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GOOD TO GO Casual local dining spots get creative with takeout deals while following public health guidelines

BY CHEY SCOTT

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he old drive-thru window on the south side of Lost Boys’ Garage unexpectedly came in handy when restaurants statewide had to close their dining rooms early this spring.

Customers of the North Side pub were able to conveniently and safely grab takeout orders from Lost Boys’ menu of burgers, sandwiches and snacks, along with several newly created family-style meals, without stepping foot outside the car. Even since the restaurant — launched in 2015 by owners and longtime friends Jhon Goodwin and Kevin Pereira — reopened for limited dine-in service back in mid-May, the contactless option remains a popular choice.

“The fact that we stayed open the entire time was a huge thing, and we were very fortunate that the community absolutely supported us and still continues to,” Goodwin says. “Even at 50 percent we are busy — busier than we’ve ever been.”

One of the most popular COVID-19 era to-go options at Lost Boys’ are Taco Tuesday platters, a $30 bargain that feeds at least four people — “more food than people know what to do with,” Goodwin says — including a pound each of beef and chicken, plus hard and soft shells and all the toppings: shredded cheese, onions, pico de gallo, salsa, shredded lettuce, avocado and lime. For those instead opting to dine-in on Tuesdays, tacos are $2 each, with $2.75 Mexican beers, $5 margaritas and other drink specials.

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Lost Boys Garage co-owner Jhon Goodwin says, “Even at 50 percent we are busy — busier than we’ve ever been.”

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“We’re making darn good sure to sanitize everything that comes in contact with customers, and staff are wearing masks and following all guidelines,” Goodwin adds.

Coming up at the end of the month, he’s hopeful that the restaurant can, pending pandemic circumstances, celebrate its fifth anniversary with some socially distanced live music and karaoke on its patio.

Extra outdoor seating has also benefited Sarah Baker’s two brunch-centric spots in Hayden, Chomper Cafe and Belle’s Brunch House, as businesses in Idaho have reopened at a quicker pace than in Washington.

Although she could technically seat customers at 75 percent of each restaurant’s normal capacity while Kootenai County remains in phase four of Idaho’s reopening plan, Baker says she’s kept seating at 50 percent because adding more tables wouldn’t allow for the needed 6 feet between parties.

“Sales have been really good, we still do a lot of takeout in addition to on-site,” Baker says. “I would say the main struggle, especially being in Idaho, is that I get ridiculed by customers every single day about why we haven’t brought more tables back.

“I also feel like we’re in a climate right now where,

in particular, restaurants are so heavily scrutinized that we are going to get boycotted for playing by the rules, and boycotted if we’re not playing by the rules,” Baker adds. “It’s an intimidating place to be because restaurants are already on the level where we need to be perfect because we’re serving food.”

Despite these daily challenges, Baker says the steadfast support of Belle’s and Chomper’s customers, along with the dedication of her employees, has made the hardships worth it.

“I have been brought to tears probably every day since the pandemic started,” she says. “The community is small over here, and the fact that we survived takeout-only with our amazing customers, and the fact that we are doing well now, is a testament to their support.”

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erging menus and specials together from his four Spokane restaurants is one of many ways chef and restaurateur Tony Brown is keeping customers happy and fed, and the lights on.

Ruins’ popular fast food-themed night known as McRuins, featuring staff’s takes on popular drive-thru chain eats, for example, has been moved to Stella’s Cafe in the more spacious Saranac Commons. Brown plans for the change to be permanent, as it better fits with Stella’s counter service format, plus there’s more seating. To customers’ benefit, the McRuins menu is now offered six days a week at Stella’s instead of just once a week at Ruins. As soon as a liquor license application for Stella’s is approved, $1 beers will also be back on the McRuins menu.

“Stella’s daily sales, even though we’re open limited hours and days, are pretty comparable to before we shut down,” Brown says. “And then Ruins is Ruins. We have a pretty loyal following that will pretty much support anything, and even though we’re only open two days a week it’s busy — very busy.”

While Ruins’ tiny dining room remains closed for dine-in, takeout for its rotating, monthly international cuisine showcases is offered each Friday and Saturday evening.

“We’re focusing on traditionally popular takeout cuisine, like we’re doing Thai now and we’ll do Chinese — all the stuff you’d typically order for takeout,” Brown says.

Both Ruins and Stella’s also continue to partner with local delivery service Treehouse Deliveries, and Brown encourages customers to order for pickup or delivery even as his spaces reopen their dining rooms, a decision currently on hold for the more upscale Hunt and Eyvind as COVID-19 cases have recently spiked in Spokane County.

“I would recommend people to really support takeout and buy gift cards and do delivery — just ways you can minimize a lot of people in a space,” he says. “I can’t speak for everyone else, but opening is scary. People need to be careful and take steps that a restaurant posts or tells them. It’s not a joke. It’s not a recommendation to wear a mask to come into my restaurants; it’s a requirement.” n

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t’s July in the Inland Northwest, which means we’re in peak patio season. Restaurants in our region offer everything from the spartan picnic bench by the parking lot to dramatic views at tables you won’t be sitting at without reservations. Then there’s the middle ground, those patios that bring so much more than food to your table but don’t take much from your wallet in exchange. They’re the perfect patios, and these are just a few of them:

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1333 W. Summit Pkwy., 389-0029 Sneak out of the office early and grab a spot on the back patio, where you’ll see the downtown skyline serve as a backdrop over sweeping views of the Spokane River Gorge. Getting in before the rush allows you to land a premium spot on the cheap, because during happy hour (weekdays from 3-5 pm) slices are $1 off. I almost always go for the Green Dahlia, a pesto-based pie with Roma tomatoes, red onions and mozzarella, because it seems like a semi-healthy after-work snack. Inevitably, though, I’ll pair it with a pint

and a slice of the weekly special and wind up eating half a pizza before dinner.

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141 S. Cannon St., 624-5412 Pacific and Cannon in Browne’s Addition is the patio capital of the Inland Northwest. There are six places to grab a bite, all great, and they each offer outdoor seating. You can’t go wrong, but I normally go to El Que. For a few years, while living in Browne’s, its three tacos with rice and beans combination plate ($13) was a staple of my diet. Especially on Wednesdays, when I could throw in a margarita for just $5. If you’re in the mood to share, its big plate of nachos ($10) loaded with the works is perfect and easy to split among friends.

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a burger. That’s more than a bit too much for me, so I normally stick with the classic cheeseburger ($4.02) before walking back to the window and ordering an ice cream for dessert. The walk-up service and exclusively outdoor seating makes Roger’s a delicious blast from the American past. It’s centrally located in Coeur d’Alene, but just far enough from downtown to escape tourist season crowds. There are a few other locations around North Idaho, though you should save those for inside season. This spot is the summer classic.

NO-LI BREWHOUSE

1003 E. Trent Ave., 242-2739 This is the kind of patio you’ll want to spend a long time on, especially during hot summer afternoons. Mild breezes drift across the patio from the Spokane River, which runs calmly past just a few feet away. It’s the perfect place to cool off while putting back a couple of pints. The crispy halibut sandwich ($14) fits the chill, riverside setting and the punchy chipotle corn pasta that comes with it is super filling. This may be the spendiest patio on the list, but the hearty food and great setting make it well worth the money.

ZOLA

22 W. Main Ave., 624-2416 Sitting smack dab in the middle of what is arguably the most hip and happening block in the entire city of Spokane, Zola’s patio is perfect for people watching. The food isn’t bad, either. When I visit just for drinks, it’s hard to pass up the tavern fries ($5.95) which are among the best in town. Crispy and golden brown on the outside but soft on the inside, and served with a gorgonzola dip that adds a good bit of bite. The sliders ($13.95), both the classic beef and the pulled pork, work equally well as a main course or to split with friends as a snack. It’s closed temporarily, citing the spike in COVID-19 cases in the area, but it’ll be back. n

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A Boots Bakery breakfast delivers serious bang for your bucks.

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reakfast is the meal that can make or break your day. That’s why we like breakfast bites. They’ll help get you through a very busy day or help you enjoy a day of rest and relaxation. Either way, they’re a welcome comfort food. Here are some of our favorite places to grab affordable breakfast items:

Make sure you’re starting your day off right with some great breakfast deals

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KALICO KITCHEN

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and gravy, French toast and whatever combination of bacon, sausage or eggs you can imagine.

I decided to try one of their house specialties, the breakfast burrito, for $8. It’s a crazy deal, considering I had half for lunch and half for dinner.

The thing is huge, featuring an amalgamation of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, cheese and peppers with onions.

BOOTS BAKERY AND LOUNGE

24 W. Main Ave., 703-7223 A hip atmosphere needs a hip breakfast that looks aesthetically pleasing while bursting with flavor. Boots Bakery proudly delivers through its modern and healthy dishes to give an energizing boost to your morning. With $10 in hand, you can get a good portion of two different entree choices, so I tried one of their potato croquettes and the tofu scramble. It tasted good and made me feel proud to be an avocado-loving millennial.

$10. Of course, there’s also the selection of diner food ranging from burgers and fries to Philly cheesesteaks.

CLARK’S FORK

1028 N. Hamilton St., Ste. 100., 960-8962 Breakfast should be all about you. Clark’s Fork tailors its dishes with that in mind. Whole wheat or gluten-free? Special dietary needs? They’ve got you covered if you let them know. Most of the breakfast items are around $10 or under and great for people on the go. I like to make a stop there for a breakfast sandwich, but this time, I wasn’t in any hurry. I got their Hot Mess plate; $12 for a combo of biscuits, eggs, potatoes and bacon.

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1719 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, 208-667-1699 This little, unassuming establishment has an ace up its sleeve. Most of the omelets are under $10, my favorite being the Denver omelet. As someUNCLE RUSTY’S DINER one very conscious about spending, cheap om1412 W. Second Ave., 474-9214 elets are the ultimate holy You can’t make a list of breakThe service is fast “As someone very grail. fast spots without including and they treat their people conscious about well. Whenever I head one of the many diners around town. It’s something about the with some friends to spending, cheap omelets out classic diner vibe that makes go check out the lake and the orange juice fresher and the are the ultimate holy grail.” make a day of it, the first pancakes fluffier. Speaking of, I thing on the agenda is knew I had to try the pancakes at Uncle Rusty’s. usually to grab some food, and these omelets do You can get a tall stack of five for a little over not disappoint. n

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HUCKLEBERRY’S NINTH STREET BISTRO

926 S. Monroe St., 624-1349 There can be no doubt why the deli counter is located at the front of many grocery stores; the smell of cooking meat is like perfume to our primal selves. And while Costco’s and other market brand’s baked, roasted and fried chicken is already a good deal, a whole Mary’s chicken that’s organic, non-GMO feed, free range, etc., etc., is a steal at Huckleberry’s for just $10. Totally shareable, coleslaw optional.

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These supermarket scores are easy on the wallet and good for the body

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sed to be you had limited options for on-the-go food that was easy on the wallet: drive-thru (cheap but not necessarily healthy) or pack it yourself, which meant at least one trip to the grocery

store for provisions and time in the kitchen. But now, a visit to your local market saves time and money with scores that are not only economical, but often super healthy.

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121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, 208-882-2537 The Moscow Food Co-op has been a hub of goodness since opening its doors in 1973. It’s the go-to for that ingredient you forgot (or can’t find elsewhere), but also a quick and healthy meal. Grab-and-go offerings and online ordering make the experience much like a restaurant or food truck, if such food vendors offered organic, glutenfree, vegetarian and vegan options made with local products as a matter of regular course. How about 32 ounces (4 cups; so more than one serving) of scratch-made soup like white bean chicken chili or vegan corn chowder for $7 (providing you bring back the jar and get $1 back, which you will, because now you know where the good eats can be had in Moscow)?

PILGRIM’S NATURAL MARKET 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, 208-676-9730 If you’ve ever eaten where you fill your bowl with some kind of meat, assorted veggies and sauce, but a professional chef cooks it all for you, you already know the

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secret: Pile on the protein. Same applies at Pilgrim’s, where a modest grab-and-go selection offers lots of tasty salads, snacks and the like, though if you have more hunger than cash, get an individual organic quiche, like the one with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, bacon and protein-rich eggy goodness for $7.

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44 W. Main Ave., 458-2667 By the time you read this, Main Market’s deli area remodel ought to be complete. Although grab-and-go items have been available all along, Main Market only recently restarted breakfast and ENTRÉE has not yet re-launched its hot Get the scoop on local bar. The new focus is burritos food news with our weekly and rice bowls, plus some new Entrée newsletter. Sign up cold treats, so in the meantime, at Inlander.com/newsletter. take both literal and physical comfort (maybe even spiritual comfort?) in their Buddha bowls. The falafel bowl is satisfying with crunch and tang and savory, yet still vegan: couscous, housemade falafel cakes, arugula lettuce, cucumber, tomato, Greek olive mix, and a tahini vinaigrette for $7.49.

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1030 W. Summit Pkwy., 558-2100 This place is dangerous if you’re hungry; everything looks amazing including all those in-house baked goods and pretty little macarons smiling at you from the front display case. Yes, please!

Focus, if you can, on the hot bar, which for $9 per pound can be a strategic use of your Alexander Hamilton. When it’s hot out, it’s a total treat to have something like meat lasagna or chicken enchiladas to fill you up without filling up your home space with oven heat. n

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AHEAD OF THE CURVE Food trucks didn’t miss a beat when stay-home orders hit. Here are some great deals on wheels

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f food trucks had a theme song, it would probably be something like Toby Keith’s “How Do Ya Like Me Now?!” (or even the Heavy’s “How You Like Me Now?”). Either way, the sentiment is the same: If you haven’t done curbside pickup before (or scoffed at it), now you know better. Dine-in customers are discovering what food truck fans already knew. Namely that ordering food online and picking it up is convenient, allows for plenty of flexibility, and can be easy on the wallet.

MEYER’S GOURMET SANDWICHES

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Idaho shut down March 25, according to owner Caleb Meyer. The recent reopening of the state has meant a small increase in sales, yet nowhere near their revenue he had this time last year, he says.

He thinks the prevalence of food trucks has helped people become more accustomed to the new way of eating — ordering and pickup. “It’s a way to get restaurant-quality food and not have to sit in a dining room or compromise with fast food if you’re on the move,” he says.

And restaurant quality is what you’ll get in the rotating menu, which might be a savory grilled Reuben sammie one day or the fairly standard bahn mi fries: a hefty portion of potato fries smothered in braised pork, jalapeno and a spicysweet chili sauce, topped with some crunchy pickled daikon radish and carrot ($8).

Jillian Gay founded Farmer’s Daughter Food Truck.

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J&T FOOD BUNKER

702 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, 208-763-8771 The Bunker Bar outside of which they’re parked may have been forced to close during the earliest phase of Idaho’s response to COVID, but the Army green food truck known as the J&T Food Bunker soldiered on. It’s burgers and bar grub here, but made with gusto. For a burger to garner a few bucks more than what many fast food places serve for less, it better be good. Theirs are, specifically the General with a commanding stack of pulled pork, bacon, cheese and house-made onion strips on top of your juicy burger, then some ranch dressing and barbecue sauce for extra messy goodness ($9.50).

SHILLA KOREAN BBQ WITH SEOUL

1200 Fontaine Dr., Ponderay, 336-837-5488 Young chef Jeff Coleman is channeling his mother’s and grandmother’s recipes in this Korean street food truck, formerly located outside the 219 in Sandpoint and now in an easier-access RV lot in Ponderay. His bop bowls are full of veggies — some pickled, some wilted and some marinated — plus your choice of meat protein (did someone say pork belly?). Do the veggie ($8) and fried egg ($1) for a good summer meal that doesn’t leave you logy.

BIG ROD’S TEXAS BBQ

Nine Mile Falls area, Facebook: BigRodsTexasBBQ Barbecue is not for dainty eaters or appetites and

Big Rod’s is no exception. When you get tender bits of meat in your slow-cooked pork and beans, you know you’re getting plenty for your pennies. Owner Rod Smith’s “Texas-style” means smoked meat.

FARMER’S DAUGHTER FOOD TRUCK

farmersdaughterfood.com Farmer’s Daughter Food Truck founder Jillian Gay knows that good food doesn’t come cheap. Her focus on organic ingredients — eggs, chicken, beef, potatoes — and from-scratch details like homemade jam requires more investment on her part and for customers. Regardless, her breakfast meals only run $8-9 and are both hearty and healthy. Have the burrito ($8) or the mouth-watering sausage or bacon egg and cheese sandwich on a rich, tender biscuit ($9).

Although she’s less busy than this time last year, Gay says, she’s also limiting her outings, which makes her window help happy, she says. Find her Saturdays at Liberty Lake Farmers Market and Sundays at Big Barn Brewing in Greenbluff (visit Facebook: Food2Truck).

To compensate a bit, she’s collaborating more, using Ramstead Ranch sausage and selling her breakfast burritos at Jacob’s Java.

“I needed to figure out a way to still operate since all of the larger events were canceled,” says Gay, who hopes that the trend she’s been seeing to express concern for others and help one another out will continue past the pandemic.

“That would be a wonderful silver lining.” n

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TAKE IT OUTSIDE Now more than ever, it’s picnic season

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n the best of times, summer provides ample opportunities to throw some food in a bag or basket along with a blanket and some silverware and find a spot under the midday sun or moonlight for a picnic. This summer, it’s pretty much a requirement if you want to get out of your home quarantine and enjoy some fresh, socially distanced air.

Thankfully, the Inland Northwest is littered with nice parks, and there are plenty of spots near those parks with great cheap options for your next outdoor dining excursion. Here are some of the best places near some of our favorite parks:

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a true gem, a former horseracing oval surrounded by Victorian homes and full of mature trees offering ample shade in the summer. Hit up the Garland Sandwich Shoppe up the hill in the Garland District for a sandwich for every appetite. I like the Big Dill ($8), which packs turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion and replaces the bread with a giant pickle. If that’s a lot of dill for your taste, you can build your own sandy. Get into a panini like the chipotle sirloin ($8) or one of many salads — all for less than $10.

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315 E. 18th Ave., 747-8691 Between its 90 acres of varied gardens, a duck pond, playground and ample space for everything from sledding in the winter to a little baseball in the summer, it’s hard to beat Manito Park. And nearby Rockwood Bakery has just as diverse a range of treats to pack for a picnic at the park just a stone’s throw away. On a recent visit, I sampled an array of goodies; the Southwestern pasta ($5.95 for a large) was a delicious mix of spinach, black beans, green chiles, red bell pepper and more in a creamy chipotle dressing that gave it some kick. The chicken chipotle sandwich ($7.50) paired nicely, and you know I couldn’t walk out without a sweet treat. Let me recommend the peach cobbler scone ($3.15).

There’s a world of good things happening in the $5-$10 range.

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3903 N. Madison St., 326-2405 Corbin Park on the lower north side of Spokane (not to be confused with the one in Post Falls) is

2926 S. Grand Blvd., 747-6041 Comstock Park on the South Hill offers nearly 25 acres of grassy patches, a full-blown (if not currently operating) aquatics area and annual Labor Day concerts by the Spokane Symphony. A short drive east on 29th Avenue will land you at Slick Rock Burrito, where you can get the perfect packable handheld for less than $10. I went the traditional route and ordered the carnitas burrito because I can’t resist slow-roasted pork, especially one boasting a “spicy tequila-based marinade,” and there are also atypical burrito flavors on some, including the Bar-B-Que burrito (roasted red potatoes, pinto beans, chicken, barbecue sauce, cheese, sour cream, roasted chili corn salsa), and a couple with a Thai vibe.

DINARDI’S PIZZA & PASTA

829 E. Boone Ave., Suite A, 960-7949 Mission Park is small compared to some of Spokane’s parks, but it packs a lot into its Logan neighborhood location, from horseshoe pits to Spokane River access, and it connects to the Centennial Trail. You might not consider pizza “picnic food,” but you should when a place like DiNardi’s is nearby. It’s some of the best pizza in town, and you can pick up a pie for $12, whether

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Spicy Tony, Green Dahlia, Tuscan and more rustic style pizzas, traditional Italian appetizers, salads and house made tiramisu. Full Bar- Patio overlooking downtown and the Spokane River.

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DiNardi’s has some of the best pizza in the region.

“You might not consider pizza ‘picnic food,’ but you should when a place like DiNardi’s is nearby.” it’s a meaty pizza or a veggie pie. (I’m a big fan of the Margherita.) There’s a vast array of salads and calzones under $10, as well as sandwiches like the chicken parm and eggplant parm, also coming in around $10.

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602 N. Fifth Ave., Sandpoint, 208-263-3491 The Festival at Sandpoint is often my organizing inspiration for a trip to Sandpoint, but the ample waterfront recreation at Sandpoint City Beach Park and Lakeview Park will do just fine. For a day in the sun, perhaps pack yourself a serious sammy courtesy of Mr. Sub, where $9.35 will get you a big, easily shareable grinder like the Pioneer (ham, pastrami, salami) or a hot spicy chicken or meatball. There’s lighter fare, too, like salads, and you won’t find a thing on the menu over $10. n

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e’ve all done it. You’re out for dinner with friends, you start perusing the menu, and you come to the realization that you’ll be ordering nothing but starters for dinner. And you’re keeping them all to yourself.

We’re perusing some of our favorite local eateries and finding all the staples of the appetizer section — nachos, chicken wings, flatbreads, quesadillas and all the dippables and dunkables that you associate with pre-dinner dishes — that work as standalone meals in their own right. Here’s a

handful of relatively inexpensive apps that will satisfy any hungry diner, whether you’re eating alone or, if you’re feeling generous, sharing with one other person.

ROCK CITY GRILL

2911 E. 57th Ave., 455-4400 One of the local mainstay’s signature dishes is Italian nachos ($14), a perfect treat to enjoy over a couple of beers. What separates this mound of gooey goodness from other nachos — and what gives it the “Italian” designation — is that it’s built on a bed of pasta chips, which are crispy and light and significantly less salty than a standard tortilla chip. Those are topped with sausage, black olives and tomato and given a slightly bitter kick from pepperoncinis, but the piece de resistance is the creamy asiago and mozzarella sauce, which you’ll also want to dunk your fries in. It’s the perfect portion size for two hungry people, so split the check right down the middle, and it’s even more of a bargain.

SARANAC PUBLIC HOUSE

21 W. Main Ave., 473-9455 This beloved downtown eatery is a reliable haven for hearty meals at reasonable prices, and one of their best dishes is actually at the top of the menu, the buffalo quesadilla ($12). Saranac’s que-

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Rock City Grill’s Italian nachos give a delicious twist to a classic appetizer. sadilla comes super-stuffed in a flour tortilla, with a blend of chicken and both cream cheese and cheddar cheese, topped off by a delectable buffalo sauce. Sure, you can share it, but it’s much better as a dish you can keep to yourself. Add a side of the signature vegan mac and cheese for a perfect summer meal on the patio.

TWIGS BISTRO & MARTINI BAR

808 W. Main Ave., 232-3376; also South Hill, Wandermere and Spokane Valley One of the best places in town if you just want a drink and some starters. One of my go-tos is the three kalua pork tacos on fluffy flour tortillas ($12). The sweet and tangy pork mixes perfectly with the creaminess of creole remoulade and the crunch of accompanying slaw, and a squirt of lime adds a citrus-y kick. It’s just the right amount of food; pair it with one of their signature martinis.

THE BLUEBIRD

816 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, 208-665-3777 Poutine, that Canadian staple of gravy-coated fries and cheese curds, has started to become a regular presence on many American menus.

But the Bluebird, Coeur d’Alene’s self-appointed “midtown eatery,” has stepped up its poutine

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game: They swap out the fries for tater tots and the gravy for a Cougar Gold cheese sauce, and throw that all together with pork belly ($12). If your mouth’s not already watering, you can add bacon, caramelized onions, jalapeno, blue cheese and a fried egg for an extra five bucks.

WATTS 1903 SPIRITS & EATERY

1318 W. First Ave., 279-2334 This new downtown eatery opened right as everything was shutting down, so now’s as good a time as any to support them. You’d be satisfied with anything R E S TAU R A N T on their starter menu, but I’d F I N DE R recommend Looking for a new place to the full pound eat? Search the region’s of chicken most comprehensive bar wings, which and restaurant guide at come coated Inlander.com/places. in your choice of buffalo or sweet Vietnamese-style sauce ($12). I opted for the latter, which comes with a side of delicious kimchi slaw for that extra bit of vinegar-y goodness. Also recommended: the homemade pretzel with its buttery, decadent cheese sauce and tangy mustard. n

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Name another dish more universally revered than the burger. From its humble beginnings as a staple of diners and drive-thrus, the burger is such a part of American cuisine it’s made its way from brown paper bags onto $20 plates in fine dining restaurants. That sheer diversity in price, toppings and the patties themselves — from your basic frozen variety to a deluxe blend of the finest chuck, brisket and sirloin, or even a meat-mimicking plant stand-in — perfectly sums up why we love burgers so. Stopping at the drive-thru late at night for a basic burger topped with American cheese, ketchup and some measly pickles can be just as satisfying as going all out for an award-winning chef’s take featuring Japanese Wagyu beef, aged cheddar and gourmet sauces and condiments. The burger is the quintessential everyone’s meal; it’s comforting, it’s familiar, it’s everywhere, and you can eat one anytime.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

NORTH SPOKANE | 509-928-2921 Spokane Valley | 509-927-2840 www.fiveguys.com

Over 250,000 ways to make a Burger.

Five Guys serves well done, juicy burgers. Every item is fresh and handprepped daily. There are no freezers at Five Guys so nothing is ever frozen.

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“The Smash Burger saved my life!”

“I had the Smash Burger, which I would recommend to anyone. It’s essentially a Big Mac with all the things you love but none of the things you hate about the golden arches.” Catherine K.- Yelp

Smash Burger with Fries

After years of serving the Moon Burger at their locations, the guys behind the Elk family of restaurants decided to try something different when they opened Geno’s in 2014, and the Smash Burger was born. It’s best with fries at Geno’s, but you can also try it at The Elk.

INCREDIBURGER & EGGS

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It’s OK if you fall in love with our burgers. Dude, we get it. We put a lot of love into our handpressed burgers, egg sandwiches, fries, tots and adult beverages — all made with as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. So your beef crush makes sense.

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LAGUNA CAFE

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It’s topped with Provolone cheese, bacon, pesto aioli, avocado, lettuce, tomato. Very California!

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Logan Tavern

Central Spokane | LoganTavernSpokane.com 509-474-0584

 Dine In and Chill Neighborhood Vibe with Delicious Tavern Fare.

Visit your favorite neighborhood watering hole where you can enjoy daily food and drink specials, meet friends old or new, and relax in our comforting atmosphere. Happy hour happens Monday through Friday from 3pm-6pm, and Sunday 2pm-close, offering $1 off wells and micros, and $2 off shareables.

The Double Deluxe

One of our most popular burgers is The Double Deluxe, with two all-beef patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mustard, mayo, house made ketchup.

Served with house fries, sweet potato tots, or garlic and herb fries.

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Max at mirabeau

SPOKANE Valley | maxatmirabeau.com 509-922-6252

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Gorgonzola Blue Burger = Our Certified Angus beef burger is cooked to order with layers of Gorgonzola blue cheese, caramelized sweet onions, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce and tomato and served with julienne fries topped with fresh parmesan.

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MAX Draft Beer $3.90, $5.00 select wines by the glass, House Wells $5.00, $2 off Signature Martinis.

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NightHawk Lounge Caprese Burger Come enjoy a fresh summer Caprese Burger in our newly remodeled NightHawk Lounge!

We’ve added a non-smoking restaurant and food can be ordered at the bar. The Caprese Burger is a fresh ground brisket burger cooked to perfection and placed on a potato bun.

The burger is topped with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, sliced tomatoes and a balsamic drizzle. Served with our new thick cut, spiral sidewinder fries. Don’t forget to ask your server for our house-made ranch or tartar sauces to go with your fries.

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The Onion Taphouse & Grill

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Spokanes Original Gourmet Burgers & Brews We work daily to source healthy, earth friendly, renewable foods we can bring fresh to your table. We strive to use natural minimally processed ingredients and shop local as much as possible. Our Burgers are made fresh using local lean ground beef, hand-pattied and grilled medium or to your liking. We are local, family owned and operated restaurant since 1978.

State of the Onion

State of the Onion Burger: Fresh local hand-pattied ground chuck steak, colossal onion ring, pepper jack cheese, fresh greens, pickle, tomato, chili pepper aioli with endless sea salted fries.

Poole’s Public House

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Poole’s Burgers are ½ Pounders!

We serve 100% locally-sourced Cattle Company beef brisket blend! This is definitely not the standard 1/4-pounder other restaurants serve! You can substitute Chicken Breast or Veggie Patty at no extra charge. Served with any of our sides and your choice of Brioche or Sourdough bun. Make it a full pounder for $3.50 extra. Holy cow!

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Rogers Ice Cream and Burgers is a local family owned fast casual restaurant. Everything at Roger’s is made to order from scratch the old fashioned way.

Roger’s Made to Order Double D Burger

Our burgers are made with fresh 100% Country Natural Beef. It is a local coop of Pacific Northwest Ranchers & 3rd party GAP certified to be naturally & sustainably raised with no antibiotics or hormones ever. Our homemade french fries and kettle chips are hand cut daily from Idaho potatoes and fried in rice bran oil.

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Thursdays, 5-10 pm; $12 signature burger with draft beer or house wine.

Featuring Idaho’s Snake River Farmers American Kobe ground fresh daily, caramelized onion tartar, Tillamook Oregon cheddar, tomato, leaf lettuce, fresh hand-cut fries. Or choose from grilled salmon club, buffalo, chicken andouille or falafel patties.

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THREE PEAKS KITCHEN + BAR

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A Place Of Gathering Opening daily at 11AM, this casual dining restaurant serves quality scratch-made food from locally sourced ingredients, giving you a fine dining experience in a laid-back atmosphere. The menu is diverse, so it appeals to all palates, featuring daily specials that showcase our chef’s unique point of view.

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THE VIKING

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 Happy Hour Nightly $2 Drafts Any Draft, Every Day.

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“Sweet Caroline” Juicy 6oz beef burger patty, melted cheddar and swiss cheese, a generous portion of slow smoked beef brisket, house made coleslaw, and savory and tangy Carolina BBQ sauce. All piled into a buttery toasted brioche bun. $15 Come see us 1221 N Stevens St. in Spokane.

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SWEET SUMMER TREATS Cure your sweet tooth and save your wallet

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his summer more than ever, we deserve to treat ourselves to something sweet once in a while. Whether you’re craving something on the healthier side or complete junk food, this list offers a variety of treats from the Inland Northwest to boost your summer mood.

Grab some friends or your dog, roll the car windows down, and leave your house for the sole purpose of eating something sweet.

THE WELLNESS TREE JUICE BAR

1914 N MONROE • 509.474.9040

Local farms and ingredients Focus on sustainability Plant based options

1025 W. Perry St., 598-8558 For those who enjoy a refreshing acai bowl on hot summer days, I have just the spot for you.

The Wellness Tree, in the South Perry District, is home to not only practitioners of natural medicine, but a juice bar. All menu items are made with quality ingredients in mind and emphasize the importance of healthy fats, superfoods, and organically sourced fruits and vegetables. To put a spin on the typical acai bowl, I recommend ordering the green bowl. It’s packed with ingredients like spinach and kale, but packs an exciting flavor profile with the inclusion of ginger, banana and almond milk. For just $9.80 you can get a small smoothie bowl topped with delicious granola, honey and ripe fruit.

SPOKANDY

Locally owned & operated 6314 N Ash Street • Spokane

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1412 W. Third Ave., 624-1969 If you want to reminisce on childhood nostalgia and the scent of fresh truffles and chocolate, Spokandy has you covered. Original to Spokane and over 100 years old, this candy shop offers a large variety of homemade goodies. Their famous pastel mints can be purchased as a set for just $4.75 and are made with pure peppermint oil and have a soothing creamy finish to them. On top of this, Spokandy also carries a regional summer favorite: huckleberry jam. One jar of Helen’s Huckleberry products is available at $8 and will be perfect for morning toast or late-night snacks.

SWEET PEAKS ICE CREAM

415 W. Main Ave., 474-9096 Of course a hot, sunny day calls for an enjoyable scoop of ice cream. Sweet Peaks makes all of its customized flavors from scratch at its original location in Whitefish, Montana, but they deliver to their Spokane shop to keep us in the loop, too.

If you’re looking for a trip down memory lane, I suggest trying their original cupcake flavor. It’s always a hit with its simplistic yellow cake batter flavor and colorful rainbow sprinkles scattered throughout. A single scoop in a cup only costs $4.50, and is the perfect bite every time.

THE SCOOP

1238 W. Summit Pkwy., 703-7042 and 1001 W. 25th Ave., 535-7171 One of the best ways to enjoy a quick treat in the beautiful Kendall Yards area is to buy an ice pop.

Fannie’s Ice Pops, a locally run small business, can normally be found at numerous summer farmers markets in the area. With the turn of events our summer has thrown at us so far, Fannie’s can still be found in other locations to satiate our ice pop needs. Head into the Scoop and grab yourself one of these truly delicious treats.

I recommend the classic chocolate avocado. It’s vegan and gluten free, but still manages to achieve the fudgy texture and rich flavor you want in a chocolate popsicle. A single pop costs just $3.

WHITE DOG COFFEE

2909 E. 57th Ave., 448-7668, and various locations Summertime marks smoothie season for me, at least in between milkshakes, and White Dog Coffee has a good one at a great price. With sizes ranging from 12-32 ounces all coming in at between $4 and $6, you don’t have to sweat dropping $10 on a tasty beverage at this drive-thru. My go-to is the strawberry-banana smoothie, a refreshing blast on a hot day at a price so nice you’ll want to drive through twice.

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PROST! Five of the best to-go beer deals from local breweries

BY DEREK HARRISON

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he days of a $2 pint might be behind us, but there’s still the occasional brewery slinging to-go beer for cheap. Here are five of the best deals we could find in the Inland Northwest:

BRICK WEST BREWING CO. 1318 W. First Ave. The downtown brewery charges $8 for a 32-ounce crowler of most beers on tap. It opened earlier this year, but it’s brewing some of the best lagers throughout the region — making the Ladder #4 German Helles well worth a visit.

TRICKSTERS BREWING

3850 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene Tricksters’ J-Box IPA has become a regional

favorite over the years, and at $8 for a 32-ounce glass grunt fill, it’s also one of the cheapest IPAs in the region.

RIVER CITY BREWING

121 S. Cedar St. The Midnight Marmot comes in a 22-ounce bottle for $7.50, making it the smallest amount of beer to appear on this list. But at 8.7 percent ABV, it makes up for what it lacks in volume. It tastes like an alcoholic mocha, so no judgment if you crack one open with breakfast.

TTs OLD IRON BREWERY

4110 S. Bowdish Rd., Spokane Valley The $6, 32-ounce crowler of the single malt and single hop El Dorado Pale Ale is a current special at TTs Old Iron Brewery & BBQ, but it’s the type of deal the brewery frequently has. This beer is extremely crushable and well worth the price.

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1003 E. Trent Ave. #170 At the No-Li Brewhouse pub in the Logan neighborhood, most beers are always $8 for a 64-ounce growler fill — it even comes with a complimentary glass growler. It’s hands down the best deal in town. We’d recommend settling down with four pints of the juicy Red, White & Hazy IPA. n

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SWEETS YOU CRONUT RESIST From the classics to modern creations, Inland Northwest donut shops will leave you full without breaking the bank

BY SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL

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hether you’re into the sweetest, sprinkle-covered frosting, or you want a little savory with your morning pastry, there’s a big world of donuts waiting to be explored at Inland Northwest donut shops.

You don’t have to go to the big city to get fancy pairings like a bacon maple bar or a breakfast-style fried dough stuffed with tasty cheese, eggs and sausage. Here, we’ve compiled a list of just five of the region’s most creative donut shops, and their sweets that will satisfy your cravings for just a few bucks.

DAVIS DONUTS

2520 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, 208-664-1701 Sure, by this point you’ve probably heard of the New York-born “cronut,” part croissant and part donut, which is kind of a pastry perfection. But have you heard of the similar “Davsont” and did you know that it’s available just off the freeway in Coeur d’Alene?

Davis Donuts’ version of the pastry gets even fancier with sweet sauce inside. You can get this awesome combo filled with indulgent Bavarian cream or a raspberry filling that offers the perfect balance of tart to sweet to buttery flaky layers.

But really, why choose if you can try both for just $5.30?

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Casual Friday Donuts are a treat any day of the week.

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AMY’S DONUTS

11519 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, 862-4391 With dozens and dozens of gourmet options topped with cereals, candies and colorful frostings, it may be hard to choose, but some sweet summer nostalgia might be the way to go. Try the strawberry shortcake donut ($2.50), topped with pink crumbles reminiscent of those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars you used to get from the ice cream truck. Or, get ready to have sticky hands as you scarf down the bananas foster ($2.50), topped with banana-flavored frosting, banana chips and a chocolate drizzle.

GROSS DONUTS

1603 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls, 208-777-0900; 445 W. Cherry Ln., Coeur d’Alene, 208-930-4099 Wanna really get a bang for your buck? Try Gross Donuts (named for the family that started the popular shops, not the flavors!) in Post Falls or Coeur d’Alene. There, you can get a jelly-filled donut for just $1.39 with a nice glaze and sweet berry filling. Or, get a real steal of a deal with the massive Bear Claw ($2.29), which is stuffed with apple filling and hard to put down once you take the first bite.

DONUT PARADE

2152 N. Hamilton St., 473-9870 The beloved donut shop off Hamilton offers plenty of sweet options such as the Bavarian cream-filled donut with chocolate frosting ($2) or a good old fashioned cake donut with glaze ($1.50). But if sweet isn’t your thing, pop in early in the morning for a breakfast bun ($4.25). The popular item that often sells out is made with delicious fried dough wrapped around sausage, bacon, egg and cheese, and topped with more shredded cheese for a hearty and savory breakfast fix.

CASUAL FRIDAY DONUTS

3402 N. Division St., 328-1764 You’ve always been the person in the office to go straight for that maple bar. There’s loyalty in that, and really, what’s not to love about that maple frosting? But Casual Friday Donuts knows how to elevate your longtime favorite, by sprinkling it with plenty of fresh bacon bits for a sweet-and-salty harmony on their maple bacon bar ($3.25). Or give one of their other tasty flavors a try, from salted caramel to their tasty take on a cronut known as the Mother of All Donuts (M.O.A.D.). n