Balloonfest in September.

“The Old Church” is the cultural center for the arts scene in Post Falls. Many community arts events happen here, such as the artist Soire Reception for the Native American artists of the Pow Wow, a Bluegrass Concert featuring “Grass Act” in November, and the Mud & Spirits clay arts event in December.

Enjoy these fine restaurants while you stay at one of our great PostFalls lodging facilities.

For more information about Post Falls events and lodging, contact the Post Falls Chamber: (800) 929-8553, (208) 773-5016 or online at: VisitPostFalls.org.


FROM THE TIME SHE WAS young, Cheyenne D’Alessandro was surrounded by the aromas and tastes

of Italian cooking. Her great grandparents emigrated from Tuscany in the early 1900s and carried with them their love of cooking, which was passed down to their children, their grandchildren, including Cheyenne’s father Paul, and lastly to their great granddaughter, Cheyenne.

Cheyenne, 34, executive chef at Tony’s on the Lake in Coeur d’Alene, was born and raised in Sacramento, Calif., with her parents Paul and Bonnie, and her brothers Gary and Primo. Growing up, her parents owned a restaurant,

Americo’s Trattoria Italiano. After Paul’s long-time friend and architect

Rann Haight moved to Coeur d’Alene in the mid 1990s, he spotted a restaurant opportunity for Paul and his family—Tony’s Supper Club, now Tony’s on the Lake. Rann told Paul of the res-taurant and its location—on the pristine Coeur d’Alene Lake, and after discussing the idea with his wife, Bonnie, and daughter, Cheyenne, they relocated to Coeur d’Alene, where they would reinvent the restaurant and its cuisine.

Cheyenne was drawn to the culinary arts at an early age. She recalled how fulfilling it was making gnocchi with her grandfather, who was a chef at Americo’s. “He was just an amazing

Executive Chef - tony’s on the lake

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chef. And I just remember watching him cook and helping him,” she said. It was a family affair at the restaurant, with her father, uncle, aunts, grandmother and grandfather all working there.

By the time she was in high school, she would prepare and cook meals for her friends; dishes like lasagna and roasted chicken. It was also dur-ing this time that she worked at a fast-food Italian restaurant, where she was busy bussing, serving and cooking.

At age 19, Cheyenne left Sacramento to experience Italy for the first time. She stayed with relatives and traveled for four months, then re-turned home and worked for a catering company.

Cheyenne relocated to San Francisco, Calif., six years later, where she turned away from the culinary arts and worked for the government. “I didn’t really know anything else [besides cook-ing], and then when I went out, I found out office jobs just weren’t for me,” she said. It was in San Francisco that she discovered the existence of culinary institutes. “I thought, ‘That is so neat; go to college and learn how to cook.’”

Cheyenne returned to Italy at 27 to attend culinary school at Apicius in Florence. She went to school for eight months but remained in Italy another year and a half.

After much research, Cheyenne enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America in New York. As part of her graduation requirements, she ful-filled her five-month internship at the restaurant San Dominico. After graduating in 2003, she stayed on and did a six-month fellowship at the school’s Italian restaurant. It was one of four stu-dent-run restaurants on campus, each having a front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house fellow-ship. Cheyenne participated in the front-of-the-house, where she worked as a teacher’s assistant, helping students learn about table service and

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opening wines. “You just don’t realize how important front of the house is,” she said. It was during this time in New York that her father, Paul, proposi-tioned her about Coeur d’Alene. As you know, she accepted.

Cheyenne moved to Coeur d’Alene in April 2004, and has been cook-ing up a feast at Tony’s on the Lake ever since. Some of her favorite dishes offered are the homemade mozzarella, short ribs, the Osso Buco and Lobster Ravioli.

When in the kitchen, there are many gadgets chefs find useful, but Chey-enne said her most important is the Kitchen Aide. “It is the most versatile,” she said. “We have a pasta attachment that we roll out pasta with, and we can make bread in it; make pasta dough.”

Though Cheyenne is well versed in Italian cuisine, when she gets the chance to enjoy a meal outside of work, she is a big fan of Asian food. Syringa Japanese Café is one of her favorites. “Every time I go to a different city, that’s the first thing I want to eat,” she said. And “the spicier the better.”

Cheyenne has lived in Coeur d’Alene a little more than three years now, and she has no plans on leaving anytime soon. She in enthralled with the ar-ea’s beauty, especially the summers. And though she said the winter months are long, the season gives her time to enjoy her favorite pastime—traveling. Her dream culinary job involves traveling every year. “I would love to orga-nize culinary trips to Italy,” Cheyenne said, “to focus on agriturismo—little farms and family run places.”

Wherever Cheyenne goes, she is sure to take here passion and talent for the culinary arts with her.

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Bobby D’s Custom tours & Charters

Coeur d’Alene (208) 667-0807 or (208) 699-7206

Bobby D & Crew invite you to experience the friendly waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene and Pend Oreille aboard the Joanna. We will provide you with a variety of escape tours in bringing the beauty of North Idaho close to the hearts of those aboard. The three-hour tours, which are offered year-round, cover close to 95 percent of Lake Coeur d’Alene, weather and wind permitting. We offer customized tours to include: Wildlife Viewing, Fourth of July Holiday, Holiday Light Show (Nov.-Jan.), Fall Leaf Tour on the St. Joe River, CdA River Tour to Cataldo Mission, Bald Eagles of Wolf Lodge Bay (Dec.-Feb.) Osprey Viewing (May-Sept.), Business Meetings, Real Estate Tours and Pend Oreille Lake Tours. We also have onboard Internet! LakeCoeurdAleneCruise.com

Bonsai Bistro

Downtown CdA – 101 Sherman Ave. (208) 765-4321PAN ASIAN $$

We are the Inland Northwest’s favorite Pan-Asian Restaurant & Sushi bar! Enjoy our glorious lake views and our 4,000 gallon Koi and turtle pond. We have outdoor dining next to a tranquil river and waterfall in our Japanese garden. Come see the Troy & Travis Show and know why we were voted Idaho’s Best Pan-Asian Restaurant ’05 & ’06 by the Inlander Reader’s Poll.

Brix Restaurant

Downtown CdA – 317 Sherman Ave. (208) 665-7407cLASSIc AmERIcAN $$-$$$

Located in the heart of downtown Coeur d’Alene two blocks from the Resort, Brix Restaurant is dedicated to bringing you exceptional food with local, seasonal and diverse flair. With a full bar, extensive wine list and downstairs club with enclosed cigar room, we invite you to join us to see for yourself why Brix is a local favorite. Seasonal outdoor dining; reservations suggested.

Café Carambola

CdA – 110 Harbor Plaza on Northwest Blvd. (208) 676-8784LATIN AmERIcAN fUSION $

Treat yourself to a bold culinary tour from Mexico to Peru and from Argentina to Cuba. Here, Latin-style grilled Tortas (sandwiches) are packed with fresh salsas, cheese and slow-cooked meats while salads glisten for the eyes and dance on your taste buds! This family operated lunch-time favorite serves up varied specials like El Salvadorian pupusas and Mexican tamales, along with exotic coolers like hibiscus flower iced tea ... once you try it, you’ll keep coming back for more! Cooking classes offered on Sat. Open: 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri. Open 11am-3pm Tues.-Fri. and 11am-9pm Sat. (June-Aug.)

Capone’s Pub & Grill

Midtown CdA – 751 N. 4th St. (208) 667-4843 Post Falls – 315 Ross Point Rd. (208) 457-8020AmERIcAN, PIzzA $-$$

You gotta Try our Pastrami Sandwiches and out Specialty Pizzas! Forty-one brews on tap, appetizers, burgers, sub sandwiches, soups and salads. All-scratch cooking! Satellite sports and games. Seasonal outdoor dining. Stop in and stay a while! Inlander’s “Best Sports Bar” in Idaho. Idaho Cuisine’s Virtual Pizza Cook-off winner! See our menu at CaponesPub.com

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North Idaho

Cedars Floating Restaurant

CdA -1 Marine Dr. (208) 664-2922

(Just off Hwy. 95, ¼ mile south of Northwest Blvd.)

NORTHWEST fRESH $$$

Take a step into Cedars Floating Restaurant and let the natural beauty of Lake Coeur d’Alene inspire you. Dine on the spectacular outdoor terrace or enjoy the rustic wood-beamed main dining room. Savor Chef Miles Boggio’s renowned cuisine including the freshest seafood in the region, signature aged prime rib, steaks, chops and the Inland Northwest’s best salad bar. Complement your dinner with one of our legendary hand-crafted desserts and a glass of wine from our superb collection. Reservations suggested for this Coeur d’Alene landmark establishment.

Chef in the Forest

Hauser Lake – 12008 N. Woodland Beach Rd. (208) 773-3654

(Just north of Post Falls)

AmERIcAN NORTHWEST fRESH $$-$$$

Deep in the forest, overlooking a quaint little lake, we are one of the area’s finest restaurants. We offer you a comfortable, rustic atmosphere with highly acclaimed fine dining, serving Classical cuisine, fine wines and cocktails. For a special evening to remember, please call for reservations. We are only 15 minutes from Coeur d’Alene.


Legendary DiningSince 1965

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Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Co.

Downtown CdA (208) 765-0188 117 S. 4th St. (Corner of 4th & Front St.)

Downtown Spokane (509) 747-6343 827 W. First Ave. Ste. 101

“Olive oil is in the top-5 things to have in your diet every day!” according to Dr. Oz. Our olive oils are all natural, 100 percent Extra Virgin, first cold press! Our olives come from our family owned and operated grove in California to assure you the highest quality. Flavors include oils infused with Basil, Roasted Garlic or Citrus. Also, make your own custom blends here. Our specialty olive products include tapenade spreads & stuffed olives. Gift baskets available, and we ship, too! CDAOliveOil.com

Curley’s Bar & Bistro

Hauser Junction – I-90 Exit #2, North to Hwy 53, East/left to Curley’s From Spokane – 2 miles East of State Line, Idaho, on Hwy 53 (Trent) (208) 773-5816 or (208) 777-6896 to book parties, weddings and other events!AmERIcAN BAR & GRILL $-$$

BIGGEST LITTLE PARTY SPOT IN NORTH IDAHO! Gotta come and check out our beautifully landscaped Beer Garden—it’s the largest in the Inland Northwest! Enjoy the area’s finest Classic Rock Fri. & Sat. nights. When it

comes to your party needs, Curley’s never comes up short! Call to book your event now, and don’t miss the biggest party of the year in July ... the Curley’s Classic Rock Cruise. Mark your calendar! Curleys.biz

Daanen’s Delicatessen

Hayden – 8049 Wayne Blvd. (208) 772-7371 (Gov’t Way & Prairie)DELI, ImPORTS, WINE & BEER SHOP $-$$

Your full-service Deli Shoppe serving Hayden for 14 years! Offering Old-world flavor and speedy counter service with gourmet to-go entrées. Slice-to-order imported sausages, salamis, meats, European cheeses and specialties. Home of the “One Pounder” deli sandwich! (More than 1/2 million sold!) The area’s finest selection of wines, beers & ales and chocolates. Truly International gift baskets.

Elegant Expressions

State Line–7200 W. Seltice Way (208) 777-8110 (I-90 Exit #299 next to Cabela’s)SPEcIALTY STORE

A trip to Elegant Expressions brings you into our exquisite gift and home décor world. The sights and aromas that greet you include Aromatique home fragrances, Root candles, Crabtree and Evelyn skin care, natural botanicals, gardener care

and cook’s care products. We carry Vera Bradley handbags, Heritage lace, and Sweet Romance and Anne Koplik jewelry, with a little something for everyone. We carry a full line of Arte Italica, an heirloom quality line of products with classic styling, a hand-finished old-world patina and high quality European craftsmanship. This collection is a quality that will be passed down for generations. Visit our new Web site and sign up for our newsletter. ElegantExpressionsIdaho.com

El Patio Pub & Grill

State Line–6902 W. Seltice Way (208) 773-2611 (I-90 Exit #299 next to Cabela’s)AmERIcAN PUB AND GRILL $-$$

Beat the crowds any day of the week with our daily specials. New menu items include Buffalo Burgers and a Martini Menu featuring 20 selections. Enjoy our beautiful outdoor patio in the summer, have fun in the game room, enjoy two Big Screens and seven other TVs, Longboard Shuffleboard, Video Golf - Darts – Pinball, Internet Juke Box with more than 1,000 songs, FREE POOL 11am- 3pm, and always great food in our fun and casual atmosphere. FREE WIRELESS HOT-SPOT. NEW Video Bowling with cash prizes paid weekly! Smokers and non-smokers welcome – we have a great air cleaning system! Plus the coldest beer on tap! No one under 21 admitted.


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Our award-winning fine dining experience is well-known throughout the northwest and beyond. Experience our breathtaking views

and world-class service overlooking Priest Lake.

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Priest Lake – 404 Elkins Rd. (208) 443-2432

NORTHWEST $$-$$$

Tucked quietly in the heart of the Selkirk Mountain Range along the sandy shores of Priest Lake, Idaho, Elkins Resort is the ideal location for all your business and vacation needs. The resort features 30 cedar log cabins and an award-winning lakeside restaurant and lounge nestled upon the banks of Priest Lake. Fodor’s Travel Guide, Escape to Nature Without Roughing It, recommends Elkins restaurant as something not to miss. Reservations are suggested. ElkinsResort.com

Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer

Post Falls – 112 E. Seltice Way (208) 457-9885

Explore the world one glass at a time! Check out Idaho’s premier wine club, beer club and tasting room. We have a massive selection including more than 700 wines and more than 100 beers to choose from, with new arrivals every week. Featuring unique and interesting wine and beer to whet your palate, from domestic and international sources. Visit us in Post Falls next to the White House Grill. Open 11am–7pm Tues.-Thurs., 12–8pm Fri. & Sat. Wine tasting events are held 4-8pm every Fri. and 12-8pm every Sat. For more information, call, visit our Web site or email us at: [email protected]. CorkJoy.com

Greenbriar inn Catering & Events Facility

Downtown CdA – 315 Wallace (208) 667-9660

This Historic Greenbriar Inn has catered to the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area since 1986. A charming Victorian Mansion, suitable for exclusive parties for up to 250 people, our garden and year-round conservatory await you and your guests. We are committed to excellence! (Please note: The Greenbriar Inn is a Catering and Event Facility, not a restaurant.) GreenbriarCatering.com

G.W. Hunters Restaurant & Steakhouse

Post Falls – 615 N Spokane St. (208) 777-9388

AmERIcAN NORTHWEST $-$$

Join us in our rustic setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We feature a selection of the area’s finest–steaks, seafood, chicken, pasta and wild game. The area’s best Prime Rib every Fri. & Sat. nights. Sorry, we’re dark Mon. & Tues.

iron Horse Bar & Grill

407 Sherman Ave. (208) 667-7314

AmERIcAN fOOD $-$$

At the Iron Horse, you will find a little something for everyone! Come in for breakfast, lunch or dinner with the family at our restaurant, open daily. Or come in after work for a beer or cocktail and unwind at our bar. We offer 2-for-1 cocktails 5-9pm Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8pm-midnight Thurs. Live music every Fri. & Sat., and seasonally on Sun. We also offer banquet and catering services for your event or special occasion. Open 7am-2am Mon.-Fri., 8am-2am Sat. and 9am-2am Sun. “The most happening 100 feet in Coeur d’Alene!” IronHorseCdA.com


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Mallards at templin’s Resort

Post Falls – 414 E. First Ave. (208) 773-1611 (Located inside The Red Lion Templin’s Hotel)NORTHWEST fRESH $$

Located directly on the Spokane River, we offer spectacular river-view dining with casual elegance at its best! We feature Northwest cuisine with flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Enjoy our seasonal outdoor dining.

Michael D’s Eatery

CdA – 203 Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr. (208) 676-9049BREAKfAST/LUNcH DINER $-$$

A Coeur d’Alene favorite for nine years and counting! We are located along the Centennial Trail. Stop on your way to the lake for a family style breakfast and lunch. Eggs and omelets served all day; sandwiches and fish-n-chips are favorites for lunch! Kids are always welcome! Serving beer and wine, banquets for 10-60, meeting space for up to 24.

Oval Office

Post Falls – 612 N. Spokane (208) 777-2102cONTEmPORARY BISTRO $$-$$$

At the Oval Office, we bring you fine food and fin cocktails in our romantic environment. Your foreigner Chef Raci brings his broader cooking experience to Post Falls. Come experience our beautiful, cozy Bistro. (You cannot come in butt naked to this one.)

Pastry and More

N. CdA – US Hwy 95, Northern Lights Mall (208) 667-3808BAKERY $

Scratch bakery serving a full line of exquisite French pastries, breads, rolls (including our world- famous Orange Rolls), cookies, muffins and more. We specialize in custom wedding cakes and cakes for all occasions. Try us for lunch and to-go orders; we serve Quiche, soups and sandwiches. Open 6:30am-5:30pm Mon.-Sat. PastryandMore.com

Qdoba Mexican Grill

CdA – 204 Ironwood Dr. (208) 667-2074 N. Spokane – 7115 N. Division (509) 468-8500 Medical Center Area Spokane – 901 S. Grand (509) 747-8737mExIcAN GRILL $

Qdoba Mexican Grill features jumbo gourmet burritos prepared from freshly grilled chicken, steak or grilled vegetables. Tacos, taco salads and nachos are also on the menu! The service is quick, and you won’t believe the taste! Eat here or take us to go! We cater, too! Qdoba.com

takara

Downtown CdA – 309 Lakeside (208) 765-8014 JAPANESE AND SUSHI BAR $$

GREAT Traditional Sushi bar and a variety of authentic Japanese menu items with fresh seafood flown in regularly! We have a private banquet room for parties of four-20. Open for lunch 11:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri., dinner 5-9pm Sun.-Sat. We are open late Fri. & Sat. June-Aug.

tim’s Special Cut Meats

CdA – 7397 N. Gov’t Way (208) 772-3327

We are the only old-fashioned butcher shop in town offering a variety of retail meats—all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus Beef, chicken, Idaho lamb and pork, USDA-inspected elk and buffalo. We also have a variety of custom-smoked sausages, jerky, fresh sausages, deli meats, custom-smoked hams, bacons and smoked pork chops, dairy products to include farm-fresh eggs, spices marinades, beer, wine and more. Let us help you choose a great steak to barbecue tonight or prepare a special-order item such as Rack of Lamb or seasoned Prime Rib.

White House Grill, the

Post Falls – 712 N. Spokane St. (208) 777-9672mEDITERRANEAN cOOKING $-$$

If you like garlic, you will love our cozy romantic restaurant. You feel as if you are in the Mediterranean without paying top prices! Our entrées are priced from $8.95 to $14.95. Choose from more than 110 wine selections and good seasonal beers that make you want to come back again! Dress casual or butt naked. Open 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs., 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.

Wine Cellar, the

Downtown Coeur d’Alene – 313 Sherman Ave. (208) 664-9463mEDITERRANEAN $$-$$$

Open for dinner at 4pm. Recipient of the Wine Spectator “Distinguished Dining” award, Wine List “Award of Excellence” and Wine Press Northwest “Best Idaho Wine List.” Our eclectic menu features reasonably priced Mediterranean cuisine and a 225-item wine selection! Open late with live blues and jazz nightly in a romantic setting. CoeurdAleneWineCellar.com


AT 86 YEARS OLD, HE IS LIKE Achild with his head is in the clouds

dreaming up his next brilliant inven-tion. Dr. Forrest Bird, M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D., is bringing a new world close to home in Sandpoint, Idaho. The Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center is a place for children and adults alike, who have a love of knowledge … and excitement.

Located along Lake Pend Oreille on 200-acres, schools send rounds of students through; scout troops, educational camps and summer camps experience wonder as they discover more about the world they live in—everything from the original creator of the Barbie Doll—Ruth Handler, to the inventor of the electric guitar—Les Gibson. Children will be wowed by the vintage cars and the various

aircrafts, all in mint condition. The Museum makes every effort to educate its visitors about the historic contributions of aviators and in-novators who have helped change lives and the world as we know it today.

After its Grand Opening Weekend July 7-8, 2007, the Museum will move forward with new exhibits, a series of presentations deliv-ered by both local notables and others outside of the Sandpoint area.

The tour through the museum is free and open Mon.-Sat. by appointment. It is also available by reservation for special events and gatherings. The gifts Dr. Bird and his wife Dr. Pamela Bird bring to the world beyond this place are immense. Pack up the kids, explore this wonder and let your imagination soar.(208) 255-4321 or BirdAviationMuseum.com

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Dr. FORREST BIRD IS SOMETIMES HIGH ABOVE THE CLOUDS AND SOMETIMES completely grounded in realities that he sees as a need for change and innovation. Just south of Sandpoint, Idaho, on a gorgeous scenic shoreline of Lake Pend Oreille,

a rustic lodge is home to a brilliant star of the medical and aviation world. Deer walk by outside the windows; fluffy white clouds reflect on the lake in the forefront, with a backdrop of steep wooded terrain. This is where both geniuses and ordinary people come together to do the work that has saved countless lives; where creativity lives, thrives and comes forth into a world waiting for solu-tions it doesn’t even know could exist. Dr. Forrest Bird, his wife, Dr. Pamela Bird, and a troop of workers, family and friends live and work in this Shangri-la along the lake. The gifts they bring to the world beyond this place are immense and necessary.

The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center is nestled right here on a 300 acre private business, home, and farm in the North Idaho panhandle. Maybe an unlikely place to find such an amazing collection, but all you have to do is lay eyes on the place, meet the people and you too will become enchanted with what takes place there. According to their mission statement, “The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center strives to educate visitors about the historic contributions of aviators and innovators who have helped create modern technology and celebrate these individuals who have forever changed the way we live. It only takes one person to change the world.” And one of those people who has changed the world forever is Dr. Bird.

Bringing new product ideas and technologies into the world and serving our local community and beyond; this museum is home to a

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Eighty-six-year-old Dr. Forrest Bird, M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D., has produced some of the greatest innovations of our time. Born in Stoughton, Mass., his early, avid interest in aviation presented an application for learning, and in 1995, Dr. Bird was inducted into the “National Inventors’ Hall of Fame” for his developments in “Fluid Dynamics and the patented BABY-bird®.” His first degree was in Aeronautics, then after inventing the first G suit and pioneering the Medivac system as we know it today, the military sent him on to university medical edu-cational facilities. He is a past president of the Civil Aviation Medical Association (CAMA), an active, highly qualified FAA certificated

flight instructor pilot, aeronautical engineer, physicist and the premier medical doctor in the world on pulmonary care. He remains an ardent lecturer as well as educator, with deep research and development commitments in aviation medicine and submarine medicine. Dr. Bird was recently featured on 60 Minutes by Morley Safer.

Dr. Pamela Riddle Bird, Ph.D., a nationally recognized commercialization expert, directed one of the largest publicly funded innovation centers in the U.S. and has counseled thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs for more than two decades. She is the founder and CEO of In-novative Product Technologies, Inc. (IPT, Inc.), which was highlighted in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL as one of the top-innovation com-mercialization corporations assisting inventors with new products, ideas and technologies. She was interviewed by ABC television network’s “20/20” as an international expert; she went against invention “rip-off” companies who target inventors. Dr. Pamela is also the author of the book, Inventing for Dummies®.

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The grand opening for Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center was chosen as a date that people can easily remember with aviation significance, July 7, 2007. Stunt pilot Patty Wagstaff, three-time U.S. National Acrobatic Champion, performed the ribbon cutting by flying 200 miles-per-hour, upside down, 20 feet off the ground to cut the 40 foot wide ribbon held on poles by the Birds! The Birds were joined in their quest to display this extraordi-nary collection by an army of volunteers from the area. When asked why North Idaho for the

location of the museum both doctors say, “Be-cause it’s so beautiful here!” Dr. Pamela adds “… because it’s the last of the frontier; because it’s us; … because of the caliber of people we have for the volunteer program. They are the best in the world.” Chris Wilson has been a good friend of theirs and coordinates the volunteer docents, who are ambassadors for the museum. He was the Commanding Officer (CO) at the Naval Weapons Fighter Academy and represented the military as a consultant with the producers of the movie “Top Gun” to make sure they got the portrayal of the operation accurate for the mili-tary. The docent program runs smoothly under his watch with a group of 69 highly qualified

aviators, educators and scientists who donate one day a month to guide tours. The young-est docent is Connor Lawrence, age 13, whose mother was a project manager for some of the very first Web sites that ever came out for the World Wide Web as it was being introduced. Dr. Forrest enjoys spending a little extra time with this young and brilliant student who volunteers on Wednesdays. It is important to the Birds to make a difference in people’s lives and to teach others how to bring their gifts to the world.

Kids are flocking to the museum, from preschoolers to high school age. They are excited and full of passion when they see the many possibilities in life presented at the museum. They have scavenger hunts with prizes for find-ing certain items in the museum. Some tours start with a hands-on demonstration of how

the respirator devices work. With two examples of lungs, (they use pigs lungs because they are the closest to human function), one being a dark smoker’s lung and the other a pink healthy lung to show the clear difference in health; they show them hooked up to the respirators, demonstrating the difference in how the two respond. One of the favorite exhibits are the flight simulators. Kids are fascinated at the many things to discover at the museum, and the Birds want them to realize that no matter what their backgrounds are, they have many future choices within the sciences. They want them to leave knowing that each one of us is blessed with gifts and that we are supposed to move forward with our ideas, to act on them and do something to bring them to the world. Their motto is: “One person can change the world, and it can be you!”

With a multitude of displays featuring Dr. Forrest Bird’s inventions and those of various other inventors—everyone from Ruth Handler, the original creator of the Barbie Doll, to Patsy

Sherman, who invented Scotch-gard™ Textile Protector—there is something of interest for everyone.

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number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our

breath away.”Dr. Bird’s ventilator products

are 99 percent manufactured here, except for some of the

dial knobs and tubing. In a time when many companies go offshore for manufacturing, they are made here for the strictest quality control, and they sell and ship them all over the world. They employ about 45 people at the plant and

THEY WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW, “IT ONLY TAKES ONE PERSON TO CHANGE THE WORLD, AND IT CAN BE YOU!”

Patty Wagstaff cuts the ribbon for the Grand Opening... Upside down!



another 50 in cottage industry locations from Sandpoint to Coeur d’Alene. Distributors are scattered throughout the world.

A wall in the plant is covered with many of the thank you letters and photos the Birds receive, always serving as a reminder of the lives they’ve touched, and that the work they do has an impact and purpose. Every machine made is tested 24 hours before it is shipped out. There is a sign on the wall in the shipping area that says: “Would you want to be the next patient on the respirator you are working on?” Everyone sees it, even the UPS delivery people, and it serves as a constant reminder that the products they have in their hands will save someone’s life at its destination.

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The Lodge next door is where the research takes place and where they host training seminars for medical technicians and doctors from all over the world.

Their home is here, too. The Birds live here. They love that they can do all this based right here near the tiny town of Sandpoint. Dr. Pamela said about her work with inventors, “What we do here is so reward-ing. I work with some of the best in history … the most unique people—to nurture them and work with them from the idea to the

market in commercializing their new inven-tions and technologies … working with those who create the future. We’re just two people in the middle of North Idaho trying to make a dif-ference and leave this world a better place.”

From seeing the collection at the museum, it is immediately apparent that they already have made the world a better place for so many

people. Dr. Pamela is a blessing to so many inventors whose dreams may have never come

true without her help, and Dr. Forrest Bird may be 86, but even a little

glimpse at his life shows that he is ageless, un-ground-

able and un-stoppable! Dr. Pamela smiled as she said, “There is space in the museum that is currently left empty … for Forrest’s best invention … which is

yet to come.”To quote Morley Safer

of “60 Minutes,” … “Fish have gotta swim, birds have

gotta fly, and this Bird will not be grounded” … and I might add, he will

forever fly on in the lives he has saved.

TO QUOTE MORLEY SAFER OF “60 MINUTES,” … “FISH HAVE GOTTA SWIM, BIRDS HAVE GOTTA FLY, AND THIS BIRD WILL NOT BE GROUNDED” … AND I MIGHT ADD, HE WILL

FOREVER FLY ON IN THE LIVES HE HAS SAVED.

High above the 300-acre Bird Museum & Invention Center property



GEttiNG tHERE

Planes, Trains, Automobiles… & More!OK, you won’t find any trains at the Bird Museum, but you will discover:

• TheoriginalIronLungfromthe1950s…anditstillworks!Thiscontraptioniswhat

inspired Dr. Forrest Bird to invent the respirator that has saved so many lives

• Theoriginalheartandlungmachine

• TheBABYbird®respirator,introducedin1970,quicklyreducedinfantmortalityfor

those with respiratory problems from 90 percent to less than 10 percent worldwide

• Vintagecars,motorcyclesandplanesthatareallmaintainedbytwotalented

full-time mechanics who keep all the equipment in mint, driving and flyable condition,

including a copy of the 1927 Waco, the first plane Dr. Bird flew solo at age 14

• OriginalphotooftheWrightBrothersfirstflight!

• ApreciousgiftthatcameinSeptemberfromNASA—ahandmadetoscalemodelofthe

Hubble telescope (1/15 scale)

• ThenumerousflagsdisplayedfromaroundtheworldrepresentcountriesDr.Birdhassold

equipment to and where he trained the top doctors to use his equipment.

• AphenomenallylargecollectionofmodelplanesbuiltbyB.Allan(Al)Branson

(the tour guide at the museum)

• AplanethatwasDr.Bird’sfather’slastplane—aWorldWarIpilotwhowas

his biggest inspiration to fly—which is scheduled to go to the Smithsonian

Aerospace Museum

• Inventors,inventorsandmoreinventors!

From Spokane, Wash.: Travel east on I-90 to Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, (approximately 35 miles). Takes Sandpoint/HWY 95 exit. Go approximately 34 miles north to Sagle Road (across from Conoco Station). Turn right on Sagle Road, travel 11.8 miles and turn left onto Bird Ranch Road, which will lead you to the Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center.

From Sandpoint, idaho: Take Hwy 95 south over the “Long Bridge.” Once over the bridge, travel approximately 5 miles to Sagle Road. Turn left on Sagle Rd., travel 11.8 miles and turn left onto Bird Ranch Rd., which will lead you to Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center.

HOuRS: Winter hours (Oct. 15-May 15): Open 8am-4pm Mon.-Sat. by appointment only. Summer (May 15-Oct. 15): Open 8am-4p.m., no appointment necessary. Call (208) 255-4321.

ADMiSSiON RAtES: FREE! Groups are welcome! Schools, scouts, churches and also senior group tours. The main building is 16,000 square feet with a state-of-the-art kitchen facility, handicap accessibility and gift store. Weddings and banquets are hosted inside the museum and the lodge. Call for details.

The Bird Airport is for private use, and permission is required for landing. For questions, please call (208) 263-2549.

A copy of the 1927 Waco, the first plane Dr. Bird flew solo at age 14!


tHERE’S NOTHING MORE FUN for children than art projects. Look-ing back on my years in school, I can

still remember the anticipation of art class. I relished everything about it – the supplies, the smells, wondering what the next project would be and “escaping” the world while creating a masterpiece. Well, maybe not a masterpiece, but it sure was fun to experiment with the dif-ferent art mediums! The hour would speed by, leaving me wanting more.

Fortunately, there are many places in our

community where kids can satisfy their crav-ing for creativity in visual arts. The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture’s (MAC) art educa-tion program was developed with the specific goal of helping to fill gaps in our region’s K-12 arts education. As an enhancement to in-school art instruction, the three-hour field trip to the MAC includes classroom instruction, interactive gallery art viewing and a culminat-ing creative project that students take with them. More than 2,000 students participate in the MAC art education program each year.

Kids and Art The Perfect Partnership!

By: Jill StROM

The MAC also has six Family MACFests each year. They are open to the public, are a great way to expose kids to the arts and are just plain fun for the whole family! The hands-on make-and-take activities at Family MACFests are ei-ther related to a season or particular exhibit at the Museum. They take place from 12-3pm on the second Saturday of each month October through March, and the best part?! A special admission of $10 covers the entire family, which includes the MAC galleries and Camp-bell House. If you are a MAC member, Family MACFest is FREE! Annual family member-ships begin at $50 and can be purchased at the MAC’s admission desk.

Other organizations in our community that encourage children’s art education include The Spokane Art School, Mobius Children’s Mu-seum and the Spokane Arts Commission, just to name a few. The goal is to weave the arts into everyday life and create a better quality of life for all who live, work and visit Spokane and the Inland Northwest. The Spokane Art School offers art classes for all ages and abilities.

In addition, the school works with a variety of social service and health-related areas to further enhance the artistic spirit. Mobius, located in River Park Square in Downtown Spokane, offers a wide variety of children’s educational opportunities from art to science. If you really want to get connected, check out the Spokane Arts Commission. Run by the City of Spokane–the Arts Commission has a wealth of information on numerous businesses and organizations that are arts-oriented and offer programs for adults and children.

There are numerous special events in the Spokane area that offer art activities for kids. The MAC and Spokane Art School team up

Kids & Art


ON-liNE RESOuRCES Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture NorthwestMuseum.org

Spokane Art School SpokaneArtSchool.org

Spokane Arts Commission SpokaneArts.org

Mobius, A Children’s Museum MobiusSpokane.org

First Night Spokane FirstNightSpokane.org

each year to organize ArtFest in Spokane’s historic Browne’s Addition. Always held the weekend after Memorial Day, ArtFest has something for the whole family. Explore and shop more than 100 juried artist booths, try out a variety of food, listen to live music and stop by “Make It Art.” Make It Art is a special place during ArtFest that’s just for kids. Choices abound on projects to make and art to create, from modeling clay and collages, to paint and sock puppets. Admission to ArtFest is free, however, a small fee is required for projects in Make It Art. First Night Spokane is an alcohol-free family friendly event that at-tracts more than 27,000 people to Downtown Spokane for a giant New Year’s Eve celebration. More than 40 different downtown locations present more than 100 different artistic pre-sentations, blending a combination of visual and performing arts. Kids’ activities abound throughout the event, and a First Night but-ton is your admission to it all. Celebrate New Year’s Day at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture by showing your First Night Button for free admission to the Museum.

Bring art into your life! The possibilities are endless in the Inland Northwest–you just need to find them.

Artist Café Cheney – 28 W. 1st St. (509) 235-6163Brambleberry Cottage & Tea Shoppe 206 E. Pacific Ave. (509) 926-3293 Café MAC inside The MAC 2316 W. 1st Ave. (509) 363-5358 Cena Entrées To Go - Take Home Meals 12501 N. Division St. (509)328-3709Chalet Restaurant, The 2918 S. Grand Blvd. (509) 747-6474Chaps Café and Coffee House 4235 S. Cheney-Spokane Rd. (509) 624-4182 China Dragon Restaurant 27 E. Queen Ave. (509) 483-5209Chuck E. Cheese’s 10007 N. Nevada St. (509) 464-0447 Cyrus O’Leary’s 516 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-9000Denny’s Restaurant 4903 N. Division St. (509) 489-8060 3711 S. Geiger Blvd. (509) 744-7060 Europa Restaurant & Bakery 125 S. Wall (509) 455-4051De Leon Foods Deli & Grocery Store 2104 E. Francis Ave. (509) 483-3033 Fat Daddy’s 12424 N. Division St. (509) 464-3644Ferguson’s Café & Catering 804 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-3482 Ferrantes Café & Shop 4516 S. Regal St. (509) 443-6304 Five Mile Heights Pizza Parlor 6409 N. Maple St. (509) 328-4764Frank’s Diner 1516 W. 2nd Ave. (509) 747-8798 10929 N. Newport Hwy. (509) 465-2464 Golden Corral Steaks & Buffet 7117 N. Division St. (509) 468-1895Hogan’s Hamburgers 2977 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-7567Italian Kitchen 113 N. Bernard St. (509) 363-1210La Katrina Tacos 510 S. Freya St. (509) 535-4263Longhorn Barbecue 2315 N. Argonne Rd. (509) 924-9600 7611 W. Sunset Hwy. (509) 838-8372

Luigi’s Italian Restaurant 245 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-5226Maggie’s South Hill Grill 2808 E. 29th Ave. (509) 536-4745 Mamma Mia’s 420 W. Francis Ave. (509) 467-7786Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle 802 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1772Mustard Seed, The 245 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 747-2689 4750 N. Division St. (509) 483-1500 9806 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-3194 Old Country Buffet 5504 N. Division St. (509) 484-5026 9606 N. Newport Hwy (509) 467-3440Old European Breakfast House 7015 N. Division St. (509) 467-5987 11520 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 928-6868Old Spaghetti Factory 152 S. Monroe (509) 624-8916Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 221 N. Wall St. (509) 624-1853Peking North 4120 N. Division St. (509) 484-4321Percy’s Café Americana University City Ctr. (509) 924-6022Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 5903 N. Division St. (509) 489-2160 12 E. Olive Ave. (509) 747-9111Perry Street Café 1002 S. Perry St. (509) 535-4949Rancho Chico Family Mexican Restaurants 9205 N. Division St. (509) 467-0022 2023 W. Northwest Blvd. (509) 327-2723Rock City Grill 808 W. Main in River Park Square (509) 455-4400Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show Liberty Lake – 3912 N. Idaho Rd. (509) 891-9016 Rocky Rococo Pizza & Pasta 520 W. Main Ave. (509) 747-1000Sawtooth Grill River Park Square 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 363-1100 Steam Plant Grill 159 S. Lincoln St. (509) 777-3900Tomato Street 6220 N. Division St. (509) 484-4500

Spokane’s Family Friendly RestaurantsCOMPilED By: CHARity DOyl PUBLISHER, NORTHWEST WOMAN

Here is a list of some particularly good restaurant choices for families with children. This list is for a parent with children of any age but is geared toward grade-school aged kids. You know your own children best, so use this list as a guideline when planning a fine-din-ing experience with them or some casual fun in a child-friendly atmosphere. Unless noted, the restaurants are located in Spokane.

Family Friendly


Family Friendy

Family Fun & EntertainmentBird Aviation Museum & Invention Center: Sagle, Idaho, open by appointment M-F - BirdAviationMuseum.com (208) 255-4321

Cat Tales Zoological Park: Lions and Tigers and Bears ... oh my! Open year round - 17020 N. Newport Hwy. (509) 238-4126

Fast Kart Indoor Speedway: Go-cart racing - 1224 E. Front Ave. (509) 568-1065

The Garland Theatre: FREE kids movies 9:30am during summer - 924 W. Garland (509) 327-1050

Lilac Lanes Bowling and Family Fun Center - 1112 E. Magnesium Rd. (509) 467-5228

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture: 2316 W. First Ave. - NorthwestMuseum.org (509) 456-3931

Riverfront Park in Downtown Spokane: Carrousel, Ferris wheel, Bumper Cars, Ice Skating, IMAX Theatre

Silverwood Theme Park & Boulder Beach Water Park: 26225 N. Hwy 95, Athol, Idaho (208) 683-3400

Spokane Art School: Art classes and events - 920 N. Howard - SpokaneArtSchool.org (509) 328-0900

Spokane Indians Baseball: Avista Stadium - SpokaneIndiansBaseball.com (509) 532-2922

Spokane Chiefs Hockey: Spokane Arena - 700 W. Mallon Ave. - SpokaneChiefs.com (509) 328-0450

Splash-Down Water Slides: 11123 E. Mission Ave. (509) 838-0241

Wild Walls Climbing Gym and Gear Shop: Rock climbing and parties - 202 W. Second Ave. (509) 455-9596

Wild Waters-Water Slide Park: 2119 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene (208) 667-6491

Wonderland Family Fun Center: Indoor & outdoor go-carts, mini-golf & arcade, laser tag & batting cages - 10515 N. Division (509) 468-4386

Mobius KidsMobius Kids is a 16,000 square foot children’s museum with

various exhibits and galleries. it provides a safe, nurturing environment for young children and their families to learn

and grow through hands-on activities in the arts, culture and science. Open daily: 10am-5pm Mon.-Sat. and 11am-5pm Sun.

> Bayanihan: A Window to the Philippines, allows explorers to learn about Filipino culture by bargaining at the sari-sari store, shopping at the local market and husking rice in the bahay kubo.

> Enchanted Forest baby and toddler area gives infants and toddlers room to crawl, climb and romp their way through the exhibit. Features a tree slide, a foam pond and woodland-animal puppets.

> Mobius in Motion traveling exhibits are coming soon! The Space Spot will be featured at Mobius Kids from Nov. 6, 2006 to April 2, 2007 and is an inquiry-based exhibit where students explore the wonders of the universe and their own solar system.

> Geotopia provides children the opportunity to play-to-learn about the effects of water erosion, the region’s aquifer system and how to affect water currents. Includes digging for dinosaur fossils and plant life, with live insects.

> Out-of-Hand Art Gallery provides young minds with creative and open-ended visual art exploration with frequent classes and projects for budding artists.

> The Globe Theater sets the stage for impromptu and planned plays, dances and recitals using stage flats, lighting, costumes and musical instruments.

> Cooper’s Corner, an exhibit created in memory of Cooper Jones, offers a tour of a miniature city, promoting principles of bicycle and traffic safety.

Downtown Spokane – 808 W. Main, lower level of River Park Square

$5.75/person. Children under 1 free / $1 off for seniors and military

624-KiDS MobiusSpokane.org

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WINE TIME

OVER THE PAST YEAR, BARRISTER has hosted an elegant sit-down din-ner to benefit the Spokane Symphony,

surprise birthday parties, wedding receptions, corporate functions, rehearsal dinners—and at least one engagement dinner, just for two.

It may not sound romantic to share a basement with 275 barrels of aging wine–yet the Barrister cellar is truly something special. Thick 100-year-old, basalt rock walls and huge oak pillars create a space reminiscent of old-world wineries–especially when it’s candlelit. Winemakers Greg Lipsker and Michael White agree it may be the most romantic place in Spokane to have an intimate dinner.

As you descend on the freight elevator, leav-ing the rest of your busy life upstairs, the gates

open, and all you see are rows of wine barrels with the flickering candles on them.

Barrister winery burst onto the scene in 2004 when the 2002 Cabernet Franc won Best of Show at the Los Angeles “Wines of the World” competition. It was that competition that took them from being an obscure startup winery to a winery that has been written up in some of the most prestigious wine magazines all over the world. With the immense credibili-ty Barrister Winery and its wines are receiving, Spokane and Seattle’s high-end restaurants and wine shops are ordering the now popular Barrister wines.

Barrister is located Downtown Spokane at 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (509) 465-3591 BarristerWinery.com

Barrister Winery’sOld-World EleganceFrom intimate dinners to corporate parties, Barrister Winery is a great place to host your event in style!

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Barrister Winery

tHE ALLEYS OF SPOKANE HOLD many surprises, especially if you venture a little off the beaten path. To-

ward the west end of the downtown, nestled between galleries, edgy coffee houses and new loft condos in the Historic Davenport District, is where you’ll find Barrister Winery.

“People are always surprised when they walk in here for the first time,” said winemaker Greg Lipsker. “But once they find us, we can be pretty sure they will come back.”

In just a handful of years, Barrister has grown from a garage hobby shared by two

friends and their families, to a successful wine business producing a Cabernet Franc with a cult-like following. On Saturdays, the tasting room fills with wine enthusiast discovering Barrister for the first time or returning to share their discovery with friends.

“We like to make wine in the style that we like to drink it; we make wines people can be proud to serve,” Winemaker Michael White said. “They’re big, bold, fruit-forward, intense wines with soft mouth-feel. That is a style that’s consistent through each of our wines.” And the Barrister wines have quickly found a

Urban WinemakersBy: JilliAN DE lAllO

Michael White and Greg lipsker are making a big splash in the wine scene

strong following.In the past three years, Barrister has won top

awards most small wineries in the country only dream of: Best of Show at the venerable L.A. County Fair, Best of Show at the Northwest Wine Summit and Best of Show at the Tri-Cit-ies Wine Festival. Add to that the numerous golds these guys have hauled in and a Platinum Award from Wine Press Northwest.

“Sometimes we just have to pinch ourselves. It feels like a dream come true,” said Greg. “Having a winery combines the things in life that give me the most pleasure: friends, wine, food, cooking, travel and culture. It gives us an opportunity to have a seamless lifestyle, you know, where we don’t have to go to a day

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job just to make money to do the things we enjoy.” Greg recently told his law partners that he’s leaving his law career behind for full-time winemaking.

Back in 1997, Mike and Greg were both full-time attorneys when they came upon a wine shop while vacationing with their fami-lies in Canada. The shop not only sold wine, but the tools needed in making wine. Greg and Mike went into the shop to purchase a few bottles of wine but left with what would be the birth of Barrister Winery—a five-gallon home winemaking kit. A year later, they produced two cases of wine in Mike’s laundry room, and that first vintage was served to friends.

“We kind of punished them,” said Greg, laughing. “They drank it because it was free.”

As home winemakers, Mike and Greg entered their wines in the Indy International amateur wine competition. They entered four wines and won three gold and one silver medal. “We were thinking, ‘Gosh, maybe people really do like our wines?’” said Greg.

By 2000, they were processing 1.5 tons of grapes in Greg’s garage, and it became obvi-ous Barrister needed more space. Their first business location was a 1,500 square foot basement location near the Spokane Arena, which the prolific winemakers outgrew after just two harvests. They needed to find a new

setting for their growing winery, and fast. That leads us to the stately brick building the winery occupies today. They “stumbled upon” the 100-year-old brick building in Downtown Spokane’s historic Davenport District in February 2004 and signed the deed. By May that same year, they were ready for business.

“In 2003, we released about 150 cases of wine,” said Greg. “Now our winery is more than 20,000 square feet, and our annual production is just over 3,000 cases.”

Barrister’s building holds the entire wine production–from the time the hand-harvest-ed grapes show up, through the meticulous hand-sorting, de-stemming, crushing and fermenting process to the oak barrel aging, bottling and finally sales.

When the fall weather turns crisp, plastic 1/2-ton crates full of grapes from premium vineyards such as Pepper Bridge and Klipsun line the alleys around the winery. Friends give a hand with sorting and de-stemming as the trains rumble by.

Barrister Winery


Barrister Winery

“The grapes are hand-sorted by friends and family. The friends who come down here and help are like our extended family,” said Greg. “We couldn’t possibly have built a winery with-out our friends and volunteers.” The grapes are then fermented in small lots, with meticulous attention to detail.

“We use 11 different strains of yeast and French oak from four different forests in France, each to add a different layer of com-plexity,” said Greg. “We are a low-tech winery; a boutique producer with a loyal following.”

Over the next years, Barrister fans should expect more single-vineyard releases produced with the same care and attention as always.

Curious visitors stop by any time of the year, and it’s easy to get a tour. There’s no need to be intimidated—the two winemakers are ap-proachable, and questions are always welcome and answered in a friendly way.

“We make it an experience to remember for the people who come here,” said Mike. “We try

to create a per-sonal connec-tion between the winery, the winemakers and of course the wine.”

So do attorneys make good winemakers? Though there are some simi-larities between lawyering and winemaking, such as the necessity to pay attention to fine detail, Greg and Mike agree that winemakers are much more popular than attorneys.

“We get teased a lot. Often people come in to see what exactly two attorneys can do,” said Mike. “We put our hearts and souls into wine-making, and our customers can taste that. We have been really fortunate and enjoyed a lot of success. It’s gratifying to produce the wine we envisioned and have it be enjoyed by others.”

Said Greg: “We are both very passionate about wine. Although it’s a business now, it’s still a labor of love.”

GEttiNG tHERE

Barrister is located downtown Spokane at 1213 W. Railroad Ave. between 1st & 2nd avenues and Adams & Jefferson streets. Open for downtown’s First Friday celebrations, with artist’s receptions from 5-9pm and live music from 7-10pm, and Saturday tastings from 10am-4pm. For more information, call (509) 465-3591 or visit the Web site at BarristerWinery.com

1213 W. Railroad Ave. (Downtown Spokane) (509) 465-3591

Tasting room open Satudays 11am-4pmFirst Fridays monthly: featured Artist & Live Music

Tasting room open Satudays 11am-4pmFirst Fridays monthly: featured Artist & Live Music


Wine & Food Pairings

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE you been at a restaurant, frustrated trying to choose a wine to go with your

meal? Or preparing an amazing recipe at home and going to the store in hopes of stumbling on something that will taste good with it? Wine and food pairing doesn’t have to be rocket science, and with a few guidelines, you, too, can do it with ease.

As owner of Enoteca – Fine Wine & Beer in Post Falls, I studied the culinary arts before going into the wine trade. Because of this background, I am prepared to help people find good matches for their meals and parties. Here I share some of my tried and vetted methods for choosing an appropriate wine to go with food.

What makes flavors go together?Peanut butter and jelly, milk and cook-

ies, Champagne and caviar; why do these things go well together? The human palate is a combination of sight, scent, feel and taste. Flavor combinations, when orchestrated properly, can create a symphony of the tasting experience.

Rules are made to be broken, but here are a few factors to consider when choosing a heavenly match:

Rule Number One: locationWine was made to go with food, and

the European winemakers craft their wines specifically to complement local food. Where

did your meal originate? If it’s an Italian meal, several Italian wines will make a good complement. If you can be more specific, and you’re enjoying food from the Tuscan region of Italy, for example, find a fine Tuscan wine such as Chianti. If your meal includes Span-ish paella, pair with Rioja, a regional name for wine made from the Tempranillo grape. Eclectic American meals pair well with Cali-fornian or Northwest red and white wines.

Rule Number two: BalanceWine can be used to balance out a meal. Is

your meal acidic or creamy? Salty or sweet? Think of the peanut butter and jelly combo. Too much peanut butter and you have the

A Heavenly Match!By: SARAH MANN

To Taste


Wine & Food Pairings

AutHORS

Sarah and Russell Mann are the owners of Enoteca Fine Wine & Beer in Post Falls, located at 112 E. Seltice Way, next to the White House Grill. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, and to enjoy trying new wines monthly, join the wine club at CorkJoy.com or call (208) 457-9885.

Also, check the SizzlenCuisine.com blog and FSA Culinary Calendar online for food and wine events throughout the region.

“For a gourmet wine is not a drink but a condiment, provided that your host has chosen correctly.”

edouard de pomaine, French author

HOW tO iMPROvEyOuR PAlAtE

My FAvORitE WAy to learn about

wine and food pairing is through hands-

on education. Winemaker dinners give a

winemaker the opportunity to showcase

his or her wine in its proper context–with

carefully selected food made to match!

We are teaming up with Kevin Rogers

of TimberRock Winery for a winemaker

dinner (coming soon). Stay tuned for

further details on our Web site,

CorkJoy.com, and stop in for our weekly

wine tastings 4-6pm Friday or 12-6pm

Saturday.

roof of your mouth coated and stuck. Too much jelly and you have a sweet, gooey mess. The perfect balance of both makes a classic sandwich, the perfect balance of salty and sweet. So when planning a meal, think of the courses selected and choose wine to balance the lightness, acidity, richness or sweetness that will complement the courses throughout the meal. For example, a rich creamy Alfredo sauce doesn’t need a heavily oaked, buttery Chardonnay. In my opinion, that would be like putting two sumo wrestlers in your dinner.

Don’t get me wrong. Buttery Chardonnays can be lovely alone or with the right meal. How-ever, with similar buttery flavors, the best bal-ance would come with an opposing taste. After all, opposites attract, right? A nice Sauvignon Blanc or dry French White Burgundy with a crisp texture, even a little citrus flair, would clean the palate after the rich sauce, much like jelly in the ol’ peanut better and jelly sandwich.

Rule Number three: ColorThink about color when mating wine with

food. Much like getting dressed, you want ele-ments that match and complement each other. The rule that red wine goes with red meat and white wine with white meat is still valid, al-though many red wine aficionados will say red

goes with anything! To go beyond that, think about the colors that make up your meal. Red meat, brightly colored vegetables and golden potatoes pair well with Syrah’s rich inky violet and purple hues. Aged Cabernet can be a deep brick red that pairs well with a juicy steak or a leg of lamb. Another example is pairing salmon with Rosé. When people think of Rosé, they usually imagine pink wine that tastes like soda pop. White Zinfandel is the sweet one, but a good French or French-style Rosé is dry, not sweet, and rich with complex flavor.

Be adventurous:Remember, rules were meant to be broken,

so, when you are comfortable, get creative and experiment a little. A friendly wine expert at your local wine shop can be a big help in select-ing a wine that you may not be familiar with. For instance, spicy foods such as Thai or Brazilian cuisine go well with Riesling. The slightly sweet, light-bodied wine soothes the palate after some-thing hot and spicy. Certain red wines are per-fect matches with dark chocolate, in my opinion. Try your favorite rich red Zinfandel with a chocolate tort; you won’t be disappointed! So remember, trying a new wine is like trying a new recipe. You never know until you try. So have fun, get creative and your willingness to explore and be adventurous will be rewarded!

Barrister Winery Barrel Room set up for a private dinner Angelo’s set up for wine & food pairing dinner


Wine Tastings

Eclectic Gifts 23801 E. Appleway, Liberty Lake I90 Exit #296, 1 mi. East (509) 755-9999 WA or (208) 699-4595 ID

Enoteca – Fine Wine & BeerPost Falls – 112 E. Seltice Way (208) 457-9885Wine tasting events are held 4-8pm every Fri. and 12-8pm every Sat. For more informa-tion, call, visit our Web site or email us at: [email protected]. CorkJoy.com

Huckleberry’s Market 926 S. Monroe (509) 624-1349 (ask for Drew) 2-4pm Sat. (Fall-Spring)

Little Italy’s Wine BarState Line – 6906 W. Seltice Way (208) 777-7778 or (877) 390-57784-9pm Wed.-Sat. and 2-8pm Sun.

Rocket Market 726 E. 43rd St. (509) 343-2253 Wine tasting class starts at 7pm on Fridays. Different theme weekly, must call to reserve a spot in the class.

Vino! A Wine Shop 222 S. Washington (509) 838-1229 or (800) 826-5674 3-5:30pm Fri. and 2-4:30pm Sat. Cost $5

The Wine Cellar in Downtown Spokane 906 W. 2nd (509) 455-8161 11am-6pm Wed.-Sat.

Spokane Area Tastings & Wine Dinners

COMPlEMENt tHE FlAvORS

Here are some area locations where you can find food and wine pairings. Call for event dates, times and details.

CORK & KEG FEStivAl

Early November event at Mirabeau Park

Hotel. This Washington Restaurant

Association-Spokane Chapter event

features more than 100 wineries and

15 microbreweries, sumptuous hors

d’oeuvres by the Inland Northwest

Culinary Academy, a discount wine store

and silent auction. Call (509) 467-7744.

HOliDAy WiNE FESt

(All Spokane Wineries)

Weekend before Thanksgiving

FEStivAl OF FOODiES

Jan. 27th - Festival of Foodies – 2-6pm at

Spokane Community College, Lair Bldg.

Sample area restaurants, bakeries,

wineries and breweries. (509) 242-2400

SPRiNG BARREl tAStiNG

(All Spokane Wineries)

Mother’s Day Weekend

tAStE WASHiNGtON

June 8, 2008 at the Davenport Hotel

TasteWashington.org

SPECiAl WiNE tAStiNG EvENtS

Angelo’s Ristorante CdA – 846 N. 4th St. (208) 765-2850

Artisan Culinary Lounge(inside the Ridpath)Downtown Spokane – 515 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-6272

Beverly’s at the Coeur d’Alene ResortDowntown CdA – 115 S. 2nd St. (208) 765-4000

Brix Restaurant Downtown CdA – 317 Sherman Ave. (208) 665-7407

Cena – Gourmet To GoN. Spokane – N. 12501 Hwy 395 (509) 448-1725 Coeur d’Alene Cellars WineryN. CdA – 3890 N. Schreiber Way (208) 664-2336

Davenport Hotel, TheDowntown Spokane – 10 S. Post St. (509) 455-8888

Downriver GrillN. Spokane – 3315 W. Northwest Blvd. (509) 323-1600

Latah BistroSouth Hill Spokane – 4241 S. Hwy 195 (509) 838-8338

MAX at MirabeauSpokane Valley – 1100 N. Sullivan (509) 922-6252

MizunaDowntown Spokane – 214 N. Howard (509) 747-2004

MizunaDowntown Spokane – 214 N. Howard (509) 747-2004

Spencer’s For Steaks and Chopsinside the Doubletree HotelDowntown Spokane – 322 N. Spokane Falls (509) 744-2372

Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar – South HillSouth Hill Spokane – 4320 S. Regal (509) 443-8000

Vino! A Wine ShopDowntown Spokane – 222 S. Washington (509) 838-1229

WiNE tAStiNGS iN tHE SPOKANE AREA

FOOD & WiNE PAiRiNG DiNNERS iN tHE SPOKANE AREA


Barrister Winery

Downtown Spokane 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (509) 465-3591

Taste Barrister’s award-winning wines! Nestled away in a 100-year-old brick building located in the historic Davenport Arts District, Barrister is home to not only a winery, but an unforgettable experience for all who enter. Enjoy wine tastings, offered 11am-4pm Sat., winery tours to get to know the winemakers Mike and Greg, First Friday events and artist receptions, or book the winery and host your own special event! BarristerWinery.com

Coeur d’Alene Cellars Winery

Coeur d’Alene 3890 N. Schreiber Way (208) 664-2336

Visit the winery for wine tastings of world-class wine and tours of a state-of-the-art facility. Open 11am-5pm Tues.-Sat. or by appointment.CdACellars.com

Coeur d’Alene Cellars’ Barrel Room No. 6

Downtown CdA 503 E. Sherman Ave. (208) 664-9632

No. 6 Wine Bar is a plush, upscale, relaxing place to enjoy local wines, gourmet cheeses, hand-crafted chocolates and live music on weekend evenings. Summer Hours: 12-10pm Mon.-Thurs., 12pm-12am Fri. & Sat. and 2-6pm Sun. CdACellars.com


Post Falls – 112 E. Seltice Way (208) 457-9885

Explore the world one glass at a time! Check out Idaho’s premier wine club, beer club and tasting room. We have a massive selection including more than 700 wines and more than 100 beers to choose from, with new arrivals every week. Featuring unique and interesting wine and beer to whet your palate, from domestic and international sources. Visit us in Post Falls next to the White House Grill. Open 11am-7pm Tues.-Thurs., 12-8pm Fri-Sat. Wine tasting events are held 4-8pm every Fri. and 12-8pm every Sat. For more information, call, visit our Web site or email us at: [email protected]. CorkJoy.com

little italy’s Wine Bar

Located inside A to Z Fine Wines & Cigars State Line – 6906 W. Seltice Way – Exit #299 (I-90) next to Cabela’s (208) 777-7778

Join us for wine, microbrew & cigar tastings! With our passion for wine, cuisine and cooking, we can help you to pair wine with food and chocolate. We know wine and can make recommendations to suit your palate. Relax outdoors on the patio with your favorite wine and/or premium cigar. Open for tastings Wed. - Sun. afternoons and evenings. We also carry PEK wine preservation systems. Visit our Web site for events, join our wine club and sign up for our weekly newsletter! AtoZFineWines.com

1205 Main St. Oroville, WA(509) 476-3646

OkanoganWine.com

OF SANDPOINT

OPEN DAILY 2 2 0 Cedar Downtown Sandpoint Idaho 208.265.8545 www.powine .com

the flavorLocally produced, award-winning wines. Gifts for home, garden and lifeLive Music from local artists… it’s where the locals start their evening.

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6906 W. Seltice Way (I-90 Exit 299 next to Cabela’s)

(208) 777-7778 or (877) 390-5778

Wine Bar open Wed.-Sat. 4-9pm & Sun. 2-8pmLocated in AtoZ Smokeshop, Fine Wines & Cigars

Open 7am-9pm daily, until 10pm Fri. & Sat.

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Okanogan Estate & vineyard

Oroville, Wash. – 1205 Main St. (509) 476-3646

Okanogan Estate & Vineyards is a small, award-winning winery dedicated to producing handcrafted, exceptional wines. The first winery to open in America in our region, we take pride in our vineyard because our grapes are estate-grown in Washington’s Okanogan Valley. They are carefully monitored to ensure full flavor and complexity. Our desert-like climate, combined with the rich soil of our region, provides ideal grape-growing conditions. Visit us, experience our sensational variety of wines and bask in the beauty bordered by tall, rocky mountains with miles of lake water running through the valley floor. OkanoganWine.com

Make Wine Make Beer

Midtown CdA – 1411 N. 4th St. (208) 765-8576

Join in the fun and the glamour of being a winemaker! Making your own wine has never been easier! We find the quality grapes, you design the label and choose the kit ... and in 4-6 weeks, voila’! Your own vintage is ready for bottling! We also offer complimentary wine tastings 5-7pm Wed. and provide personalized labels for gifts and baskets for corporate, weddings and holidays. Open Mon.-Sat. MakeWineMakeBeer.com

Pend d’Oreille Winery

Sandpoint, ID – 220 Cedar St. (208) 265-8545

Sandpoint’s own award-winning wines are pleasing to the palate and a fine complement to your meal! Just ask for us by name: Pend d’Oreille (say “pon-der-ay”) wine please!” Visit the winery for a tasting and tour, or sip and shop our unique home and garden store. Open daily. POWine.com

Hand-Crafted, Family-Owned

AFTERNOON TASTING

GREAT DINNER WINE

SUPERB DESSERT

WINE

PAIRS WELL WITH CEREAL

Drink Responsibly.

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barrel room no.6503 E. Sherman, Downtown CdA (208) 664-9632

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cda cellars3890 N. Schreiber Way, CdA

(208) 664-2336

CdACellars.com


in a vineyard at the trezzi Farm, two families come together, one from Milan, italy, the other from Green Bluff, uSA; the townshends and the trezzis dine with great food and local wines.

Greenbluff in the Life on GREEN BLUFF A Day

where they had run a successful catering business. After visiting the Green Bluff area, they were captivated by the quality of life and the beauty of the area. California was high stress and too fast, so they purchased a beautiful 22-acre parcel on the top of Green Bluff, built the “Barn” and proceeded to start a catering and food business—The Barn on Trezzi Farm. The next thing I know, there were wine grapes being grown on their property.

We now had two things in common: the love of wine and the love of food. Not only was a friendship then developed between, but the potential for a future vineyard and wine business relationship. Many a night has been spent tasting wine at the Townshend winery and preparing great food at the Trezzi Barn.

Since I first began producing wine in the Green Bluff area, I have had a standing offer to anyone in the area; to buy wine grapes from anyone who would grow them and could get them ripe. At Townshend Cellar, we may now have the first opportunity to try out our skills at making a locally grown

F IRST THERE WAS TOWNSHEND CELLAR...

Don Townshend moved to Green Bluff, Wash., in 1987. It wasn’t until after years of interest and toying with the idea of winemaking that Don and Townshend Cellar burst onto the scene in 1998 producing his first Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Huckleberry Port. Dedicated to producing quality wines from the state of Washington, Townshend wines derive their distinctive flavors from extensive oak aging in small French and American oak barrels and the selection of grapes from some of the finest vineyards in the Columbia Valley. They also produce a truly unique Huckleberry port-style wine made from Wild North Idaho Huckleberries. Don truly makes wines that Washington is proud to call its own.

NEXT CAME THE BARN ON TREZZI FARM...

Davide and Stephanie Trezzi first met in Italy while Stephanie was vacationing there. Fast forward, and the two married, moved to Sonoma, Calif., and then Green Bluff, where they run their catering business; country Italian food made in a country setting. Using only natural ingredients, fresh herbs and vegetables from their garden, the Trezzis offer indoor and out-door offsite catering. With a catering menu to include homemade lasagnas, barbequed Tri-tip roast, soups, pasta salads, green salads, appetizers and fresh bread, Davide and Stephanie bring you a taste of Italy, straight from an Italian! Their lasagnas, pasta sauces and soup can also be purchased at their farm—organic, all-natural with no preservatives; healthy and delicious family food.

AND THEN, ACCORDING TO DON TOWNSHEND…

I first met Davide and Stephanie Trezzi at a Green Bluff Growers meeting in Green Bluff, Wash. (Green Bluff Growers is an association of small family farms and food stands.) They had moved to the area from Sonoma, Calif.,

“i Have Had a Standing offer to anyone in tHe area; to Buy wine grapeS from anyone wHo would grow

tHem and could get tHem ripe. if anyone will Be aBle to grow grapeS in tHiS area, it will Be tHe trezziS.”

Don Townshend and Davide Trezzi share with us a little glimpseof the culinary lifestyle that suits their family businesses up on Green Bluff, an agricultural area just north of Spokane.

in the Life on GREEN BLUFF

wine. If anyone will be able to grow grapes in this area, it will be the Trezzis. They have the determination required to make it happen, the pure love for having a vineyard and the desire to see it be successful. We look forward to seeing our relationship with the Trezzis blossom as we get closer to seeing their dream of a working vineyard in Green Bluff come true. The grapes have now gone through their second growing season, and we hope to see good production from the vineyard in 2008. That same year, Da-vide and Stephanie are looking to expand their current vineyard from 1.5 acres to more than 3 acres. They are staying with Italian varietals: Burbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo grapes.

There is more to Green Bluff than wine and grapes. An agricultural area located about 15 minutes north of Spokane and nestled at the foothills of Mt. Spokane, it is divided into two loops of farms—the East and West. The family farms offer a variety of fruits and vegetables, while other farms offer unique items such as a winery, antiques, an alpaca ranch, a landscape nursery, lavender, homemade Italian food and catering, and Christmas trees. There is a plethora of things to do and see. There are fruits and vegetables to pick, places to eat, Christmas tree farms, plant nurseries, pumpkin patches and many places to take kids for fun, games, animals and rides. There is virtually something happening year-round in the area; a great place to take your family and enjoy the festivities.

A day in the life of Green Bluff… food, wine, friends and fun. What more can you ask?

GEttiNG tHERE

townshend Cellar Take I-90 to Exit #287. Go north on Argonne/Bruce Rd. to the “T” at Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. Turn left/west for .4 miles, turn right onto Greenbluff Rd. Winery entrance is .2 miles on the right. The tasting room is straight ahead up the hill. Yukon, the official greeter, may be there waiting just for you.

the Barn at trezzi Farm From Townshend Cellar, take a right (north) back onto Green Bluff Road Loop, and continue up the hill, curving right, until you reach Dunn Road. Take a right and the Barn on Trezzi Farm is on your left.

GEttiNG tHERE

The Townshends: Brendon, Michael and Don. The Trezzis: Davide, Stephanie and Federica

Huckaba’s Green Bluff 8022 E. Green Bluff Rd. (509) 238-6742

Smith’s Hilltop Orchard 9423 E. Green Bluff Rd. (509) 238-4647

Siermers Farm llC 11125 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. (509) 238-6742

Walter’s Fruit Ranch 9807 E. Green Bluff Rd. (509) 238-4709

Hidden Acres 16802 N. Applewood Ln. (509) 238-2830

Harvest House & Orchard (509) 238-6970

yaryan’s Orchard 10229 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. (509) 238-6261

Wellens’ luscious Fruit & Antiques 10229 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. (509) 238-6978

thorson’s Country Farm & Nursery 17007 N. Sands Rd. (509) 238-6438

Green Bluff High Country Orchard (509) 238-9545

Dietz Christmas trees & Nursery 17504 N. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. (509) 238-5164

Hansen’s Orchard 8215 E. Green Bluff Rd. (509) 238-4902

Cole’s Orchard 18423 N. Green Bluff Rd. (509) 238-4962

Eleven Acres 10909 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. (509) 238-9473

Robel’s Orchard 19405 Sands Rd. (509) 238-1911

Roening’s on Green Bluff 17715 & 18102 N. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. (509) 238-1258

Green Bluff Gardens 9510 E. Green Bluff Rd. (509) 238-5196

Strawberry Hill Farm 16904 N. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. (509) 238-6919

Knapp’s 7722 E. Ballard Rd. (509) 238-2640

Cherry Hill 18207 N. Sands Rd. (509) 238-1978

Bodacious Berries & Fruits 16004 N. Applewood Ln. (509) 238-2489

Fleur de Provence lavender Farm 7019 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. (509) 466-4236

Supersuris Alpaca Ranch 16219 N. Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. (509) 238-3191

Sundown Browne’s Place llC 17425 N. Sands Rd. (509) 238-4803

Pit Stop Orchard 8903 E. Green Bluff Rd. (509) 238-9422

Green Bluff Country inn & Orchard 818 E. Green Bluff Rd. (509) 238-6971

Ellies Edibles, Divine Caramel Creations (509) 238-4973

Other Green Bluff Growers

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WiNE EvENtS

the 12 award-winning wineries of

Spokane present two tour and taste

events annually at their wineries.

•SpringBarrelTastingWeekend

(Mother’s Day weekend)

•HolidayWineFest

(weekend before Thanksgiving)

For links to the winery Web sites, go to SpokaneWineries.net

Tour and Taste Spectacular Local Wines!

Townshend Cellar

KnipprathCellars

Arbor Crest

Latah CreekWinery

Mountain Dome Winery

Spokane Wineries have received local, regional, national and international recognition, and we are so fortunate to have them right here in our neighborhood! By shopping our local wineries, you can

find some of the finest and most impressive wines. Some wines are available only at the wineries.

SPOKANE WiNERiES DO All tHE MAGiC AND BRiNG FANtAStiC WORlD-ClASS WiNES tO yOu. tAKE ADvANtAGE OF tHE

OPPORtuNity tO GEt Out AND tAStE tHEM.

Spokane Wineries

Arbor Crest Tasting Roomin River Park Square

Caterina Winery

Barrister Winery

Grande Ronde Tasting Room

“the Wine Cellar”Robert Karl

Cellars Lone Canary WineryVintage HillCellars

NodlandCellars

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1 ARBOR CREStSpokane – 4705 N. Fruithill Rd. (509) 927-9463

Grand visions come easily at the Cliff House, a national historic site we call home. Relax and enjoy the view as you taste our wines and stroll the grounds. No one under 21, please. Open 12-5pm daily.

River Park Square Tasting Room (509) 747-3903 Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm Mon.–Thurs., 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. and 12-5pm Sun. ArborCrest.com

2 BARRiStER WiNERyDowntown Spokane – 1213 W. Railroad (509) 465-3591

“One of the Northwest’s emerging superstar wineries,” Barrister Winery is owned by two attorney/winemakers. Specializing in reds, our wines are available at the winery, from our mailing list or in selected fine restaurants and wine shops. Come visit and share our passion for wine. Located in the alley between 1st & 2nd and Adams & Jefferson, immediately south of railroad overpass. Open Fridays from 12-6pm and First Friday celebrations, with artist’s receptions from 5-9pm and live music from 7-10pm. Also, Saturday tastings from 11am-4pm. BarristerWinery.com

3 CAtERiNA WiNERyDowntown Spokane – 905 N. Washington (509) 328-5068

We believe the wines of today are best expressed through tradition blended with art. Caterina provides the ultimate Washington Wine experience with our traditional Single Vineyard Wines as well as our artistic non-traditional blends showcasing the Yakima and Walla Walla Valleys. If art is your passion, you will always find rotating art shows adorning our walls as well as live musicians on our garden patio Fri. & Sat. nights. Tours and tastings 12-5pm daily. All ages welcome. CaterinaWinery.com

4 GRANDE RONDE CEllARSDowntown Spokane – 906 W. 2nd Ave. Freeman Ctr (509) 455-8161

Grande Ronde Cellars specializes in single vineyard red wines and blends from the Walla Walla Valley appellation. Cellar Red (cabernet sauvignon, grand vidure), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Charlotte’s Cuvee (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot). All wines are from Seven Hills or Pepper Bridge Vineyard, Walla Walla. The tasting room is open 12-6pm. Wed.-Sat. GrandeRondeCellars.com

5 KNiPPRAtH CEllARSSpokane – 5634 E. Commerce Ave. (509) 534-5121

Located in the old Parkwater Schoolhouse adjacent to historic Felts Field Airport, we invite you to join us in the enjoyment of our wines crafted in the European family tradition. Directions: I-90 exit 285 - Sprague Ave. (Fancher is west of I-90 overpass) Go north on Fancher past Trent to 2nd left, Commerce Ave. Open 12-5pm Wed.-Sun. Knipprath-Cellars.com

6 lAtAH CREEKSpokane Valley – 13030 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 926-0164

Latah Creek, just minutes from downtown Spokane, offers visitors the chance to sample its award-winning wines while browsing through one of the most unique gift shops in the area. Latah Creek celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary in Spokane and it’s Riesling continues to be a top-rated Washington wine. Open 9am-5pm daily. LatahCreek.com

Produced and bottled by Knipprath Cellars SPokane, WaShington

alcohol content 20% by volume

Cabernet Sauvignon Wine with Natural Chocolate Flavor Added

WaShington State

7 lONE CANARyDowntown Spokane – 109 S. Scott St. #B2 (509) 534-9062

Lone Canary is a Washington State winery dedicated to the production of high-quality, elegant wines that express what is delicious and distinctive about our state’s fruit. We are open from 12-5pm Thurs.-Sun. and by appointment. Please contact the winery for directions. We look forward to seeing you! LoneCanary.com

8 MOuNtAiN DOMESpokane – 16315 East Temple Rd. (509) 928-BRUT (2788)

Mountain Dome Winery is Washington State’s Premier Sparkling House. It is family owned and operated and focuses on producing world class sparkling wine made in the traditional Methode Champenoise style. Mountain Dome’s Cuvée Forté label just received a gold medal in Seattle’s Enological Wine Tasting and was picked to be in the top 100 most exciting wine finds by British wine writer Tom Stevenson. Please call for directions. Tasting Room open 11am-5pm Sat. during the summer months and gladly by appointment. MountainDome.com

9 NODlAND CEllARS Spokane Valley – 11616 East Montgomery Drive #70 (509) 927-7770

Nodland Cellars presents our Private Blend—a jazzy red wine with a sextet of flavors featuring a blend of ripe, luscious Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. An ultra-modern interpretation of a beloved standard. Seriously fun! We are located at Pines and Montgomery. Open Saturdays from 11am-5pm and by appointment. NodlandCellars.com

10 ROBERt KARlDowntown Spokane – 115 W. Pacific Ave. (509) 363-1353 (888) 4CLARET (425-2738)

Physician-winemaker Joe Gunselman, while nestled in an old fire station in the Historic Warehouse District, focuses on Bordeaux-style wines and has received national recognition for his Claret and Cabernet Sauvignon. Robert Karl Cellars has been rated in the top 100 wineries in the world and in the top 50 value wineries. Open 12-4pm Sat. and by appointment. RobertKarl.com

11 tOWNSHEND CEllARColbert, WA – 16112 N. Greenbluff Rd. (509) 238-1400

Townshend Cellar is dedicated to producing small lots of quality wines, ports, dessert wines and huckleberry-style wines. Located north of Spokane in the Green Bluff area. Open 12-6pm Fri.-Sun. and by appointment. Come enjoy our award- winning wines and beautiful view – we’ll look forward to seeing you! TownshendCellar.com

12 viNtAGE Hill CEllARSDowntown Spokane – 319 W. 2nd Ave. (509) 624-3792

We started from a passion for winemaking and sharing an experience with friends and family. Two years later, after our initial decision to take a hobby into a public passion, we first opened our doors May 11, 2007. We hope you will join us soon and experience the urban yet refined delights of Vintage Hill Cellars. VintageHillCellars.com

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Still GOlD’N

tHROuGH tHE GRAPEviNE

I DREAMED OF

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE

CHOCOPERFECtiON

“The fact is that it takes more

than ingredients and technique

to cook a good meal. A good

cook puts something of himself

into the preparation – he cooks

with enjoyment, anticipation,

spontaneity, and he is

willing to experiment.”

– Pearl Bailey,

Pearl’s Kitchen, (1973)

Taste of Home Entertaining is a home run, bringing shopping for the best right to your door!

SHOPPING FOR THE BEST


Shopping for the Good Stuff


A little shopping stop at Elegant Expressions at State line, idaho, revealed some really beautiful and functional items worth taking

a look at. We also found some other local stores with items you are sure to enjoy.

Arte Italica: Platter & Serving Bowl (top of page)coffee Grinder & canister (above)

With a combination of white ceramic and hand-finished pewter trim, Arte Italica offers a simple yet classic fusion. Whether you prefer

contemporary, traditional, formal or casual affairs, this collection coordinates with all styles effortlessly. And it’s dishwasher safe! Find these

at Elegant Expressions at State Line, Idaho.

Boos BlockOne great chopper! The curved double-

blade edges rock inside the perfectly rounded, bowl-like butcher block; ideal for keeping those little chopped tidbits from rolling off the edges of the cutting board. Find it at Downtown Kitchen and

Design in Spokane near the corner of Division Street and 2nd Avenue.

cooks citrus caddyEvelyn & Crabtree bath, body and skin

care products offers a handy little soap and lotion set for the avid home chef who is constantly washing her hands.

As their Web site says, the Citrus Caddy is “clean, classy and convenient.” Your hands are sure to feel moisturized and

reconditioned, with a scent of pink grapefruit, orange and lemon. Find this at Elegant Expressions in State Line, Idaho.



tAStE OF HOMEENtERtAiNiNG

Taste of Home Entertaining is devoted to

helping you make your home a place of

beauty, comfort and joy for your family and

friends. We’re also devoted to helping you

build a rewarding career that will enable you

to turn your love of entertaining into the life

you’ve always dreamed of!

Grasslands Road: Cheese tray and hors d’oeuvre implements

With patterns depicting plants, which is typical of the French Provencal landscape,

this tray prettifies the otherwise simple cheese platter. Friends and family will

love the matching utensils, too! A great addition to any dinner party. Find this at Elegant Expressions in State Line, Idaho.

Grasslands Road: coffee cup TreeThis colorful and elegant set of coffee mugs and saucers adorn the coffee tree and reflect the unique charm of the region of Provence, France. Find this at Elegant Expressions in State Line, Idaho.

Napa cookbook HolderThe Napa Cookbook Holder has two weighted chains to mark your spot and prevent pages from flipping. A lovely way to display a scrapbook or photo album, or to hold a guestbook ready at a shower or wedding.

Napa Vinaigrette Set: The Napa Vinaigrette Set is a beautiful way to present the essential ingredients. A handy and handsome scrolled iron caddy holds two 24-ounce bottles with convenient dispenser tops at the ready.

Grasslands Road is a line of high quality ceramic and stoneware offering a wide variety of pieces including tableware, dinnerware, serverware, decorative accessories, as well as accents and gifts.


“iF NUTRITION COULD have glamour, she’s got it.” Dr. Robert Atkins.

Ann Louise Gittleman has come a long way from her years as a religious schoolteacher back in West Hartford, Conn. This New York Times best-selling author has written more than 25 books in the past 20 years and has been a revolutionary in the field of nutrition.

Ann Louise was drawn to nutrition and its effects as a teenager. She noticed that what she ate affected not only her weight, but her skin as well. “It made me realize you are what you eat, literally and figuratively,” Ann Louise said. She firmly believes that the skin is an eliminating organ and shows what is going on in the body

internally. Years later, she noticed the effects sugar had on her pupils’ behavior, noting their increased hyperactivity after eating their sugary school snacks. Because of these two factors, as well as others, Ann Louise made the decision to go back to school and seek not only her masters degree in nutrition education from Columbia University, but also a Ph.D. in holistic nutrition.

Ann Louise became the founding director of nutrition at the famed Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica, Calif., where the focus was on a “no-to-low fat, high carbohydrate” diet. Ironically, during this time, Ann Louise also developed a close professional relationship with Dr. Robert Atkins, whose diet plan was exactly the opposite of that at Pritikin,

Ann louise Gittleman - living lean, Healthy and Fit

of NutritionBy: JilliAN DE lAllO

Ann Louise Gittleman

promoting low carbohydrates, high protein and fat.

Ann Louise was a frequent guest and Atkins’ “favorite” nutritional expert on his widely listened to New York radio show on WOR. As Ann Louise said, “He was much more than a diet doctor. He was … an enlightened holistic medical practitioner.” Both she and Atkins saw eye-to-eye on the importance of the right fats, the moderation of carbohydrates and how crucial sufficient protein is in one’s diet.

It was actually Atkins who crowned her the “First Lady of Nutrition.” Ann Louise agrees that the Atkins Diet has been controversial over the years. “Had the food marketers who surrounded Atkins in his later years been true to his original philosophy, the Atkins Diet would still be recognized as a diet of merit and not a low-to-no carb fad,” Ann Louise said.

There are numerous factors that contribute to a healthy diet, and Ann Louise’s updated and revised book, “Get the Sugar Out: 501 Simple Ways to Cut the Sugar Out of Any Diet,” scheduled for release in January of 2008, focuses on eliminating sugars from one’s diet in simple and practical ways. She said just sticking to natural sugars is enough to maintain blood sugar equilibrium. Sugar impairs immunity and immobilizes white blood cells for up to five hours after ingestion. As Ann Louise believes and states in her book, “Nature provides us with all the sugar we require in vegetables and fruits.” She added, “You don’t need any more than two teaspoons [of sugar] at any one time.” She recommends two to three servings of fruit spread throughout the day, preferably as snacks.

Avoiding sugar is also the “easiest, safest and most permanent way” to stay healthy, she said. And, artificial sweeteners are just that, artificial, Ann Louise added, and “they are not native to the body.” She believes there are side effects that come along with these sweeteners that impact the brain and insulin levels negatively. Flora-Key, which is endorsed by Ann Louise, is a probiotic (beneficial flora) formula that can be used as a natural sweetener. Flora-Key cannot be added to hot liquids, such as coffee, because the healthy bacteria are killed. So for all those coffee drinkers out there, Ann Louise suggests using a ¼ tsp. of date sugar or maple syrup. It is distributed through UNI KEY, which also is the official distributor of all of Ann Louise’s detox and diet programs.

“Guess What Came to Dinner? Parasites and Your Health,” another of Ann Louise’s insightful books, discusses the hidden epidemic of “uninvited guests” in the body, how to get rid of them naturally and how to prevent reinfestation.

The First Lady


If you have never read one of Ann Louise’s books, she suggests first picking up “The Fat Flush Plan,” published in 2001. According to Ann Louise, “This book is about thinking outside the box. It’s about all the hidden weight gain factors that could be ‘weighing’ you down: a tired and toxic liver, fear of eating the right fats, stress, insulin and inflammation, and water-logged tissues from food sensitivities, hormonal imbalances and lack of the right protein.”

Healthy living incorporates much more than a healthy diet, according to Ann Louise. Rest and reflection, and “taking the time to smell the roses”—which she said could be her

mantra—are extremely instrumental tools. She also believes in Bach Flower remedies, which address various emotional challenges, are important. They are available in local health food stores to include Huckleberry’s, the Flour Mill and Pilgrim’s Market.

Ann Louise has been a resident of Post Falls for the past five years and enjoys the environment; the natural beauty, the tranquility and the family values. As she said,

“I like to be surrounded by things uplifting and wholesome.”

Ann Louise enjoys her downtime, but she is always thinking about a new book or project to take on. “I consider myself a Type-A personality in recovery; always thinking of something creative.” She loves music and drama, and is an avid moviegoer. “If I didn’t get into this [profession], I probably would have been a country-western singer,” she said. “Music has always been an important part of my life.” She even taught music back when she was a religious school teacher. One of Ann Louise’s “dreams” is to be in one of the Coeur d’Alene productions. She has not yet had the

chance because of her work-related travels, but she remains hopeful that one day she will be able to take part in the Summer Theatre. Whether you see her on TV or in magazines promoting her nutritional advice and “Fat Flush Plan,” or, who knows, in a local Coeur d’Alene musical production, Ann Louise is sure to have a positive impact on all she comes in contact with.

avoiding Sugar iS tHe “eaSieSt, SafeSt and moSt permanent way” to Stay HealtHy, SayS ann.

Ann Louise Gittleman

MORE READiNG: Books by Ann louise

fat flush Plan

Nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman brings a

revolutionary diet plan—the complete Fat Flush

Plan—to dieters everywhere. Based on a delicious

and healthy combination of essential fats,

proteins and carbohydrates, eating healthy has

never been so easy … and good!

Guess What came to Dinner?:

Parasites and Your Health

With the rate of parasite-related disorders

in North America quickly rising, Ann Louise

Gittleman tells readers the information they need

to know about these unwelcome organisms: the

symptoms, treatments and prevention.

Get the Sugar Out: 501 Simple Ways

to cut the Sugar Out of Any Diet

Ann Louise Gittleman makes it easy to incorporate

this low-sugar plan into any diet without sacrificing

flavor or variety. Filled with tips, recipes and menu

plans, readers will find that their new low-sugar

diet will leave them energized and satisfied.

tiPS

DAily QuEStiONStO ASK yOuRSElF: Did I drink 8-10 glasses of water, with lemon?

Did I eat at least 4-6 oz. of protein?

Did I consume 1-2 tbsp. of healthy omega oil?

Did I remember to bless my food?

Did I take quiet time to reflect?

Did I exercise at least 30 minutes to clear out the cobwebs?

Did I remember to say “I love you” to someone?

ANN lOuiSE’SRECOMMENDED tOP FOODS: Water with Lemon

Organic Spinach

Fish oil

Artichokes

Flaxseeds

Visit Amazon.com to find more of Ann Louise Gittleman’s books.


Shopping for the Best

You are doing everything right!

You care about the foods you eat.

You want to enjoy the greatest health benefits from the investment you are making in organic foods, nutritional supplements and your exercise program.

Difficulty losing weight & fatigue

Digestive disorders

Skin conditions

Frequent infections and colds

Joint, muscle pain & headaches

Sensory disorders: brain fog & vertigo

Difficulty sleeping and anxiety or depression

“Consuming these compounds can help you shed up to 22* pounds in two weeks, plus quickly restore your vitality,” said Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. bestselling author of the Fat Flush Plan,

Fast Track Detox Diet and Guess What Came to Dinner?

5 everyday foods that help:Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds, Garlic, Citrus fruits, Carrots

Once thought a concern only in Third-World countries, a study in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene found that 32 percent of a national representative sample of 2,896 people tested positive for infections of intestinal parasites.

UNWANTED MICROORGANIZIMS CAN BE

A HIDDEN PROBLEM AFFECTING

YOU WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

Gentle All Natural 30-day Cleansing Program

Symptoms include:

*Results not typical.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

UNI KEY’s Colon Cleansing Kit is natural, safe and effective through innovative science and technology.

An internal cleanse will enable maximum absorption of nutrients and give you optimum benefits from your investment in your health!

181 W. Commerce Dr. Hayden Lake, Idaho (208) 762-6833 Orders: (800) 888-4353 UnikeyHealth.com

A to z Smokeshop, Fine Wines & Cigars Home of little italy’s Wine Bar

State Line, ID – 6906 W. Seltice Way Exit #299 (I-90) Next to Cabela’s (208) 777-7778 or (877) 390-5778

More than 300 unique wine selections from around the world! Top-of-the-line tobacco products to choose from, including tobacco accessories and microbrew, domestic and imported beers, gifts and gourmet foods. We also carry a large selection of wine accessories and we carry PEK wine preservation systems. Our convenient location at State Line and our new drive-thru window means easy access for quick-stop shopping! (Check Cashing services too.) Open 7am-9pm daily, Fri. & Sat. until 10pm. AtoZFineWines.com

Barn Country italian, the

Green Bluff – 17700 N. Dunn Rd. (509) 238-2276

Mangia! Straight from the Trezzi Farm on Green Bluff, just north of Spokane … buy real Italian food from a real Italian! We bring you family recipe dishes made with produce fresh from our farm. Our product line includes no-preservative sauces: pesto, marinara and meat; lasagna: pesto, marina and meat, polenta marinara with butter cheese and garlic; and Northern Italian-style Minestrone soup. We cater, too! TrezziFarm.com

Bruttles Candy Shoppe

Downtown Spokane (509) 228-9509 11400 E. Sprague Ave.

Aunt Sophia Gerkensmeyer, an “old world” master candy-maker, developed her Soft Peanut Butter Brittle in Spokane more than 50 years ago! Our signature candy begins with this one-of-a-kind, 50-year-old classic recipe, handed down, improved and protected over the years. The result is a confection with a soft, flaky consistency and a rich, creamy peanut butter flavor. We pay the same close attention to each batch just like Aunt Sophia did. We only use fresh, Grade-A ingredients, and there are no shortcuts in our candy-making process. And each batch is still hand-pulled on the marble slab Aunt Sophia purchased from the world-famous Davenport! Bruttles.com

De leon Foods Deli & Grocery Store

Spokane – 102 E. Francis Ave. (509) 483-3003

Step into De Leon Foods and your sense will be instantaneously greeted by the smells of fresh-baked corn tortillas, the sight of brightly colored piñatas and the sounds of Latin music. With dine-in and to-go services, our Mexican deli serves everything from tamales and chili rellenos, carnitas and breakfast burritos to the best-tasting tortilla chips and salsas. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner and taste the flavors from south of the border. DeLeonFoods.net

Cutco Cutlery

Local Representative Neil Cook (509) 879-5701

I’ve been representing Cutco in the Northwest for more than three years. This high-end kitchen cutlery is not sold in stores, so you receive personal one-on-one in-home service. All purchases include Cutco’s 100 percent “FOREVER GUARANTEE” and free in-home sharpening FOREVER. Select from block or gift sets, carving sets, hunting/sporting knives, gardening tools and waterless cookware, which may all be engraved with personal messages or corporate logos, perfect for customer appreciation or employee gifts. We’re a “cut above the rest.” For more information, call or email [email protected].

Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Co.

Downtown Spokane (509) 747-6343 827 W. First Ave. Ste. 101 Downtown CdA – 117 S. 4th St. (208) 765-0188 (Corner of 4th & Front St.)

“Olive oil is in the top-5 things to have in your diet every day!” according to Dr. Oz. Our olive oils are all natural, 100% Extra Virgin, first cold press! Our olives come from our family owned and operated grove in California to assure you the highest quality. Flavors include oils infused with Basil, Roasted Garlic or Citrus. Also, make your own custom blends here. Our specialty olive products include tapenade spreads & stuffed olives. Gift baskets available, and we ship, too! CDAOliveOil.com



“Olive Oil is in the TOP 5 THINGS to have in your diet

everyday!” Dr. OZ Food Hall of Fame List

Downtown CdA117 S. 4th St.

(208) 765-0188

NEW LOCATION Downtown Spokane

827 W. 1st Ave. Ste 101( 1st & Lincoln)(509) 747-6343

CdaOliveOil.com

CDA OLIVE OIL COMPANY

Harvest Dated!

CAKE, CANDY & COOKIE SUPPLIES

Now celebrating 25 years of serving you with the Northwest’s most complete cake, candy and cookie supply shop.

LESSONS, CLASSES & 1-DAY WORKSHOPSLESSONS, CLASSES & 1-DAY WORKSHOPS

Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm Website shopping 24hrs! CarolynsCakes.com

1705 N Hamilton (509) 489-3631

Carolyn’s Cakes

Spokane – 1705 N. Hamilton (509) 489-3631

Come to Carolyn’s for all of your cake, candy and cookie supplies! Serving the Inland Northwest for 25 years with cake-decorating and candy-making tools, supplies and lesson! See our large selection of toppers, accessories, mint molds and more than 600 different cookie cutters in stock! We offer many one-day make-and-take workshops including cookie bouquets, candy making, truffles (featuring the Northwest’s own huckleberry), as well as fun and informative classes like basic cake decorating, rolled fondant and even how to make a fantastic gingerbread house! Open 10am-5pm Mon.-Fri., 10am-2pm Sat. See our Web site for all of the details. Web site shopping 24 hours! CarolynsCakes.com

Elegant Expressions

State Line, ID – 7200 W. Seltice Way (208) 777-8110 (I-90 Exit #299 next to Cabela’s)

A trip to Elegant Expressions brings you into our exquisite gift and home décor world. The sights and aromas that greet you include Aromatique home fragrances, Root candles, Crabtree and Evelyn skin care, natural botanicals, gardener care and cook’s care products. We carry Vera Bradley handbags, Heritage lace, and Sweet Romance and Anne Koplik jewelry, with a little something for everyone. We carry a full line of Arte Italica, an heirloom quality line of products with classic styling, a hand-finished old-world patina and high-quality European craftsmanship. This collection is a quality that will be passed down for generations. Visit our new Web site and sign up for our newsletter. ElegantExpressionsIdaho.com




Post Falls, ID – 112 E. Seltice (208) 457-9885

Explore the world one glass at a time! Check out Idaho’s premier wine club, beer club and tasting room. We have a massive selection including more than 700 wines and more than 100 beers to choose from, with new arrivals every week. Featuring unique and interesting wine and beer to whet your palate, from domestic and international sources. Visit us in Post Falls next to the White House Grill. Open 11am-7pm Tues.-Thurs., 12-8pm Fri-Sat. Wine tasting events are held 4-8pm every Fri. and 12-8pm every Sat. For more information, call, visit our Web site or email us at: [email protected]. CorkJoy.com

Moose Market

Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 664-7901 401 E. Sherman Ave.

Do you feel like “Gourmet Everyday?” Then take a stroll in Downtown Coeur d’ Alene and experience the Moose Market. We have created a wonderful, open air-style market that carries more than 300 varieties of wine, a full-service

deli and nearly 150 varieties of microbrews and domestic beers. You can also enjoy specialty ice-cream and Wild Idaho Chocolates. After work, come in and relax in the newly opened Moose Market Lounge. Enjoy wine tasting while selecting your favorite, and we will cork it for just $10.00. Open 10am Mon.-Sat. and 11am Sun.

North idaho Backhills Barbeque Sauce

Sandpoint, ID – 804 Airport Way (208) 263-4073

Try Backhills Barbeque Sauce just one time! Troy Gordon has created this home-grown, award-winning sauce with natural ingredients. It’s “chock full of goodness!” You can actually see the spices, bits of garlic, onions and habanero peppers. Use it as a marinade for wild game, sautéed vegetables, mix it in meatloaf or hamburgers, or just simply dip a French fry into it! Available in Original, Hot, Teriyaki and Sweet n’ Sassy at Super 1 Foods, Tim’s Special Cut Meats, Pilgrim’s Market, Yoke’s Fresh Market, Harvest Foods, Family Foods, Rosauers Supermarkets, Egger’s Meats and Sonnenberg’s Market & Deli. BackhillsBarbequeSauce.com

Pastry and More

Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 667-3808

US Hwy 95, Northern Lights Mall

Scratch bakery serving a full line of exquisite French pastries, breads, rolls (including our world-famous Orange Rolls), cookies, muffins and more. We specialize in custom wedding cakes and cakes for all occasions. Try us for lunch and to-go orders; we serve Quiche, soups and sandwiches. Open 6:30am-5:30pm Mon.-Sat. PastryandMore.com

Spokane Hardware Supply, inc.

Spokane – 2001 E. Trent (509) 535-1663

CdA – 3850 N. Schreiber Way (208) 765-9702

We are a family owned Spokane operation that opened our doors in 1945. Currently directed by third-generation President and CEO Steve Northrop, our customer service, product knowledge and vast selection of unique products are the foundation of the company. Offering you two locations and featuring the Inland Northwest’s premier hardware showrooms. Our online catalogue gets as many as 30 million hits a month and features an extensive offering of more than 81,000 unique products such as bathroom, cabinet and door hardware. TheHardwareHut.com

Hwy 95/Northern Lights Mall, Cd’A (208) 667 - 3808

11400 E. Sprague Ave.

(509) 228-9509 Bruttles.com

The result is like nothing else you’ve ever tasted!


ChocoPerfection

I Dreamed of Healthy Chocolate!

ChocoPerfection

Mary Jo’s story as a food entrepreneur

can be a lesson to us all about the

tenacity and enthusiasm it takes to

make your dreams come true. Her

ChocoPerfection is a wonderfully smooth,

classic-tasting European chocolate.

Even better, it’s sweetened from plants,

naturally sugar-free and approved for

diabetics. Each nearly 2 ounce bar has

only 2 to 3 grams of carbohydrates. She

created it out of both a need for healthier

choices and her passion for chocolate!

Mary Jo is a confirmed lifetime chocoholic

who weighed 475 lbs. by age 15. Through

a lifetime of dieting, by age 35 she was

down to 275 lbs. Mary Jo was a career

dieter always desperate to lose more

weight. She had her stomach stapled

twice, and the results? She lost a total

of 5 lbs. Persistent to a fault, Mary Jo

started the Atkins diet, but as soon

as she tried the low-carb chocolate

bars commonly on the market, she

stopped losing weight altogether.

Mary Jo discovered that sugar-free

products made with maltitol, the most

common low-carb sweetener on the

market, can spell disaster for dieters.

Maltitol, with a glycemic index of 39-

53, spikes insulin levels, stalls weight

loss and increases sugar cravings.

A completely “out of the box” solution

was called for, and Mary Jo, who grew

up working in a candy store, knew a few

tricks. First, she researched and found

the most progressive, all-natural and low

glycemic index sweeteners ever created.

Next, she sought a Belgian-owned

chocolatier to produce her chocolate

bars. Finally, in June 2003, the first batch

of ChocoPerfection was produced.

Mary Jo lost more than 75 lbs. by

developing and “sampling” the first

batch of 16,000 bars. She continues to

“sample” at least three ChocoPerfection

bars a day while maintaining her weight

loss. Best of all, Mary Jo’s addiction to

chocolate has resulted in the creation

of a wonderful tasting, sugar-free

chocolate bar that is made from healthy

sweeteners ... truly a gift to diabetics

and low-carb dieters everywhere.

Repeatedly chosen as the best-

tasting sugar-free chocolate bar

available anywhere, ChocoPerfection

is a dream come true for not only Mary

Jo, but Chocoholics everywhere!

(800) 332-1773LowCarbSpecialties.com

AREA StORES tHAt CARRy CHOCOPERFECtiON iNCluDE NORTH IDAHO: The Flour Mill Natural Foods in Hayden.

SPOKANE: Rocket Market, The Chocolate Apothecary, McGlades, Rosauers, and Huckleberry’s Bakery Department.

repeatedly chosen as the best tasting sugar-Free chocolate bar

Spokane RetailersHuckleberry's Natural Market, Bakery Dept.

The Chocolate ApothecaryRocket Market, South HillPilgrims on 29th Avenue

Pilgrims on SpraguePilgrims, Spokane Valley Mall

Rosauers on SpragueRosauers on North Division

Mother's Cupboard Nutrition, all locationsSimply Northwest

Bruttles Candy ShopLatah Creek Winery

Sacred Heart Medical Center Gift ShopArtios on Highway 95

Walters Fruit Ranch, MeadMcGlades Market, Colbert

Milk ChocolateDark Chocolate

Milk ChocolateDark Chocolate

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CHOCOperfection



Stefanie’s Bakery

North Spokane (509) 325-0500

2702 W. Northwest Blvd.

Do you dream in cake? We believe in making those dream cakes a reality. We offer a stunning selection of cake flavor choices that will tickle your taste buds, with decorations that are sure to delight. How about Dreamsicle Orange with Vanilla Cream Icing or Mexican Spiced Chocolate with Fudge? We specialize in unique birthday, all-occasion and wedding cakes. Our bakery is full of sweet smells and unexpected delights. Call for shop hours or make an appointment to look through our cake scrapbooks! Stefaniesbakery.com

taste of Home Entertaining

Independent Consultant (509) 671-1231

Georgia Irby

Taste of Home Entertaining brings the convenience of shopping at home to a whole new level. Hosts are able to experience the products first hand as well as earn free and half-priced items just for having a party! Phenomenal ground-floor business opportunity available for motivated people looking to bring entertaining as a lifestyle to the homes in the Pacific Northwest! GeorgiaSells.TOHE.com

Sullivan & Broadway (Located in Spokane Valley just behind

Numerica Bank & Jacob’s Java)509.892.5455 • Tue-Sat 10-5

Open Tue-Sat 11 to 4Reservations recommended

“There’s nothing quite like it in Spokane!”

Tea Room

Vintage Chic Boutique

Over 180 FineTeas Tea Accessories

(509) 671-1231 GeorgiaSells.TOHE.com



Your Old Fashioned Butcher Shop – All Natural, Hormone and Antibiotic-Free Meat

Retail & Custom Meats featuring aged carcass beef, USDA Elk & Buffalo, and Idaho Pork & Lamb

Smoked Sausages

Fresh Sausages, Custom Smoked Ham, Bacon, Turkey & more!

7397 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene

(208) 772-3327

tim’s Special Cut Meats

Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 772-3327 7397 N. Gov’t Way

We are the only old-fashioned butcher shop in town offering a variety of retail meats—all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus Beef, chicken, Idaho lamb and pork, USDA-inspected elk and buffalo. We also have a variety of custom-smoked sausages, jerky, fresh sausages, deli meats, custom-smoked hams, bacons and smoked pork chops, dairy products to include farm-fresh eggs, spices marinades, beer, wine and more. Let us help you choose a great steak to barbecue tonight or prepare a special-order item such as Rack of Lamb or seasoned Prime Rib.

uni Key Health Systems

Hayden Lake, ID 181 W. Commerce Dr. (208)762-6833 Orders: (800) 888-4353

Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., is the bestselling author of the Fat Flush Plan and Fast Track Detox Diet and has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Publisher’s Weekly. If you want to enjoy the greatest health benefits from the investment you are making in organic foods and nutritional supplements, an internal cleanse will ensure that you will get better absorption. Using Uni Key nutritional products will improve long-term health, assist in weight loss and increase your energy levels. UniKeyHealth.com

Available in more than 100 stores throughout the Inland Northwest! Family Foods, Harvest Foods, Super 1 Foods, Tim’s Special Cut Meats,

Pilgrim’s Market, Possibilities, Yokes, Rosauers, Egger’s & Sonnenberg’s

BackhillsBarbequeSauce.com804 Airport Way, Sandpoint, Idaho (208) 263-4073

Original

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Hot

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Teriyaki

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Sweet n’Sassy



7200 W. Seltice Way, State Line, Idaho (I-90 Exit #299, next to Cabella’s) (208) 777-8110 Visit our Web site to sign up for our monthly newsletter! ElegantExpressionsIdaho.com

Arte Italica Heirloom Quality Kitchenware Old World Classic Styling High Quality European Craftsmanship

Arte Italica Heirloom Quality Kitchenware Old World Classic Styling High Quality European Craftsmanship

OPEN 7AM–9PM, till 10PM FRI & SAT DRIVE-THRU WINDOW

6906 W. Seltice Way (I-90 Exit 299 next to Cabela’s)(208) 777-7778 • (877) 390-5778 Toll Free

AtoZFineWines.com

A to Z SmokeshopFine Wines & Cigars

More than 300 Unique Vintages from around the WorldHome of Little Italy’s Wine Bar • Wine, Micro Beer & Cigar Tastings

Premium Cigars & Large Selection of Discount Cigarettes Tobacco & Wine Accessories & Gifts

More than 300 Unique Vintages from around the WorldHome of Little Italy’s Wine Bar • Wine, Micro Beer & Cigar Tastings

Premium Cigars & Large Selection of Discount Cigarettes Tobacco & Wine Accessories & Gifts

tRy it At HOME

BANANAS FOStER

Executive Chef Chad Michelbook Northern Quest Casino

INGREDIENTS

2 T. | Butter

2 T. | Sugar

3 | Bananas, thinly sliced

2 T. | Rum

1 T. | 99 Bananas Liqueur

1 pinch | Ground Cinnamon

2 scoops | Ice Cream

mETHOD

In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and dissolve. Cook until the sugar is soft-to-medium crack, or about 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add bananas and cook 1 minute. Add rum and liqueur. Immediately ignite with a lighter or match (caution: it will create a large flame), sprinkle with cinnamon and cook 1 minute more, or until thick and syrupy. Remove from heat. Scoop the sauce onto a plate, top it with the ice cream and garnish with a sprig of mint. Serves 2-3 people.



For sales & service call Neil Cook, Local Representative at (509) 879-5701 or send email to [email protected]

trellis Marketplace, the

Spokane Valley – 4102 Bowdish (509) 928-6158

Here, at The Trellis Marketplace, we offer our customers a unique selection of accent furnishings and décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, fabrics, candles and many other unique items to complement your home and garden. We also carry high quality kitchen accessories as well as gourmet foods from Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Co., 3 Bears Porridge, Robert Rothschild, Sticky Fingers and Stone Wall Kitchen. The Trellis Marketplace is a hidden treasure of the Spokane Valley where you can find the perfect gift for a friend . . . or yourself.

taco Chic Salsa Visit us at the Salsa Factory in Rathdrum, Idaho (208) 667-2464 TacoChicSalsa.com


Cuisine Books

Through the Grapevine

Candace Ann Frasher

An Illustrated Guide to Wine Grapes Through the Grapevine

this beautifully illustrated book is meant to give sensory pleasure to the reader, stimulate a sense of fun and pique an interest in the “sense of the wine.” In Through the Grapevine,

An Illustrated Guide to Wine Grapes, author Candace Ann Frasher takes her readers on a unique journey exploring the personali-ties of wine grapes by using fanciful illustrations of women, vines and wine. It’s impossible not to smile while turning each page in anticipation of what each grape “looks like.” This cleverly written book, which allows space for note-taking and first impressions, is the perfect little guide not only for the wine novice, but the wine connoisseur.

Find Through the Grapevine, An Illustrated Guide to Wine Grapes, in Spokane at Auntie’s Bookstore, Arbor Crest at River Park Square, Arbor Crest Cliff House, Latah Creek Winery, Lone Canary Winery, Grande Ronde Cellars, Huckleberries and Made in Washington at River Park Square; in Liberty Lake at Eclectic Gifts; in Coeur d’Alene at Barrel Room No. 6; and online at Amazon.com.

For more information, call (509) 954-4410, or email Candace at: [email protected].

Still Gold’nCelebrating Spokane One Meal at a time

Published by the Junior league of Spokane

this tantalizing cookbook, a sequel to its original, Gold’n Deli-cious, is a compilation of 175 hand-picked recipes gathered anywhere from home kitchens to well-known restaurants

throughout the Inland Northwest. Three years in the making, you are sure to find recipes to suit your palate, whether you enjoy sipping cold lemonade or a mango martini, feasting on tacos or elk chops, or delighting yourself with chocolate chip cookies or dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberries and cream. Recipes also incorporate the area’s finest regional ingredients and flavors. Take the time to enjoy Northwest cuisine without having to leave your house.

The Junior League of Spokane is comprised of local women in a multitude of fields who are dedicated to improving the community through volunteerism. All profits from the sale of Still Gold’n go to the community. To find out more about The Junior League of Spo-kane or to order Still Gold’n, visit JLSpokane.org.

Find Still Gold’n at the Junior League office, Auntie’s Bookstore, Hastings and Barnes & Noble.

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PARTIES,CATERING & EVENTS

F AMILY OWNED BY PETE AND his daughter Ellie, Beacon Hill provides exceptional catering and a distinctive

venue for any occasion. The 10-acre event facility overlooking Downtown Spokane was built from the ground up and offers nothing less than serenity when it comes to that special event. The beautiful gardens, tranquil ponds and rushing waterfalls in the spring and summer and the majestic, snow-covered pines in winter; there is no other place like it in all of Spokane.

At Beacon Hill, they strive to creatively produce exceptional catering and tastefully styled events. Through travel, research,

education and experience, Executive Chef Ellie continually looks for original ideas to provide inspiration for unique and unforgettable menus. Just as important as the crafting of the food is the attentive customer service, dedication to design and the commitment to making a personalized statement. Whether it is a holiday party at their lofty clubhouse, a wedding in the serene gardens or an elegant meal served in your home, Beacon Hill provides impeccable service and catering with distinction.

For more information, call (509) 482-3556 or visit BeaconHillEvents.com

Delicious food, attentive service and the unexpected touches...

you’ll find these and more at Beacon Hill Events

CHEF SPOTLIGHT

KRiS MCilvENNA

“You can not depend on

your eyes when

your imagination

is out of focus.”

– Mark twain


Greenbriar Inn

Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, Kris graduated from the University of Oregon with her bachelor’s degree in English and journalism. She did freelance journalism and odd jobs until hiring

on with Merrill Lynch, where she was trained to become a stockbroker. She was a licensed broker for 10 years, working in Eugene, Albuquerque and the Denver area.

In 1984, Kris relocated from Boulder, Colo., to Coeur d’Alene with her husband Bob, daughter Gwen and son Sean. They established the Green-briar Inn Bed and Breakfast in 1985 and Greenbriar Catering in 1986, which has run continuously since then.

In 2001, they acquired Wildbeary Huckleberry Products and added a number of items to the product mix. Kris has a lifelong love of food and its presentation, dating back to her early childhood, when she helped her mom entertain to personal and professional friends.

Her culinary education has been largely one of personal research and in-spiration, although her catering business has employed many talented chefs who have contributed to her education. Her fondest memories are of the six weeks she spent in 2004 at “Apecia,” the Florence, Italy, Culinary Institute.

Kris McIlvenna

Chef – Greenbriar Catering

the Greenbriar inn is located in Downtown CdA at 315

Wallace Ave. Kris can be reached by calling (208) 667-9660.

Greenbriar inn Catering & Events Facility

Downtown Coeur d’Alene – 315 Wallace (208) 667-9660

This Historic Greenbriar Inn has catered to the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area since 1986. A charming Victorian Mansion, suitable for exclusive parties for up to 250 people, our garden and year-round conservatory await you and your guests. We are committed to excellence! (Please note: The Greenbriar Inn is a Catering and Event Facility, not a restaurant.) GreenbriarCatering.com

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Parties, Catering & Events

Alpine Bistro & Bakery

Spokane – 810 N. Market St. (509) 327-7040

We are situated just north of the Monroe Street Bridge in the heart of the Monroe Antique and Courthouse district. Our breads are served at many area restaurants. Our classic European and American dishes are down-to-earth with fantastic flavor and great presentation. We carry a local and European selection of beers and wines to complement any meal. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or just stop by for a great cup of coffee and one of our signature desserts. Come in and enjoy an intimate dining experience. Potpies, quiches and other entrees can be ordered to take home to the family or for a special dinner. And don’t forget a bottle of wine, bread and a dessert to finish. Catering available. Open Mon.-Sat.

Beacon Hill Catering and Events

4848 E. Wellesley (509) 482-3556

Enjoy your next holiday party amongst glistening snow-capped trees in our lofty Clubhouse overlooking Downtown Spokane. Our extensive menus are full of unique and specialized gourmet selections guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s taste. The precision and professionalism of our catering staff creates an atmosphere that is elegant yet comfortable, contributing to the distinctive style that is Beacon Hill. Host your holiday party or next event at Beacon Hill … or let us bring our full-service catering to you. BeaconHillEvents.com

Curley’s Bar & Bistro

Hauser Junction, ID – I-90 Exit #2, North to

Hwy 53, East/left to Curley’s

From Spokane – 2 miles East of State Line,

Idaho, on Hwy 53 (Trent)

(208) 773-5816 or (208) 777-6896 to book

parties, weddings and other events!

BIGGEST LITTLE PARTY SPOT IN NORTH IDAHO! Gotta come and check out our beautifully landscaped Beer Garden—it’s the largest in the Inland Northwest! Enjoy the area’s finest Classic Rock Fri. & Sat. nights. When it comes to your party needs, Curley’s never comes up short! Call to book your event now, and don’t miss the biggest party of the year in July ... the Curley’s Classic Rock Cruise. Mark your calendar! Curleys.biz

Cuisine Northwest Catering

Spokane – 515 W. Sprague (509) 747-2224

Cuisine Northwest offers more than just banquet and catering services; it provides diners to experience fine cuisine at any of our three restaurants to include Spokane’s Artisan Culinary Lounge, Bluefish and Soleil. To find out more about our catering services and our restaurants, email us at [email protected] or visit our Web site. CuisineFlair.com

David’s Pizza

University Area–829 E. Boone (509) 483-7460

Consistently voted #1 Best Pizza in the Inlander Readers’ Poll since 1996! We continue to provide outstanding quality with every traditional handcrafted New York-style pizza, Stromboli and Calzone served. Dine-in or take-Out. And we offer off-site catering for groups of 100-1000! Our goal is to serve consistent outstanding taste, generous portions and exceptional service that will exceed your expectations. Serving lunch and dinner daily! DavidsPizza.com

4848 E. Wellesley509.482.3556

www.beaconhillevents.com

Fine Catering, Holiday Parties, Weddings & Special Occasions


Parties, Catering & Events

E. J. Roberts’ Mansion

Browne’s Addition – 1923 W. 1st Ave.

(509) 456-8839 or (866) 456-8839

Located in historic Browne’s Addition, the 23-room mansion, built in 1889, is available for private luncheons, dinner parties and corporate events. Nationally recognized and meticulously restored, dining at the E.J. Roberts’ Mansion is truly a memorable experience. A five-course high Victorian tea allows you to sample a variety of teas while enjoying a seasonal soup, salad, scones, finger sandwiches and dessert. The Mansion also operates as a Bed and Breakfast. Call for additional details or visit our Web site at EJRobertsMansion.com

Ferguson’s Café & Catering

804 W. Garland (509) 325-3482

(In the Garland Village)

Known for our omelets, skillets and biscuits and gravy, we’re serving breakfast all day, along with home-style soups, burgers, deli sandwiches, salads and wraps, and we’re sensitive to low-fat and low-carb dietary needs. Not far from North Division, stop in for a real home-style treat! We are smoke-free, and we cater, too! Open 7am-2pm Tues.-Sat., 8am-2pm Sun. and for dinner 5-10pm Fri. FergusonsCafeAndCatering.com

Max at the Mirabeau Park Hotel

Spokane Valley (509) 922-6252

1100 N. Sullivan

MAX offers award-winning cuisine coupled with a friendly and professional catering staff. With more than 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and full off-site capabilities, we can fulfill any need. On-site dinners cater to 700, and off-site … as big as you need. This is truly one-stop shopping with superior food and beverage options. MAXatMirabeau.com

Mizuna Downtown Spokane (509) 499-5495

214 N. Howard

Mizuna offers full-service catering designed specifically for you. From casual gatherings to formal events, we work with you to create the perfect menu. You may reserve our wine bar on certain nights for your special event, or we can accommodate you at your location. View our catering menu online and call Mike. Mizuna.com

Qdoba Mexican Grill

Medical Center Area Spokane – 901 S. Grand

(509) 747-8737

N. Spokane – 7115 N. Division

(509) 468-8500

Coeur d’Alene – 204 Ironwood Dr.

(208) 667-2074

Qdoba Mexican Grill features jumbo gourmet burritos prepared from freshly grilled chicken, steak or grilled vegetables. Tacos, taco salads and nachos are also on the menu! The service is quick, and you won’t believe the taste! Eat here or take us to go! We cater too! Qdoba.com

the Barn on trezzi Farm

Green Bluff (509) 238-2276

17700 N. Dunn Rd.

Living the good life Country Italian-style on Green Bluff. We, Davide and Stephanie Trezzi, want to serve you simple and delicious authentic Italian foods for your next event, luncheon or wedding. Home-schooled from Milan, Italy, and most recently Sonoma County, Calif., Davide brings you his mother’s special recipes, as well as his own, made from produce grown on the farm. And the Italian wine? We have planted a 1.5 acre vineyard of Northern Italian reds–a simple wine to go with our simple foods. Good friend Don Townshend of Townshend Cellars is the winemaker extraordinaire. We offer delivery, pick-up and off-site catering available. TrezziBarn.com

Experience History,Art & Culture

The MAC is a unique blend of exhibits ranging from

regional & American Indian history to world

renowned art exhibits. Come and experience art and

culture that educates, inspires and moves your soul.

2316 W. First Avenue in Spokane • 509-456-3931 • www.northwestmuseum.orgOpen Tuesday – Sunday • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays

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• HISTORIC CAMPBELL HOUSE

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• ARCHIVES/LIBRARY

• ART RENTAL & SALES

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ARTS & CULTURE

tHE FOX tHEAtER

A BRIGHT NEW FUTURE

All tHAt JAzz

HOT SPOT

ROCKiN B’ RANCH

COWBOy SuPPER SHOW

tHE MAC

SPOKANE’S

CULTURAL TREASURE

EXHiBitiONS At tHE MAC

“Great ar t picks up

where nature ends.”

– Eli Broad

tHE DAVENPORT DISTRICT IS THE place to be in Downtown Spokane! Home to the liveliest part of the city, the

area encompasses the streets between Sprague and Second Avenue near the Davenport Hotel. This is the heart of the city!

The area surrounding the Davenport Hotel is filled with performing arts venues, art galleries, unique shops and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. “First Friday” events are held the first Friday of each month; this area comes alive with galleries open late-night, featuring artist receptions and new exhibits.

The variety and vibrancy is a symphony of activity and a great way to work up an appetite. Restaurants in the area satisfy any craving from sushi to steaks, sandwiches

and salads, with talented chefs keeping the menus interesting morning, noon and night. Entertainment choices abound with nightspots such as wine bars, pubs, cocktail lounges and cabarets lining the streets.

With Spokane’s most distinctive hotels located here, the Davenport District is the cosmopolitan center of the Inland Northwest. With five stages throughout the district, you can attend a rock concert, see a play, enjoy live jazz or attend a performance by the Spokane Symphony.

Enjoy the arts and cuisine, and the engaging live performances and abundant night life. From refined and elegant to unique and funky, the Davenport District has it all! DavenportDistrict.com

The Heart of the CityHave you seen what’s new in the Davenport District?


The Fox Theater

the Fox Theater, located in Downtown Spokane, was slated for demolition in 2000, after years of neglect. Where this

building stands would now be a slab of cement and concrete, with all the memories the theater held, along with those still living on in people’s spirits, lost forever.

As a result of the community’s outcry, those who had a voice let it be heard, and the neces-sary steps were taken in order to salvage this once grand and historic Spokane monument. With the leadership of the Spokane Symphony, who rallied support for the Fox Theater’s rescue, money was raised to save the theater, and donations of a few million dollars were contributed in order to preserve the doomed building. Fundraising continued over the years. Creative partnering of historic tax credits and new markets tax credits helped flow $7 million

into the project. The state contributed an ad-ditional $8 million toward the $31 million over-all project cost, which included an operating endowment as well.

One of the bigger undertakings of the restoration of the Fox Theater was the initial step–“the fundraising; getting the project off the ground,” said Patricia Iron, general manager at the Fox. “A lot of people wondered if it was really going to happen [in the beginning].” Now there is a constant buzz surrounding the Fox and its renovation, and with the doors again open, people are once again astounded by its magnificence.

Much of the historic preservation of the Fox has been possible because of the help of nu-merous people who have stepped forward over the years with old photos revealing what lay beneath the layers of paint and deterioration.

The “New” Old Fox Theater!


A downtown theater, once scheduled for destruction, is resurrected, bringing with it a bright new future while

preserving memories of its past.

Much of the restoration occurred with black and white photos, which made the process of deter-mining the original colors of the Fox difficult.

The footprint of the Fox Theater building once had retail stores along its perimeter. Those were eliminated, allowing for the North and South galleries, which can be entered from inside the lobby. The theater once held approxi-mately 2,200 seats, but following an acoustical study, it was determined that the last seats under the balcony were not good for sound quality. The seats were taken out, and the theater now houses between 1,600 and 1,700 seats. When sitting in the farthest seat from the stage, “You feel like you can shake the conductor’s hand,” said Patri-cia. “It’s a very intimate space.” Programs that used to pass on Spokane performances because the venues were all either too big or too small, now have a good fit with the Fox at 1,000 less seats than the INB Performing Arts Center but with twice the size of the Bing Crosby Theater. Where the additional seats once stood, a new lobby has been created–The Founder’s Gallery.

According to Patricia, everything that has been restored was hand-painted, including all the murals and ceilings. The design work is the original design work of the Fox as well. “We have worked very hard to keep the historical preser-vation in tact,” she said.

Wherever possible, the restoration of the Fox turned to and hired locals in the community to help with its renovation, but some of the proj-ects, such as the restoration of the hand-painted murals, required specialists from EverGreene Painting Studios to travel all the way from New York City.

The Fox Theater has an exclusive contract with Glover Mansion Catering and Events, which provides all the theater’s concessions and catering. Glover Mansion catering service at the Fox will cater to suit any need. Owner Bob Adolfson said, “We’re offering a wide-range menu in terms of price and selection, along with

PRESENTING:


The Fox Theater

GEttiNG tHERE

the FOX is Located between Sprague and First on Monroe Downtown in the Davenport Arts District.

Take the Lincoln St. exit from I-90, left on Sprague one block.

FoxTheaterSpokane.com

innovative packages.” Concessions provided by Glover Mansion are delightful and tasty. Besides the main bar, there are six additional custom-built bar locations, all of which serve premium-shelf highballs, beer and wine. Offerings include small individual imported domestic cheeses, along with fresh fruits, bot-

tled juices, water and soda. Though relatively simple, the menu incorporates fresh, quality products that can be served quickly to accom-modate the hustle and bustle of intermission. In addition, Just American Desserts provides three to four custom dessert selections.

“The Fox is so very unique,” said Patricia. “There is not another building like it in the re-gion. It’s in that plain vanilla box, so you don’t really know what you’re going to see when you walk in, but it is phenomenal. The inside is just as ornate as the outside is not.”

One of the things that drew Patricia to this project was knowing the impact it would have on the community,

both in economic viability and the emotional impact on the people who use the facility. With the recent renovation of the Fox The-

ater, Patricia expects it will help to grow the downtown area and draw people there. “The building itself is just spectacular,” she said. “People keep talking about how they have all these memories of the Fox, and it’s exciting to know that the Fox can do that again.”

The Fox will be home to the Spokane Sym-

phony–its anchor tenant. The Symphony is now able to rehearse in the same venue where it will be holding most of its performances. The Spokane Youth Symphony has booked its season at the Fox. There is also the “Fox Pres-ents Series,” bringing in national and regional acts. The Fox is also available for corporate events, proms, weddings, luncheons and much more. “The Fox will be very versatile and much more than just a theater,” Patricia said. “It is for everyone. We will be looking for diversity of programming and trying to attract as many people as we can. It is Spokane’s venue.

“What is in the Fox is only up to the imagination of the people who rent the Fox,” said Patricia. Now is the time to let your imaginations soar!

“it’s in that plain vanilla box, so you don’t really know what you’re going to see when you walk in, but it is phenomenal.

the inside is just as ornate as the outside is not.”

DiD yOu KNOW?

Fox Films once had more than 500 theatres

in operation before going bankrupt in 1932.

Theater “chain” pioneer William Fox formed

Fox Film Corporation in 1915, with its first

film studios in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Fox

concentrated on acquiring and building

theaters; pictures were secondary. Fox later

merged with Twentieth Century Pictures, a

much smaller company, to become Twentieth

Century-Fox Film Corporation in 1935.

The arrival of television, along with other

factors, caused the divorce of the film

corporation from the theaters, creating

a separate entity in 1953–Fox National

Theaters. Over the years since, many of

the Fox Theaters have been destroyed,

but several have been restored as historic

landmarks in their respective cities to

include: St. Louis, Detroit, Oakland, Atlanta

and now our very own in Spokane.

MiSSiON StAtEMENt:

“To preserve the historic Fox Theater and

create a regional center for the performing

arts which will provide a mid-sized venue

for the Inland Northwest, showcase local,

regional and national cultural, educational

and entertainment events, and serve as

the permanent home for the Spokane

Symphony.”


All That Jazz

COEUR D’ALENE’S ALL THAT JAZZ is a well-known group, not only in Coeur d’Alene, but in many of the surrounding

areas. Famous for not only their incredible per-forming, 75 percent of this quartet is over 75 years old! Now that’s something you don’t see every day. All long-time performers, they have a wide knowledge of music, and the music they perform is all in their heads … and hearts. Using no written music, this allows for no two performances to be the same. They all enjoy music and each other’s company. They fit together, creating a perfect symphony for all to enjoy.

Eighty-six-year-old Pearl Harwood has been playing the piano since she was 1 ½ years old and joined her first neighborhood group at age 8. Pearl moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1952 and has been a resident ever since. Over the years, Pearl has played with various musicians and performed in numerous clubs in both Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. She has been a member of All That Jazz for five years now, but has performed on and off with some of the group’s members for the past 40 years. Music has always been a part of Pearl’s life, and as she said, “It’s so much a part of me. … It’s as near to heaven as I ever expect to get on earth.”

Dick Kuck is 84, but there is nothing slowing him down. He picked up his first bass in high

school in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1938 when he was just 17years old. What started out as fulfilling a graduation requirement turned into a lifelong pas-sion. After years in the service, he came to Coeur d’Alene to raise his family. His years of experience include playing with the Coeur d’Alene Symphony for 20 years and the Gonzaga University Orchestra for nearly 10 years. But it was Pearl who he first worked with musically in the area. “I like the op-portunity to play Jazz in its true form,” he said. “As far is I’m concerned, the music is keeping me alive. I have so much fun playing with these people.”

After seeing Jimmy Dorsey and his band at the Wilma Theater in Coeur d’Alene on a Saturday night at 10 years old, Doug Nustad told his father, “That’s what I want to play.” The following Mon-day, his father bought him his first alto saxophone, and as Doug said, “Music is an affliction. ... I’ve been at it ever since.” In 1954, he started playing the tenor sax, and that’s when he “really started playing.” He worked all over the area : State Line, Spokane, Wallace, Kellogg and Coeur d’Alene. Now 77 and retired, Doug lives in Beaverton, Ore., but has a summer home in Coeur d’Alene. When in Beaverton, he makes the six-hour drive when-ever the group has a gig. “As long as my health will allow me to do it, I hope I continue right on.”

Vocalist Sharon Burklund, 49, loves singing

with these well-seasoned professionals. “I am so grateful to be playing with these musicians because what we do is a passion of ours. I feel so lucky to have been accepted by them. I am the youngster on the block. I am just so fortunate to be breathing in the same air as these great musi-cians ... and we fit!”

She was singing to the Carol King Tapestry album the first time someone commented on her singing. “That was really when the seed was planted for me.” She first sang with the All Faith Chapel Choir and played the flute in school. She was a majorette and song leader for the marching band and at Long Beach State College she became part of the dance team. Through the years Sharon’s tenacious auditioning and love of performing lead to a career as a lead performer at Disneyland. She played Cinderella in the Electrical Parade and the lead of the Diamond Horseshoe and Golden Horseshoe in the Westernland shows. She performed with the opening of Japan’s Tokyo Dis-neyland for the first three years, traveling between Japan and Anaheim Disneylands. HOW tHE BAND WAS BORN …

Sharon met Judy Wallace [Carlson-married later name] while with Disney, and that was the connection that would bring her to Coeur

d’Alene. Judy introduced her to big band Tuxedo Junction, and when Dick Kuck and Alex Bedini were looking for a vocalist, Judy introduced Sharon. She joined them with vocals to perform at Templin’s Resort. The band brought in Pearl when they started working at the Wine Cellar and have become well-known for their performances at local festivals, concerts, parties and the Wine

All That Jazz!By: JilliAN DE lAllO & JEANEttE DuNN

Seasoned professionals, local performers … and a life-long passion for jazz! Still playing at a venue or party near you!

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Performing Arts

Entertainment VenuesAMC 20 PLEX Theatre

808 W. Main, River Park Square

(509) 747-3456

Big Easy Concert House

919 W. Sprague Ave.

(509) 244-3279

BigEasyConcerts.com

CenterStage Dinner Theatre

1017 W. First

(509) 747-8243

SpokaneCenterStage.com

Comedy Sportz

227 W. Riverside

(509) 363-1279

SpoComedy.com

Garland Thater

924 W. Garland Ave.

(509) 327-1050

IMAX Theatre

507 N. Howard, Riverfront Park

(509) 625-6688

SpokaneRiverfrontPark.com

Magic Lantern Theater, The

25 W. Main near Isabella’s

movie information: (509) 209-2211

Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox

1001 W. Sprague Ave.

(509) 624-5992

FoxTheaterSpokane.com

Riverfront Park

507 N. Howard

(509) 456-4386

SpokaneRiverfrontPark.com

Spokane Arts Commission

808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

(509) 625-6050

SpokaneArts.org

Spokane Center

(Convention Center/INB

Performing Arts Center)

334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

(509) 279-7000

SpokaneCenter.com

Spokane Symphony

818 W. Riverside

(509) 624-1200

SpokaneSymphony.org

TicketsWest.com

201 W. North River Dr.

(509) 325-7328

TicketsWest.com

Cellar, where they play regularly. “Pearl plays out of pure passion for the in-strument, for the love of jazz,” said Sharon. After the passing of Alex, Doug Nustad joined the band, and they have been going strong ever since.

Sharon feels that they all share a love of jazz and attributes their success to the passion they have for the music. “They naturally know the music so well at their age and experience. It’s a vocalist’s dream come true,” she said. “They are a pure pleasure to work with.”

All that Jazz performs regularly at the Wine Cellar in Coeur d’Alene and at Art on the Green, Pig Out in the Park and other area events, including private parties. For more information, call Dick Kuck at (208) 772-3953.


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E The RainmakerSept. 13-29, 2007by Richard Nash

Same Time, Next Year Oct. 18 - Nov. 8, 2007by Bernard Slade

Grace and GlorieNov. 2 - Dec. 8, 2007 by Tom Ziegler

A Reduced Christmas CarolA December Special EventDec. 17–22, 2007

On Golden Pond Jan. 17 - Feb. 2, 2008by Ernest Thompson

The Clean HouseFeb. 28 - March 15, 2008by Sarah Ruhl

Rounding Third March 27 - April 12, 2008by Richard Dresser

Surprise PlayMay 1-18, 2008Director Scott Allen Smith

Spokane’s Professional Theatre

(509) 455-PLAY Interplayers.com 174 S. Howard Spokane, WA

Barrister Winery

Downtown Spokane – 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (509) 465-3591

Taste Barrister’s award-winning wines! Nestled away in a 100-year-old brick building located in the historic Davenport District, Barrister is home to not only a winery, but an unforgettable experience for all who enter. Enjoy wine tastings, offered 11am-4pm Sat., winery tours to get to know the winemakers Mike and Greg, First Friday events and artist receptions, or book our winery and host your own special event! BarristerWinery.com

First Friday!

FIND ART in DOWNTOWN Spokane!

The arts are alive in Downtown Spokane, and First Friday shines the spotlight on them every month! Galleries are open until 8pm the first Friday of every month. Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, photography and other visual arts. Take in diverse live performances, including music, dance and theatre. Attend First Friday and enjoy dining at one of the sizzlin’ downtown restaurants!

Spokane interplayers theatre

Downtown Spokane – 174 S. Howard (509) 455-7529

Interplayers is a major contributor to the region’s cultural quality of life. Situated in Downtown Spokane, we are located in the historic Eagles Lodge Building, listed on state and national historic registers. We continue a tradition of challenging, diverse and inspiring professional productions and the theatre maintains the Gellhorn Gallery, with monthly visual art shows by distinguished regional artists. Founded in 1980 by professional actors Robert and Joan Welch, Interplayers Theatre is the Inland Northwest’s first resident professional theatre. Here at Interplayers, we are a traditionally structured, not-for-profit theatre with an exceptional staff and an outstanding board of directors. Throughout our 27-year history, we have maintained our tradition as an artistic institution of influence and impact. Interplayers.com

lorinda Knight Gallery

Downtown Spokane – 523 W. Sprague (509) 838-3740 (In the Davenport District)

Find what you are looking for at the Lorinda Knight Gallery. This spacious gallery represents 50 of the best artists in the Northwest. Monthly exhibits showcase contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography and original prints in a handsome light-filled space. Recent works by gallery artists are on display and available for purchase on the mezzanine. Surprise yourself! Open 11am-6pm Tues.-Sat. and by appointment. Lorinda Knight, Director. LorindaKnight.com

Color Me Mine

Downtown Spokane – 808 W. Main Ste. 225 (509) 838-3037 (at River Park Square)

We’re Spokane’s premier paint-your-own pottery studio. Conveniently located in Downtown Spokane’s beautiful River Park Square, we offer something for everyone. Drop in to paint, schedule a party or field trip, register for one of our trademark classes or programs, or to buy a gift card for that special someone. We are truly your one-stop shop for creative fun and gift-giving ease. We are open 10am-9pm Mon.-Fri., 11am-6pm Sun. Bring your copy of the Spokane Sizzle to the studio and you’ll paint for no studio fee! (1 free studio fee per customer/per Sizzle, not to be combined with any other promotional offer.) Call or visit us at River Park Square or online at Spokane. ColorMeMine.com.


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Spokane Theatre starts at Civic.

Spokane Civic Theatre has won more national awards than any other theatre in the country. At AACTFest 2007, Civic’s “Assassins” brought down the house, taking home six awards. Come see what all the fuss is about!

1020 N. Howard (across from the arena)

Box Office 509-325-2507 | www.SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

Pictured, the cast of Spokane’s national award winning cast of “Assassins”

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ARt GAllERiES & MuSEuMS:Artist’s Tree Gallery & Boutique – 828 W. Sprague (509) 456-2300

Avenue West Gallery – 1021 W. First (509) 838-4999

Chase Gallery – 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625-6050 (Lower level of City Hall)

Gallery of Thum – 106 S. Madison (509) 701-5804

GoodWorks Gallery – 1019 W. First (Railside Center) (509) 462-3643

Interplayers Gellhorn Gallery – 174 S. Howard St. (509) 624-0645

Kolva Sullivan Gallery – 115 S. Adams St. (509) 458-5517

Kress Gallery – 808 W. Main (River Park Square) (509) 363-0304

Lee Frame Shop – 1407 W. 1st Ave. (509) 624-2715

Lorinda Knight Gallery – 523 W. Sprague (Symons Building) (509) 838-3740

Pottery Place Plus – 203 N. Washington St. (509) 327-6920 (On the corner of Washington and Main)

Gonzaga University’s Jundt Art Museum – 202 E. Cataldo (509) 323-6611

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) – 2316 W. First (509) 456-3931

Spokane Art School’s Huneke Gallery – 920 N. Howard St. (509) 328-0900 (Downtown, just north of the Spokane River)

Track Side Gallery – 115 S. Adams St. (509) 462-5653

OtHER GAllERiES:A Cats Eye Gallery – 225 W. Indiana (509) 389-2930

Tinman Artworks – 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500

Whitworth College Koehler Gallery – 300 Hawthorne Rd. (509) 777-3258

WSU Museum of Art – Pullman (509) 335-1910

Arts & Culture


The MAC

tHE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF Arts & Culture (MAC) is the Inland Northwest’s largest cultural center. As a

proud Smithsonian Affiliate, the MAC offers a blend of local exhibitions and national traveling exhibitions, focused on three main disciplines: art, regional history and American-Indian and other cultures.

Over the next year, the MAC promises a whirlwind of activity. There is something for everyone at the Museum, from exhibits that change out several times per year, to adult programs, lectures and workshops, to children’s activities, including Saturday Family MACFests, Spring Break and exciting summer camps. Our exhibit and educational schedules are balanced with a wide variety of special community events. Some of the MAC’s most popular annual events include:

Campbell House Holidays, a holiday tradi-tion for many families in Spokane. The historic 1898 Kirtland Cutter designed home, located

on the MAC campus, is dressed up with festive holiday décor. In the spring, the MAC orga-nizes Works From the Heart, a Contemporary Art Auction, and ArtFest. The auction is in its 23rd year, with more than 100 pieces of original artwork donated by regional artists. The event regularly draws crowds of nearly 300. ArtFest, one of the region’s premier–and free–outdoor art and music festivals, attracts more than 30,000 visitors each year with its juried artist booths, live music, artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities and food booths. The MAC’s Historic Preservation Committee orga-nizes Antique Appraisal Days and the Annual Mother’s Day Historic Neighborhood Tour.

In late 2001, the Museum reopened follow-ing a two-year, $30-million renovation that included a new gallery building and parking garage. The expansion has allowed the MAC to bring national exhibitions to Spokane that the community wouldn’t be able to see unless they travel outside our area. Current and upcom-

ing national traveling exhibits include Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers; Samuel Colt: Arms, Art and Invention; and John Buck: Iconography. Local exhibits drawn from the Museum’s permanent collections include The Voice of Things: The Museum’s Collections; W.M. Manning American Indian Collection; Contested Ground: Art and the New North-west; Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes; Spokane Timeline: Personal Voices; and from the Wenatchee Valley Cul-tural Center, River of Memory: The Everlasting Columbia. Visitors to the gallery building are greeted by our popular In Focus Contemporary Art series which features artwork by regional artists and changes out every other month. Another five galleries are located underground.

Although the MAC is a non-profit state agency, only a small portion of its operating costs come from state funding. The Museum relies heavily on revenue generated by admis-sions, the Museum Store, fundraisers, facility rentals, annual memberships and gifts to the annual fund and endowment, as well as the private financial support of corporations and individuals who sponsor our exhibitions and programs. This especially applies to the larger national traveling exhibitions, which typically have much higher costs than locally produced exhibits.

While most people come to museums to see exhibits, there’s so much more than that at the MAC. Visitors can enjoy Café MAC, shop for unique gifts and books in the Museum Store, or research local history in the Joel E. Ferris Re-search Library and Archives. Campbell House, the MAC’s largest “artifact,” is also located on the beautifully landscaped campus. Built in 1898, it was originally the home of Amasa and Grace Campbell and was designed by world-renowned architect Kirtland Cutter, who also designed the Davenport Hotel. Daily tours take you back in time to experience life in the early 1900s. The tour is included in Museum admis-sion, which is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Children 5 and under and MAC members are admitted for free.

MAC membership has many benefits. Members receive free admission to the Mu-seum year-round and get discounts in the store, Research Library & Archives, and art rentals and sales. Household membership works well for families, allowing them to come and go as time permits, experiencing the exhibits and events in small time frames. Many of the MAC’s educational programs are free for members as well. Annual memberships are very affordable, beginning at less than $100. The Museum is also a hot spot for other events. Think of the MAC when looking for space to rent for cocktail parties, meetings, weddings and receptions.

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Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking BarriersThrough Jan. 1, 2008

Memorabilia from the history-making ath-letes from more than a dozen sports. Dozens of artifacts from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History highlight the pioneering men and women who dominated their sports; championed their country, race or sex; and helped others achieve. Sports objects in this exhibition include a signed Babe Ruth baseball, a handball that Abraham Lincoln used, one of Lance Armstrong’s yellow jerseys, Billie Jean King’s tennis outfit and Muhammed Ali’s boxing robe. This exhibition was devel-oped by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Behring Center and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES).

Samuel Colt: Arms, Art and InventionFeb. 2, 2008 through April 27, 2008

Nineteenth-century icon Samuel Colt redefined the modern firearm with his designs for the revolver and made an indelible mark on America with his innovative marketing and manufacturing. More than 150 firearms, paint-ings, photographs and decorative arts illustrate the artistry behind the industrialist. Organized by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Conn., this major exhibition offers a complete picture of the inventor’s manufac-turing triumphs, drawing upon Colt’s personal collection of arms and art. The MAC is proud to be the only venue in the western U.S. to host this amazing exhibition.

John Buck: IconographyMay 17, 2008 through Late Oct. 2008

Originating at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, this exhibition is an overview of Montana-based John Buck’s 40-year career in printmaking and sculpture. The exhibit includes more than 60 works spanning his career, including prints, large-scale sculpture, wooden constructions (shadow boxes) and glass and wood works. The exhibition is made possible by the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foun-dation in Portland, Ore.

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Exhibitions at The MAC

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Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane LandscapesThrough Aug. 17, 2008

Spokane contracted the prestigious Boston landscape design firm, Olmsted Brothers, to create a park plan for this booming city in 1907. Intrigued by the region’s “strikingly picturesque” basalt outcroppings, the Olmsted firm eventually designed parks, residential landscapes and public projects over the next 45 years. Their correspondence, photographs and planting plans offer a personalized local story, set into the broader context of western city planning.

Celebrating the Fox TheaterNov. 2, 2007 through Dec. 30, 2007

In honor of the reopening of Spokane’s Fox Theater after its restoration, Celebrating the Fox Theater takes us back the original grand opening of the Fox in 1931, with images and clothing from the era.

Ready, Aim … How Firearms WorkNov. 15, 2007 through April 27, 2008

In anticipation of the February arrival of the Smithsonian exhibition, Samuel Colt: Arms, Art and Invention, this exhibit features firearms and drawings from the Museum’s permanent collection and maps the essential technological advances in firearms technology from the 14th to the 19th century.

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Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes

Cannon Hill Park (boys sailing boats), circa 1915

The W.M. Manning American Indian CollectionMid Feb. 2008 through Mid Jan. 2009

The William Morley Manning American Indian Collection, acquired in 1916, is the founding collec-tion of the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture. The exhibition explores the notion of collecting and the historic period during which Native Americans saw their cultural objects become institutionalized in glass cases. The exhibit also offers an alternative and culturally appropriate viewpoint that honors indigenous Plateau life-ways by combining the Manning collection with many more objects drawn from the MAC’s vast and nationally recognized American-Indian collection.

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tHE MAC

The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture is located at 2316 W. First Ave., just one mile west of Downtown Spokane in historic Browne’s Addition. Hours are 11am-5pm Tues.-Sun. Closed on Mon. and major holidays. For information about on-going Museum exhibits, programs and events call (509) 456-3931 weekdays, the 24-hour hotline at (509) 363-5315 or visit the MAC Web site at NorthwestMuseum.org. For regular updates via email, send your request [email protected].

ArtFest annual art festival, first weekend of JuneCoeur d’Alene Park in Spokane’s Historic Browne’s Addition

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In Focus: Merrily Tompkins – Wading in the GulfJan. 4, 2008 through March 2, 2008

Found object sculptures, metal works and kinetic jewelry that Merrily Tompkins has been quietly making in her Ellensburg studio since the early 1970s. A two-time National Endowment for the Arts Fellow who showed extensively in the Northwest in the 1970s and 80s, Tompkins is virtually unknown today, and this will be her first major museum exhibition in more than 30 years.

In Focus: Sandra Dal PoggettoMarch 7, 2008 through April 27, 2008

Helena, Mont., based painter Sandra Dal Poggetto is reinterpreting the Western-Ameri-can landscape tradition through stunningly beautiful and deeply surprising means. Some of her paintings incorporate wild bird feathers rather than pigment, in this way arcing back in human history thousands of years.

In Focus: What is a Trade – Donald Fels and Signboard Painters of South IndiaMay 2, 2008 through June 29, 2008

The In Focus series does not usually feature international artists; however, the MAC will be the only venue to display this important body of work in the Inland Northwest. Over the course of two Fulbright Fellowships, Fels worked in India with traditional commercial sign painters and created large paintings on metal that explore, question, critique and chal-lenge the economic and social impact of the current economic globalization of our world.

Contested Ground: The Landscape RedrawnFeb. 23, 2008 through Aug. 17, 2008

A combination of contemporary Pacific Northwest artists, this exhibit explores our evolving, complex and increasingly freighted relationship to the natural world. Through paintings, sculpture, video and installations, these artists—though wildly different in their approaches and handling of materials—all deeply explore the relationship of the human to the natural. Spanning social, political, biological, environmental, philosophical and theological themes, these contemporary works all ask an essential question: Who are we and how shall we live?

Spokane Timeline: Personal Voices

More than a century of Spokane history translates into a three-dimensional tapestry of personal stories. Museum Collection treasures tell of family, community and business adven-tures from fur trade and fire, through aviation and ticker tape. Names like James Glover are familiar; others are little-known but important for their contribution to Spokane life. This long term exhibit has periodic change outs. In March, River Pigs and Timber Beasts will replace Spokane Medicine as the centerpiece in Spokane Timeline. From lumber camps and “lady loggers” to “river pigs” and railroads, this

feature explores multiple facets of a key Inland Northwest industry. Union pins, log brands, caulk boots, mess tent dishes, crosscut saws and plenty of stories make a lively introduction to an important topic.

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Performing Arts InformationSPOKANE

BAllEt SPOKANE: Collectively we contribute to strengthening the vibrancy of the arts in Spokane. This provides the community with greater artistic diversity at the professional level. Even with this collaborative effort, we cannot accomplish our goals without one other crucial component – you. Without your patronage and generous donations, Ballet Spokane would not be in existence today. We truly are your company and take that role to heart. By contributing to the arts in Spokane, you are help-ing to preserve the integrity of what makes our city vibrant. For more information, call (509) 922-4962 or visit BalletSpokane.com.

BluE DOOR tHEAtRE: At the Blue Door Theatre you can expect to find long form improvisations, themed shows and improvised sketch comedy. Each Friday, enjoy a different all-improvised sketch comedy show that is energetic, entertaining, funny, original and suitable for all ages. In 2008, the Blue Door Theatre is offering Youth and Teen Improv classes Saturday mornings. With a focus on story telling, mime, environment creation, character development and spontaneity, students will work together in a fun, safe and encouraging environ-ment. Call (509) 747-7045 or visit BlueDoorTheatre.com.

CENtERStAGE: CenterStage is a non-profit orga-nization designed to honor, support and showcase local and regional performing artists, to provide an environment which entices and excites audiences, and to enhance the quality of community in our Inland Northwest. Call (509) 747-8243 or visit SpokaneCenterStage.com

MAGiC lANtERN tHEAtER: This non-profit art film house and independent theater, which reopened September 2007, in what used to be the 1910 historic Saranac Hotel, brings films to people in Spokane who would not have had the chance to see unless traveling to a larger metropolitan area. The Magic Lantern brings independent foreign and art films, including documentaries. It is owned by the Magic Lantern Film Society, with its films open to its members and the public.

MARtiN WOlDSON tHEAtER At tHE FOX: After much anticipation, the Fox Theater opened its doors again in November 2007. This art deco treasure will become the home of the Spokane Symphony and an incredible venue for all of the performing arts. The Fox will celebrate its new life with performances by Frederica von Stade, the Spokane Symphony, Tony Bennett, Thomas Hampson and many more. For more information, call (509) 624-5992 or visit FoxTheaterSpokane.com.

SPOKANE CiviC tHEAtRE: Incorporated in 1947, the Spokane Civic Theatre is one of the oldest community theatres in the country. Performances were staged first at the old Post Theater and then the Riverside Playhouse beginning in 1957 and until the present facility opened in 1967. The mission of Spokane Civic Theatre is to foster and operate a volunteer live community theatre of high artistic merit. For more information, call (509) 325-2507 or visit SpokaneCivicTheatre.com.

SPOKANE iNtERNAtiONAl FilM FEStivAl: The Spokane International Film Festival, now in its 10th year, is a small, selective festival of world-class films. They are chosen from the very best features, docu-mentaries and shorts that have been made around the world during the past two years but have not yet been commercially released for wide distribution. In fact, they are the same films as those seen each year at the Cannes, New York or Toronto film festivals, and our programmers travel widely to screen and select them. The festival is overseen by its parent, the Contemporary Arts Alliance of Spokane, with an active Board of Directors and generous financial support from a variety of local and regional under-writers. For more information, call (509) 624-2615 or visit SpokaneFilmFestival.org.

SPOKANE iNtERPlAyERS tHEAtRE: Interplay-ers is a major contributor to the region’s cultural quality of life. Situated in Downtown Spokane, we are located in the historic Eagles Lodge Building, listed on state and national historic registers. We continue a tradition of challenging, diverse and inspiring professional productions and the theatre maintains the Gellhorn Gallery, with monthly visual art shows by distinguished regional artists. Founded in 1980 by professional actors Robert and Joan Welch, Interplayers Theatre is the Inland Northwest’s first resident professional theatre. Here at Interplayers, we are a traditionally structured, not-for-profit theatre with an exceptional staff and an outstanding board of directors. Throughout our 27-year history, we have maintained our tradition as an artistic institution of influence and impact. For more information, call (509) 455-7529 or visit Interplayers.com.

SPOKANE JAzz ORCHEStRA: The oldest com-munity-supported band in America! The Spokane Jazz Orchestra is the Nation’s oldest, continually performing, professional community-supported 17-piece big band. For 33 years, the SJO has been the leader of the Spokane Jazz Society, bringing both performances and education services to the Inland Northwest. Exciting guest artists headline each of the four annual concerts and bring out the best in the top professional musicians who create the “swinging sound” of America’s original art form- JAZZ! Guest artists for the 2007-2008 Season include: world-renowned recording artist and actress Freda Payne (Sept. 29), the incredible voice

of Dee Daniels (Dec. 8), Clarinetist extraordinaire David Keberle (March 8, 2008) and Count Basie trumpeter and vocalist Byron Stripling (May 9, 2008). Music Director Dan Keberle celebrates his 12th season with the Spokane Jazz Orchestra. All performances are held at the Bing Crosby Theater. SpokaneJazz.com

SPOKANE SyMPHONy: The Spokane Symphony is a regional orchestra serving the Inland Northwest with a wide array of concerts, including outreach concerts in Coeur d’Alene for elementary students. The 70-member professional orchestra provides classical performance and educational programs throughout the region. Coeur d’Alene’s Mechetti Chapter of the Spokane Symphony Associates is active in supporting musical outreach. For more information, call (509) 326-3136 or visit SpokaneSymphony.org.

COEuR D’AlENE COEuR D’AlENE FilM FEStivAl: The 3rd Annual Coeur d’Alene Film Festival will celebrate indepen-dent film for three extraordinary days beginning Feb. 29-March 2, 2008. The Festival offers film for everyone: children and families, extreme sports, short features, documentaries, local filmmakers program and forums on filmmaking. The schedule of events will be posted in mid-January; film descriptions, ticket information and all you need to participate in one of Coeur d’Alene’s most fun, new events! CdAFilmFestival.com

COEuR D’AlENE SuMMER tHEAtRE: The Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, who celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2007, was recognized by USA Today in July 2005 as one of the “top ten” musical theatres in the country. Established in 1967, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre is Idaho’s oldest performing arts organization. CST specializes in production of full-scale Broadway musicals during a 12-week, 36-performance season during the months of June, July and August. Performances are held in Schuler Auditorium on the campus of North Idaho College by the shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene in scenic Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. For tickets, call (800) 423-2849.CdASummerTheatre.org.

COEuR D’AlENE SyMPHONy: The Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra, a non-profit organization under the baton of David Demand, conductor and artistic director. The Symphony produces a full sea-son of concerts thanks to dedicated volunteers and donations from patrons. The Symphony also spon-sors a young artist competition, provides scholar-ships for college music students and produces a Family Concert. For ticket or season subscription information, call (208) 765-3833. CdASymphony.org

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WHERE ELSE IN SPOKANE can you experience everything from a Huckleberry Ice Cream Carousel

Horse Dessert for The Ronald McDonald House Charity auction dinner to Haggis served to The Society of St. Andrews? At Northern Quest, you’re bound to see a multitude of in-teresting and imaginative flavor combinations and plate designs. “We constantly push our-selves out of comfort zones to achieve unusual and exciting food,” said Executive Sous Chef Scott Miller. Although this is no easy task, Northern Quest draws upon the experience of the 95 culinary team members for incompa-rable banquet and event service.

One of those team members is Chris-tine Nagy, Rivers Edge Buffet sous chef and secretary of the ACF Chefs de Cuisine of the Inland Northwest. With her talent and that of her team, they present an extraordinary and bountiful array of dishes. Dishes that would rival any menu include such items as Grilled Rosemary Lamb, Acorn Squash with a Cara-mel Pecan Sauce or Choice Steak Tenders with Pepper Sauce. “I literally dream about food. … When I’m working the team … we collaborate

with each other on how we can make it come to fruition,” said Nagy.

Her counterpart for the Woodlands Restaurant is Sous Chef Kevin Enos. His team is tasked with scrumptious new fresh menu items every week to provide guests with something to salivate over. “It’s a great way to be creative and make use of some local fresh ingredients,” he said. Woodlands is known for providing a superior dining experience, and the staff’s passion for creating great guest mo-ments is what sets this restaurant apart.

With the incredible expansion of the hotel and casino on the horizon, Northern Quest Casino looks forward to the exciting new challenges and opportunities. It is because of their team that Northern Quest has confidence in any endeavor the new resort property will bring. Be it a fresh market buffet, a sports-bar concept, a quick snack, a banquet for 2000 people or a simple yet elegant dinner, North-ern Quest and its staff will be able to handle it.

Northern Quest Casion is located at 100 N. Hayford Rd. in Airway Heights, Wash. Call (509) 242-7000, (888) 603-7051 or visit NorthernQuest.com

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Polo in Spokane?That’s Right!


AIRWAY HEIGHTS, just west of the city of Spokane, is home to the largest polo event west of the Mis-sissippi, both in attendance and money raised, since its 2005 inaugural year. Sept. 16, 2007, marked the Third Annual Cobra Roofing Polo Classic, held at the Spokane Polo Club just minutes away from

the airport. Attendees–dressed in their polo best; men in their collared shirts, women clad in summer dresses, hats and heels (remember Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman”)–were greeted with wine and hors d’oeuvres as they entered the white-tented area that lined the polo field. With the grand entrance of sky divers and the singing of the National Anthem by Abbey Silveria, a cancer survivor who benefited from services of the Ronald McDonald House, the kick-off was a unique and heartwarming introduction to a special event that offers a little something for everyone: an art walk, silent auction, best hat contest, champagne divot stomp, raffle and lots of gourmet food, along with friends old and new. Not to mention the main attraction—polo.

The Cobra Roofing Polo Classic benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charity of Spokane—a non-profit orga-nization providing a “home away from home” for families wanting to remain near their hospitalized children. The event began as a vision and came to fruition through hard work and dedication.

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“It is a unique and exciting event where guests have fun while supporting kids and families that are needing medical services and a place to stay,” said Mike Forness, executive director of RMHC of Spokane. “It’s a magical way for guests to support a great cause while [enjoying a great] experience.”

Mayor Matthew Pederson of Airway Heights attended the event for the first time this year and was truly impressed. “The event really gave the community a chance to come together,” he said. He was overcome by the outpouring of support of those who attended, as well as the generosity of the participants in helping the Ronald McDonald House.

The RMHC of Spokane did not have a signature fundraising event before the intro-duction of the Cobra Roofing Polo Classic. “There were a lot of golf events and black-tie charities,” Mike said, “but we wanted to come up with something different.”

It was the RMHC developmental com-mittee’s vision to include polo in the premier fundraising event for the charity, and it was

through their idea, along with the assistance of key players, that this dream was realized.

Mike first contacted Suzy Dix of the Spokane Polo Club in fall 2003. They worked hand-in-hand in bringing the Ronald McDonald House and Spokane Polo Club together to create an unforgettable fundrais-ing event. “From different travels I had, I got ideas on how we could put this together,” said Suzy, who has been a sponsor and underwrit-er for the event since the beginning.

This year marked the first year of the sponsorship of Washington Trust Bank, who sponsored the opposing team from Uruguay, and they are happy they were involved. As James Mellott, PR and communications man-ager at Washington Trust Bank said, “This is a unique opportunity … to help raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House. This was our first year … and we had such a great response from our staff and guests who attended … we plan to continue [sponsoring this event in the future].

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developed the original layout for the inaugural event “down to the fine details,” said Mike, “including the capacity of the venue, how many valet parking spots there were, the number of tables and chairs.”

The enormity of the event, with as many as 1,000 people in attendance each year, made it difficult to find a caterer, but Feresateh “Fery” and husband Ahmad Haghighim, owners of Fery’s Catering in Spokane, stepped up to the plate and took on the challenge when approached by Mike. Fery and Ahmad had experience catering to large crowds – they are the caterers for Nordstrom in Spokane and have prepared food for as many as 1,500 people. As Fery said, “[If ] we could do it for that many people, we could do it for [them], too.”

“They’ve done an outstanding job serving 800 to 1,000 people at a location that isn’t a facility that typically has catering,” said Mike. “We had at least three or four other [catering companies] who said they could not do it in that kind of a venue, [but] every step of the way, Fery’s has been there for us and has done an outstanding job.”

Finding one company to provide all the necessary tents was a chal-lenge initially. In fact, organizers had to go out of state to find Lake City Rental in Hayden, Idaho, which has supplied as many as 24 tents for the affair, some as large as 20 feet by 200 feet.

After more than a year in the making, the first polo event was a suc-cess, grossing $174,000 for the Ronald McDonald House. “We’re very

loyal to those who first started out on this en-deavor with us,” said Mike. In 2006, the benefit raised $221,000, and more than $250,000 was raised this year.

“[This benefit] allows us to continue to give to families places to stay while their children are in the hospital,” said Marti D’Agostino, co-chair of the event.

Ronald McDonald House provided more than 6,500 nights to families last year, and as Marti added: “We provide more than a roof over their heads. We provide them with rest, a kitchen, food, transportation to and from the hospitals, resources and support, computer access, a playroom; everything you would need away from home.

And no family is ever turned away regardless of race, religion or ability to pay.” Said Suzy, “We hope that this will be the signature event for the Ronald McDonald House for many years.”

No where else in Spokane will you find an event as classy and sophis-ticated, yet relaxed and enjoyable as the Cobra Roofing Polo Classic – an event unlike any other in the Inland Northwest.

For more information about the Ronald McDonald House of Spokane, visit RMHSpokane.org


MAYOR OF AIRWAY HEIGHTS, MATTHEW PEDERSON AND WIFE LISA


TITLE SPONSOR:Cobra Roofing Services

TEAM SPONSORS:Washington Trust Bank & Suzy Dix/Windermere Real Estate Palouse Manito with Joe & Kilmer Nichols

CHAMPAGNE DIVOT STOMP:Merrill Lynch Deaconess Medical Center

TRIPLE CROWN SPONSORS:Budweiser Select, KREM 2McDonald’s, Northern Quest Casino, Moss Adams

THOROUGHBRED SPONSORS:Coca-ColaDodson’s JewelersDowntown Toyota & LexusICM Asset ManagementJewelry Design CenterNorthwest Farm Credit Services

TEN GOAL SPONSORS:Meridian Construction / Mark D’AgostinoState Farm InsuranceNorthwest Orthopedic Specialists

BLUE RIBBON TABLE SPONSORS OR CAPTAINS:AEP SpanBanner BankNancy BettesworthAnthony and Mary Lou BonanzinoMarilyn BosinBruce and Kris BushmanCarstens Marine Supplies Inc.Betsy Cowles and Jim MeyersMark and Marti D’AgostinoThe Davenport Hotel and TowerDr. AW and Heather EmchDr. Bud and Sue EugsterRichard and Sue EymannMike and Jacquie FornessJohn and Debbie HieberJewell ExcavatingDr. Ken and Marie KapstaferDr. Jack and Pam LeonardCheryl Lynn LundmarkDr. Dean and Joyce MartzAngela and Emily NordstromCatherine O’ConnellPacific Steel and RecyclingPeyton / BlackRock GroupPremera Blue CrossBarbara RayCatherine Reynolds / Kelly DamonRiverstone / SRMStephanie Robideaux / Herak FamilyState Farm InsuranceSterling Silver Bank

SPECIAL THANKS TO:Spokane Polo Club, West Plains Skydiving Club, Washington State Patrol, James Yost, Fery’s Catering, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Lake City Rental, Sheriffs Mounted Posse, K & N Electric, Honey Bucket, American Onsite, Inland Empire Emergency Service, City of Spokane Water Department, Cobra Roofing Employees, Alex Jacoy and Susan Stovall, Event Rents, North by Northwest Productions, URM Cash and Carry, Stadium Sports, Pacific Steel & Recycling, Ott-Knott Inc. & Frank and Sherry Knott, Cues, Lonnie and Kathy Morse, Party Palace, Madison Country, Roses and More, Costco, The Two Dudes, Robideaux Strategic Panning, Cheryl Lynn Lundmark, Nils Brandt, Scott Burns, Diana Rivera, Kerrianne Thronson, Tami Peplinski, Elizabeth Tender, Dr. Ken Kapstafer, and Foxy Horse & Hound

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES thanks the following sponsors for their generous support:

GEttiNG tHERE

The Spokane Polo Club is located just west of Spokane on the north side of HWY 2 in Airway Heights. For more info, visit RMHSpokane.org.

POlO FACtS

Polo was introduced in Spokane in 1908

Suzy’s father, Peter Dix, bought and developed the

land that is currently the Spokane Polo Club in 1968

Polo season begins in mid-May and ends in Sept.

Though still predominantly a male sport, more

females are getting involved in polo

Thoroughbreds make the best polo horses due to

their endurance, athleticism and heart

SAvE tHE DAtE! September 7, 2008



CELEBRATING ITS 26th YEAR, this formal gala fundraiser for the Inland Northwest Blood Center

(INBC) brings together nearly 30 incredible restaurants and the culinary talents of their finest chefs, 25 outstanding wineries and microbreweries, as well as delightful musical entertainment and 900 party-goers who are excited to have a great time while supporting a very worthy cause.

This unforgettable event has been selling out for more than 20 years. Originally created as a fundraiser for Deaconess Medical Center in 1980, the guests of Epicurean Delight have

raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years for a variety of vital local healthcare programs. Last year, Deaconess bequeathed the event to INBC, with proceeds purchas-ing Life Saver 3, a new blood donor coach to service the Inland Northwest.

This year, money raised will help fund INBC’s regional center for the National Mar-row Donor Program (NMDP). In the 20 years of the NMDP’s existence here in Spokane, INBC has added more than 30,000 potential donors to the national registry. In addition, the regional center has facilitated more than 150 requests for donors to give bone marrow or

blood stem cells.“This program continues to be a beacon of

hope for patients around the world who are facing death without a transplant,” said INBC Director of Development and Communication Paul Oleniacz. “Seventy percent of these pa-tients do not have a family member who meets the requirements of a perfect bone marrow match. These patient’s lives depend on finding an unrelated, compatible donor who is willing to share the gift of life.”

By attending Epicurean Delight, the guests and participating restaurants, wineries, brew-eries and sponsors are quite literally helping

Beaded dresses, elegant tuxedos, exquisite cuisine and the finest of Northwest wines and microbrews—Spokane’s premiere black-tie

soiree is back, and it’s better than ever!

Epicurean Delight A Night to Remember

By: JuliE KAPliCKy

Epicurean Delight


to save lives. What a fabulous opportunity to make a difference in our community!

“Anyone who has attended Epicurean knows from experience that it’s an evening to remem-ber,” said Georgette Grainger, vice president of Washington Trust Bank and co-chair of the event. “It’s the premiere wine and food event of the year, not only for the guests who attend, but for the participating restaurants that compete for the right to be named ‘the best’ in a variety of categories.”

Epicurean Delight offers local chefs the opportunity to show off their culinary talents in an elegant, unique and challenging setting. Each restaurant competes in one or two cat-egories of their choice. Their carefully created gourmet offerings then face intense scrutiny

from a panel of distinguished judges who sample the fare and select winners in each cat-egory. Where is the challenge, you ask? Chefs are required to prepare their creations without the use of an on-site kitchen! They must produce enough of the offering of their choice to feed more than 900 guests, while using only hot plates and outdoor grills. When preparing and serving some of the gourmet dishes, it’s a challenge of magnificent proportions!

“It’s a fun challenge,” said Wild Sage Bistro Executive Chef Alexa Wilson, winner of last year’s People’s Choice Award for her veal petite osso buco with white cheddar grits. “I plan our menu around all the tortures our food will endure before it gets to the guests, including sitting in hot holding for several hours at a time. We continue to participate because we believe in the cause, and it’s a great way to really connect with the people and be a part of the business community. It’s also a chance for us to enjoy a great event and visit with our peers.”

Also returning this year are several popular features, including an elegant bar made entirely of ice, live music and dancing, and the opportunity to enter to win a wealth of fabu-lous prizes, including a week-long vacation to an exotic location, a collection of 50 bottles of wine and a Northwest adventures package including a white water rafting trip and scuba diving lessons.

This is one night where you can eat, drink and dance your way to a good conscience.

tHE iNFO

Epicurean Delight

What is iNBC?The Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC) is the sole provider of blood products and services to more than 35 hospitals and healthcare facilities in our region. It takes a minimum of 150 volunteer blood donors each day to meet the needs of patients across the Inland Northwest. Give the gift of life–donate blood today!

Save the Date!Epicurean Delight 2008 Friday, November 7th

ticket information:(509) 624-0151 EpicureanDelight.org

Guests at the 2007 Epicurean Delight enjoyed outstanding cuisine from the following:

Restaurants:4 Seasons Coffee, Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar, Anthony’s Restaurant, Artisan Room, Beverly’s, Blue Fish, Boyd Coffee Co., Brix, Catered for You, Chefs de Cuisine Society, CI Shenanigan’s, Clinkerdagger, Craven’s Coffee Co., Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies, Down River Grill, Herbal Essence, Just American Desserts, Latah Bistro, Max at Mirabeau, Rivers Edge, Rock City Grill, Sawtooth Grill, Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar, Vin Rouge, Vintage Truffle, Wild Sage American Bistro and Woodlands.

Wineries and Microbreweries:Apex Cellars, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Barnard Griffin, Caterina Winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, CI Shenanigan’s, Coeur d’Alene Brewing Company, Coeur d’Alene Cellars, Cougar Crest Winery, Hogue Cellars, Latah Creek Wine Cellars, Lone Canary Winery, Maryhill Winery, Merry Cellars, Mountain Dome Winery, Northern Lights Brewery, Okanogan Estate & Vineyards, Preston Premium Wines, Robert Karl Cellars, Suanders Cheese Market, Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard, Townshend Cellar, Vin Du Lac, White Heron Cellars, Whitman Cellars and Whitestone Winery.

Epicurean Delight’s underwriters:American West Bank, Bank of America, Blood Systems, Inc., The Davenport Hotel, Dottie’s Discount Jewelry-Pawn 1, Fidelity Associates Insurance & Financial Services, George Gee Porsche of Spokane, Holy Family Hospital, The Inlander, Leone & Keeble, Moloney + O’Neill Benefits, Moss Adams, LLP, NAC Architecture, Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital, PHCO, Premera Blue Cross, Prime Magazine, Randall & Hurley, Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital, Spokane EN&T, Surgical Specialists of Spokane, URM Food Service and Washington Trust Bank-Private Banking.

2006 WINNER, CHEF ALEXA WILSON, WILD SAGE AMERICAN BISTRO


Spokane Chamber of Commerce: 509-624-1393 spokanechamber.comSpokane Valley Chamber of Commerce: 866-475-1436 spokanevalleychamber.orgDowntown Spokane Partnership: downtown.spokane.netSpokane Convention and Visitors Bureau: 888-SPOKANE visitspokane.comWest Plains Chamber of Commerce, Cheney 509-235-8480 westplainschamber.org

SPOKANE AREA COMMuNity EvENtS

Community Events

ONGOiNG EvENtS: 1st Friday Art Walks: Downtown Spokane galleries, (509) 625-6081 or visit SpokaneArts.org Summer Saturdays at the MAC: make-and-take activities for the family, noon-3pm, (509) 363-5328Sundays in the Garden: Manito Park Garden Center, (509) 625-6200Spokane Indians Baseball: Avista Stadium, (509) 535-2922 or SpokaneIndiansBaseball.comJun.-Oct., Sat. & Wed.: Farmers’ MarketArgentine Tango Lessons: 7:30-9:30pm Thursdays, CenterStage Theatre, free, donations graciously accepted Performing Arts Events, Spokane Convention Center, TicketsWest, (800) 325-7328 or (509) 325-7328 or TicketsWest.com

DECEMBER 2007 1-2 Spokane Symphony Classics: Musical Magic, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org 1-2 Best of Broadway: The Wedding Singer, INB Performing Arts Center, BestOfBroadwaySpokane.com1-8 Actor’s Repertory Theatre: Souvenir, (509) 838-4013 or ActorsRepTheatre.com1-15 Spokane Children’s Theatre: The Velveteen Rabbit, Spokane Civic Theatre, (509) 328-4886 or SpokaneChildrensTheatre.org1-15 A Brief History of Photography: From the Joseph & Elaine Monsen Collection, Henry Art Gallery and the Washington Art Consortium, WSU Museum of Art, (509) 335-1910 or WSU.edu/ArtMuse1-16 Spokane Civic Theatre Musical: Christmas Schooner, Main Stage, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com1-21 Yuletide, Spokane Art School, (509) 328-0900 or SpokaneArtSchool.org1-30 Celebrating the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org 1-31 The Voice of Things: The Museum’s Collections, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org1-31 The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org7-9 Spokane Symphony Family Concerts: The Nutcracker, INB Performing Arts, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org Center8 Spokane Jazz Orchestra: Holiday in Jazz, Bing Crosby Theater, (509) 325-7328 or SpokaneJazz.com8 Family MACFest: Old-Fashioned Holidays, noon-3pm, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org14 Spokane Symphony Casual Classics: Nature’s Musical Canvas, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org 17-22 Interplayers Theatre: A Reduced Christmas Carol, (509) 455-7529 or Interplayers.com18-19 Best of Broadway: Jesus Christ Superstar, INB Performing Arts Center, BestOfBroadwaySpokane.com21-22 Spokane Symphony Super Pops: Home for the Holidays, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org

22-30 Campbell House Holidays, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org29 Thomas Hampson “Home for the Holidays”, The Fox, (509) 624-5992 or FoxTheaterSpokane.com 31 First Night Spokane, Downtown Spokane, (509) 252-5027 or FirstNightSpokane.org

JANuARy1 Campbell House Holidays, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org1-31 The Voice of Things: The Museum’s Collections, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org1-31 The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org11-26 Actor’s Repertory Theatre: Rabbit Hole, SFCC Spartan Theatre, (509) 838-4013 or ActorsRepTheatre.com11-Feb 2 Spokane Civic Theatre: Laughing Stock, Main Stage, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com12 Family MACFest: Cabin Fever, noon-3pm, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org12-13 Spokane Symphony Classics: Walking the Line, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org15-16 Spokane Symphony Chamber Soirees: Winter Chamber Soiree, The Davenport, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org17-Feb. 2 Interplayers Theatre: A surprise production … wait and find out!, (509) 455-7529 or Interplayers.com18-20 Best Of Broadway: Riverdance, INB Performing Arts Center, BestOfBroadwaySpokane.com19 Spokane Symphony Family Concerts: Fantastic Family Fun – Meet the Musical Families, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org24-27 RV Show, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, SpokaneRVShow.com25-Feb.17 Spokane Civic Theatre: The Last Five Years, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com26 7th Annual Festival of Foodies, Spokane Community College, (509) 242-250526-27 Spokane Symphony Classics: Featuring Fabio, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org

FEBRuARy 20081-2 Spokane Civic Theatre: Laughing Stock, Main Stage, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com1-3 The Voice of Things: The Museum’s Collections, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org1-17 Spokane Civic Theatre: The Last Five Years, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com1-29 The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org2 Spokane Symphony Super Pops: Three Mo’ Tenors, INB Performing Arts Center, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org

2-17 Spokane Children’s Theatre: The Hoboken Chicken Emergency, Spokane Community Theatre, (509) 328-4886 or SpokaneChildrensTheatre.org7-17 10th Annual Spokane International Film Festival, (509) 624-2615 or [email protected] Family MACFest: Cultural Keepsakes, noon-3pm, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org9-10 Spokane Symphony Classics: Hail Brittania! The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org15 Spokane Symphony Casual Classics: Celebration of Love, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org16 Bach with a Twist, Spokane Athletic Club Library, (509) 326-4942 or NWBachFestival.com16-24 30th Annual Northwest Bach Festival, (509) 326-4942 or NWBachFestival.com21-24 Best of Broadway: Gypsy, INB Performing Arts Center, BestOfBroadwaySpokane.com22-24 5th Annual Motorcycle Show, Spokane Convention Center, SpokaneMotorcycleShow.com22-Mar. 8 Spokane Civic Theatre: The Night of the Iguana, Main Stage, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com28-Mar. 5 Interplayers Theatre: The Clean House, (509) 455-7529 or Interplayers.com 28-Mar. 6 Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, SFCC Spartan Theatre, (509) 533-3592

MARCH 20081-2 Spokane Symphony Classics: Romantic Exploration, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org1-6 Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, SFCC Spartan Theatre, (509) 533-35921-8 Spokane Civic Theatre: The Night of the Iguana, Main Stage, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com1-31 The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org7-30 Spokane Civic Theatre: Crimes of the Heart, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com8 Works From The Heart Contemporary Art Auction, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org8 Spokane Jazz Orchestra: Tribute to Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, Bing Crosby Theater, (509) 325-7328 or SpokaneJazz.com8-22 Spokane Children’s Theatre: Nate the Great, Spokane Civic Theatre, (509) 328-4886 or SpokaneChildrensTheatre.org9 MACFest: Near Nature, Near Perfect, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org15-16 Spokane Symphony Classics: Celebration of Expression, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org25-26 Spokane Symphony Chamber Soirees: Spring Chamber Soiree, The Davenport, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org25-30 Best of Broadway: Mamma Mia! INB Performing Arts Center, BestOfBroadwaySpokane.com


27-Apr. 12 Interplayers Theatre: Rounding Third, (509) 455-7529 or Interplayers.com28-Apr. 20 Spokane Civic Theatre: The Foreigner, Main Stage, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

APRil 20081-20 Spokane Civic Theatre: The Foreigner, Main Stage, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com1-30 The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org4 Art Walk, Downtown Spokane, (509) 625-60814-19 Actor’s Repertory Theater: Pete ‘n’ Keely, SFCC Spartan Theatre, (509) 838-4013 or ActorsRepTheatre.com5-6 Spokane Symphony Classics: Music for America: Serge Koussevitzky, the Advocate, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org12 Antique Appraisal Day, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org12 Spokane Symphony Super Pops: Fancy Fiddlin’, INB Performing Arts Center, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org17-20 Get Lit Literary Festival, Eastern Washington University, (800) 508-9095 or visit EWU.edu/GetLit/ 18 Spokane Symphony: Symphony on the Edge with Eckart Preu, Big Easy, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org25 Spokane Symphony Casual Classics: New Sounds of Old Times, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org25-May 18 Spokane Civic Theatre: Hollywood Arms, Firth J. Chow Studio Theatre, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

MAy 20081-18 Spokane Civic Theatre: Hollywood Arms, Firth J. Chow Studio Theatre, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com1-18 Interplayers Theatre: play not yet determined, (509) 455-7529 or Interplayers.com1-31 The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org2 Art Walk, Downtown Spokane, (509) 625-60813-4 Spokane Symphony Classics: Infinite Love, The Fox, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org4 Lilac Bloomsday 12K, (509) 838-1529 or BloomsdayRun.org9 Spokane Jazz Orchestra: Music of Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby Theater, (509) 325-7328 or SpokaneJazz.com10 Spokane Symphony Super Pops: Tonight – Bernstein’s Broadway, INB Performing Arts Center, (509) 624-1200 or SpokaneSymphony.org 10-11 Mother’s Day Historic House Tour, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org

16-Jun. 8 Spokane Children’s Theatre: Annie, Spokane Civic Theatre, (509) 328-4886 or SpokaneChildrensTheatre.org16-Jun. 15 Spokane Civic Theatre: Man of La Mancha, Main Stage, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com7-8 Farm Chicks Antique Show, (509) 954-1692 or (509) 954-1846 or TheFarmChicks.com29-Jun. 8 Sophocles’ Antigone, SFCC Spartan Theatre, (509) 533-359230-Jun. 1 23rd Annual ArtFest, The Park in Browne’s Addition, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org

JuNE 20081 23rd Annual ArtFest, The Park in Browne’s Addition, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org1-8 Sophocles’ Antigone, SFCC Spartan Theatre, (509) 533-35921-8 Spokane Children’s Theatre: Annie, Spokane Civic Theatre1-15 Spokane Civic Theatre: Man of La Mancha, Main Stage, (509) 325-2507 or SpokaneCivicTheatre.com1-30 The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org6 Art Walk, Downtown Spokane, (509) 625-60818 Taste Washington, Davenport Hotel, TasteWashington.org21 Night of Illusions, SFCC Spartan Theatre, (509) 533-359228-29 Hoopfest, Downtown Spokane, (509) 624-2414 or SpokaneHoopfest.net

July 20081-31 The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org4 Art Walk, Downtown Spokane, (509) 625-6081

AuGuSt 20081 Art Walk, Downtown Spokane, (509) 625-60811 A Hot August Night with the Spokane Opera, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org1-31 The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes, MAC, (509) 456-3931 or NorthwestMuseum.org

SEPtEMBER 20085 Art Walk, Downtown Spokane, (509) 625-60817 4th Annual Cobra Roofing Polo Classic, Spokane Polo Club, RMHSpokane.org

OCtOBER 20083 Art Walk, Downtown Spokane, (509) 625-6081

Community Events

Sponsored by: Please remember to contribute generously to Second Harvest Food Bank! Find out how you can help Spokane’s hungry by donating either food or funds and contact them at 534-6678 or see the website at: SHFoodBank.org

Actor’s Repertory theatre (509) 838-4013ActorsRepTheatre.com

Best of BroadwayBestOfBroadwaySpokane.com

Center Stage(509) 747-8243SpokaneCenterStage.com

Martin Woldson theater at the Fox(509) 624-5992FoxTheaterSpokane.com

interplayers theatre(509) 455-7529Interplayers.com

lake City Playhouse(208) 667-1323LakeCityPlayhouse.org

Northwest Museum(509) 456-3931NorthwestMuseum.org

Opera Plus!(208) 664-2827OperaPlus.org

Spartan theatre(509) 838-4013SpartanTheatre.com

Spokane Art School(509) 328-0900SpokaneArtSchool.org

Spokane Children’s theatre(509) 328-4886SpokaneChildrensTheatre.org

Spokane Civic theatre(509) 325-2507SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

Spokane Jazz(509) 325-7328SpokaneJazz.com

Spokane Symphony(509) 624-1200SpokaneSymphony.org


Sponsored by:

ONGOiNG EvENtS:2nd Fridays: Art Walk Downtown CdA galleries & shops4th Fridays: Music Walk, music for everyone, Downtown CdAWednesdays: Hot Rod Café Cruise Nights, Post Falls, (208) 777-1712Thursdays: “Thunder Thursday,” Hot Rod Café Summer Bike Night, Post Falls, (208) 777-1712June-October: Area Farmers’ Markets

DECEMBER 2007 1 Christmas in St. Maries, (208) 245-35631 CdA Symphony Orchestra Christmas Showcase, NIC Campus – Schuler Auditorium, (208) 765-3833 or CdASymphony.org1 Hayden Parade & Lights Celebration, (208) 772-44111 Christmas Festival, Wallace, (208) 753-71511-31 Holiday Light Show, CdA Resort Boardwalk, (800) 688-5253Journey to the North Pole Cruises, CdA Resort, (800) 684-0513 ext. 7811 or (208) 664-72684-5 Silver Valley Art & Craft Fair, Osburn, Idaho, (208) 783-40316 Sportsman’s Wild Game Banquet & Auction, Priest Lake, (208) 443-31917-22 Lake City Playhouse: The Littlest Angel & the Gift of the Magi, (208) 667-13238-9 “Sounds of Christmas,” NIC Campus Schuler Auditorium, CdA, (208) 769-776419 Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Christmas Concert, St. Pius Catholic Church, CdA, (208) 772-3491 or nwsmc.org 24 Santa’s Traditional Schweitzer Visit at Selkirk Lodge, (208) 263-955531 New Year’s Eve, Schweitzer hosts parties at Taps and the Chimney Rock Grill, (208) 263-9555

JANuARy1 Handicap Hangover Fun Run, (208) 765-5105 or Teshinc.com1 Polar Bear Plunge, noon at Sander’s Beach, (208) 664-31941 Schweitzer Lights up the Night Parade, (800) 831-88101 NIC Wild Game Feast, (208) 769-59781 Holiday Light Show, CdA Resort Boardwalk, (800) 688-52531 Journey to the North Pole Cruises, CdA Resort, (800) 684-0513 ext. 7811 or (208) 664-7280

1-31 Eagle Watching at Wolf Lodge Bay and Beauty Bay11-26 Lake City Playhouse: The Cripple of Inishmaan, (208) 667-1323 or LakeCityPlayhouse.org26 CdA Symphony Orchestra Family Concert, NIC Campus – Schuler Auditorium, (208) 765-3833 or CdASymphony.org

FEBRuARyTBA 11th Annual Mardi Gras Benefit and Cajun Cook-off, (800) 688-52532 US Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Race, USFS Airstrip, (888) 774-3785 or PriestLake.org8 Chocolate Walk, Downtown CdA, (208) 667-5986 or CdADowntown.com9 Priest Lake Snowshoe Softball Tournament, Hwy 57 Luby Bay Rd., (888) 774-3785 or PriestLake.org 9 Sweetheart Ball, Greyhound Park Events Center, Post Falls, (208) 777-059610 CdA Symphony Orchestra Valentine Concert, Post Falls at the Old Church, (208) 765-2833 or CdASymphony.org15-16 Lake CZity Playhouse: An Evening of Vaudeville, (208) 667-132322-24 Great West GymFest, CdA Resort & NIC, (208) 772-9443 28-29 Lake City Playhouse: Charlotte’s Web, (208) 667-1323

28-Mar. 2 Coeur d’Alene Film Festival, CdA, CdAFilmFestival.com

MARCH1 Wine, Stein and Dine, (208) 777-43131-2 Coeur d’Alene Film Festival, CdA, CdAFilmFestival.com8-8 Lake City Playhouse: Charlotte’s Web, (208) 667-132314 CdA Symphony Orchestra Regional Talent Extravaganza, NIC Campus Schuler Auditorium, (208) 765-3833 or CdASymphony.org1-11 Lake City Playhouse: A Skull in Connemara, (208) 667-132328-30 Lake City Playhouse: On Golden Pond, (208) 667-132317 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

APRil11 Art Walk, Downtown CdA, (208) 664-319412 CdA Symphony Orchestra Chamber Concert & Dinner, (208) 765-3833 or CdASymphony.org

19-20 Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Spring Concert, First Presbyterian Church, CdA, (208) 772-3491 or nwsmc.org27 OperaPlus! “Opera Gala,” CdA Resort, (208) 964-4469 or OperaPlus.org27 “Spring Choral Extravaganza,” NIC Campus – Schuler Auditorium, (208) 769-7764

MAy2-24 Lake City Playhouse: Into the Woods, (208) 667-13233 CdA Symphony Orchestra Season Finale, NIC Campus – Schuler Auditorium, (208) 765-3833 or CdASymphony.org9 Art Walk, Downtown CdA, (208) 664-31949 “Steppin’ Out with my Baby … A Date Night for Moms,” NIC Campus – Schuler Auditorium, (208) 769-776411 “Mother’s Day Concert,” CdA City Park Bandshell, (208) 769-776424-25 Priest Lake Spring Festival, (888) 774-3785 or PriestLake.org JuNE6 Art Walk, Downtown CdA, (208) 664-319413 Opera Plus! In the Plaza, CdA Resort Plaza Courtyard, (208) 964-4469 or OperaPlus.org13 Car d’Lane Cruise, Downtown CdA, (208) 667-598614 Car d’Lane Car Show, Downtown CdA, (208) 667-598622 Ironman Triathlon Coeur d’Alene, (208) 664-3194 OR (877) 782-9232

July4 Fourth of July Parade, Festival and Fireworks, Downtown CdA, (208) 667-598611 Art Walk, Downtown CdA, (208) 664-319411-12 11th Annual Hot Rod Run, Hot Rode Cafe, Post Falls, (208) 777-1712 or HotRodCafe.com20 Opera Plus! “Opera Cruise on the Lake,” CdA, (208) 964-4469 or OperaPlus.org

AuGuSt1-3 Art on the Green, NIC Campus, CdA, (208) 667-9346 or ArtOnTheGreen.org1-3 Taste of the Coeur d’Alene’s, City Park, Downtown CdA, (208) 660-2789 or TasteOfCdA.com

8 Art Walk, Downtown CdA, (208) 664-319416 Huckleberry Festival, Priest Lake, (888) 774-3785 or PriestLake.org20-24 North Idaho Fair and Rodeo, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, CdA, (208) 765-4969 or NorthIdahoFair.com

SEPtEMBER12 Art Walk, Downtown CdA, (208) 664-319414-20 Antique & Classic Boat Show, CdA, (208) 664-3194 ext. 170 or CdAChamber.com20 Opera Plus! Studies: An in depth examination of the Opera Plus! Fall opera production with Fred Glienna, NIC Library, (208) 964-4469 or OperaPlus.org27-28 Opera Plus! A full-staged opera production with orchestra and English translations TBA, (208) 964-4469 or OperaPlus.org

OCtOBER4 Priest Lake Classic Car Show, Elkins Resort, (888) 774-3785 or PriestLake.org10 Art Walk, Downtown CdA, (208) 664-319412 Opera Plus! In the Plaza, CdA Resort Plaza Courtyard, (208) 964-4469 or OperaPlus.org31 Trick or Treat Downtown CdA from 4-6pm

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Special Events & Festivals

Festivals & Special EventsNov. 28-Dec. 21, 2007 – yuletide

Yuletide is the Spokane Art School’s annual arts and crafts event. Come and find unique gifts for the holiday season. Proceeds from this event have helped to support the education programs and exhibitions at Spokane Art School while providing income to local artists. For more information, call (509) 328-0900 or visit SpokaneArtSchool.org.

New year’s Eve – First Night Spokane Enjoy a family oriented, non-alcoholic

celebration of the arts, featuring performing and visual arts venues throughout the downtown core, a children’s festival and fireworks. For more information, call (509) 252-5027.

Feb. 16-24 – 30th Annual Northwest Bach Festival

Come celebrate the 30th Annual Northwest Bach Festival, presented by Connoisseur Concerts. Artist director of the event is Boston-based, Pulitzer Prize-winner Gunther Schuller. For more information about this event, call (509) 326-4942 or visit NWBachFestival.com.

First weekend in February & October – visual Arts tour

Enjoy and evening immersing yourself in the visual arts, city wide. Local galleries open until 9pm for you viewing pleasure. Event accentuated with live music, performances and alternative space exhibitions. For more information, call (509) 328-0900 or visit SpokaneArtSchool.org.

April 17-20, 2008 – Get litThis Annual Inland Northwest Literary Festival

is coordinated by Eastern Washington “University Press and features readings, panels, workshops, food, children’s events and book fairs. For more information, call (800) 508-9095 or visit EWU.edu/GetLit.

April 18-20, 2008 – Spokane Women’s ShowSacred Heart’s Women’s Health Center’s Show

brings you informative presentations, products and services focused on women, with a touch of fashion, entertainment and art. Watch cooking demonstrations from area chefs, too! For more information, call (509) 220-0145.

May 30-June 1 – ArtFestThe first fine arts and crafts festival of the season

with more than 130 juried artists. Enjoy live music, beer and wine garden, good food and Make-it-Art for the children. Co-sponsored by the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Art School. For more information, call the MAC at (509) 456-3931 / NorthwestMuseum.org or Spokane Art School at (509) 328-0900 / SpokaneArtSchool.org.

Ongoing throughout Summer – Browne’s Addition Summer Concert SeriesA series of summer outdoor concerts in the heart of historic Browne’s Addition at Coeur d’Alene Park. For more information, call (509) 747-0544.

July 22-23, 2008 – Mozart on Summer’s EveConnoisseur Concerts presents and annual

July homage to Mozart at Manito Oak’s Duncan Gardens. For more information, call (509) 326-4942.

last weekend in July – Royal Fireworks Festival and Free Concert

Baroque-period arts festival with Shakespeare in the Park and the Royal Fireworks Concert. Presented by Allegro Baroque & Beyond at Riverfront Park. For more information, call (509) 455-6865 or visit AllegroBaroque.org.

labor Day Weekend – Pig Out in the ParkAnnual event leading up to Labor Day featuring

Spokane’s most popular restaurants and scores of free concerts, held at Riverfront Park. For more information, call (509) 921-5579.

Sept. 7, 2008 – 4th Annual Cobra Roofing Polo Classic

Enjoy tents, hats, champagne, fine food and polo as you raise money to benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities. For more information, call (509) 624-0500 or visit RMHSpokane.org.

Jan. 26, 2008 – 7th Annual Festival of FoodiesSample area restaurants, bakeries, wineries and breweries. Held from 2-6pm

at Spokane Community College’s Lair Building. For more information, call (509) 242-2400.

June 8, 2008 – taste WashingtonTaste Washington Spokane, held at the elegant Davenport Hotel located at

10 Post St. in Downtown Spokane, offers an enjoyable and educational way to spend an early Sunday evening. This 7th annual event will feature fine wines from more than 100 Washington wineries and culinary creations from local restaurants. Meet winemakers, mingle with Spokane restaurateurs and enjoy extraordinary delights from both. Tickets will be $85 and will be available starting March 1st at TasteWashington.org.

June 2008 – Spokane Advertising Federation’s Grape & GrainSpokane’s premier wine and beer tasting event! Held at 4000 W. Randolph

Rd. at the Mukagowa Ft. Wright Institute. For more information, call (509) 328-5855 or visit SpokaneAdFed.com.

Oct. 2008 – OctobrewfestA benefit for the MS Society at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404

N. Havana Rd. For more information, call (509) 482-2922 or (800) 344-4867.

Nov. 2008 – Spokane Cork & Keg FestivalHeld at Mirabeau Park Hotel at 1100 N. Sullivan Rd., this Washington

Restaurant Association-Spokane Chapter event features more than 100 wineries and 15 microbreweries, sumptuous hors d’oeurvres by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy, a discount wine store and silent auction. For more info-rmation, call (509) 467-7744 or email Donna Tikker at [email protected].

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Index of Advertisers

A Grand Welcome ................................................. (509) 534-5214...............................15

A to Z Smokeshop, Fine Wines & Cigars ................ (208) 777-7778............................ 120

Alpine Bistro & Bakery Co. .................................... (509) 327-7040...................... 42, 131

Ambrosia Bistro & Wine Bar .................................. (509) 928-3222...............................78

Angelo’s Ristorante .............................................. (208) 765-2850.................. 10, 79, 82

Anthony’s HomePort ............................................. (509) 328-9009...............................42

Anthony’s Midtown Bistro ...................................... (208) 765-7723...............................82

Arbor Crest Wine Cellars ....................................... (509) 927-9463............................ 113

Artisan Culinary Lounge ........................................ (509) 747-6272.................... 8, 42, 48

Artist Café ............................................................ (509) 235-6163...............................59

Bangkok Thai - South Hill ...................................... (509) 838-8424........................ 61, 64

Bangkok Thai - University District ........................... (509) 325-8370........................ 61, 72

Barn on Trezzi Farm, The ....................................... (509) 238-2276............108, 120, 132

Barrister Winery.................................................... (509) 465-3591...................... 99, 106

Beacon Hill Catering & Events ............................... (509) 482-3556.................... 129, 131

Bittersweet Bakery ............................................... (509) 455-8658...............................64

Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center, The ....... (208) 255-4321...............................91

BlackRock - Magnificent Places ............................. (866) 558-2050.................................5

Bluefish................................................................ (509) 747-2111.......................... 8, 42

Bruttles Candy Shoppe ......................................... (509) 228-9509............................ 120

Capone’s Pub & Grill CdA ...................................... (208) 667-4843...............................86

Capone’s Pub & Grill Post Falls ............................. (208) 457-8020...............................87

Carolyn’s Cake, Candy & Cookie Supply................. (509) 489-3631............................ 121

Caterina Winery .................................................... (509) 328-5068............................ 113

Cavallino Lounge at the Hotel Lusso ...................... (509) 747-9750........................ 43, 46

Cedars, The.......................................................... (208) 664-2922...............................87

Cena to Go ........................................................... (509) 328-3709...............................28

Century 21 Beutler & Associates: CdA................... (208) 765-5554.................................3

Century 21 Beutler & Associates: Spokane ........... (509) 323-2100.................................3

Chaps Café & Coffee House ................................. (509) 624-4182........................ 55, 56

Chef in the Forest ................................................. (208) 773-3654........................ 82, 87

Chocoperfection ................................................... (888) 332-1773............................ 123

Churchill’s Steakhouse ......................................... (509) 747-7463...............................44

Clinkerdagger ....................................................... (509) 328-5965...............................42

Coeur d’Alene Cellars ........................................... (208) 664-2336............................ 106

Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company ........................... (208) 765-0188............................ 120

Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company ........................... (509) 747-6343............................ 120

Color Me Mine ...................................................... (509) 838-3037............................ 138

Cuisine Northwest ................................................ (509) 747-2224........................ 8, 131

Curley’s ................................................................ (208) 773-5816............................ 131

Cutco Cutlery ....................................................... (509) 879-5701............................ 120

Davenport Hotel, The ............................................ (509) 455-8888...............................36

David’s Pizza ........................................................ (509) 483-7460................ 67, 72, 131

De Leon Foods Deli & Grocery Store ..................... (509) 483-3033...................... 29, 120

Downriver Grill ...................................................... (509) 323-1600.................. 25, 28, 30

E.J. Roberts’ Mansion .......................................... (509) 456-8839................ 53, 55, 132

El Patio ................................................................ (208) 773-2677...............................87

Elegant Expressions ............................................. (208) 265-4420............................ 121

Elk Public House, The ........................................... (509) 363-1973...............................55

Elkins Resort on Priest Lake ................................. (208) 443-2432...............................89

Enoteca ............................................................... (208) 457-9885................ 4, 106, 122

Ferguson’s Café & Catering .................................. (509) 325-3482...................... 28, 132

Festival of Foodies ................................................ (509) 242-2400...............................29

Fugazzi ................................................................. (509) 747-9750...............................43

Gordy’s Sichuan Café ........................................... (509) 747-1170...............................64

Grande Ronde Cellars ........................................... (509) 455-8161............................ 113

Greenbriar Inn Catering & Events ........................... (208) 667-9660............................ 130

G.W. Hunters Restaurant & Steakhouse ................ (208) 777-9388...............................89

Hay J’s Bistro ....................................................... (509) 926-2310...............................78

Hill’s Restaurant & Lounge ................................... (509) 747-3946...............................50

Interplayers Ensemble Theatre .............................. (509) 455-7529............................ 138

Isabella’s Restaurant and Gin Joint ....................... (509) 624-0660...............................43

Just American Desserts ........................................ (509) 927-2253...............................78

Knipprath Cellars .................................................. (509) 534-5121............................ 113

Latah Creek.......................................................... (509) 926-0164............................ 113

Liberty Café .......................................................... (509) 747-6449...............................44

Linnie’s Thai Cuisine II .......................................... (509) 535-2112...............................65

Little Italy’s Wine Bar ............................................ (208) 777-7778............................ 106

Lone Canary Winery.............................................. (509) 534-9062............................ 113

Lorinda Knight Gallery ........................................... (509) 838-3740............................ 138

MAC, The NW Museum of Arts & Culture ............... (509) 456-3931............................ 142

Mad Hatties Boutique and Teas ............................ (509) 892-5455...............................78


Index of Advertisers

Mallards at Templin’s Resort ......................(208) 773-1611 ......................90

Maggie’s South Hill Grill ..............................(509) 536-4745 ......................64

Magnificent Places - BlackRock ...................(866) 558-2050 ........................ 5

Make Wine Make Beer ................................(208) 765-8576 ....................107

MAX at Mirabeau ........................................(509) 922-6252 ..............78, 132

Mizuna .......................................................(509) 747-2004 ..............45, 132

Moose Market ............................................(208) 664-7901 ....................122

Mountain Dome Winery...............................(509) 928-2788 ....................113

Moxie .........................................................(509) 456-3594 ..........................

Nodland Cellars ..........................................(509) 927-7770 ....................113

North Idaho Backhills Barbeque Sauce ........(208) 263-4073 ....................122

Northern Quest Casino ...............................(509) 242-7000 ..............16, 147

Okanogan Estate & Vineyards .....................(509) 476-3646 ....................107

Oval Office, The ..........................................(208) 777-2102 ......................90

Palm Court Grill, The ...................................(509) 455-8888 ................41, 51

Panhandle State Bank ................................(208) 415-5733 ..........................

Pastry and More .........................................(208) 667-3803 ....................122

Peacock Room, The ....................................(509) 455-8888 ................41, 51

Pend d’Oreille Winery..................................(208) 265-8545 ....................107

Pilgrim’s Nutrition: Northtown ......................(509) 489-1112 ..........................

Pilgrim’s Nutrition: Lincoln Heights ..............(509) 535-2264 ..........................

Pilgrim’s Nutrition: Valley Mall ......................(509) 924-2889 ..........................

Pilgrim’s Nutrition: Dishman Square ............(509) 928-1741 ..........................

Pita Pit - Downtown .....................................(509) 624-5972 ..................6, 45

Pita Pit - Northside ......................................(509) 324-6453 ........................ 6

Pita Pit - University District...........................(509) 483-7482 ..................6, 72

Post Falls Chamber.....................................(208) 773-5016 ......................83

Qdoba Mexican Grill: North Side ..................(509) 468-8500 ..............28, 132

Qdoba Mexican Grill: South Hill ...................(509) 747-8737 ........28, 64, 132

Robert Karl Cellars .....................................(509) 363-1353 ....................113

Rock City Grill .............................................(509) 455-4400 ......................45

Rocket Market ............................................(509) 343-2253 ..........................

Rockin’ B Ranch .........................................(509) 891-9016 ....................139

Ronald McDonald House Charities ...........................................................148

Salsa Factory, The ......................................(208) 687-2464 ..........................

Sandpoint Chamber ....................................(800) 800-2106 ........................ 9

Satellite Diner & Lounge .............................(509) 624-3952 ................43, 45

Scratch Rastaurant & Lounge ......................(509) 456-5656 ......................50

Shutterworks Photography ..........................(208) 676-1900 ......................31

Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops .................(509) 744-2372 ..........................

Spokane Art School ....................................(509) 328-0900 ......................96

Spokane Civic Theatre ................................(509) 325-2507 ....................141

Spokane Hardware Supply Inc. ....................(509) 535-1663 ....................122

Steam Plant Grill & Brewery ........................(509) 777-3900 ......................51

Stefanie’s Bakery .......................................(509) 325-0500 ....................124

Stilos Seafood & Steakhouse .....................(509) 891-9192 ................75, 78

Sweet Savoy Fine Food & Spirits .................(509) 235-5182 ......................60

Takara ........................................................(208) 765-8014 ......................90

Taste of Home Entertaining .........................(509) 671-1231 ....115, 117, 124

Tim’s Special Cut Meats .............................(208) 772-3327 ....................125

Tony’s on the Lake......................................(208) 667-9885 ......................84

Townshend Cellar .......................................(509) 238-1400 ................7, 108

Trellis Marketplace, The ..............................(509) 928-6158 ........77, 78, 127

Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar - South Hill .........(509) 443-8000 ..........................

UniKey, Ann Louise Gittleman ......................(208) 762-6833 ............118, 125

Vin Rouge...................................................(509) 535-8800 ......................65

Vintage Hill Cellars......................................(509) 624-3792 ....................113

White House Grill, The ................................(208) 777-9672 ......................90

Wild Sage American Bistro ..........................(509) 456-7575 ................33, 51

Windermere Real Estate - Nancy Wynia........(509) 990-2742 ......................15

Wine Cellar, The .........................................(208) 664-9463 ......................90

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Get Outta Town...WAY Outta Town!

in search of the original tapas menu — SPAiN!

By: JEANEttE DuNN

ON A LITTLE EXPLORATION ON just what an authentic Tapas menu really is … our travels took us to … the

only place to get the straightest answer pos-sible … Spain!

Tapas bars are places to get a drink and small plate of food. The word Tapas comes

from the days when Andalusian Spaniards used to place a small slice of bread on the rim of their glasses between sips of sherry to keep fruit flies from hovering over them. The bartenders responded by adding small snacks on the bread, and the tapa (lid) became the term for a small bite or plate of food to eat with a drink.

There are a few cropping up in our Inland Northwest neighborhoods, so we thought we would check it out and see how American Tapas compares. Mary Jay, manager of the Wine Cellar in Coeur d’Alene, and I went on a 10-day tour of Spain. I drove (Thelma) and Mary read the maps (Louise), and we were in search of the best tapas and wines of Spain … and maybe keeping an eye out for Antonio Banderas along the way. It was the perfect arrangement because I couldn’t see up close or read Español, and she couldn’t read the street signs! Needless to say, we were lost all the time, yet always found ourselves in the most perfect places!

We landed in Madrid and drove to Toledo, Valencia, Granada and Sevilla in our search across the Spanish countryside. There is nothing like a road trip in a foreign country where you have to read a book to find a few comprehensible words to say ... and to order the right food. After a few attempts at order-ing vino rojo (red wine), I decided to stick to cerveza (beer) while Mary continued to bravely explore the variety of wines you get served at tapas bars in Spain. When you walk into a tapas bar, the first thing you will notice are the many ham legs hanging, along with the associated aromas. Step up to the bar, with or without seats, and order a cerveza or a glass of vino rojo, and you will immediately receive a plate of olives, peanuts or potato chips fried in olive oil (which are very tasty) along with your drink. The tapas menus included a variety of seafood such as anchovies, calamari and clams, mostly fried, and sometimes a salad to go with them. They were small bites of food, and to get a real meal deal meant ordering from a differ-ent menu.

We were so fortunate to stumble into many helpful hotel desk clerks who lead the way for us to find some great local hot spots in town. Across the Spanish countryside we discovered that tapas menus change slightly from region

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As we got lost on our return to the Madrid Airport, we entered a hotel and walked right into a wine-tasting event. Lucky again! There were fine wines all around us. While trying to check our flights online we were lucky indeed to meet Bonnie de Villacampa, family member of the famous Baron de Villacampa Wines from the Rioja area. She was there to attend the event. Bonnie had some last minute tips for us; helpful hints for those who might be going to Spain:

1. Always greet people when you enter a bar, store, restaurant, etc. Hello-Hola, Good Bye-Adios, Thank you-Gracias, and an essential word, Wine-Vino!

2. Eat like the locals. You can study some great places online, and when ordering, choose the Menu del Dia. This is usually a three-course meal with wine and water included for 9 to about 18 Euro per person. If you choose items on the menu for 12-18 Euro, you will normally have an extraordinary meal.

3. Your accommodations are very important. If you are looking for budget accommodations, it is best to stay away from the tourist traps which charge per person. Some that charge by the night are Holiday Inns, Best Westerns and a French chain called Ibis. These are usually very clean. You can stay in some really Great Castles, and quite reasonably as well. You can generally book them at a better rate online through an agency, rather than directly on their Web site. But, you should always check out their Web site, as walking in to try to book a room will cost more.

We had a few good laughs, and Bonnie was so kind to give us a few bottles of their wine to bring home and let us know that one of their best wine festivals happens every two years. This is a big event in which we could enjoy the good wines of Spain all in one place. The next one is in 2009. Looks like we’ll be going back.

Thank you Bonnie! The wine was superb!

Baron de villacampa Rioja CrianzaFind out more about this winery on their Web site: BodegasLeza.com

to region, and we tasted, we sipped, we left some of those mystery items on the table, but the most fun we had was with the crew at the Golden Gate in Valencia. We arrived late at the Hotel Turia and were directed to the Golden Gate for a very late bite to eat. We were pleased to find that they weren’t locking the doors up yet, and they were really happy to help us explore their wonderful tapas menu. It was here that we found the best tapas, a really nice wine and the most fun and engaging service. And, by the way, the largest glass of wine we have ever seen! They guided us to a few of the best tapas items we ate in Spain. The food here was outstanding, the clams delicious, and we thought the chef looked a bit like Antonio Banderas. They were very kind,

and we all laughed at our meager attempts to speak Español.

When in Sevilla, the experience of the Flamenco theatre offers both dinner and entertainment. This dance—the drama of it—is so powerful, and the dancers, singers and musicians so impressive. It is a language-free zone and a pure experience of Spain. We also went to the bullfighting museum to learn about the history, but wanted no part of seeing a bullfight. We were hoping to meet a matador. This statue was the closest we got to one.

This Thelma and Louise didn’t commit any crimes, but we did drive all through the Span-ish countryside; and even though we never found Antonio Banderas, we did have a great time with the people, food … and the wines of Spain.


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A Taste Worth the Trip

An invitation to Big Fork, Montana

By: JEANEttE DuNN

Taste Worth the Trip

iNVITE, A NEW RESTAURANT IN THIS tiny town on the shore of Flathead Lake is one of several great restaurant finds that

Big Fork is known for. We love exploring the tiny towns in nearby

neighbors, Montana, Oregon, Idaho and Washington, in search of their hidden gems. There are so many great restaurants through-out the area, and we are very fortunate to have eyes and spies all over who are more than happy to let us know about the good ones. We have received so much input about Big Fork that I had to go up there (more than once) to see what the buzz is all about.

This small town makes a huge impression when it comes to the arts and dining scene. In summer, it swells with visitors and second-home owners that love to escape to that “Village by the Bay” with a charm that makes it feel like home. Flathead Lake is 28 miles long, and lakefront living here is one of the

most picturesque of the West. Its proximity to Glacier National Park, less than an hour away, and the Swan and Mission Mountain ranges make it a destination for outdoor enthusiasts as well. There are too many great restaurants surrounding the lake to mention them all here, but a few not to miss in Big Fork are: Swan River Inn and Café, ShowThyme, La Provence,

the fun Garden Bar downtown, and a few out of town, such as Echo Lake Café and Mountain Lake Lodge.

The latest one to come on to the scene in Big Fork is Invite American Kitchen & Bar, pictured here. This one is definitely worth finding and one of my editor’s picks. Owners Andrew and Andrea Kriss have created an ambiance that is cozy and informal, with live music to dine to provided by a solo guitar-ist. They have coined their cuisine as creative American with a Northwest flare but, with the talents of Executive Chef Ryan Crum, it was world-class scrumptious, the service top-notch and the wine list is one of the best I’ve seen in the Flathead area. Consider this your INVITE-ation to Big Fork!

Big fork is on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake in Mont., a beautiful four-hour drive from Spokane via I-90 East to St. Regis, Mont., then north through a couple of different route options. Find a Montana map to decide on your best route. Downtown Big Fork is about three blocks long.

Invite American Kitchen & Bar is located at: 459 Electric Ave. (Go upstairs in the courtyard at this location.) (406) 837-2786

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