RESTAURANTS MCCLAIN’S PIZZERIA PIZZA The pizza dough at McClain’s is made fresh daily with a secret ingredient and topped with Galbani mozzarella cheese from Italy. They continue to add new pizzas and wraps, but the Roslyn remains a favorite: Canadian bacon, cashews, minced garlic and artichoke hearts. They have a dozen beers on tap, a lunch special and a quality happy hour. 10208 N. Division St., Spokane • 828-4288 • mcclainspizzeriaspokane. com • $$ MELTZ EXTREME GRILLED CHEESE AMERICAN The name says it all. Everything at Meltz in Coeur d’Alene is extreme. Even the simple grilled cheese sandwich. That’s right, the masterminds of this venue have found a way to reinvent the classic into a five-star delicacy. To start your finger-licking experience, you get the choice of sourdough, wheat or gluten-free bread. Next comes the most important aspect of your meal: the cheese. Cheddar, fontina, provolone, mozzarella and more are offered at Meltz. Whether you go the simple route, build your own or try your hand at one of the Uncommon sandwiches, your heart will melt and your taste buds will be satisfied. 1735 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-664-1717 • meltzextreme. com • $ METHOD JUICE CAFE JUICE CAFE Believe it or not, 16 ounces of juice from Method can fill you up as much as any meal from a neighboring restaurant. Method Juice Cafe offers fresh juices and smoothies, most of which are raw and gluten-free, and all are vegan and 100 percent organic. The ‘Legit’ smoothie packs all the punch of a milkshake without the guilt, and is made with rice milk, cacao, banana and peanut butter. Or pick up a veggie-heavy juice like the ‘Prime’ with apple, pear, beet, cucumber, pineapple and a hint of ginger. If a classic juice isn’t enough, try one of their daily soups, salad, or heaping rice and quinoa bowls with peanut sauce or lemon tahini and vegetables. 718 W. Riverside Ave. #101, Spokane • 473-9579 • methodjuicecafe.com •
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MICHAEL D’S EATERY CAFE Michael D’s Eatery is the place to go for breakfast in the Lake City — that’s according to Inlander readers who voted this Lake City icon their favorite breakfast spot. Go big, with an order of prime rib and eggs, or feel like you’ve skipped right to dessert with some crepes loaded with fresh, local fruit. Michael D’s is only open for breakfast and lunch, but they’ve started experimenting with “after hours” events complete with live music, burgers and beer. 203 E. Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-676-9049 • michaelds.com • $$
MICKDUFF’S BREWERY CO. PUB GRUB Known for their handcrafted beers, this Sandpoint brewery also features a menu of 11 different burgers. With locally grown beef, MickDuff’s has several burgers of varying sizes, but they don’t leave the veggie crowd in the cold, offering both portobello and black-bean patties. Meat eaters, check out the gouda burger, served with onions, gouda, bacon and homemade jalapeño sauce on ciabatta bread. The hand-cut, skin-on fries are some of the best in the Inland Northwest. 312 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho • 208255-4351 • mickduffs.com • $$ MILFORD’S FISH HOUSE SEAFOOD This iconic restaurant and bar has led a luxurious life. The original tavern opened in 1911 and was turned into a cigar store, market and barbershop. Original cigar cases, an antique mahogany bar, pin-up girls and stamped-tin ceilings exude a dim, masculine atmosphere. The finedining menu features modern fish and seafood dishes for a hefty price. Open for dinner only. 719 N. Monroe St., Spokane • 326-7251 • milfordsfishhouse.com • $$$ MARY LOU’S MILK BOTTLE DINER You can’t go wrong with diner-style food and 1950s nostalgia, especially at this neighborhood icon, which is back after a fire nearly took it down for good. The retro-throwback restaurant at the heart of the Garland District takes customers back to a simpler time, when the burgers were served with homemade milkshakes, the fries were cut fresh, and the wait staff was friendly. You can relive the past with a huckleberry milkshake. 802 W. Garland Ave., Spokane • 325-1772 $ MISSION BISTRO AT CASSANO’S ITALIAN The bistro space inside family-owned Cassanos Grocery is simple, homey and authentic, as is the menu: pizza, pasta and deli sandwiches all made fresh and from scratch. Their homemade lasagna is to die for and if you would rather test out your own Italian cooking skills, you can pick up all the desired ingredients, such as imported Italian cheeses, fresh-baked Tuscan bread and a multitude of spicy and sweet deli meats. 2002 E. Mission Ave., Spokane • 747-3888 $ MIZUNA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR NORTHWEST Originally a vegetarian restaurant, Mizuna expanded its menu over the years to meet the needs of ominvores, as well. But rest assured, vegans and vegetarians — your offerings are still prepared on a separate workspace and grill. Mizuna’s menu changes to showcase fresh, locally sourced ingredients. A great wine selection, dim lighting, exposed brick walls and elegant decor make this one of Spokane’s most romantic restaurants. Sit in the alley in the summer and pretend you’ve been transported to a quaint European city. 214 N. Howard St., Spokane • 747-2004 • mizuna.com • $$$
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