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Collective Kitchen 21

Rind and Wheat

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Elk Public House 10-11

Rocket Bakery

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Five Guys 14

Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop 59, 68

Gilded Unicorn 25 Incrediburger & Eggs 26 izzy’s Comfort Kitchen 29, 64 Le Catering 30 Logan Tavern 31 Moon Time 10-11 The Porch 10-11 Red Tail Bar & Grill

at Coeur d’Alene Casino 35

Republic Kitchen + Taphouse 34 SmokeRidge BBQ

38, 68

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BISTRO Browne’s Bistro 16 Latah Bistro 29 Maryhill Winery & Amphitheater 3 63, 64

nYne Bar & Bistro

The Swinging Doors 50, 70

Cole’s Bakery and Cafe 21

Three Peaks Kitchen + Bar at Spokane Tribe Casino

39, 65, 68

Crepe Cafe Sisters 54

Vine & Olive 42 The Yards Bruncheon 51

Halletts Chocolates 54

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Durkin’s Liquor Bar

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Honey

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FINE DINING 315 Cuisine 14 Chinook

crafted by Chef Adam Hegstad

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Masselow’s

at Northern Quest Resort and Casino

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FRENCH

Maple Street Bistro 47

Crepe Cafe Sisters 54

Rocket Bakery 55

Madeleine’s Cafe & Patisserie 47

Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop

59, 68

GASTRO PUB

Uncle Rusty’s Diner 51

1898 Public House

QQ Sushi & Kitchen 32

CHEESE SHOP

Umi Sushi 41

Rind and Wheat 49

Brick West Brewing Co. 2

BAKERY

ECLECTIC

Nudo Ramen House 32

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Casper Fry

Indaba Coffee 28

The Tea 59

ASIAN

Vieux Carre NOLA Kitchen 43

Latah Bistro 29

CAFÉ

Uncle Rusty’s Diner 51

at Northern Quest Resort and Casino 71

FARM TO TABLE

BARBECUE

South Hill Grill 50

Two Seven 10-11

Legends of Fire

The Blissful Whisk

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Cole’s Bakery and Cafe

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Elk Public House 10-11 Iron Goat Brewing 28 Moon Time 10-11

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Masselow’s Lounge/La Rive

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at Kalispel Golf & Country Club 15, 16, 45, 62

at Northern Quest Resort and Casino 31

The Porch 10-11 Republic Kitchen + Taphouse 34 South Hill Grill 50 Two Seven 10-11

PUB Logan Tavern

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Lumberbeard Brewing

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NightHawk Lounge

at Coeur d’Alene Casino 69

MEDITERRANEAN 45

Baba

MEXICAN GOURMET BURGERS Five Guys 14 Incrediburger & Eggs 26 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers

34, 55

HAWAIIAN BARBECUE

Cochinito Taqueria

El Que 62

NORTHWEST 1898 Public House

at Kalispel Golf & Country Club 15, 16, 45, 62

Bardenay Restaurant

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Durkin’s Liquor Bar

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Hang 10 Hawaiian BBQ The Globe Bar

22-23, 27, 64 & Kitchen

Honey

ICE CREAM

Abi’s Ice Cream 53 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers

34, 55

The Scoop 58 Sweet Annie’s 58

20, 62

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Le Catering

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Masselow’s

33, 36-37

at Northern Quest Resort and Casino

Northern Quest Casino Food & Beverage

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Red Tail Bar & Grill

at Coeur d’Alene Casino 35

IRISH 49, 68 American Grill & Irish Pub

Shawn O’Donnell’s

Vine & Olive

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The Yards Bruncheon

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PIZZA

ITALIAN Dinardi’s Pizza & Pasta

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David’s Pizza 62

Versalia Pizza

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Dinardi’s Pizza & Pasta 24

Vicino

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Flame and Cork

25, 64

Iron Goat Brewing 28

JAPANESE Nudo Ramen House

Versalia Pizza 41 32

Vicino 42

Shawn O’Donnell’s

49, 68

Viking Bar and Grill

43, 70

American Grill & Irish Pub

SOUTHERN Casper Fry

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Vieux Carre NOLA Kitchen

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SPORTS BAR The Swinging Doors

50, 70

Viking Bar and Grill

43, 70

STEAKHOUSE 5

Chinook crafted by Chef Adam Hegstad

Masselow’s Lounge/La Rive at Northern Quest Resort and Casino

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STEAMED BUNS 38

Tasty Bun

SUSHI QQ Sushi & Kitchen

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Umi Sushi

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TAPAS 14

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WINE BAR Brick West Brewing Co.

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1 Three Peaks Kitchen + Bar at Spokane Tribe Casino 14300 US 2 39, 65, 68

10 Crepe Cafe Sisters 441 N. Nettleton St 11 David’s Pizza 803 W. Mallon Ave 12 Dinardi’s Pizza & Pasta 829 E. Boone Ave 13 Durkin’s Liquor Bar 415 W. Main Ave 14 Elk Public House 1931 W. Pacific Ave 15 El Que 141 S. Cannon St 16 The Gilded Unicorn 110 S. Monroe St 17 The Globe Bar & Kitchen 204 N. Division St 18 Incrediburger & Eggs 909 W. First Ave 19 Indaba Coffee 1425 W Broadway Ave

Masselow’s Lounge/La Rive 31 Legends of Fire 71 Masselow’s 33, 36-37 Northern Quest Casino Food & Beverage 72 all at Northern Quest Resort and Casino 100 N. Hayford Rd

Downtown 6 Baba 1242 W. Summit Pkwy 7 Brick West Brewing Co. 1318 W. First Ave. 8 Browne’s Bistro 1924 W. Pacific Ave 9 Cochinito Taqueria 10 N. Post St

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20 Indaba Coffee 518 W Riverside Ave 28 21 Indaba Coffee 210 N Howard St 28 22 Indaba Coffee 1315 W Summit Pkwy 28 23 Indaba Coffee 419 N Nettleton St 28 24 Iron Goat Brewing 1302 W. Second Ave 28 25 Lumberbeard Brewing 25 E. Third Ave 69 26 Madeleine’s Cafe & Patisserie 415 W. Main Ave 47 27 Maryhill Winery & Amphitheater 1303 W. Summit Pkwy 3 28 Nudo Ramen House 818 W Sprague Ave 32 29 nYne Bar & Bistro 232 W. Sprague Ave 63, 64

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Downtown 30 Rind and Wheat 1516 W Riverside Ave 31 Rocket Bakery 1325 W 1st Ave 32 Rocket Bakery 57 S Howard St 33 Rocket Bakery 207 N Wall St 34 The Scoop 1238 W Summit Pkwy 35 Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill & Irish Pub 719 N. Monroe St 36 Tasty Bun 829 E. Boone Ave 37 The Tea 1227 W. Summit Pkwy 38 Umi Sushi 1309 W. Summit Pkwy 39 Uncle Rusty’s Diner 1412 W. Second Ave 40 Versalia Pizza 1333 W. Summit Pkwy 41 Vieux Carre NOLA Kitchen 1403 W. Broadway Ave 42 Viking Bar and Grill 1221 N. Stevens St 43 Vino 222 S. Washington St 44 The Yards Bruncheon 1248 W Summit Pkwy

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North Spokane 45 1898 Public House at Kalispel Golf & Country Club 2010 W. Waikiki Rd 15, 16, 45, 62 46 Cole’s Bakery and Cafe 521 E. Holland Ave 21 47 Five Guys 9502 N Newport Hwy 14 48 Halletts Chocolates 1419 E. Holyoke Ave 54 49 Logan Tavern 1305 N. Hamilton St 31

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50 Maple Street Bistro 5520 N. Maple St 47 51 Nudo Ramen House 9602 N. Newport Hwy 32 52 QQ Sushi & Kitchen 1902 W. Francis Ave 32 53 Rocket Bakery 903 W Garland Ave 55 54 Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop 10406 N. Division St 58, 68 55 The Swinging Doors 1018 W. Francis Ave 50, 70

70 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers 403 N Spokane St

South Spokane 56 Casper Fry 928 S. Perry St 20 57 Hang 10 Hawaiian BBQ 909 S. Grand Blvd 22-23, 27, 64 58 Latah Bistro 4241 Cheney Spokane Rd 29 59 Rocket Bakery 1301 W 14th Ave 55 60 The Scoop 1001 W. 25th Ave 58 61 South Hill Grill 2808 E. 29th Ave 50 62 Two Seven 2727 S Mt Vernon St # 5 10-11

Spokane Valley 63 The Blissful Whisk 1612 N. Barker Rd 64 Le Catering 2426 N Discovery Pl 65 Rocket Bakery 3315 N Argonne Rd 66 Rocket Bakery 3101 N Argonne Rd 67 SmokeRidge BBQ 11027 E. Sprague Ave 68 Sweet Annie’s 1948 N Harvest Pkwy

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Hayden 71 Flame and Cork 8592 N. Government Way 72 The Porch 1658 E Miles Ave 73 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers 8833 Hess St

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Coeur d’Alene 74 315 Cuisine 315 E Wallace Ave 75 Abi’s Ice Cream 112 N. Fourth St 76 Bardenay Restaurant 1710 W. Riverstone Dr 77 Collective Kitchen 501 Sherman Ave 78 Honey 317 Sherman Ave 79 izzy’s Comfort Kitchen 726 N. Fourth St 80 Moon Time 1602 E Sherman Ave 81 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers 1224 E. Sherman Ave 82 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers 2420 Government Way 83 Vicino 2385 N Old Mill Loop 84 Vine & Olive 2037 N. Main St

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Worley 85 Chinook crafted

by Chef Adam Hegstad 86 Coeur d’Alene Casino 87 NightHawk Lounge at Coeur d’Alene Casino 88 Red Tail Bar & Grill at Coeur d’Alene Casino all at Coeur d’ Alene Casino 37914 S. Nukwalqw St

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A unique spot for dining and lodging, located central to the downtown core.

Tapas • Traditional Fare • Handcrafted Cocktails HAPPY HOUR FROM 3:15 until 5:30

KITCHEN HOURS Tue-Sat 3:15pm-close

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HAMBURGER CHEESEBURGER BACON BURGER

BACON CHEESEBURGER LITTLE HAMBURGER LITTLE CHEESEBURGER

DOGS

KOSHER STLYE HOT DOG CHEESE DOG BACON DOG BACON CHEESE DOG

FRIES

FIVE GUYS STYLE or CAJUN STYLE

LITTLE REGULAR LARGE

Cooked in pure, no cholesterol, tasty peanut oil!

LITTLE BACON BURGER LITTLE BACON CHEESEBURGER

SANDWICHES MILKSHAKES

VEGGIE SANDWICH CHEESE VEGGIE SANDWICH GRILLED CHEESE BLT

DRINKS

REGULAR LARGE BOTTLED WATER

FIVE GUYS SHAKE

ALL MIX-INS FREE BACON

VANILLA PEANUT BUTTER CHERRY CHOCOLATE OREO CREME ®

STRAWBERRY

SALTED CARAMEL COFFEE

MALTED MILK BANANA OREO® COOKIE PIECES

ALL BURGERS AND DOGS ARE AVAILABLE BUNLESS ALL TOPPINGS FREE

MAYO LETTUCE PICKLES TOMATOES GRILLED ONIONS GRILLED MUSHROOMS KETCHUP MUSTARD RELISH ONIONS JALAPENO PEPPERS GREEN PEPPERS A1® STEAK SAUCE BAR-B-Q SAUCE HOT SAUCE

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Lunch is served.

Mon-Fri starting at 11am

509.466.2121 • 2010 West Waikiki Road • Spokane, WA

See our full menu at 1898publichouse.com

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Destination dining on the Northside.

Enjoy dine-in or takeout.

509.466.2121 • 2010 West Waikiki Road • Spokane, WA

See our full menu at 1898publichouse.com

ing and Summer on our Beautiful r p S or f y Patio ad e r s r e e r n t v n i e d D a d l n o a e n g h c ! w n i u t h G Breakfast, L a full ba r.

New Summer Cocktails Are Here!

Great food! Wonderful service!

Best patio in Spokane!

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COEUR D’ALENE Choice is the CASINO name of the game W

hether it’s a quick bite, shared appetizers or a celebratory meal,

the Coeur d’Alene Casino has something for everyone, and at nearly any time. Start your morning at Jackpot Java & Creamery and for a casual-yet-tasty snack, Huckleberry Deli has hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers, even pizza, which is one of many items available until 3 am.

For sit-down dining, try Red Tail Bar & Grill for breakfast, lunch or dinner, including late night. The menu is a mix of Tex-Mex and burgers served in a casual atmosphere, with daily happy hour 3-6 pm. On weekends, look for the all-youcare-to-eat Frank’s Omelet bar.

Speaking of all-you-can-eat, if you’re

missing the Casino’s popular buffet experience, stay tuned for two new planned food venues taking its place, says Food and Beverage Director Chuck Spahn.

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Another new development is the

revamping of Chinook Crafted by Chef Adam Hegsted, as the former Chinook steakhouse is now called. Chinook blends new flavors with old favorites, like the ultra-popular nitrogen ice cream tableside experience and bone-in ribeye cooked over a mesquite grill.

New items include crispy, wild shrimp

with a garlic-pepper glaze and the rainbow-colored cauliflower appetizer, deep-fried and dressed in a honey butter sauce.

Don’t forget about Twisted Earth Grill,

serving breakfast through dinner inside or on the outdoor deck of the golf pro shop.

“We are excited to have our golfers back,” says Spahn, who notes you don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy the great food and beautiful scenery at Twisted Earth.

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CRAFT COCKTAILS

SOUTHERN INSPIRED

HOURS: TUE - THU 4-8PM • FRI - SAT 4-9PM 928 SOUTH PERRY • 315-4153 • FULL MENU AT CASPERFRY.COM

20 hour sous vide carne asada

draper valley chicken wings

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CochinitoTaqueria

509.474.9618

CochinitoTaqueria

CochinitoTaqueria

REGION’S ONLY COMPLETELY GLUTEN-FREE RESTAURANT • Serving high quality, made from scratch food for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner • Cole’s Bakery & Café is a family-owned and operated business specializing in 100% gluten-free foods, including baked goods, baking mixes and a full service restaurant menu.

Cole’s is open seven days a week with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dairy Free, Vegan and Keto options also available.

521 E. HOLLAND, SPOKANE • 509-413-1739

info@colesbakeryandcafe.com • Facebook.com/colesbakeryandcafe • colesbakeryandcafe.com

PUBLIC HOUSE OPEN Mon-Sun 11-9 • BRUNCH Monday - Friday 8am-11am / Sat and Sun 8am-12pm 501 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID • 208-930-4762 •

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Good Vibes

MEET GREAT FOOD L

ow-key. Family-gathering. Island style.

That’s what restaurant founder and

local entrepreneur Matt Goodwin had in mind for his latest venture: Hang 10 Hawaiian BBQ. Like many places that opened last year, Hang 10 did a quick pivot to offer takeout only, which may be one reason their catering business is riding a big wave.

“I think as far as catering goes, our price per head is pretty reasonable compared to the competition and people are pretty excited to get something different,” says Goodwin.

Their proximity to downtown — tucked into a pocket of businesses behind Sacred Heart — makes them the only Hawaiian food place on the South Hill.

Now offering catering, takeout and dine-in, the Hang 10 menu covers all the classics: Kalua pork, assorted rice and

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noodle bowls and, of course, SPAM served several ways. Try loco moco, a beef patty over rice topped with a rich brown gravy, fried egg and green onions. Or the steak tacos. And don’t forget the side salads like peas and water chestnuts or creamy macaroni.

Their top sellers include teriyaki chicken and the crispy katsu chicken, says Goodwin, who brought back the inspiration for Hang 10 from many a family trip to our nation’s Aloha State.

Family is important, says Goodwin, as is community, which is why they partnered with Path of Hope dog rescue to raise funds and awareness earlier this year. The plan, says Goodwin, is to collaborate with one local organization per month.

That’s a vibe everyone can get into.

Hang 10 Hawaiian BBQ 909 S. Grand Boulevard 747-7737 | Hang10bbq.com

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We serve delicious New York style pizza & Italian pastas.

829 E Boone Ave Suite A • (509) 960-7949 • Mon-Sat 11am-10pm Closed Sundays

HOURS: DINNER TUESDAY-THURSDAY 4-9P FRIDAY-SATURDAY 4-10P DRINKS ‘TIL 11P RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

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EST. 2015

HAPPY HOUR: 3-5PM FRI & SAT  4-6PM SUN -THU DOWNTOWN SPOKANE  110 S MONROE ST  (509) 309-3698  GILDEDUNICORN.COM 

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Family owned and operated authentic Italian wood-fired pizza restaurant.

Freshest ingredients for all pizzas, salads, and appetizers.

Regular and gluten-free dough are made in-house daily.

Extensive wine list, local beers on tap and a full bar.

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IRON GOAT

TAPROOM & KITCHEN

Featuring a from scratch menu and over 20 craft beers made on site.

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Elevated Yet Approachable Comfort Food

Sunday through Thursday 11am-8pm Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm 726 N 4th Street • Coeur d’Alene • (208) 930-0930 • izzyscomfortkitchen.com

Farm Fresh to Table Over 130 Wines Available Outdoor Seating Daily Specials

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GET BACK TO NORMAL, AND THEN SOME. Treat yourself to the Forbes Four-star experience you deserve at La Rive Spa with a deeply relaxing Himalayan Salt Stone Massage.

Pamper yourself even more with a top-shelf cocktail at the Lounge at Masselow’s.

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Order Online for Pick Up! go.Lavutogo.com/qqsushi • 1902 W. Francis Ave

New Expanded Dine In Seating!

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A STEAK THIS GOOD IS RARE. EVEN WHEN IT’S MEDIUM. And you’ll only find it on the new prix-fixe menu at Masselow’s Steakhouse. You can also enjoy fresh seafood and an expertly curated wine list perfect for pairing. See the full menus and reserve your dining experience now at masselows.com.

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ice cream

& burgers

Taste the quality!

At Roger’s we’re committed to serving you Quality!

• Our Burgers-We start with fresh 100% vegetarian fed Country Natural Beef. It is raised sustainably and naturally, with no growth hormones or antibiotics EVER. When ordered we season and sear the beef to a rich brown and serve it with fresh cut lettuce, tomato, onions on a butter grilled bun with our house made burger sauce.

• Our Fries & Kettle Chips -Cut Fresh daily with Idaho Potatoes fried in 100% Rice brain oil.

• Healthier Options -We offer a Garden burger, turkey burger and you can substitute your bun for lettuce wrap on any burger.

• We offer many of your favorite Beers, Hard Ciders, and Seltzer. (Roger’s Burgers locations Only) • All this with Better Prices than our competition and your eating 100% REAL food done the old fashion way.

• Our Shakes & Malts -Made the old fashion way using premium hand scooped ice cream & whole milk blended to order.

Roger’s Burgers • 2420 Government Way. Cd’A, ID • 208-930-4274 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers • 1224 E. Sherman Ave. Cd’A, ID • 208-930-4900 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers • 403 N Spokane St. Post Falls, ID • 208-773-6532 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers • 8833 Hess St. Hayden, ID • 208-772-6205

RogersIceCreamBurgers.com

we LOVE to eat.

HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-6PM

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Grab some grub and catch your favorite game in our sports viewing area with our many large-screen TVs. The exciting atmosphere, traditional tribal hospitality and mouth watering dishes make for a fun and delicious experience. Red Tail Bar & Grill features specialty items reflecting the region, along with refreshing libations.

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Masselow’s Steakhouse at Northern Quest Resort & Casino

THIS IS FOOD YOU WON’T FORGET E

very meal is a special occasion at Masselow’s. From the smile-inducing

hospitality to the award-winning food, this top-notch steakhouse inside Northern Quest has been making memories since 2010.

Their goal is to make sure guests feel special and welcomed, says Head Chef Tanya Broesder. Their team is more like family, she says, even sharing dinner every Sunday before opening.

That’s friendliness you can feel. And how does it taste?

Better than ever! Though Masselow’s is still the place for steak, guests now have more options to choose from and will find themselves in for a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure.

For shared plates and a casual vibe, Masselow’s Lounge offers a variety of appetizers and steak cuts like the prime rib-eye. Or make reservations in the dining

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room for either a three- or four-course fixed-price meal to remember.

Either way, look for specials featuring local, seasonal ingredients, says Broesder.

“Offering nightly specials makes it fun to see what our guests are interested in and if we should add it to our menus.”

Take the in house dry-aged beef, for example, which is another new dining option only available at Masselow’s.

What you get in the grocery store, explains Broesder, is wet-aged beef, but dry-aged is curated in a specialized humidity and temperature controlled environment giving the meat a more intense — some say beefier — taste. The longer the steak “ages,” the more concentrated and nuanced the flavor becomes, says Broesder, who knows that some guests are going to be over-the-moon for Masselow’s minimum 30-day dry-aged beef.

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NEW NAME • SAME OWNERS • SAME GREAT FOOD OPEN DAILY 11AM-9PM Pepe Sal, Green Blossom, Spicy Portobello, and more rustic style pizzas. Traditional Italian appetizers, salads, and house made tiramisu. Amazing cocktails from our full bar and an incredible view from our patio overlooking downtown and the Spokane River.

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Neapolitan style pizzeria offering wood fire pizza, salads and appetizers to compliment an all Italian wine list and 6 beers on tap 2385 N. Old Mill Loop • 208.758.7997 • vicinopizza.com Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner

same owner & executive chef. same commitment to soulful hospitality. two different riverstone dining experiences.

European-inspired eatery & wine bar executed with Northwest flair.

Dynamic wine list featuring Northwest producers and interesting imports plus 8 local taps.

Private dining room in our beautiful wine club room that seats up to 12 for intimate dinners.

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Opening June 2021 Crawfish Handpies | Jambalya | Voul-a-Vents | Poached Pear Salad Sunburst Salad | Honey Butter duckfat fried Cornbread | Hushpuppies Grilled Red Fish | Beignets (of Course) | Cane syrup cake | Pecan Pie

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Classic French Pastries • Casual Dining • Espresso • Beer & Wine

Award wining pastry, breakfast & lunch served daily.

MadeleinesSpokane.com • 415 W. Main Ave. • (509) 624-2253 DINE-IN, TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE • Wed-Sun 8am-2pm

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ood industry challenges: staffing, maintaining quality, sourcing ingredients, staying relevant in a competitive market. A worldwide pandemic and statewide shutdowns? Not on the radar. But over the past year many of our region’s local institutions proved why they’ve endured 10, 20, 30 years and longer through all manner of challenges, COVID included.

For THE SWINGING DOORS, it wasn’t so much a “pivot” as spinning, says Lisa Emery, daughter of owners Bob and Barb Materne.

The 40-year-old family-run restaurant went to great lengths to keep family and guests safe: installing ultraviolet units in their HVAC, adding glass dividers, and upping their to-go process, including family-style meals during the holidays.

“The rules and regulations changed so many times and with such little notice that it made us dizzy at times, but thank goodness we have a great staff and generous customers that have kept us going,” says Emery.

A venerable institution dating to 1974, CLINKERDAGGER also added meals-to-go, so you won’t have to miss out on favorites like their fabulous artichoke-and-crab dip.

In addition to offering takeout and curbside pickup, EUROPA RESTAURANT & BAKERY is encouraging

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reservations for dine-in service (at reduced seating capacity).

Not knowing what changes might be coming has been challenging, says Asa Engels, owner of the nearly 40-year-old downtown restaurant. Yet, she says, it seems like everyone is turning the corner.

The rules are different in Idaho, where the state not only had looser restrictions for gathering, they didn’t have a statewide mask mandate.

Still, BEVERLY’S in Coeur d’Alene dialed back service out of an abundance of caution, and still hasn’t resumed lunch at the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s flagship fine-dining locale.

Look for increased events from the resort, which celebrates 30 years this year, from specialty brunches to a lakeside clambake in May. Taking home the prize for one of the oldest local institutions is 56-year-old DICK’S HAMBURGERS. With only minor adjustments to outdoor picnic seating, Dick’s saw a brisk business for their counter-service-only joint.

And as many a Yelp and Local Guide reviewer noted, there was something reassuring about how little the place has changed over the years, especially in a year marked by changes none of us ever want to revisit. n

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Cinnamon Rolls, Sweet and Savory Scones, Drop Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Croissants, Puff Pastries, Vegan and Gluten Free Pastries, Custom Cakes and Cupcakes, Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches, Breakfast Burritos, Quiches, Holiday Pies, Espresso, coffee and tea made fresh daily.

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Chef and restaurateur Adam Hegsted.

The Wandering Table, in Kendall Yards, was reinvented as Baba, a new Mediterranean-inspired comfort food spot that replaced Wandering Table this spring.

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BY CHEY SCOTT

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pening a brand new restaurant during a global pandemic — an event that’s required ever-changing regulations on dining out, and spurred the permanent closure of eateries across the country — might seem like the opposite of a good idea.

Yet the Inland Northwest saw several new restaurants open their doors for the first time in the last year, giving local foodies something to get excited about and look forward to sampling in person as the health crisis eases.

One of the most notable recent newcomers to the region’s dining scene this past year has been Wooden

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City Spokane, the second Pacific Northwest location for an eatery that first launched in Tacoma. The casual new American eatery opened last August in a historic downtown Spokane building.

In some ways, there was no turning back for its trio of owners, Jon Green, Abe Fox and Eddie Gulberg, who’d signed their lease and hired an architect long before COVID-19 upended life.

“We figured, let’s open, we’ll have less tables but can focus more on the experience and making sure every guest that comes in has an amazing first impression,” Green says. “I think it’s also a lot harder to change a

restaurant that is already open than to open a new one.”

While the months since have doled out plenty of ups and downs to all restaurants, Wooden City included, its opening during last summer’s 50-percent indoor dining cap came with another unexpected positive.

“Had we opened at full capacity in the space it might have actually been too crazy right out of the gate,” says Green, Wooden City co-owner and chef. “It almost had this built-in soft opening effect for us. The last thing you want to do is open and be slammed and have bad first impressions.”

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nother newly opened restaurant in the last year is Pint House Burgers & Brews in Spokane’s Indian Trail neighborhood, which debuted late fall 2020.

Owner Josh Blair says during Pint House’s first few weeks of operations, just before the second dine-in shutdown was issued in November, the restaurant reached capacity nearly every night. Customers continued to show their support after the pub had to switch back to takeout only, so much so that Blair had to install a second phone line to handle all the calls to place orders.

“The community has been so supportive of us,” Blair says. “This is such an underserviced area for familyowned restaurants and local restaurants, so the support has been great.”

The pandemic’s slow-down also proved to be an opportune time for rebranding, as seen at Adam Hegsted’s Kendall Yards eatery Baba, the new Mediterranean-inspired comfort food spot that replaced Wandering Table this spring.

“Wandering Table was put into a fine dining demographic, and that did not transition well into COVID times,” Hegsted says. “We wanted something that would travel well, and was also a place people could eat every day; that was how the idea came about.”

There are also still several new restaurant projects set to debut later this year, including Seattle chef and restaurateur Ethan Stowell’s Tavolàta. Also expected in the coming months is People’s Waffle and Emma Rue’s, a connected cafe and bar in the old Observatory spot. n

Wooden City co-owner and chef Jon Green.

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SPOKANE 2010 W. Waikiki Rd., Spokane, WA • 509.466.2121

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Local & responsibly sourced ingredients prepared with fine-dining techniques - all served in a casual atmosphere along with craft cocktails, thoughtfully-selected cervezas, and spirits. $1 OFF of a rotating selection of our tacos, appetizers and churros $2 TACO Specials every Tuesday

DOWNTOWN 10 N. Post St. Ste 14, Spokane, WA • (509) 474-9618

David’s Pizza 50% off Draft Beer, Wine and Well-Drinks

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Enjoy David’s impeccable attention to detail, commitment to service, and above all, the enjoyment of gathering together with good drink and food.

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We are a family owned and operated authentic Italian wood fired pizza restaurant, using fresh ingredients for all of our pizzas, salads and appetizers. $2 OFF Regular Sized Pizza

H AY D E N 8592 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID • (208) 635-5836

Hang 10 Hawaiian BBQ $3 Brick West cans

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Spreading Aloha with every bite! $10 Single Plates (not including honey ginger shrimp)

SPOKANE 909 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane, WA • (509) 747-7737

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C O E U R D ’A L E N E 726 N 4th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID • (208) 930-0930

nYne Bar & Bistro Thursday Trivia/Karaoke Friday & Saturday Special Guest DJ’s

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The Most Welcoming & Friendliest Bar In Spokane!

Full Menu Served From Open To Close $1 Taco Tuesday Beverages To Go Cocktail Kits Growlers & Bottles

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hen Chandler Baird moved to Spokane in 2014, she often wished she knew someone to offer advice on where to find the best restaurants, shopping and services.

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How Spokane Eats’ Chandler Baird became a go-to source for local dining advice

BY CHEY SCOTT

exploring downtown, quickly discovering the charm and uniqueness of her new home.

Now, seven years later, Baird is known as that go-to person she once hoped could guide her to the best local spots in the Inland Northwest as the face of Spokane Eats, a blog and social media brand. She regularly compiles “best of” and “where-to-find” food lists for

holidays, different cuisines, specific dishes and more.

Recent posts include roundups on the best locally made chicken sandwiches and how to support women-owned restaurants.

“I quickly fell in love with Spokane and realized it was a fantastic place to live,” Baird recalls. “That led me to wanting to share that with others. I wanted to be an advocate to the city that I wished I had when I moved here — a best friend you could go to and ask, ‘Where should I go to for this?’”

Baird started out in 2015 writing blog posts about local restaurants that wowed her, a facet of Spokane Eats that continues to make up about half of its content.

While the project began as a labor of love, Spokane Eats quickly grew to the point that Baird was able to transition in 2018 from a corporate job to running her

brand full time. That includes taking on paid clients for social media marketing as well as sponsored posts.

“When I jumped in and started doing it full time, I was branching out to a lot more than food,” she says. “I do a lot of lifestyle content as well. My goal is to be that source to help people find all the wonderful things in Spokane.”

Baird has also recently added the title of TV show host to her resume, working with chef Adam Hegsted on his Eat Like a Chef series (Saturdays, 9 pm, on Fox 28) that showcases local chefs sharing how to make favorite recipes inside restaurant kitchens across the region.

“It’s been a great new, challenging and fun project to work on,” Baird says. “It’s fun to go back to the kitchens with these chefs and see how they run things and learn their tips and tricks and share these awesome recipes.” n

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Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill

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Happy Hour: 3-6pm every day, $1 off 20-oz local pints, wine, well drinks and specialty cocktails along with discounted Pub Grub. $3 Snacking Bacon $5 Irish Bread Pudding $10 Irish Nachos $10 Shepherd’s Pie

SPOKANE 719 N Monroe St., Spokane, WA • (509) 326-7251

SmokeRidge BBQ THURSDAYS 11am-8pm

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Enjoy a craft cocktail, cold draft or a flight in the Track 58 Bar car! $4 Margaritas $4 Mango Margaritas $4 Blue Juice Caboose Sangria Half Off All Day

S P O K A N E VA L L E Y 11027 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA • (509) 710-3426

Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop

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SUNDAY 5pm-6pm (50% Off Cupcakes**) DAILY Beer and Wine Cupcake Pairings*

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Local, women-owned bakery offering delicious treats, drinks and more made with love in a whimsical and fun environment! **50% OFF Cupcakes Sundays 5-6pm

NORTH SPOKANE 10406 N Division St, Spokane, WA • (509) 368-9811

Three Peaks Kitchen + Bar DAILY $2 Drafts and 20 Taps SAT & SUN Bloody Mary bar and bottomless mimosa bar 9 to 3

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at Spokane Tribe Casino #youjustwinhere WEDNESDAY $34 Prime Rib with Baked Potato, dessert and a glass of wine.

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NightHawk Lounge’s 360-degree bar, complete with seating and gaming machines, is your happy hour destination.

Stop by from 3 pm to 6 pm to enjoy great deals on refreshing drinks. Live music every Friday and Saturday.

Lumberbeard Brewing 25 E. 3rd Ave, Spokane www.lumberbeardbrewing.com

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Tue-Thurs 3-9 Fri-Sat 1-9 Sun 1-6 all ages allowed outside food welcome spacious taproom

Pints, flights and cans of expertly brewed craft beer Happy Hour 69

The Swinging Doors 20% OFF Beer & Cocktails

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EVERY DAY 3pm to 6pm

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HAPPY HOURS

Meet, Eat and Have Fun! $2 OFF Appetizers

NORTH SPOKANE 1018 W Francis Ave, Spokane, WA • (509) 326-6794

The Viking $1 OFF Craft Cocktails $2 OFF Wine $1 OFF All Pints $2 OFF All Pitchers

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HAPPY HOURS

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Welcome home. $2 OFF all appetizers SPOKANE

SPOKANE 1221 N Stevens St, Spokane, WA • (509) 326-6241

Spokane’s #1 Wine Shop!

Oldest and largest Wine of the Month Club in the PNW!

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509.838.1229

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WHENEVER THE MOOD STRIKES. With a massive walk-in humidor full of fine cigars from the world over, and an impressive array of top-shelf spirits for pairing, this is truly a cigar-lover’s paradise.

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