Spokane, but the ambience of the Rusty Moose makes you feel like you’re in a cozy, mountain resort. The restaurant serves up 16 different types of burgers, as well as sandwiches, wraps and seasonally served fresh fish. You can leave with a full belly, but don’t leave empty-handed. Rusty’s sells three exclusive varieties of spices, as well as glassware and coffee and signature wine. 9105 W. Highway 2, Spokane • 747-5579 • rustymoosespokane. com/location/ • $$ SAFARI ROOM ECLECTIC The little sibling of the Davenport’s Peacock Room, the Safari Room mimics the Gilded Age splendor of the original while projecting a Hemingway-style masculinity. The drink menu is huge, and the top-shelf selection is extensive. The food offerings span breakfast, lunch, and dinner — as you’d expect from The Davenport, the quality is exceptional. The Davenport Hotel, 111 S. Post St., Spokane • 789-6800 • davenporthotelcollection.com • $$ SANDWICH GARDENS SANDWICHES When Sandwich Gardens reopened after a decade MIA, Spokane swooned. Now that they’ve been at it awhile, the crush has stuck: The sandwiches are big, tasty and, best of all, affordable. Plus, the tables are smack-dab in a great place to peoplewatch at the mall. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 838-3376 • sandwichgardens.com • $ SANTÉ EUROPEAN Chef Jeremy Hansen makes his own sausages and cured meats, and all the sauces, dressings and condiments are made from scratch, too. But this upscale European eatery is also surprisingly veggie-friendly, with a vegetarian quiche du jour and a vegetable sandwich with tomato, basil, zucchini, eggplant, goat cheese and balsamic, all on a baguette. 404 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 315-4613 • santespokane.com • $$ SARANAC PUBLIC HOUSE GASTROPUB Friday night, you’re on Main Avenue in Downtown Spokane. The solution? Attack the Nac! The Saranac Public House, that is. This is the type of restaurant that does it all, and does it well. Need to place for a quiet lunch? Done. Live music? They have that on occasion. A place to start a raucous night of partying? Covered. Their buffalo chicken sandwich is killer, as is their beer selection. And there’s nothing wrong with staying there all night, if that’s your scene. 21 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 473-9455 • saranacpublichouse.com • $$
SATELLITE DINER & LOUNGE DINER Slide into this spot late at night, take a seat at the rambunctious bar and try one of their famous Bloody Marys. The Satellite serves up diner favorites at affordable prices at all hours, with a breakfast you have to see to believe. Not to mention it’s open till 4am. 425 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 624-3952 • satellitediner.com • $ THE SCOOP ICE CREAM The Scoop is the South Hill’s perfect hideaway for families, bike geeks, and bike-geek families. The small neighborhood parlor has technicolor walls and a kids corner and serves sinfully delicious ice cream on homemade waffle cones. Also check out their selection of sandwiches (including a brilliant breakfast bagel) and, in summer, their excellent patio. 1001 W. 25th Ave., Spokane • 5357171 • thescoopspokane.com • $ SCRATCH FINE DINING Much has changed since Connie Naccarato and Jason Rex opened their flagship restaurant in 2008. Since then, Scratch and its sister restaurant on Coeur d’Alene’s bustling Sherman Avenue have carved out space as some of the area’s best fine dining. The atmosphere is sleek and metropolitan and the cuisine is contemporary Northwest with a splash of Asian fusion. 1007 W. First Ave., Spokane • 456-5656 • 501 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-9304762 • scratchcda.com/ scratchspokane. com • $$$
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Located in the nation’s only historically preserved steam plant, it’s listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and it’s only in Spokane. Under the Smokestacks 159 S. Lincoln | 509.777.3900 steamplantspokane.com We’ll pay for your parking in our lot ½ block N. on Lincoln while you dine!
SEASONS OF COEUR D’ALENE ECLECTIC This 200-seat, 9,000-square-foot space is a massive undertaking for a city the size of Coeur d’Alene, and it has an equally outsized menu of some 30 options (grilled cheese to a New York steak), aimed at the entire spectrum of price points ($8-$29 respectively). 209 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-664-8008 • seasonsofcda.com • $$ SECOND AVENUE PIZZA PIZZA Ever actually weighed a pizza? The Juke Box Special pizza at Sandpoint’s Second Avenue Pizza weighs in at a shocking 7 pounds. Other “piled-high specialty pizzas” are also heavy-duty, with fresh ingredients for the summer boating crowd or those who need an after-mountain meal. Speaking of which, the Schweitzer Ski Flake might grab your attention with spinach, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, feta and asiago cheese and black olives. 215 S. Second Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho • 208-263-9321 • secondavenuepizza.com • $$
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SATAY BISTRO BISTRO One of Coeur d’Alene’s best fine dining experiences is located, improbably, between Taco Bell and the Long Ear music store. Satay offers a wide selection of wines, an upscale fusion menu and plenty of elegance. You can enjoy trademark satays (meaning skewered, grilled meat) like filet beef with Shiitake mushroom demi-glace or some Red Chili Scallops. They also serve a range
of salads, pasta dishes, and steaks. Owner Rob Elder assures the menu is always evolving. 2501 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-765-2555 $$$
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