Bowlz and Bitez
RESTAURANTS BLU BERRY FROZEN YOGURT FROZEN YOGURT & ICE CREAM Blu Berry is a cheery little place, with its vibrant colors, free samples and an always-changing assortment of frozen yogurt. Top your favorite with every possible candy, nut and sauce. Then smile big as you use one of the shop’s digital cameras to take a selfie with your beloved yogurt, to be displayed on one of Blu Berry’s plasma televisions. 3007 E. 57th Ave., Spokane • 443-6588 | 4727 N Division St. • 4874410 | 1802 W. Francis Ave. • 315-5902 • bluberryfroyo.com • $ BLUE TABLE KITCHEN AMERICAN Blue Table Kitchen takes the idea of private, intimate dining in America and flips it on its head by offering a fine-feasting experience served fixed-menu and dinner party-style with diners sitting at two large blue tables. It’s something more likely to
be found in European countries than our own. The ever-morphing menu shows that this restaurant’s cuisine is eclectic, with dishes ranging from beer-infused chicken breasts to grilled salmon. The heart of the business appears to be a shared experience built around delicious dishes. 3319 N. Argonne Rd., Ste. B, Spokane Valley • 473-9087 • bluetablekitchen. com/ • THE BOATHOUSE BAR & GRILL SEAFOOD Who wants to cook after a day of leisure on the lake? That’s where the Boathouse comes in, with its bird’s-eye view of the Hayden Marina. The best seat in the house is on the deck. Drop in for appetizers, like the stuffed brie and roasted garlic, or linger over a plate of their popular fish tacos while you watch the sunset on the lake. 3799 E. Hayden Lake Rd., Hayden, Idaho • 208-772-5057 • boathousehayden. com • $$
BONSAI BISTRO PAN-ASIAN With its elegant koi pond and impeccable service, this pan-Asian eatery offers a delightful blend of Chinese, Japanese and Thai foods. The TW roll (fresh water eel, avocado and cucumber) and Rainbow roll (California roll topped with chef’s choice of seafood) are two excellent sushi choices. 101 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-765-4321 • bonsaibistro.com • $$
BROOKLYN DELI & LOUNGE SANDWICHES This cozy, East Coast-style joint is nestled between train tracks and a bedrock foundation, just below street level. By day the popular (extremely busy) deli serves giant pickles, fresh salads, and artisan soups and sandwiches. By night, the lounge offers a small selection of craft beers on tap, and a full yet simple bar. 122 S. Monroe St., Spokane • 835-4177 • brooklyndelispokane.com • $
BOOTS BAKERY AND LOUNGE BAKERY High ceilings, exposed brick walls and artsy murals make this one of the prettiest spots in downtown. But it’s the creative and artfully executed vegan and vegetarian bistro fare that’s creating such a buzz. And yes, the vegan carrot cake is that good. 24 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 703-7223 • bootsbakery.com • $
BULLMAN’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA PIZZA Located in the upscale Riverstone development with an urban lodge décor, Bullman’s delivers crisp Neapolitan-style pies with a telltale char and enticing smokiness. The pies, named for areas throughout Montana, range from about $9 for a small 10-inch that easily feeds two people to just under $20 for the 14-inch large. Try the Bitterroot, which features pistachios, red onions, rosemary, mozzarella, olive oil and sea salt. Besides pizza, Bullman’s menu includes a halfdozen hearty salads, as well as sandwiches. 2385 N. Old Mill Loop, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-930-0219 • bullmanspizza.com •
BOWL’Z BITEZ AND SPIRITZ CASUAL Affordable food. Affordable drinks. Affordable good times. That’s what you’ll find at this downtown sports bar. Reconstructed in August 2012, owners Aron Larson and Jake Miller proudly keep a modern look to the place. They host UFC fight nights just about every time one rolls around, and they’re known to throw the occasional party. Now serving classic pub food like wings, fries and taquitos. 401 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane • 321-7480 • facebook.com/BowlzSpokane • $$ THE BREAKFAST CLUB DINER This place hasn’t changed in years: vinyl booths, dark wood tables, waitresses who call you “Hon,” and a line out the door, especially on weekends. All the usual breakfast and lunch suspects are here. Don’t miss the huckleberry zucchini bread. 501 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho • 208-882-6481 $ BREWS BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE This coffeehouse is located right next to the bustling downtown transit plaza, yet it somehow manages to feel like a cozy refuge from all of downtown’s craziness. Comfy chairs, Wi-Fi, and of course coffee and delicious pastries make this an ideal place to drop into, waiting for the bus or just passing by. 734 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 456-5858 $
CAFE CARAMBOLA LATIN AMERICAN It’s easy to drive right past Cafe Carambola, tucked in a blue strip mall on Northwest Boulevard. But if you whiz by, you’ll be missing some of the freshest, authentic Latin food in the Inland Northwest. The menu emphasizes local produce, with an assortment of salads, soups, tortas (Mexican sandwiches), quesadillas and wraps. Is that Ellen Travolta at the next table? We have it on authority this is one of her favorite restaurants. 610 W. Hubbard St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-676-8784 • facebook.com/CafeCarambola • $$ CAFE ITALIANO ITALIAN The Karatzas family runs this decedant Italian restaurant located on Spokane’s South Hill. Vagelie Karatzas crafts classics like spaghetti and meatballs and eggplant parmesan, along with artisan pizzas, topped with gourmet Mediterranean toppings like imported prosciutto or capicola ham, pesto, sundried tomatoes and feta. Seafood, small plates and salads round out the menu. 4334 S. Regal St., Spokane • 290-6943 • cafeitaliano.com • $$
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