Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine Issue #108

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Best of the City, 2014 It’s award season in the pages of this magazine! Every year we ask you, our readers, to vote for who you consider the best of the best in over 120 different categories. Thanks to all your hard work, it’s time to celebrate and shine a light on the Best of the City, and reward them for earning your vote.

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THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER While October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the truth is the impact of cancer transcends any specific type, month or person. We look at three different types of cancer, and local work being done to bring this disease to its knees.

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Point of Perfection Located on one of only two points on Liberty Lake is a home that has been remodeled with much thought. The homeowners, Alan and Rachel, employ a detailed-eye as they work to bring their home to the point of perfection. We think they are are already there, in this contemporary and fun-filled home on the lake.

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Brewery Tap Rooms In honor of Oktoberfest (yes, it traditionally begins in September, but we’re stretching out the fun), explore the culture of craft beer in Spokane and the surrounding areas.

To get to the heart of the matter, let’s go to local brewery tap rooms, because, after all, that is where the fun is.

On the cover: Shot on location at the Bing Crosby Theater, in downtown Spokane, by Kelly Tareski Photography. Cover models: Camille Martin and Jeff Richardson. Special thanks to the Bing Crosby Theater, Michael Smith and Davis Creekmore.

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contents what’s inside Editor’s Letter Tunneling Through

Readers Respond What you had to say about

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recent issues of the magazine

First Look and Buzz Ba da Bing!

Spokane by the Numbers; a special holiday “Spooko-Gnome”

What I Know Jewelry Design Center’s owner,

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Metro Talk Mt. Spokane Snow & Ski Park’s

Naturally 50 Years of the Wilderness Act

The Nest Why everything old is new again

Homestyles 25 things to know about windows

Real Estate

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Celebrating local businesses with a story

The Opus prize is honoring unsung

Artist Profile

Artist Jill Ann Smith longs to make people smile

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Book Reviews Books that are worth the read

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Datebook

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Restaurant Reviews

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What to put on your calendar

Blue Table Kitchen; Brain Freeze Creamery

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Increase your curb appeal

Business Closeups

The Scene

humanitarian heores

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proposed expansion

What is a luxury car in the Inland Northwest?

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Doug Toone, tells us what he knows

Automotive

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Dining Guide Where to chow down in this town

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Signature Dish Hungrier than just one dish, we’re featuring Lindaman’s signature meal

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Editorial

Editor in Chief Blythe Thimsen blythe@spokanecda.com

Marketing Editor

Stephanie Regalado

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Copy Editor Rachel Sandall Datebook Editor Ann Foreyt ann@spokanecda.com

Food Editor

Katie Collings Nichol

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Art Creative Director/Lead Graphics Kristi Somday kristi@spokanecda.com

Graphic Designer/Traffic Manager Camille Martin camille@spokanecda.com

Photographers Alan Bisson Rocky Castaneda Keith Currie Kelly Tareski Photography Makenna Haeder Rick Singer Crystal Toreson-Kern James Mangis

Contributors Robin Bishop Terri Capozzo Kate Derrick Paul K. Haeder Sarah Hauge David H. Heemann Jennifer LaRue Kathy Minnerly Chelsea Newman Susan Joseph Nielsen Jim Riggers Laurie L. Ross Justin Rundle Nicole Sheets Cara Strickland Doug Toone David Vahala Julia Zurcher

Business Development Emily Guevarra Bozzi

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Sales Marketing Vice President - Sales Cindy Guthrie

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Account Managers Monte Tareski monte@bozzimedia.com Erin Meenach erin@bozzimedia.com

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Director of Events and Promotions Susanna Baylon events@bozzimedia.com

Interns Nick Broderius Victoria Day Wayne Guthrie

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Dining Guide: This guide is an overview of fine and casual restaurants for residents and visitors to the region. For more information about the Dining Guide, email blythe@spokanecda.com.

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Editor’s Letter

Tunneling Through

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ith The last scraps of light officially extinguished, my eyes scrambled, irises expanding to full capacity, trying to adjust to the total darkness that had enveloped me. I couldn’t see a thing. It was pitch black.

I was in the St. Paul Pass, or Taft Tunnel, of the Hiawatha Bike Trail. For years I had read about – in fact written about – the Hiawatha, and had longed to put my bike tires to the gravel, riding the trail myself. So a few weeks ago, just before it closed for the season, I made it happen.

I’d heard warnings about the first, and longest tunnel, which stretches nearly two miles and takes you 8,771 feet beneath the rugged Bitteroot Mountains. I was excited for the adventure!

The temperature immediately dropped upon entering the tunnel, and the gentle sound of water, dripping and seeping through the rock, echoed in the cavernous space as it fell down the walls and pooled in large gutters on each side of the gravel and rock covered trail. My bike light, which had seemed so bright when I accidentally shined it directly into my eyes while checking the batteries the night before, suddenly seemed deficient. Though it struggled to illuminate the way, its light was nearly devoured by the darkness. My back up headlamp felt equally ill equipped for the heavy darkness.

A small wave of uneasiness washed over me as I assessed my situation. It wasn’t fear; rather, it was the recognition this situation was different from any I had been in before, and I had some things to figure out quickly.

Glancing farther into the tunnel, and then to the sides, I looked for some feature upon which my eyes could anchor, to get my bearings. This only served to throw me slightly off balance, as my depth perception and peripheral vision were compromised.

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front of you, to the sides, in your rearview mirror and then glance up again to look farther ahead down the road. When darkness is all around you, though, that isn’t always an option. With no reference points, I decided to work with what I had: a small swath of dim light revealing only what was directly in front of me. I shifted my shoulders forward again and looked straight ahead, focusing on the small patch of trail that was faintly illuminated.

I pedaled steadily, feeling the cool air pressing against me while keeping my eyes trained on that small pool of light. As I pedaled, I thought about the situation I was in, and how our lives often unfold in a similar manner.

Sometimes you enter a season of life, or a tunnel. There is no way to avoid this place; going through it is the only option for getting to the other side. As the light goes out, you are completely engulfed in darkness, and it can feel uncomfortable. You look around for something – anything – to cling to and to lean on. Just like on the bike, you’re moving and things are coming at you fast. As much as you would like to find a safe place to stop and assess your plans, there just isn’t time. As Corrie Ten Boom, the Dutch Christian imprisoned for helping Jews escape the Nazis, famously said, “When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer.”

You must take action. So you pedal. Slowly, methodically, and with determination.

Though it is tempting to forget to keep your eyes focused on where you are going and where you want to be, you can’t allow yourself to be distracted by looking to the right, the left, or anywhere you don’t want to go, because if you waver and look that way, you will spin out.

So, you pedal. Slowly, methodically, and with determination, through rough, frightening, dark places in life, because you know the only way through is to keep going, no matter how dark it is. You keep your eyes focused on what is ahead, knowing that is where the light will eventually be. And when you can’t see that light? You have to keep pedaling, trusting it will appear.

Often, when it seems like the tunnel has gone on too long, it happens. The darkness dissipates; light gradually starts to seep around the corner, and suddenly, you are out of the tunnel, safely into the daylight. You made it through–and the view is incredible on the other side!

Sometimes though, there are blessings and glimmers along the way in a dark tunnel. Two bikers, conquering the trail in reverse, emerged from the tunnel as our group was preparing to enter it. “Oh my gosh, people were singing in there!” one of the men exclaimed.

“It was the most amazing thing I’ve ever heard, it was beautiful.

Out of the darkness came this sound, like a choir, but we didn’t see anyone else. It was like angels were singing.”

I had put that thought far out of my mind when, three-quarters through the dark tunnel, I heard something. Softly at first, but growing ever louder and stronger, the beautiful strains of Amazing Grace filled the entire cavernous space. It was unbelievably beautiful.

When we victoriously emerged from the tunnel and blinked in the bright light, everyone in my group looked around, exclaiming about the singing and trying to figure out from who or where it had come. There were no singers in sight, nor anywhere along the trail that day, and no explanation for who could have been singing.

Perhaps it was just a sweet blessing and glimmer, meant to make the tunnel more bearable because, after all, glimmers are what help us tunnel through.

readers respond what you had to say

words like this to be “cool?” I think not. I am a business owner, and my first thought, when seeing the ad, was “I could use that service”.....but when I read the copy, my reaction was “NO WAY.” I don’t think they will get the response they were looking for.

Diana Indgjerd via email

a PROFANE PROBLEM My business, which is home-based, has been receiving copies of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living for several years, and I have enjoyed reading it; however, the September 2014 issue has an area of concern. There is an advertisement, which has profanity. I am wondering when it has started to become necessary to print this kind of language to stimulate more readers of a magazine, which, I remind you, reflects the City of Spokane and surrounding areas. This also reflects poorly on your magazine, which I previously found classy and inspiring, as I am sure, did countless other readers.

As people (myself, other readers and you), we do not have to lower our standards to read or print fabulous magazines or other forms of literature. If I were you, I would seriously reconsider in the future, printing language that is offensive to your readers (not to mention, thousands of children who also read your magazines in doctors offices and other areas).

Amalia Kesti Spokane, WA Never Again, We Swear Just a brief comment. I am so sorry and disappointed that you chose to run the advertisement with profanity (September 2014 issue). Obviously the business was designing the ad, and its somewhat offensive word, to reach a youthful audience. I am not quite sure that matches the demographics of your magazine.

Have I used this four letter word myself?

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Editor’s response: Thank you very much to our readers who wrote in with their concerns and dislike of the advertisement that used a profanity, in the September 2014 issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. I objected to the ad myself, stating that I would not be comfortable with my nieces and nephews picking up this issue of the magazine.

Sometimes the voice of an editor is not as strong as the voice of our readers, for whom our magazine is published; therefore, I am so thankful for those who took the time to write and to share your valued opinions, letting us know what you expect from us as well as what you do not want to see in the publication. Thanks to you voicing your opinions, our publisher has agreed with my request to not accept any future advertising in our publication that contains profanity.

Our editorial content never has, and never will under my leadership, include profanities or swear words. Our advertising will now match that standard, thanks to the voices, from which we heard. We value our readers and our advertisers, and recognize the need to hold Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living to a high standard.

I am sorry this appeared in the publication, it will not be in future issues.

Thank you again for writing. The power of the pen is strong, and I always appreciate hearing from our readers. ~ Blythe COVER APPEAL I absolutely loved the cover of the September 2014 issue! Though I probably wouldn’t be comfortable living in that house—I’m drawn more to soft carpets, rich fabrics and cozy rooms—I simply loved looking at it. It made for a striking cover, and I felt it was a very upscale modern, of which I have seen surprisingly few in our region. It truly was magazine worthy, and proves yet again how classy your publication is, month after month.

Mary Jurius Spokane, WA

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FIRST LOOK 2 1 b uz z 3 0 City Tr e k 32 peop le pages 38 w hat i know

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ore than a pretty face, The Bing Crosby Theater, featured on our cover, is an iconic Spokane establishment. What better backdrop from which to proclaim the “Best of the City” than a theater that is beloved, historic and enduring?

The Clemmer Theatre, as The Bing Crosby Theater was originally called, opened in 1915 at the beginning of the modern era of the motion picture industry. The downtown theater was the grand vision of August Paulsen, a Swedish immigrant who struck it rich in Idaho’s silver mines. This was a pivotal time for the movie industry as the picture shows were poised to include the actor voices, or “talkies” as they were then called.

With the movie evolution and the introduction of these fancy movie palaces, the audiences transformed from primarily blue collar into refined dressed to the nines patrons arriving in privileged automobiles.

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[not so good]

The Clemmer Theatre was part of the first wave of the glamorous movie palaces that were far fancier than prior storefront movie houses. Going to a picture show was then a special occasion and one for which the patrons dressed accordingly.

The theater was a masterpiece, aglow with 1,600 lights. The murals on the walls were painted by Ivar Petersen, the muralist who also painted the murals in the nearby Davenport Hotel. The acoustical shell over the stage, though built for function, gave an elaborate architectural effect and was one of the first of its kind.

Fast-forward almost 100 years, and several name changes, and The Bing Crosby Theater is a glamorous vintage entertainment venue, one of only a handful of these early movie palaces still in existence. The tie to legendary Bing Crosby began in 1925 when then-manager Roy Boomer decided to try to generate interest by hiring live acts to perform between movies.

One of the performers he hired was a local jazz drummer and sometime singer by the name of Harry (Bing) Crosby. In 2006, a citizens group received owner Mitch Silver’s permission to name the theater to The Bing Crosby Theater. It seems quite fitting to name the theater after the iconic Spokane singer and actor.

GVD Commercial Properties, Inc., lead by developer Jerry Dicker, purchased the property in February 2012. Dicker has investments in a lot of downtown Spokane real estate, but it’s The Bing Crosby Theater that has been his philanthropic effort, so much so that he has invested significant amounts of his own funds without great concern in the return.

A constant presence since 1988 has been the theater’s general manager, Michael Smith, whose tenure also qualifies him as the theater historian. With Dicker’s generosity for the theater and Smith’s loyalty, the foundation is set for a bright future for this iconic picture house that is now a full event center for yes, movies, but also live theater and music.

— Laurie L. Ross

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lilacsandlemons

by Vincent Bozzi

[good] LILACS to Jerry and Patty Dicker and George

Green for finding yet another way to “save” Interplayers. By joining forces with Lake City Playhouse, this may have been the last best hope for the long-struggling theater. If this next incarnation doesn’t bear up financially, maybe it’s time to admit that the audience for theater is waning, that it needs to be sustained through donations by local companies and angels, and that perhaps its’ time has passed. I’d surely hate to see the theater’s “time” passing during my lifetime, but other cherished things like record albums, letter writing and drive-in movie theaters have all passed and apparently we’ve all survived.

LEMONS to songwriters who deliberately avoid perfect rhymes. We’ve lost poetry because of the lack of rhymes (admit it, it’s just prose when it doesn’t rhyme!) and now songwriters are saying that “near rhymes” sound more natural and stifle creativity.

Actually, art is best when it has to follow certain established rules. Rhyming “dude” with “mood” is so much more satisfying to the ear than rhyming it with “loop” or “shoot.” Stephen Sondheim elaborates in his lyrical tome Finishing the Hat, a must read for musical theater buffs.

LILACS to the Spokane City Council for approving the use of the Uber and Lyft drivers,

while decreasing fees and regulations for regular taxi services. Why shouldn’t people be able to give rides to others? At the same time, though, why should taxis have to pay heavy fees for the right? It’s good that they’re leveling the playing field, and also good that taxi zones will be instituted downtown near nightclubs, in which Uber and Lyft will not be able to park their cars and be hailed, since their business model is to be hailed by phone app.

LEMONS to homeowners who don’t water their grass.

A recent article in the paper stated that because of our abundant water supply, Spokanites enjoy some of the lowest water rates in America. Considering it’s practically free, why do so many homeowners allow their yards to brown up?

Just drive north on Monroe, Crestline or Nevada, where I grew up, and shed a tear over the deterioration of once proud neighborhoods. I’m not sure whether it’s laziness, depression or lack of pride in home ownership, but our city really shouldn’t be so ugly.

LILACS to the new judge who re-sentenced the Montana teacher who raped a 14

year-old student (who later took her life) to a decade in prison, up from a mere one month term that the now-retiring and apologetic previous judge granted. Ruining a life isn’t something that should ever be treated so lightly.

LEMONS to the Yakima school board and citizens, who have prevented Latinos from holding public office. When Graciela Villanueva ran unopposed for a school district board of directors position, 61 percent of the citizens still voted for Jeni Rice, obviously favoring the non-Latino name, even though Rice had dropped out of the race. Rice said that if she won, she would give the win to Villanueva, but then changed her mind, took the position, and then resigned, which means the board gets to decide on her successor, not the public. We hope they do the right thing and appoint Villanueva.

LILACS to the Spokane Arts Fund for planning to put mobile murals up around the

perimeter of the unsightly hole at the corner of Division and Third Avenue. Hiding the ugliness with art will make the entrance to our city look less like a war zone and more like the arts-friendly community that it is.

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Spooko-Gnome Halloween Edition Dear Spoko-Gnome,

Halloween is approaching, and we are in the mood for a good fright. Any suggestions on local hauntings and ways of generally freaking ourselves out this year?

— Kristi M.

Dearest Kristi,

I’m all about trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, and cruising through corn mazes this time of year; a freaking-seeking fiend I am not. In the name of research though, I have put on my Spooko-Gnome cap and dug up some information for you. And by research, I mean I Googled, because, quite frankly, though I’m at your disposal to answer all Spokane-related questions, I scare quite easily and don’t want to dig too deep, lest I lose sleep and quake in my gnome boots. So here are a few local legends I found on HauntedPlaces.org. I absolutely cannot attest to any of it being true, but I truly hope it freaks you out.

The most elegant hotel in downtown Spokane has been rumored to be haunted by “a woman in 1920’s garb who walks along the mezzanine, peering over the railing to the lobby below. Folks believe she is Ellen McNamara, who in 1920 fell to her death through a skylight.”

On Coeur d’Alene Lake, “rumor has it that a mysterious fishwoman lives near a big pointed rock. Also, a large horned monster may lift boats out of the water from time to time. Unexplained noises also have been heard around the lake.”

The Brig at Farragut State Park “occupies a former naval training center and the old military jail building is all that remains from its previous history. People claim that the brig is haunted and numerous reports of full-body apparitions as well as objects moving by themselves in the cells have been reported. No one knows who or what is haunting the jail, but those who have seen the apparition believe that it was wearing a uniform of some kind.”

Boo! ~Spoko-Gnome

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National Halloween Numbers Edition*

Feeling sticker shock from the price of Halloween candy? Well, somebody out there is scared to buy it and all things Halloween - up, regardless of the cost, based on these Halloween numbers. Scary, isn’t it?!

158 million Consumers who participated in a Halloween activity in 2013

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Average amount spent on purchasing a costume

43.6%

Percentage of people who planned to dress up for Halloween last year

$2.08 billion Total amount spent on Halloween candy during the holiday

$330 million Amount spent on pet Halloween costumes

$75.03

Amount the average person spends on candy, costume and décor

$6.9 billion Estimated spending on Halloween in 2013

* numbers courtesy of forbes.com

First Look Buzz

Raise Your

Barber Tokyo, Japan Melissa Murphy’s trip to Asia included visits to Maynmar, and Tokyo, Japan. While the trip was packed with unexpected adventures, one thing Melissa did know ahead of time was that a copy of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living was a must-have item to pack.

Paris, France Forty-one pilgrims from Our Lady of Fatima and St. John Vianney parishes in Spokane went on a Marian, a 15 day pilgrimage. They visited Portugal, Spain and France, ending in Paris.

“We all had an amazing adventure and as you can see, we had a Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine to occupy us on the long flights,” wrote pilgrim Joan Oriard.

Drvengrad, Serbia Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living co-publisher, Emily Bozzi, brought her work with her when she took a copy of the magazine on her European vacation and visited Drvengrad Serbia. Drvengrad is a traditional village that Serbian director Emir Kusturica built for his film Life Is A Miracle. Inside the village is an urban style small wooden church built in the Russian style an dedicated to St. Sava, an Orthodox monk.

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First Look Retail Therapy

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THE GREAT YARD PUMPKIN Inflatable Light Show Pumpkin

with Fire and Ice This outdoor inflatable pumpkin that lights up with moving, swirling lights is a fun and spooky greeting for your trick-ortreaters and Halloween guests. Airblown inflatables make a wonderful addition to your outdoor Halloween decor, providing maximum impact with minimum effort.

This lighted, self-inflating scene comes with everything you need for set-up and installation, including lawn stakes and tethers.

Available through www.homedepot.com

It’s a spooky night – or morning – when there aren’t dark roasted beans available for brewing. Coffee is essential any time of day, but we like the coffee noir notes of local coffee roasting company, Roast House’s Noir roast. Not for the faint of heart, this single-origin is roasted using an aromatic roasting style that makes it pack a punch. The smoke of a freshly charred oak barrel does not mislead you, then the first sip with mellow acidity of walnut leads to a body that is subtle and smooth.

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84.97 FAVORITE FALL FOOD World Famous Pumpkin Donuts

The secret will never be told….the recipe for Beck’s Family World Famous Pumpkin Donuts is sacred to the Beck Family and craved by thousands! Each year when it’s the season to serve the World Famous pumpkin donuts, the intoxicating smell forces people into a trance that has them lined up for blocks to experience the glorious taste of the fresh homemade delectable delights. $5 for a half dozen or $10 for a Harvest House dozen (13).

Available through Beck’s Harvest House at Green Bluff, www.greenblufffarms.com

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Spooktactular Fall

Fall is in the air, Halloween is on its way, and we are ready to embrace it. From hot drinks to tasty treats and seasonal celebrations, this is the season in witch to enjoy the sites and flavors that make October spooktactular. It would be scary to miss any of these categories of treats. And this is no trick!

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Shop. Spokane is lucky to have a shop as diverse and as lovingly curated as Artemis. All of the store’s products – from hand crafted clothing and shoes to antique furniture and home goods – are proudly produced in the United States.

That dedication to promoting and selling products that have a story makes shopping at Artemis a very different experience from browsing your run of the mill department store. Stop by and immerse yourself in unique American finds, or visit their website at www.artemishop.com.

Experience. The Martin Woldson

CITY TREK

Downtown Entertainment District

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by Julia Zurcher

pokane’s Entertainment District is a hub of music and performance art.

Located in the heart of downtown, it boasts three diverse venues: the Martin Woldson Theater, the Knitting Factory and the Bing Crosby Theater. In easy walking distance from any of the venues are bars, restaurants and shops you can visit to round out a memorable evening with family or friends.

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Theater at The Fox is one of Spokane’s most loved venues in one of its most stunning buildings. Built during the Depression by Fox West Coast Theaters, the theatre was designed to accommodate a variety of performances and was the first building in Spokane to boast the marvel of air conditioning; however, over time attendance declined and the theatre was almost demolished, but thanks in part to a campaign led by the Spokane Symphony and generous donations from Myrtle Woldson (daughter of the theater’s namesake patron) the theater was restored to its original grandeur and reopened in 2007. Today - still boasting air conditioning - the theater is now the permanent home of the Spokane Symphony and is host to a stream of world famous performers.

Designed by Robert Reamer, the theater is nearly as famous for its modernistic Art Deco style as its top class performances.

Treat. With as many locally owned

coffee shops to chose from, as, well Starbucks, Luxe Coffee House charms with its eclectic décor and friendly staff.

Besides locally roasted Anvil coffee, the Luxe also offers a selection of wine, beers and breakfast and lunch options. The Luxe also hosts regular performances from local musicians and poets. If you want a dose of culture with your shot of espresso, Luxe Coffee House lives up to its opulent name.

Eat. Scratch’s tagline, “Passion, vision

and expertise,” exemplifies their approach to food and dining. Tucked into a modern, industrial space below the Montvale Hotel, Scratch Restaurant and Lounge is an ideal meeting spot for drinks and appetizers or a special meal. From the appetizer menu, the Beef Carpaccio (with smoked tomato jam, truffle oil and roasted garlic) or the Duck Lettuce Wraps (with candied cashews and sweet chili sauce) are adventurous and delicious starters. For entrees, the Gnocchi with Blackened Shrimp or the Grilled Quail will please any palate.

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Re-Elect Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich Sheriff Ozzie’s leadership has: Increased Staffing In The Sexual Assault Unit To Better Track Sex Offenders Restored Crime Check Implemented An Intelligence Led Policing (Ilp) Strategy Adopted The Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Program Expanded Community Based Policing Formed A Regional Violent Crimes And Gang Taskforce Formed A Regional Property Crimes Taskforce Developed A Budget Office Within The Sheriff’s Office Rebuilt Spokane County’s Emergency Communication System Developed An Internationally Recognized Training Unit

*Leadership* SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF

CRIME IS DOWN! Violent Crime 2007-2013:

President WA Assoc. of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs

Unicorporated Spokane County - 56% decrease

Sergeant UNITED STATES ARMY

City of Spokane Valley - 24% decrease

Patrol Field Training Officer Patrol Sargent

Property Crimes 2004-2013:

S.W.A.T. Team Supervisor

Unicorporated Spokane County - 8% decrease

Training Sergeant

City of Spokane Valley - 4% decrease

Police Chief

“As a result of my stance on HIGH STANDARDS, we have the lowest violent crime rate in two decades. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has become known as one of the best law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington when it comes to training, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has the public’s trust. It has been an honor to serve you for the past eight years. Thank you for your support!”

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what i know

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doug toone

Doug Toone

Owner of Jewelry Design Center

I love Spokane and I can’t imagine living anywhere else! I was born here and raised on a small farm on Moran Prairie where we raised most everything we ate. My dad was quite a taskmaster and he was glad to have five boys to help work the fields, milk the cows, feed the livestock and handle all the day-to-day chores associated with that lifestyle. When I look back on my childhood, it was a life of hard work and very little praise. I vowed to be a loving dad who would give my kids good childhood memories.

Most of what I know I learned through hard knocks. I never did well in school, but I really loved art and metal and wood shop. I loved working with my hands and being creative.

When one door closes another opens, and that opportunity is what started me on the road to my passion. When I was a senior at Ferris High School. I was in the Distributive Education class where you had to have a job to pass. I worked as a soda jerk at Early Dawn Ice Creamery, where my schedule required late nights.

When I got home at midnight I had to do homework and still get up early and milk cows before school. I realized it wasn’t possible to keep up that routine, so I quit my job. When I told my D.E. teacher he blew up and said, “I found you that job! There are 600 kids for every job and you will never find another one and you will flunk!” So I put on my Sunday best and began going door- to-door downtown in search of work. I filled out lots of applications, but by the end of the day I was pretty discouraged. I was walking by the State Theater (now the Bing Crosby Theater) and I spotted a small store called the Gem Shop. I had a girlfriend and I wanted to see about buying a stone so I could make her a ring in art class. When I went in, the owner took me downstairs where the jewelry was being made. I was so fascinated, I almost forgot about asking for a job. He said they were actually looking for a cleaning boy. I started immediately!

Never say “Never!” Over the next several years I worked for wholesale jewelers in Spokane and Portland, and perfected my craft.

After working behind the scenes I wanted to go out on my own and my shop foreman said, “You’ll never make it!” I had the opportunity to work for a retail store rent-free to be their on-site goldsmith, and I was allowed to do work for other stores. I got so busy with my own clients the owner came to me and said I needed to move on.

That was on Thursday and he wanted me out by Saturday. I needed to find the perfect retail space in a very short time, and I signed the lease on a 650-square foot space in the Northtown Office Building.

It was just my bench, and me, but it was the beginning of Jewelry Design Center ( JDC). For years I had made jewelry for people I never met. Finally, I could get to know the customers and hear their

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stories and be a small part of their lives. Going retail was the best thing I ever did!

People said I was crazy to start up a new business and build a house at the same time. Maybe they were right! That same year I bought property and began building my own house. My only experience with building was model airplanes. It was certainly a huge undertaking. We lived in a tent at first and then moved into the basement. It took four years to complete, but it is the same home we live in today.

What I really know. This is an article about “What I Know,” and I know the most important trait is honesty, and I will have to compromise my privacy here to be honest, but I share this in hope of touching someone else who has similar struggles.

When my house was finished I thought I’d be happy, but I wasn’t. For 12 years, I continued to run a successful business, was active in my church and had a seemingly normal family life - all the while I kept my addiction a secret. When my wife found out about my alcoholism she stuck it out for about a year and a half, but she eventually divorced me and took our four kids to another state. By that time, I was seeking help for my problem. It was a very sad time, and I wasn’t the only one suffering. My kids were heartbroken and didn’t understand what was happening. I prayed every day that my family could be together again somehow. Part of my recovery is making amends. Some amends take longer than others, and some amends I’m still working on. I don’t blame my wife for leaving because I was dishonest for so long.

I was sitting in a meeting one day after a year of incredible pain and loss. My family was gone. I was alone and had truly hit bottom, and I still struggled with alcohol. Someone said to me, “Job or no job, wife or no wife, there is no human power that can relieve you of your alcoholism except giving your will and your life to the care of a higher power. It finally clicked! That day I started on my road to recovery. That was 28 years ago!

I realize I can’t change anyone else, but I can change myself. I cherish the gift of sobriety and the best way to keep the gift is to give it away. I volunteered at the city/county jail for several years. I’m not sure how many people I helped, but it sure helped me.

I have learned to be a better husband, father, boss and friend.

I still pray the serenity prayer daily and it helps me in my everyday life. I am proud to say I have a beautiful relationship with all of my children and stepchildren. My oldest son, Brian, is the CEO of JDC and my second son, Denver, is the floor manager. Becky is a high school art teacher and Chelsea has achieved her masters degree in entomology. I’ve been happily married to my best friend, Sandi, for

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19 years, and her two daughters appreciate my history and they enjoy being members of my family. I cherish the times we get together and I am so grateful they have forgiven me for my past and understand the difficult road I’ve traveled to get where I am now. I think it’s safe to say I appreciate our family gatherings more than anybody I know. Without my gift of sobriety I would not have any of this.

Alcohol is cunning, baffling and powerful. I was able to live a double life, keeping my alcoholism concealed from my wife, my kids and my business associates for years.

If you ask me what is the most monumental event in my life I can tell you it was becoming a recovering alcoholic. It’s taught me tolerance, honesty and forgiveness. And most important, I learned to forgive myself.

The past is history, the future is a mystery, I live in the here and now. So if you see me at a party, I’m usually the one having the most fun, but I’ll be able to remember it the next day! Many of my friends drink and it doesn’t bother me, it’s just that alcohol affects me differently. The desire to have a drink is not there anymore. All I have to do is think about the tragic events that my drinking caused and I am so grateful for my freedom from alcohol.

Life is very good now.

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Mt. Spokane

Go Tell it on the

Mountain

by Paul Haeder photos by Makenna Haeder

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how Me the Greenbacks. . . or Give Me Green Mountains How big is too big? Can wildlife survive more fracturing of their homes?

Does Spokane have to keep up with the Schweitzer’s or 49 Degrees North’s to be a ski player? Global warming and big billowy insulating blankets on snow banks and glaciers – is this insanity or what?

For now, a ski run-lift expansion through 800 acres in the 14,000-acre Washington State park that is known as Mt. Spokane is a very big deal for several rarified groups of community activists and stakeholders.

Interestingly, though, the mountain has zero say in what happens to it.

In Aldo Leopold’s essay, Thinking Like a Mountain, he sees the spiritual and ecological core of each species in wilderness vital to wildlands’ survival. The extirpation of the wolf from a mountain can unravel all components of its ecology. “Only the mountain has lived long enough to listen

Mt. Spokane Snow and Ski Park is looking for a seven-run expansion, while groups like The Lands Council, Sierra Club and Audubon oppose it.

objectively to the howl of a wolf…. Perhaps this is behind Thoreau’s dictum: In wildness is the salvation of the world. Perhaps this is the hidden meaning in the howl of the wolf, long known among mountains, but seldom perceived among men.”

For Spokane, with a bumper sticker axiom difficult to defend or comprehend, Near Nature, Near Perfect, we have large choices about future generations’ ways of living and what might be left of a river, of an aquifer, of grasslands and woods and forests based on our immediate needs, wants, desires based on both good and bad choices, intended and unintended consequences.

Dollars and immediate gratification against holding onto nature, keeping it in reserve, those are the dualistic issues around what we want for ourselves and our future generations.

Ironically, 2.5 generations ago – 1964 – politicians and stakeholders set forth a compelling argument in the form of the Wilderness Act. That legislation is applicable for our neck of the woods and for this state park to tread lightly and make decisions for future generations – like, those who will be children of the Inland Northwest, circa 2064: “A wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his own works dominate the landscape, is hereby recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.”

Climate Change Will Exact Its Price – Less Snow, More Wet Winters For the director of the private concessionaire running Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park, getting more spring and winter season passes sold at $250 to $500 a pop is one goal for taking out part of an 800-plus acre area. So is increasing the number of visitors and getting more novices involved in the recreational sport of alpine skiing.

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plan for an expansion in a way that balances environmental stewardship and recreational opportunity to benefit the entire region,” says Brad McQuarrie, who has been managing the Mt. Spokane recreation facility since 2001.

“The expansion will introduce 79 acres of groomed trails, seven new runs and a chair lift within an 800-acre area designated for potential alpine expansion. The remaining acres will undergo prescriptions for forest health that will enhance backcountry skiing.”

The 45-year-old McQuarrie lives at the foot of the mountain and has been embroiled in a public battle around exactly what proposed expansion plans would do to both flora and fauna, but also just how much of an economic impact another set of runs would have on the viability of the public-private operation.

Set along the southern most part of the Selkirk range, the 5,883-foot Mt. Spokane peak and the adjoining park comprising of 14,000 acres has an interesting history tied to some of the city’s early movers and shakers, including newspaperman/ developer Francis Cook, William and Cheney Cowles ( father and son, and owners of Spokesman-Review ), and Polly Mitchell Judd.

Even with a huge interest in lumber for his newspaper enterprise (Inland Empire Paper), Cheney Cowles stated 75 years ago, “Preserving the timber is important, not only from the standpoint of retaining the beauty of the drive to the summit of the mountain, but also to forestall a serious fire hazard which would be the certain result of the slashings left by lumbering operations.”

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worked this expansion proposal and what sort of bias presupposed the science tied to the Environmental Impact Statements tied to this proposed acreage – officially dubbed the Potential Alpine Ski Expansion Area (PASEA).

A River, a Mountain, & Cleanest Water in the State Mt. Spokane has embedded into the intellectual, religious and creative corpuscles of many folk I’ve come to know in this town. Bart Haggin, retired local teacher, activist and recreationist, recalls the slivers of crystalline snow forming a sky-high halo, with a bright sun pushing through, while skiing the slopes of Mt. Spokane with his wife, Lindell. Both are solidly on the side of keeping those 800 acres as natural forest, untrammeled by man, also known as the chainsaw and bulldozer.

Another local bloke I have come to know creatively is Jesse Swanson, an artist who has been commissioned to spend photographic time in that swath of land he sees as old growth “magnificence.” He currently has work displayed as part of the Save Mt. Spokane impetus.

The 23-year-old Swanson takes a larger view of his role in those 800 acres. “Photography has a huge role in documenting the changing world: a town, people, culture, a natural habitat and the environment. Looking at old photos we can compare the differences of how much things have changed. Photography can also showcase the changing face of small towns or reservations across the state, country and world, places most people never see and have no reason to care about unless a photo or something of that place moves them. Photography has also played a huge role in the current climate debate. By simply placing two photos of the same glacier taken 30 years apart it is dramatic at what is happening. You see the effects of climate change. They are not abstract numbers or far off predictions. And hopefully the photographs of seaside cities or beautiful landscapes don’t become sad reminders of what once was.”

A Mountain is a Mountain with or without PR Spin or Wonky Reports It’s easy to get mired in the environmental impact statements, the wonky scientific studies of this old growth forest and the vagaries of economic boom and bust thinking around exploiting nature for economic gain.

Go to Mt. Spokane 2000’s website and you will get one set of definitions and values around cutting seven new runs and constructing a chairlift there: “enhances quality of life,” “generates much needed economic revenue” and “no qualified old growth area” will be touched.

The Executive Director of The Lands Council (TLC) doth protest: “Brad’s just wrong about the science,” Mike Petersen says. “Again, challenge what WDFW [Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife] says, not us. It’s not just about amount of old growth. It’s about not fragmenting what is there. It’s about how species use the forest as old growth, and how little we have in Eastern Washington. And it’s about the great quality of this old growth.

And it’s also about protecting the mountain from climate change by keeping old growth forests.”

The clashing power of PR spin and scientific findings can muddy the water when it comes to practicing a precautionary principle or making all human actions about jobs, profits and economic “sustainability.” What Petersen and McQuarrie are facing is not just a difference of opinion, or passions, but deep divides tied to what has become common in the battlefield of

economic growth and humanity’s want of profits versus environmental stewardship and conservation: narrative framing.

Looking at the same data sets and reports, unfortunately, does not guarantee consensus or agreement. McQuarrie says that there are other areas on the mountain that would better fit the State’s proscribed NFA (natural forest area) status. “I don’t see from the scientists’ reports and studies the impact a new chair lift and runs would have here,” he says. “Calling this area the last old growth area in Spokane County is just a talking point by the Lands Council.”

For McQuarrie, who runs the private ski concessionaire contract (with the state’s benediction), he sees his own love of forests as powerfully embedded in who he is as an entrepreneur.

In a letter to potential allies, McQuarrie lays it out clearly: “Over the past decade, we have worked tirelessly to balance environmental stewardship with recreational priorities, and the process has been extensive, lengthy and complicated, involving dozens of technical studies, reports and plans. In the meantime, a local special-interest environmental group continues to work to stop the expansion by creating hurdles for Washington State Parks.”

Those are fighting words to local activist and farmer, Laura Ackerman, who is working on the Save Mt. Spokane fight for the Lands Council. She disagrees with McQuarrie’s spin on this chairlift and seven new ski runs. “As usual the special interest group he is referring to is TLC. When you do one thing and one thing only, like the ski area does, you are special interest. But that’s okay if they exempt themselves! Special interest group has a negative connotation.”

Biodiversity versus Economic Sustainability One scientific outfit, Pacific Biodiversity Institute, conducted a Forest Health Survey and a Biology Survey, with conclusions that this tract of land is “natural forest” with vitality and health. Additionally, wetlands, streams and old growth in the Natural Forest, according to PBI, point to the area’s complex biodiversity, as does the fact that the biodiversity has been unchanged by logging or development.

Here’s one example of many letters (pleas) to the Washington State Parks Commission concerning stopping this proposed expansion: “There are ample areas outside of the Natural Forest for recreation facilities such as trails and ski area improvements including the adjoining Inland Empire Paper land,” wrote Jeff Lambert with the Spokane Mountaineers.

“The additional revenues to Parks from a recreation designation are small to nil. A recreation classification and associated construction of a lift, base station, service roads and cleared ski runs would be a devastating blow to the integrity of the Natural Forest.

For generations to come, please assure the Natural Forest will be permanently protected as a Natural Forest Area.”

Natural Forest Area or Full-on Recreation Area?

Out of four alternatives proposed to the Parks Commission (alternative one being do nothing and make no cuts or changes to the 800 acres), McQuarrie and his supporters are looking at alternative number four. Here, from Mt. Spokane 2000 written to Friends of Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park and penned by McQuarrie: “Recreation, Resource Recreation and Natural Forest Area. Allows for one chairlift and seven new trails, safeguards natural areas and solidifies the long-term future of Mt. Spokane.”

Again, this debate around a new chair lift and seven runs into the backside of Mt. Spokane is tied to lexicon, connotation and one man’s idea of prosperity against another woman’s idea of taking steps backward.

“Alternative four does solidify the long-term future of Mt. Spokane as a fragmented, partially cut old growth forest, in a state park, with an expansion that has significant questions as to whether it can survive global warming and competition with other ski areas,” says Ackerman. “Where’s an economic analysis that they need to expand the areas? Keeping up with the Joneses attitude is not a good enough reason to expand and to cut down parts of a never logged old growth forest.”

I talked to McQuarrie, Ackerman and Petersen all in the same day, and it’s clear that using the term “special interest group” leveled at an environmental organization like TLC is a pejorative; however, what is more of a special interest lobby than a for-profit organization whose goal is to make more and more money? In fact, ski and snowboard parks in the U.S. have dozens of professional lobbying organizations, some major ones being USSA and NSSA (U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and National Ski Areas Association) all of which peddle their own propaganda and slants on what resorts do and do not do for forests or mankind.

“Taxpayer money has supported the Spokane ski area in one way or another,” Ackerman insists. “Do 49 Degrees North and Schweitzer get public money? I think not. But it’s a possibility should the PASEA be granted that Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park could get money from State Parks for the expansion. We have the right, as citizens, and as a nonprofit to challenge an EIS, and protect and preserve old growth.”

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logged old growth forest. Fact: the state has very little of that left. Also, the parks commission has a mission and value statement that reflect not only recreation but preserving nature.

Speaking with McQuarrie, I see it’s clear that he has some sense of Mt. Spokane Parks’ legacy and benefit: “I don’t want to devalue any forest. They all provide habitat and recreation. But this patch of land is already degraded with dying and diseased trees. There are a lot of areas in the Park where we don’t have trails that are currently designated resource/recreation that would be ideal as NFA designation.”

At issue for many in the Save Mt. Spokane camp, however, is a purported lack of transparency, odd behavior by the Parks Commission, and basic falsehoods around how Mt. Spokane 2000 got the actual location of the proposed site wrong.

Petersen, who does backcountry skiing and at one time skied downhill a lot, wants Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park to thrive. “The ski area needs a new lodge, new parking, summertime events and lift realignments,” he says. “The Mt. Spokane 2000 plan fails to make improvements where they are needed, which is the existing ski area. They need to read and practice their own Concessionaire Plan.”

Suquamish Chief Seattle’s words are dead-on for someone like me who has been on many continents on top of many mountains from my birth to my current walkabout on mother earth: “Our dead never forget this beautiful world that gave them being. They still love its verdant valleys, its murmuring rivers, its magnificent mountains, sequestered vales and verdant lined lakes and bays, and ever yearn in tender fond affection over the lonely hearted living, and often return from the happy hunting ground to visit, guide, console and comfort them.”

No matter where these white men and women fighting both sides of the Mt. Spokane expansion battle end up in the white man’s court of last resort, or which white man’s economic principle wins out, the words of poet Robert Burns really resonates around this mountain that had its birth 425 million years ago: “The best-laid plans of mice and men, often go awry.”

The fact is Mt. Spokane, like dozens of mountains in these 48 contiguous states, is a spiritual location for many of the area’s native tribes, as well as a prime berry and game location.

Suzan Shown Harjo, poet and member of Cheyenne/ Hodulgee Muscogee tribe and president of the Morning Star Institute and leader in getting the name for the Washington NFL team changed, has been at the forefront of battles in my old neck of the woods – the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona, home to scarred up and denuded forest and peaks as part of the white man’s Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort.

This place I have hiked is a sacred site to over 13 Southwestern native tribes.

“Once again we call on Congress to build a door to the courts for Native nations to protect our traditional churches.

Many sacred places are being damaged because Native nations do not have equal access under the First Amendment to defend them. We are the only peoples in the United States who do not have a constitutional or statutory right of action to protect sacred places or our exercise of religious freedom there,” Harjo said. “That simply must change as a matter of fairness and equity.”

Paul K. Haeder is a freelance writer who worked in Spokane as a community college instructor and journalist for over 11 years.

The positions taken in Metro Talk columns do not necessarily reflect the views of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine’s publisher or staff.

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Necklace Lakes, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana, August 2008

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Years of Wilderness

Story and photos by John Latta

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country was disappearing. Yellowstone, the nation’s, and his year we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the world’s, first National Park, was created in 1872, durthe Wilderness Act of 1964. The Wilderness ing the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant. Conservation was Act created the National Wilderness Preservabecoming an idea that was espoused by tion System as well as the influential thinkers and writers, includlegal basis for Congress to designate “A wilderness … is hereby ing Henry David Thoreau and John additional Wilderness Areas. The Wilrecognized as an area where Muir. In the early 1900s, President derness Act provides the highest form of land protection for our nation’s wild- the earth and its community of Theodore Roosevelt created the first life are untrammeled by man, National Wildlife Refuges and Monuest places. Had it not been for the where man himself is a visitor ments, and in collaboration with Gifforesight, tireless efforts and hard work ford Pinchot created the Forest Serof many notable Americans for many who does not remain.” vice. years, the Wilderness Act would not – From the Wilderness Act Initial attempts to provide protechave become law. of 1964 tion for wilderness areas included the In the 19th century, wilderness was designation of a few primitive and the vast land beyond the frontier as the “Wilderness, like the wilderness areas by the Forest Sernation grew. It was our nation’s ManiNational Park system, was vice. New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness fest Destiny, shaping the growth and was designated in 1924, becoming the character of our nation. Wilderness an American idea.” nation’s, and the world’s, first wilderwas a place where the settlers strug– Stewart Udall ness area, thanks in large part to the gled, something to be tamed and conefforts of Aldo Leopold; however, quered, a storehouse of land, wealth and resources seemed to have been “Wilderness is not a luxury but these were administrative decisions by placed by the Creator for America’s a necessity of the human spirit.” the Forest Service, which could be – Edward Abbey easily “undesignated” by the next chief benefit. or regional forester. One of the more The late 19th and early 20th centuries notable steps leading to the passage were a time in the United States when of the Wilderness Act was the creation of the Wilderness leading conservationists began to think of the nation’s Society in 1935. Its principal founder, Bob Marshall, said remaining wild areas in more benevolent terms. It was at the society’s first organizing meeting, “All we desire becoming apparent that much of the wilderness in the

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Fishfin Ridge, Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, Idaho, September 2008

to save from invasion is that extremely minor fraction of outdoor America which yet remains free from mechanical sights and sounds and smell.” Marshall believed that certain areas should be set aside in a permanent way for protection from development and the “whims of politics.” Efforts by members of the Wilderness Society were probably the central influence leading to the passage of the Wilderness Act. In addition to Marshall and Leopold, the Society’s membership prior to the passage of the Wilderness Act included prominent conservationists such as Arthur Carhart, Wallace Stegner, Ansel Adams, and Olaus and Mardy Murie.

One of the Society’s members, Howard Zahniser, was the principal author of the Wilderness Act of 1964. Zahniser, had decades of

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experience in land management and conservation, including some 15 years of employment by the Department of Agriculture before becoming the executive secretary of the Wilderness Society in 1945.

Zahniser became the primary leader in an effort to have Congress designate wilderness areas instead of federal agencies. Beginning in 1955, Zahniser worked determinedly to win support for this concept that would become the basis of the Wilderness Act. Zahniser wrote the first draft of the bill in 1956.

The wilderness bill was initially introduced in Congress by Republican Representative John P. Saylor of Pennsylvania in 1957. The passage of the Wilderness Act was not easy. It was strongly opposed by state water agencies, mining, timber and agricultural interests.

Three Fingered Jack, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon, August 2011

Initially, the Forest Service and National Park Service opposed the bill for reasons of not wanting to yield administrative control. At the same time, public support was growing and it seemed that the wilderness bill would eventually become law. Over the nine-year period before its passage, Zahniser wrote 65 drafts of the bill and guided it through 18 public hearings.

In April 1963, the United States Senate passed the wilderness bill for the second time. Democratic Idaho Senator Frank Church was the floor sponsor of the bill. Zahniser, after working untiringly for nearly 20 years for the protection of wilderness, died of heart failure on May 5, 1964 at age 58, only two days after testifying at what was to be the final congressional hearing. Finally, in August 1964, the House

of Representatives passed the bill – with only one vote in opposition!

On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law.

In 1964, the Wilderness Act designated 54 Wilderness Areas, placing 9.1 million acres in the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). Today, the NWPS comprises about 109.5 million acres in 758 Wilderness Areas. Wilderness Areas are managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service and National Park Service, depending on their location.

Because mechanized transportation, permanent structures, logging, mining and development are all prohibited in Wilderness Areas, some may argue that there is too much wilderness; however, a

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Lyell’s larch, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington, October 2009

careful look at the numbers paints a different view. Only five percent of the area of the United States is in the NWPS. Alaska’s Wilderness Areas total 57.4 million acres or 15.7 percent of the state. Excluding Alaska and Hawaii, the NWPS comprises 51.9 million acres. Only 2.7 percent of the total area of the contiguous 48 states is designated wilderness!

Why is protecting wilderness important? We generally think of the beauty, peace, solitude and wildlife that may be found in the wilderness. Hikers, climbers, skiers and snowshoers, fishermen, hunter and boater, all find challenges in the wilderness. There is a less tangible aspect as well; the knowledge that there are areas in our nation where the land is preserved in its natural

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state is beneficial for our society.

Wilderness Areas protect important diverse wildlife habitats. In addition to providing a home for wildlife, Wilderness Areas protect important migration routes and breeding grounds. Wilderness Areas help to preserve a diversity of plant and animal life and the web of life.

We live in a natural world. It can be argued that perhaps the most important reason for the protection of wilderness is to sustain our clean air and water and natural sources of food such as fish for our existence on earth!

Wilderness Areas protect areas that provide all these. Because wilderness is primarily located in mountainous areas, Wilderness Areas are important sources for clean, abundant water, including drinking water. We who live in the west especially have a very precious resource in water. Preserving and protecting our watersheds is essential for supporting our society, agriculture, industry and our fisheries. The air we breathe is cleaned by the forests that grow in wilderness. We are all connected to wilderness!

The hard work undertaken by others is not finished. It must be continued if we are to preserve America’s wild lands. Existing Wilderness Areas will always be at risk from political pressures for development and the need for more resources and threatened by those who want to manage wilderness. As population growth, development and other factors continue to reduce the amount of remaining wilderness, its protection is critically important. The Wilderness Act of 1964, with its legal basis for safeguarding existing Wilderness Areas and means for the designation of additional Wilderness Areas, is as important now as it was 50 years ago.

What could be more patriotic than celebrating American wilderness?

John Latta photographs and writes about the beautiful outdoors in each issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. To see more of John’s photography or purchase a print of a photo in this article, visit his website www.lattaphoto. com.

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photo by Kelly Tareski Photography

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BEST

OF THE

CITY

by Katie Collings Nichol, Sarah Hauge, Jennifer LaRue, Kathy Minnerly, Susan Joseph Nielsen, Jim Riggers and Blythe Thimsen

Let’s celebrate

The Best of the City with our annual “Best Of” readers survey results! We’re writing about the Gold winners, and showcasing the Silver and Bronze winners in the over 120 categories shown below, but you, our readers, provided the results by voting in our annual BEST OF THE CITY ballot, which was in the June 2014 issue. The results are in, and you officially have permission to scoff at anyone who dares to grumble there’s not enough to do in Spokane. This is one of the BEST cities there is, and we’ve got the goods to prove it.

Read on to see why we live in the BEST city ever, and exactly what makes it so great!

NIBBLES VITTLES and SWIGS FINE DINING

Clinkerdagger www.clinkerdagger.com A pillar of the community’s food scene with a funny name, Clinkerdagger has been serving prime-aged, rock-salted steaks and mouthwatering seafood to adoring couples and well-dressed businesspeople for over 40 years.

With sweeping views of the city’s skyline and the Spokane River gushing below, this local classic knows the way to a Spokanite’s heart. (KCN) SILVER: Wild Sage BRONZE: Churchill’s IDAHO: Beverly’s

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Anthony’s www.anthonys.com Feeling like a fresh fish frenzy?

Just for the halibut, we’re not clamming up when it comes to

Anthony’s! This is the restaurant that will sockeye it to you in fresh, season-filleted fashion! Not only will the food tantalize your taste buds, the waterfront view will leave you gushing about your dining experience. (KM) SILVER: Milford’s BRONZE: Red Lobster IDAHO: Fisherman’s Market

HOT WINGS

Flamin’ Joe’s www.flaminjoeswings.com Whoever Joe is, we like him. And, apparently, he likes using his brain and getting creative with wing rubs and sauces for every taste, trivia nights, parties, a peanut butter and jelly burger, and rabbit food with or without bacon. By the way – Tyrannosaurus Rex and chickens are related. (JL) Silver: Buffalo Wild Wings Bronze: Waddell’s Idaho: Wingstop

STEAK

Churchhill’s Steakhouse www.churchillssteakhouse.com Size does matter when it comes to a steak. Churchhill’s Steakhouse has every size steak and cut, from an 8-ounce Filet Mignon to a 28-ounce Porterhouse Steak, all perfectly prepared in a custom radiant broiler. Your steak eating experience is going to be an unbridled consumption of meat.

(SJN) SILVER: Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops BRONZE: Wolf Creek Steakhouse IDAHO: Wolf Lodge in Coeur d’Alene

NEW RESTAURANT

NUDO www.nudoramen.com Readers’ favorite new restaurant is NUDO, the ramen house downtown serving up Asian fusion with a causal, pop-art vibe.

Try the ramen bowls—delectable combinations of ramen noodles, savory broth, meat or seafood, and vegetables—or the burger, which sandwiches a Kobe beef patty between ramen noodle buns. (SH) SILVER: Wandering Table BRONZE: The Boiler Room IDAHO: Satay Bistro

OUTDOOR DINING

Twigs www.twigsbistro.com Want to start your night off right?

Twigs really fires up readers’ al fresco palates at three of their local hotspots – the River Park Square location is technically indoors overlooking the wide-open atrium, but let’s not quibble. Heaters and fire pits will tempt you to call the sitter because you’re going to be a little later than you planned. (JR) SILVER: Clinkerdagger BRONZE: Ripple’s Riverside Grill IDAHO: Bardenay

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SANDWICH

Domini Sandwiches www.dominispokane.com They’re large and in charge.

Meaty and uncomplicated. Thick, dough-y slices of homemade bread piled high with pastrami (et al), cheese, and hot mustard… the two Italian guys at Domini’s stuff their deli-style sandos with inches of pick-your-protein goodness. The accompanying pickles and popcorn come dangerously close to stealing the show. (KCN) SILVER: Caruso’s Sandwich Co. BRONZE: Stella’s Café IDAHO: Capone’s Pub & Grill

CUPCAKE

Sweet Frostings www.sweetfrostingsbakeshop. com Fluffy. Colorful. Whimsical.

Buttery. Sweet. Frosting.

Cupcakes. Oh, and lets’ not forget “happy” or “moist.”

Whether you are a cupcake aficionado, or sweet treats enthusiast – Sweet Frostings is ready to treat your cupcake designated sweet tooth to something that will melt in your mouth. (KM) SILVER: Celebrations Bakery BRONZE: Love at First Bite IDAHO: Stacie’s Cakes

PIZZA

Flying Goat www.theflyinggoat.com They are a neighborhood watering hole that takes pride in their ability to climb mountains, and apparently fly, to bring excellent food and

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beverages to their customers as well as a unique and comfortable environment that is sensitive to the environment with sustainable and repurposed materials. They sustain us. (JL) Silver: South Perry Pizza Bronze: Bennedito’s Pizza Idaho: Fire Artisan Pizza

HAMBURGER

Red Robin www.redrobin.com “Red Robin…YUM!” is a slogan that resonates big with burger lovers. With four Red Robin locations nearby and 26 different classic and gourmet burgers to choose from, you’ll have the best burgers around, your mouth will water and it will definitely be yummy in your tummy. (SJN) SILVER: Five Guys Burgers and Fries BRONZE: D’Lish’s Hamburgers IDAHO: Hudson’s Hamburgers

BARBECUE

Longhorn www.thelonghornbbq.com Finger-licking good food is the name of the game at Longhorn BBQ. Ribs, burgers (the patties are made from ground chuck brisket), chili, and all the other vittles you’re craving are on the menu at this Texas-style BBQ joint. (SH) SILVER: Red Lion BBQ BRONZE: Dickie’s Barbecue Pit IDAHO: Porky G’s Southern BBQ

SALAD

Twigs www.twigsbistro.com Twigs gets the nod again for their wide array of fresh options.

From their Toasted Pecan to the Pear & Roasted Beet with gorgonzola and roasted walnuts, their selections are amazing. If you want to add some sizzle, the Fajita Salad comes with steak or chicken and will absolutely get you popping.

(JR)

SILVER: Hay J’s Bistro BRONZE: Herbal Essence IDAHO: Seasons of Coeur d’Alene

LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD

Victor’s Hummus www.victorshummus.com Vegetarians (and everyone else): we know your secret. You eat Victor’s Hummus straight. With a spoon. Basil, jalapeño, lemon zest, toasted sesame, caramelized onion, roasted garlic—even chocolate h’mousse—Victor Azar has hit creamy gold with his Middle Eastern-Mediterranean staple produced right here in Spokane. (KCN) SILVER: Lighthouse Dressing BRONZE: Fletcher’s Hot Sauce

APPETIZERS

Downriver Grill www.downrivergrillspokane.com Where to start at Downriver Grill?

With the starters, naturally! Fresh, local food prepared for you with a dash of delicious and a sprinkle of elegant while surrounded by the gorgeous Audubon Park neighborhood. Let your taste buds be your guide when choosing from six scintillating starters. (KM) SILVER: Wild Sage BRONZE: Zola IDAHO: Beverly’s

THAI FOOD

Thai Bamboo www.thaibamboorestaurant.com Upon stepping into any one of the four Thai Bamboo restaurants, you can’t help but feel that you’ve suddenly been transported to an exotic location; the décor, the sounds, and the smells remind you that local and global are only different by a couple of letters and a little spice. (JL) Silver: Bangkok Thai Bronze: Thai Kitchen Idaho: Asian Twist

SUSHI

Sushi.com www.mainsushi.com Sushi swooners say eating great sushi is better than sex. With terms like “deep fried shag roll,” it makes you wonder!

Sushi lovers unite at Sushi.com

with an extensive menu of fish, seafood, chicken, tofu and sauces galore from wasabi to soy. Raw, rolled, deep fried, balled, baked or “shagged,” Sushi.com has beautiful bites for all your fishy tastes. (SJN) SILVER: Ding Howe BRONZE: Ginger Asian Bistro IDAHO: Syringa Japanese Cafe

CHINESE

Red Dragon www.reddragondelivery.com Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living readers love Red Dragon’s take on Chinese-American cuisine. This popular local chain has all of your Chinese food bases covered— sweet and sour chicken, chow mein, fried rice, wonton soup...

Prefer to eat yours out of a little white carton? Delivery always available. (SH) SILVER: China Dragon BRONZE: Chan Bistro IDAHO: Canton

RESTAURANT - VALLEY

Max at Mirabeau www.maxatmirabeau.com Max is a staple dining experience in the city of Spokane Valley that is proud to support area growers.

The menu features many local foods like the Cougar Gold & Washington Apple salad. Most of the wine list is from Washington and Oregon, too. Brunch runs until 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, and live music and dancing until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights.

(JR) SILVER: Ambrosia Bistro BRONZE: Hay J’s Bistro

RESTAURANT - NORTH

Downriver Grill www.downrivergrillspokane.com Fine dining where everyone knows your name? For regulars and outof-towners alike, the DRG elicits neighborhood-y feelings with a dash of gourmet flair tucked into Audubon Park. Where else can you get slow-braised osso buco with a sage pork jus and gorgonzola fries? North Spokanites feel right at home at the Grill and wouldn’t have it any other way. (KCN) SILVER: Mustard Seed BRONZE: Waddell’s Brewpub

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RESTAURANT – SOUTH

Luna www.lunaspokane.com Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? We’re not sure about Mary’s garden, but Luna’s own backyard garden is splendiferous. Not only do they provide you with the freshest garden eats, they proudly serve up the finest artisan breads the top of the South Hill has to offer.

Brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts and even gluten free menu options await you at Luna! (KM) SILVER: Casper Fry BRONZE: Manito Tap House

RESTAURANT - WEST

Masselow’s www.northernquest.com/ masselows At Masselow’s, they welcome you to come as you are and enjoy an experience inspired by the Kalispel people that includes food from the plains and the sea.

As the only AAA four diamond restaurant in the greater Spokane area, they aim to please. (JL) Silver: Chaps Bronze: Italian Trattoria

BEST RESTAURANT-NORTH IDAHO

Fleur de Sel www.fleur-de-sel.weebly.com Ooh-la-la and oui-oui please give me more fabulous French cuisine.

The French have been known to be stingy, but you will be gastronomically delighted at Fleur de Sel. With a regional bistro feel and northern Italian dishes, Fleur de Sel is highbrow French deliciousness–in Post Falls, Idaho.

Très magnifique! (SJN) SILVER: Berverly’s BRONZE: Angelo’s Ristorante

ASIAN

Gordy’s No website listed This charming hole-in-the-wall restaurant on the South Hill offers stellar Sichuan. With a diverse, fresh, and flavorful menu (dishes like Savory Tofu, Suan La Beef, and Dan Noodles), Gordy’s will leave you yearning for a repeat dining experience. (SH) SILVER: Ding How

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BRONZE: Mustard Seed IDAHO: Bonsai Bistro

PHO

Pho Van www.facebook.com/pages/PhoVan Vietnamese pho is becoming more popular, and again Pho Van on Division came in as your favorite. Patrons love digging into the large portions and readilyavailable takeout. Diners slurp on the roasted duck soup and gnaw on huge spare ribs and chomp on the bun cha. If you like it hot and spicy, this is the spot for you. (JR) SILVER: Vina Asian Restaurant BRONZE: Pho Saigon IDAHO: Pho Thanh

MEXICAN

Azteca www.aztecamex.com A fantastic Taco Tuesday (and Thursday!), mucho grande portions, and a good ‘ole American success story keeps us yo quiero’ing year after year. The Jalisco-native Ramos family prides themselves in “dependable food and reasonable prices” which is why their citadel de comida in downtown Spokane ranks numero uno. (KCN) SILVER: Casa de Oro BRONZE: Rancho Viejo IDAHO: Mexican Food Factory

ITALIAN

Italian Kitchen www.italiankitchenspokane.com Mama mia! You’re hungry for Italian and know that only the finest Italian ristorante will suffice. At Italian Kitchen you’ll have a plethora of authentic Italian pastas, seafood, chicken and appetizers to choose from in a warm, yet engaging and comfortable setting. Buon appetito! (KM) SILVER: Luigi’s Italian Restaurant BRONZE: Tomato Street IDAHO: Angelo’s Ristorante

GREEK

Two Columns No website listed Located on Sprague Avenue near Bowdish, this hidden gem has a genuine, old world feel; the owner cooks and serves recipes

from his ancestors, including authentic gyros, gluten-free and vegetarian options, the best baklava ever, and a fine list of wine and beer. (JL) Silver: Azar’s Restaurant Bronze: Renatus Idaho: The White House Grill

INDIAN RESTAURANT

Taste of India www.tasteofindiaspokane.com Mild or wild, the authentic curried cuisine at Taste of India will be an adventure for your taste buds.

With Indian mixed pickle, raita, shrimp, chicken, lamb, fish, naan and other fresh made breads and plenty of vegetarian choices, their mile long exotic menu gives you plenty to meditate on. (SJN) SILVER: Top of India BRONZE: Swagat Indian Cuisine

VEGETARIAN

Mizuna www.mizuna.com Once Spokane’s purveyor of exclusively vegetarian dining, Mizuna has expanded its menu to accommodate omnivores while still maintaining an extensive list of delicious, meat-free options.

The little alley that serves as Mizuna’s outdoor dining space is completely charming, and worthy of a visit on its own right. (SH) SILVER: Luna BRONZE: Boots Bakery & Lounge IDAHO: Uva Trattoria

LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

Dutch Bros. www.dutchbros.com With eight hot spots between Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, Dutch Bros. is on their way to wherever you’re going, and will help fuel drive to get there.

They’re servers are always willing to mix up whatever half-caff double-whip concoction your craving, hot or cold, year-round, and their energy drinks fuel your drive up to the mountains or over to the coast. Don’t forget the “not-so-hots” for your backseat crew. (JR)

SILVER: Wake Up Call BRONZE: Atticus Coffee & Gifts IDAHO: Post Falls Coffee Co.

BREAKFAST

Frank’s Diner www.franksdiners.com Breakfast in a fancy-railcar never gets old. Especially when thick slices of smoked bacon, extralarge eggs, and crispy hash browns are made fresh daily and served with a smile. Two locations (downtown and North) satisfy our breakfast-frenzied tummies. Just make sure to arrive early— Frank’s Diner is beloved and busy! (KCN) SILVER: Old European BRONZE: Dave’s Bar and Grill IDAHO: Garnet Café

ROMANTIC

Melting Pot www.meltingpot.com/spokane So you want a dining experience that stirs up some romance? 4 Fans the flames? Melts his or her heart? It may sound cheesy, but we think that sharing a long stemmed fork, dipped into cheese, chocolate and broth fondues at The Melting Pot would create the perfect spark! (KM) SILVER: Clinkerdagger BRONZE: Anthony’s Home Port IDAHO: Beverly’s

BAKERY

Rocket Bakery www.rocketspokane.com With many locations in area neighborhoods, the Rocket Bakery is all about local flavor.

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an everchanging variety of flavors, so grab that scoop of Dirt (chocolate with Oreos) while you can, because next time it may be replaced by Pear Sorbet, Salted Caramel or Cakey Dough. (JR) wholesome, their coffee is farm direct, and the décor is uber cool. (JL) Silver: Petit Chat Village Bakery Bronze: Celebrations Bakery Idaho: Bakery by the Lake

DESSERT

Clinkerdagger www.clinkerdagger.com The views of the Spokane River from the tables at Clinkerdagger have nothing on the dessert options at this four decades old reader-loved establishment. From their infamous Burnt Cream to six more classic dessert favorites, their dreamy desserts are the cherry on top of any meal or after event treat. (SJN) SILVER: Melting Pot BRONZE: Wild Sage IDAHO: Dockside

YOGURT

Froyo Earth www.froyoearth.com Customers wield the power at Froyo Earth, where they choose their preferred frozen yogurt flavor (or mix and match them), then cover it with any of the dozens of topping options. Go big, go small, go bold, go plain— your taste buds’ destiny is in your own hands. (SH) SILVER: Didier’s Yogurt and More BRONZE: Blu Berry Frozen Yogurt IDAHO: JAMMS Frozen Yogurt

ICE CREAM

The Scoop www.thescoopspokane.com This teeny-tiny hole-in-the-wall across from Wilson Elementary is your place to go for ice cream, even when the weather turns not so ice cream-y. They have

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SILVER: Baskin-Robbins BRONZE: Brain Freeze IDAHO: Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers

BUFFET

Golden Corral www.goldencorral.com Your 10-year-old only eats burgers. Your 4-year-old is a pasta fanatic. The 6-year-old will go for anything, as long as it’s followed by dessert. Enter Golden Corral, where everyone’s favorite is on the menu, and even Mom and Dad can have what they’ve been craving most: dinner in peace.

(SH) SILVER: River’s Edge, Northern Quest BRONZE: Timber Creek Buffet IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Casino

COCKTAILS & MARTINIS

Twigs www.twigsbistro.com You have to hand it to Twigs, when your sign says “martini bar,” you’ve set the bar high – and boy do they come through. The menu includes a Crimson Manhattan made with pomegranate liqueur or the Mucho Mango for a fruity flavor. Try the Jalapeno Cilantro Margatini or Cable Car for bolder flavor. With 36(!) signature martinis, they’ve got your month – and a month of Sundays covered. (JR) SILVER: Churchill’s Steakhouse BRONZE: Bistango Martini Lounge IDAHO: 315 Martinis and Tapas

WINE LIST

Luna www.lunaspokane.com Food that comes fresh from the garden deserves an equally striking bottle of vino. Luna’s

grass-fed filets, whole Idaho trout, and bubbling bowls of tagliatelle are in good company as the restaurant maintains an impressive cellar beneath its dining room. Whether your palate is primed for a moody red or a spritely white, Luna’s pageslong wine list satisfies the most intellectually-driven drinker. (KCN) SILVER: Italian Kitchen BRONZE: Left Bank Wine Bar IDAHO: Beverly’s

BEER LIST

Manito Tap House www.manitotaphouse.com 99 bottles of beer on the wall!

Take one down… On any given day you can find 99 bottles of beer or 50 tap handles that will easily pour 99 glasses of various ales, ciders, fruit beers and IPAs here. If ‘locally owned,’ ‘craft beers’ and ‘gastropub’ are in your vocabulary, so should be this name: Manito Tap House. (KM) SILVER: No-Li Brewhouse BRONZE: Post St. Ale House IDAHO: Capone’s Pub & Grill

BREWERY

No-Li www.nolibrewhouse.com No lie, No-Li has quite the history, kind of like a love story: hometown boy loves beer, does right by it, meets a girl, does right by her, makes a friend who also loves beer, changes its name to appease someone on the east coast and, did someone say beer? (JL) Silver: Iron Goat Brewing Co. Bronze: Steam Plant Grill Idaho: Trickster’s Brewery

HAPPY HOUR

Zola www.zolainspokane.com The chic vibe cocktails and eats aplenty at Zola create quite a buzz during their daily happy hour. Heck, where else can you eat, drink and be happy (without getting dizzy) in a tilt-a-whirl booth? Zola has made a lot of folks happy, happy, happy. Oh yeah, Sunday it’s HH all day! (SJN) SILVER: Steam Plant Grill BRONZE: Prospectors Bar & Grill IDAHO: Bardenay

HAPPY HOUR FOOD

Hugo’s on the Hill www.hugosonthehill.com Bowling food and libations have rarely looked this good—or been this affordable. Happy hours are extra happy at Hugo’s, where they run every day of the week with draught pints for $3, glasses of 14 Hands wine for $3.50, and martinis for $6, as well as food specials. (SH) SILVER: Madeleine’s Cafe BRONZE: Steelhead Bar and Grill IDAHO: Oval Office

DANCING

Knitting Factory www.sp.knittingfactory.com Dancing is mandatory at The Knit.

No, really – seating is extremely limited but there is plenty of room on the dance floor.

Although, drinks are served in designated zones, you needn’t be 21 to shake your groove thing. A wide variety of acts pass through, from local faves to up-andcoming national singers, their lineup is frequently updated so get out there and rock. (JR) SILVER: Impulse at Northern Quest BRONZE: Irv’s Bar IDAHO: Iron Horse

WINERY

Arbor Crest www.arborcrest.com Sweeping views, solid wine, and live music on balmy nights— what else could a winery-seeker ask for? Family-run since 1982, Arbor Crest boasts acres of gardens and historic landmarks, including a croquet court, life-size checkerboard, and a tasting room situated in the Florentine-style Cliff House circa 1924. Come for the Sunday concerts, but stay for the estate-bottled sparkling wine and Dionysus red blend. (KCN) SILVER: Barrister Winery BRONZE: Townsend Cellars IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Cellars Winery

PUB FARE

Flying Goat www.theflyinggoat.com You can’t get closer to an England, Scotland or Ireland fashioned watering hole and pub in Spokane, than you can

Congratulations "Best Florist"

By Spokane CDA Living Magazine Reader Survey 2014

Florist & GREENHOUSE

•FREE Delivery to all Spokane City Hospitals.

Family Owned & Operated since 1928

8th and Perry (509) 534-9381 Toll Free: (800) 533-9381 www.libertyparkflorist.com

Spokane's Best Italian

9 years running!

Italian Kitchen

New Dinner Menu New Lunch Menu New Wine List New Cocktail List

The Best just got Better!

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at the Flying Goat. Tasty craft beers and the option of Guinness beef stew to compliment any one of their six gourmet pub style sandwiches. You baaaa-tter believe it! (KM) SILVER: Waddell’s Brewpub BRONZE: Manito Tap House IDAHO: Cricket’s Restaurant

SPORTS BAR

Swinging Doors www.theswingingdoors.com Family owned for over 30 years, the Swinging doors has 60 TV sets that are plugged in to every sports channel so you’ll never miss a game, their own golf club, huge portions of good food, a full bar, and free wireless. I might never see my husband again. (JL) Silver: Northern Quest’s Epic Bronze: Buffalo Wild Wings Idaho: Paddy’s Sports Bar & Grill

PLACES WE LOVE SKI RESORT

Schweitzer Mountain Resort www.schweitzer.com If it’s gnarly, carving, downhill or cross country, snowboarding or soufflé dure or pow wow snow, you’ll find it at Schweitzer Mountain Resort above Sandpoint. The lodge, hotel, restaurants and lounges are nice distractions for snow bunnies.

Whatever your snow appetite, you’ll get it with a pampered stay on this mountain. (SJN) SILVER: Mt. Spokane BRONZE: Silver Mountain

CASINO

Northern Quest www.northernquest.com Roll the dice with Northern Quest Casino, where they’ve got slots, table games, and poker, plus tons of concerts and special events.

If relaxation, rather than high stakes, is your thing, check out the full bevy of services offered at La Rive Spa. (SH) SILVER: Coeur d’Alene Casino BRONZE: Hugo’s on the Hill

LAKE RESORT

Coeur d’Alene Resort www.cdaresort.com So much praise to heap on the Coeur d’Alene Resort – nearly a dozen restaurants and lounges, a rejuvenating spa, the floating green, and the boardwalk that’s open to the public. Each June, the Resort hosts thousands of world-class athletes for the Ironman Triathlon, and just days later is back to being the beachside beacon of North Idaho. Follow that beacon and spend the day, or the week, at this jewel. (JR) SILVER: Hill’s Resort BRONZE: Granite Point Park

FITNESS CLUB

Oz Fitness www.ozfitness.com No need to drool over the sunsoaked bods of beach-romping Aussies when you have a little bit of “Down Unda” fitnessflava in your own backyard.

Spokane-based chain Oz Fitness has fully-equipped locations throughout the region, many offering Olympic-sized pools, physical therapy, nutrition classes and on-site childcare. Put down your Vegemite sandwich and get thee to the gym! (KCN) SILVER: Anytime Fitness BRONZE: Crossfit Spokane IDAHO: Kroc Center

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HOTEL

Davenport Hotel www.davenporthotelcollection. com Grand. Rich with history. Lush.

Elegant… and so much more.

Places to dine, relax and pamper yourself in the spa and sleep in sweet, sweet splendor! You’ll know you picked the right spot from the moment you walk in the doors. We think it’s Worthy and are sure you will too! (KM) SILVER: Northern Quest Resort & Casino BRONZE: Holiday Inn IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Resort

GOLF COURSE

Downriver www.spokanegolf.com/ downriver-golf-course.html Built in 1916, Downriver is one of the oldest courses in Spokane. It runs fairly straight along the river with plenty of trees to keep a player honest. Don’t worry, they’ll keep your secrets even if you do hit them; what happens on the course, stays on the course. (JL) Silver: Meadowwood Bronze: Hangman Valley Idaho: Coeur d’Alene Resort

OUTDOOR RECREATION SUPPLIES

REI www.rei.com/stores/spokane Four distinct seasons + hundreds of outdoor activities + fitness fanatics + gotta have the best equipment = go see the experts at REI. From rafting supplies and camping, to learning about wilderness survival or how to change a bike tire, REI is ready to outfit or teach you what you need to know. Ready, set, go outside and play, do and explore! (SJN) SILVER: Cabela’s BRONZE: General Store

WEDDING VENUE

Davenport Hotel www.davenporthotelcollection. com The lovely, historic Davenport Hotel is an ideal location for an elegant wedding. With beautiful ballrooms for large groups,

unmatched accommodations, spa services, dining and drinks, all in the heart of downtown, the Davenport has everything you’ll need when you’re ready to say “I do.” (SH) SILVER: Beacon Hill BRONZE: Chateau Rive IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Resort

MEETINGS/EVENTS FACILITY Lincoln Center www.thelincolncenterspokane. com The Lincoln Center just north of downtown is establishing a foothold as the go-to gathering place in Spokane. With two large ballrooms and several smaller meeting spaces, they are flexible to house almost any reunion, wedding or celebration you desire. The on-site catering is top-notch and proudly provides beer, wine and cocktails, should you desire. They even have free on-site parking. (JR)

SILVER: Davenport Hotel BRONZE: Glover Mansion IDAHO: Hagadone Event Center

CATERER

Two Cooks with Love www.twocookswithlovecatering. com We love Scott and Roxanne’s attention to detail, abundant presentations, and signature flair.

Their culinary prowess begins with stress-free customer service and ends with a spectacular event that has charmed each and every guest. Whether the dynamic duo is bartending, butler-ing, or wedding-prepping, they never fail to wow us. (KCN) SILVER: Couple of Chefs BRONZE: Fery’s Catering IDAHO: Greenbriar Catering

THEATRE COMPANY

Spokane Civic Theatre www.spokanecivictheatre.com Their mission: to foster and operate a volunteer live community theater of high artistic merit. And luck be a lady – they’ve done it! Since 1947, the Spokane Civic Theatre and its volunteers who serve as actors,

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www.thescoopspokane.com Locally made ice cream

crew members, house managers, ushers and board members continue to uphold their mission in one of the oldest community theatres in the country. Bravo! (KM) SILVER: Interplayers Theatre BRONZE: Christian Youth Theater IDAHO: Lake City Playhouse

PLAY, LAST YEAR

Wicked www.wickedthemusical.com For too long, Dorothy got all of the attention but what of the witches of Oz? Who were they before they encountered Toto? And how did one end up a puddle on the floor? A mix of reality television, drama, a love story, and a dash of horror, Spokane loves a good witch story. (JL)

(509) 535-7171

1001 W 25th Ave | Spokane, WA 99203

South Hill's best kept secret!

Espresso Sandwiches Waffles

Best Ice Cream and Gelato 2 years in a row!

Thank you for voting us the

Silver: Les Miserables Bronze: Gypsy

DANCE COMPANY

Simply Dance Studio www.simplydancestudio.com If you’ve dreamed of making it onto “Dancing with the Stars,” you can find your groove and perfect your dance moves at the Simply Dance Studio. Ballroom gets the royal treatment at this ballroom dance school, but there’s room for a wilder side, with the weekly Saturday Night Salsa, with Marianna. Zesty!

(BT) SILVER: Ballet Arts Academy BRONZE: Spokane Elite Dance Studio IDAHO: Ballet School of Coeur d’Alene

Best Buffet 3 years in a row!

LOCAL CHARITY

Best Cheese Shop

Union Gospel Mission www.uniongospelmission.org Union Gospel mission is dedicated to restoring lives of the needy in our community, providing shelter and meals, crisis assistance for women and children and programs dedicated to recovery employment skills. You voted UGM as your favorite local charity, and they have many ways to help – you can shop their thrift stores, buy or donate a vehicle, and they can always use volunteers. (JR) SILVER: Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery BRONZE: Catholic Charities

CHARITY GALA

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Hospital— two leading organizations who serve the neediest children in our community. (KCN) SILVER: Epicurean Delight BRONZE: Cobra Polo Classic

RADIO STATION

92.9 KZZU www.kzzu.com Turn that dial to 92.9 KZZU FM radio and hear what’s hip, happenin’ and all the rage on and off the radio. Let the hosts of morning madness – Dave, Ken & Molly, get your day off to a start where hilarity ensues! Dan Roberts will take you into the afternoon with hip hop pop tunes until Jackie Brown drives you home at 5! (KM) SILVER: 103.9 KCDA BRONZE: 920 KXLY

PEOPLE WE LOVE BAND/SINGER

Cami Bradley www.camibradley.com Singer-songwriter Cami Bradley’s definitely got talent. Bradley, who rose to national fame on America’s Got Talent, blends genres including indiepop, folk, and jazz, crafting tunes to represent the self-described “normal gal” who’s given us all plenty of hometown pride. (SH) SILVER: Kozmik Dreamz BRONZE: Ryan Larson

RADIO PERSONALITY

Dave, Ken & Molly, 92.9 KZZU www.dkmshow.com We’re glad that Ken left the farm, that Dan left the survey crew, and that Molly graduated from preschool because now, they keep us laughing long after their show ends every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on KZZU. It’s a zoo out there; might as well keep it interesting. (JL)

LOCAL WRITER

Jess Walter www.jesswalter.com He ruined us for any other writer after we devoured Beautiful Ruins, his 2012 book, and all we wanted to do was sit by the water to read his 2013 tome, We Live In Water. We’ll have to go back and reread one of his eight acclaimed books – including a New York Times #1 Bestseller – until this favorite local writer comes out with his next book. Local fans have an insatiable appetite for this writer! (BT) SILVER: Sherry Jones BRONZE: Blythe Thimsen

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Silver: Jay & Kevin, 99.9 KXLY-FM Bronze: Jackie Brown, 92.9 KZZU

PHOTOGRAPHER

Diane Maehl Photography www.dianemaehl.com All you want is to look amazing, thinner, younger and basically flippin’ fabulous! You’ll have no worries or notice any wrinkle lines with Diane Maehl Photography. From indoor studio and outdoor action shots to photo booth craziness and on location event photography (including exotic locales),

509.624.7263

Thank you Spokane for voting us #1

Diane Maehl can capture the moment brilliantly with finesse, fun and frivolity. (SJN) SILVER: Gary Peterson Photography BRONZE: Crystal Madsen Photography IDAHO: Rocky Castaneda & Creative Solutions

LOCAL ARTIST

Thank you

Spokane

for voting us

Best

Locally Owned

Bakery!

Harold Balazs Now in his mid-80s, Harold Balazs is one of our region’s most celebrated and prolific artists, known for his fearlessness in working with a vast array of media to create everything from abstract metal sculptures to murals, enamels, paintings, and stained glass.

(SH) SILVER: Ric Gendron BRONZE: Melinda Melvin

NEWS ANCHOR, MALE

Dan Kleckner, KHQ www.khq.com Our readers love to “connect with Kleck,” and they’ve been doing so for nearly 30 years. Currently teaming with Stephanie Vigil at 5 and 6 p.m., Dan Kleckner started as sports director and now, with over a decade in the anchor chair, his is the voice viewers turn to for big stories, and the face we like to see when we turn on and tune in our television sets. (BT) SILVER: Randy Shaw, KREM BRONZE: Sean Owsley, KHQ

NEWS ANCHOR, FEMALE

8 Locations Serving you!

NORTH 319 W. Hastings 466.1500

VALLEY 3315 N. Argonne 462.2345

GARLAND 903 W. Garland 325.8909

SOUTH HILL 1301 W. 14th Ave. 456.3534

DOWNTOWN WEST 1325 W. 1st Ave. 747.1834

HOLLEY MASON BUILDING 157 S. Howard 838.3887

SPACE STATION DRIVE THRU 3101 N. Argonne 703.7277

Main Office Production 4124 N. Burns 927.2340

Stephanie Vigil, KHQ www.khq.com Recipient of the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award and multiple Emmy’s, Stephanie has been brightening our news hour for over 17 years. A newly tapped ‘Zag professor and an advocate of unsung heroes, our favorite female anchor delivers finetuned information and inspiring stories with style and grace. We appreciate Stephanie for keeping us entertained and in-the-know!

(KCN) SILVER: Nadine Woodward, KREM BRONZE: Robyn Nance, KXLY

WEATHER ANCHOR

Tom Sherry, KREM www.krem.com This guy does it all! He can tell you if a blizzard, a heat wave or an intense haboob (god bless you!) is headed our way! He also continues to conduct Tom’s Turkey Drive, the single largest turkey drive in the Inland Northwest. Now that’s worth gobbling about!

(KM) SILVER: Kris Crocker, KXLY BRONZE: Mark Peterson, KXLY

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LOCAL SPORTSCASTER

Dennis Patchin, KXLY www.kxly.com/700-ESPN-ProgramDirector/9206396 He’s been in your living room, your man-cave, your car, and your favorite watering hole sharing your enthusiasm. He’s been with you at Hoopfest, Bloomsday, and every game including your local high school football game.4 You know Dennis, Dennis knows sports, and we high-five him. (JL) Silver: Sam Adams, KHQ Bronze: Keith Osso, KXLY

ACTOR (NATIONAL)

Craig T. Nelson This Coach, Poltergeist and The Incredibles film and sitcom star still remembers Spokane as his hometown. These days, Craig T. Nelson (70) stars in the TV series Parenthood, is an auto-racing enthusiast who owns Screaming Eagle Racing. If you’ve never heard of The Return of Count Yorga, you’re not alone. But we’re pretty sure you’ve seen Blades of Glory, The Proposal and My Name is Earl. (SJN) SILVER: Patty Duke BRONZE: Megalyn Echikunwoke

ACTOR (PRIMARILY LOCAL)

Patrick Treadway Is there anything Patrick Treadway doesn’t do? The actor, voice over and visual artist performs with Actor’s Repertory Theater, Interplayers, Lake City Playhouse, and others, plus he makes puppets and props, paints portraits, creates costumes and parade floats, and the list goes on—it’s no wonder he’s our readers’ favorite. (SH) SILVER: Ellen Travolta BRONZE: Kathy Doyle-Lipe

ELECTED OFFICIAL

David Condon www.spokanecity.org/mayor The 44th mayor of the City of Spokane, Mayor Condon was born and raised in Spokane.

His efforts and passion to make Spokane the “City of Choice” in the Northwest are unmatched! (KM) SILVER: Cathy McMorris Rodgers BRONZE: Kevin Parker IDAHO: Steve Widmyer

SHOP TIL’ YOU DROP JEWELRY STORE

Jewelry Design Center www.jewelrydesigncenter.com Who hangs out with Mikimoto, Simon G., Roberto Coin and Dabakarov? You can find these extraordinary brands at Spokane’s Jewelry Design Center. This jewelry store has everything your heart desires, from “the

world’s most perfectly cut diamond,” customized design work and watches, to dazzling gemstones and diamond fashion.

I’ll take one of everything please! (SJN) SILVER: Tracy Jewelers BRONZE: Pounders Jewelry IDAHO: Clark’s Diamond Jewelers

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

Swank www.swankboutique.net Fashion-forward is the focus at Swank, where you’ll find the most on-trend clothing and accessories. With brands like Free People, J Brand, and Hudson Jeans as well as shoes, décor, and gifts, it’s no mystery why readers who’ve been bitten by the fashion bug love Swank best. (SH) SILVER: Fringe Salon & Boutique BRONZE: Apricot Lane IDAHO: Velvet Hanger

FURNITURE - TRADITIONAL

Tin Roof www.thetinroof.us When looking for fun, functional furniture, The Tin Roof on Sprague is where you like to shop. Calling themselves “relaxed, but upscale,” from couches to lamps, dressers to accessories, Tin roof provides what you need to turn your home into your signature. (JR) SILVER: La-Z-Boy Furniture BRONZE: Ashley Furniture IDAHO: Runge Furniture

FURNITURE - MODERN

Dania www.daniafurniture.com When we’re seeking something sleek, Dania makes your interior designer-hearts pitter patter. Offering Scandinavian and mid-century designs, Dania merges beauty and functionality while providing quality craftsmanship that may cause you to rethink your next trip to Seattle’s Ikea (unless you’re really just going for the hotdogs…). With pieces that should please both swanky cocktail party-throwers and families with little ones, Dania’s contemporary simplicity makes modern living just a little bit easier. (KCN) SILVER: Concept Home BRONZE: Ennis Fine Furniture IDAHO: Koerner’s Furniture

PATIO FURNITURE

Jacob’s Upholstery & Patio www.jacobsupholstery.com Totally tubular! Aluminum, that is! In addition to wrought iron, wicker, wood and teak, Jacob’s Upholstery & Patio can deck out your back yard in all-weather spokanecda.com • October • 2014

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style. Don’t table your patio discussion any longer! (KM)

Thank you Spokane!

Best Happy Hour Best Casino

Best Happy Hour on the Hill

$3 Pints; $3.5 house wine; $6 Signature Martinis

(509) 535-2961 3023 E 28th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223

hugosonthehill.com Happy Hour- 3:30pm-6pm & 9:30pm-close; (Mon-Thur.)

Fri-1:30pm-6pm & 10:30pm-Close; Saturdays-10:30p-Close Sunday-6p-close; All Day on Tuesdays

SILVER: Falco’s Fireplace & Spa BRONZE: MOR Furniture For Less IDAHO: Wild West Log Furniture

BEDROOM FURNITURE

Walker’s Furniture www.walkersfurniture.com If you need something for the place you call home, they’ve got it and they make it easy for you to get it. Whatever your taste or style, they’ve got you covered with quality, value, and good service with many convenient locations and a handy website. At Walker’s, you’re home. (JL) Silver: National Furniture Bronze: Ashley Furniture Idaho: Koerner’s Furniture

MATTRESS STORE

Sleep Country USA Bed & Mattress www.sleepcountry.com Momma’s not happy if she doesn’t get a good night’s sleep, so I suggest she visit one of the seven area Sleep Country USA locations. Give me the best firm king sized mattress, slippers, a sleep mask and sound machine (all available in-store) and I’ll sleep soundly for at least eight hours–no…zzzz... problem…! (SJN) SILVER: Northwest Bedding Company BRONZE: Sleep Number Beds IDAHO: National Mattress

CONSIGNMENT SHOP

Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers 1224 E. Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene 208.930.4900 www.rogersicecreamburgers.com

Roger’s Burgers 155 W. Neider Ave (Between Hwy 95 & Govt. Way) 208.644.0696 www.rogersburgers.com

Taste The Quality! est Voted B m a e Ice Cr o t a l e and G

Our hamburgers are made from 100% fresh ground beef. We also serve a turkey and garden burger. Our French fries are hand cut daily with locally grown potatoes. Every burger & fry is made fresh to order from scratch the old fashioned way.

The Sherman location has over 17 flavors of premium hand dipped ice cream. Come check out our nostalgic, family friendly restaurant that is open year round.

The Neider location offers indoor seating and a drive thru and serves ice cream shakes.

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Once Upon a Child www.onceuponachildinlandempire.com Raising growing kids means managing an ever-changing wardrobe. Once Upon a Child buys and sells used clothing, toys, and furniture, giving you cash for the items your little ones have outgrown, and offering the affordable, gently used items your family needs now. (SH) SILVER: Other Mothers BRONZE: Global Neighborhood Thrift IDAHO: Beau Monde Exchange

ART GALLERY

Devin Galleries www.devingalleries.com Devin Galleries in the heart of the Lake City is your pick for artwork and calls to you as you stroll down Sherman Avenue. Devin has glasswork, prints, and sculptures – even jewelry, and proudly participates in the monthly Artwalk from April-December. (JR) SILVER: Painter’s Chair BRONZE: Art Spirit Gallery

FLORIST

Liberty Park Florist www.libertyparkflorist.com If the earth laughs in flowers, then Liberty Park Florist must be one joyful place.

Tucked into the lower portion of the South Perry district, this charming florist and nursery has been bedecking our gardens and greenhouses since 1928. Whether it’s perennials or poinsettias, the friendly flower people at Liberty are our favorite. (KCN)

Dentistry with a happy heart!

SILVER: Just Roses BRONZE: Appleway Florist IDAHO: Hansen’s Florists and Gifts

GIFTS

Boo Radley’s / Atticus www.facebook.com/BooRads Shopping for someone who has everything?

Then we advise you to walk, (don’t run) to either of these shops on Howard! Wacky, fun, shocking, laugh out loud items adorn these shops. Novelty items, edgy decorations and t-shirts, old age, new age, your age! You’ll leave with more than you went in for and an odd sense that you need to read “To Kill a Mockingbird” again! (KM)

Thank you Spokane for voting us

SILVER: Simply Northwest BRONZE: Made in Washington IDAHO: Figpickels Toy Emporium Saunders Cheese (in Chocolate Apothecary) www.chocolateapothecary.com Located at Chocolate Apothecary in the Flour Mill, Saunders Cheese is the place to go to get a fromage fix. Forget simple cheddar and think unique delights that even the lactose intolerant can partake in. Be hypnotized by their glowing display case and taste heaven.

(JL) Silver: Huckleberry’s Natural Market Bronze: Main Street Market

TOY SHOP

Uncles Games, Puzzles & More www.unclesgames.com Who knew the Pokémon League, My Little Pony, Dungeons & Dragons and the Yu-Gi-Oh gangs could be found in downtown Spokane and the Spokane Valley at Uncle’s Games, Puzzles & More? In addition to hundreds of different games and puzzles, the downtown location just got a facelift. Games keep us young, laughing, thinking and having fun!

(SJN) SILVER: Whiz Kids BRONZE: Boo Radley’s IDAHO: Figpickels Toy Emporium

Two years in a row!

Best Children’s Dentist!

Catherine K. Luchini, DDS General Dentist (Children Only)

Erin L. Johnson, DDS MS Pediatric Dentist

506 E. Hastings Rd, Suite B Spokane, WA 99218 www.thekiddsplace.com | (509) 252-GRIN (4746)

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Gift Certificates Available!

Best Sun Tanning 2 Years in a Row!

buy 2 get 1 free: Airbrush bronzing sessions or Versa Spa sunless booth sessions silver plan $69.99: Monthly unlimited tanning in all 4 levels of beds gold plan $24.99: Monthly unlimited tanning in the entry level beds Boutique •Tanning • Airbrush Bronzing • Massage Nails • Facials & Waxing • Manicures & Pedicures • Full Service Hair Salon • Minute Packages • Session Packages • 1 Month Unlimited

Versa Spa Magic Sunless Tan Booth

tanning salon and spa

sunnybuns.com

CHEESE SHOP

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beautiful displays for any room in your home

CHOCOLATE SHOP

Chocolate Apothecary www.chocolateapothecary.com Richly satisfying, chocolate is a dark and creamy prescription for a host of maladies. This chocolate pharmacy operates in the old-world tradition providing a warm atmosphere and a host of healing confections. For the most decadent medicine in Spokane, Chocolate Apothecary is just what the doctor ordered. (KCN) SILVER: Hallet’s Chocolate BRONZE: Spokandy Chocolatier IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Chocolates

ANTIQUES

509.747.2101

A Beautiful Flower... a Beautiful Life

On the top of Sunset Hill sunsetfloristspokane.com

Roost www.facebook.com/pages/ROOST One need not be ‘old-fashioned’ to appreciate vintage design or fashion. You can find collectible treasures for the shabby designer, the country fashioner, the industrial devisor or the eclectic engineer! You’ll want to set up shop here as new inventory and an eye for design is what’s what at Roost. (KM) SILVER: Vintage Rabbit BRONZE: Tossed and Found IDAHO: Paris Flea Market

SERVICE WITH A SMILE CHIROPRACTOR

Voted Best Seafood Restaurant Thank you for voting us #1, 5 years in a row!

Open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm

Valente Chiropractic & Massage www.spokanechiropractic.com Tension headaches, vertigo, and joint pain, BE GONE! Voted best chiropractor for over 10 years, Dr. Valente and his team know a thing or two about helping the body heal itself. For aching muscles, misaligned bones, or fraying nerves both chronic and acute, we know we are in good hands at Valente Chiropractic and Massage. (KCN)

Locally Owned and Operated

Fresh Seafood Daily Specials Fresh Fish Market with Live Crab & Lobster!

If you are a seafood lover, the Fisherman's Market is your kind of place.

We offer a variety of fishwiches, fish and chips, salads, snacks and sushi.

Stop in and dine with us today or take something TO GO!

SMOKED Fish now available!

215 W . Kathleen • Coeur d'Alene, ID (208) 664-4800 Between Super 1 Foods and Home Depot

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SILVER: University Chiropractic BRONZE: Sicilia Chiropractic IDAHO: Unlimited Health Chiropractic

VETERINARIAN

South Grand Veterinary Clinic www.southgrandvet.com Offering a full range of veterinary medicine, South Grand employees love your pets, just ask Furball.

“Well yes, the raccoon got some good jabs in but he won’t be back; I saw to that and, at South Grand, they took care of me like it never happened.

Right? It never happened.” (JL) Silver: Hunter Veterinary Clinic Bronze: Cat’s Meow Idaho: Animal Medical Center

CREDIT UNION

Spokane Teachers Credit Union www.stcu.org It began in 1934 in a tiny classroom at Lewis & Clark High School where money was kept in a shoebox and customers pulled a rope attached

Flexsteel Harvest Sale

Guaranteed Lowest Prices on Flexsteel!

Hmmm…Quality or Price? Price or Quality? (oh heck, how about both.)

Located in Coeur d'Alene 303 Spokane Ave • Coeur d'Alene, ID Mon-Sat 8:00-6:00 • Sun 11:00-5:00

208.664.2131 rungefurniture.com

Best Plastic Surgery

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to a bell to get service. Now, more modern conveniences make service a whole lot easier for their 129,000 members. (JL) Silver: Numerica Credit Union Bronze: Global Credit Union Idaho: Icon Credit Union

BANK

• Lasts Much Longer!

• Best Value For Your Money!

• Twice The Cushion Comfort!

• Double The Wear, Flip and Rotate Every Month!

Washington Trust Bank www.watrust.com Sometimes, older is better, and banking is definitely one of the oldest professions around.

WTB is the oldest and largest privately-held commercial bank in the Northwest (112 years old to be banker precise!). Banking is personal, because after all, it’s your money, right? WTB is local, family owned and firmly grounded in our community. Sounds pretty personal to me. (SJN) SILVER: Bank of America BRONZE: Banner Bank IDAHO: Idaho Independent Bank

PET SUPPLY STORE

Petco www.petco.com They’ve got everything you need for Fido and Fluffy—plus the hamster, birds, turtle, fish, and chameleon. Petco also offers training classes for your dogs, pet grooming—and if you bring your pet shopping with you, they’ll even get a treat at the checkout. (SH) SILVER: PetSmart BRONZE: Northwest Seed and Pet IDAHO: GoodDog

GARDEN SHOP

1230 North Division Street, Spokane, WA 99202

(509) 326-0730 www.nationalfurniturestore.com

Ritters www.4ritter.com A mainstay near the Division “Y”, Ritters is the go-to outlet for a potted herb garden or a lawn that requires a lawn tractor, or bulbs and seeds for all seasons. Their knowledgeable staff can help with fertilizers or pesticides, or colorful lawn decor and banners to brighten any landscape. (JR) SILVER: Northwest Seed & Pet BRONZE: Plant Farm IDAHO: VanHoff’s Garden Center

DOMINI

Thank You Spokane for voting us Best Sandwich!

SANDWICHES

...AND YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGES

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SECURITY SYSTEMS

ADT www.homesecurity.adt.com/wa/spokane Protecting our homes, loved ones and businesses for over a century, ADT has what it takes to make us feel safe and secure. Leading the market in product innovation, ADT’s authorized dealer, located on Euclid Avenue, ups the ante with stellar customer service and lightning-speed response times. Peace of mind has never been so accessible…or affordable! (KCN) SILVER: Allied Security BRONZE: Certified Security

LIGHTING and ACCESSORIES

Firefly www.firefly-ltg.com Once you step foot into the gallery, you’ll know there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

Whether you need lighting design for commercial or residential projects, new ceiling fans or just want to ‘Go into the light’ Firefly Lighting and Design will illuminate your experience! (KM) SILVER: Revival Lighting BRONZE: Evergreen Lighting IDAHO: Idaho Lights

WINDOWS

McVay Brothers www.mcvaybrothers.com They do windows and everything else it takes to dress up your house for every season, every holiday, and every whim of Mother Nature. They’ve been doing it since 1933 and have grown up with our fair city, making neighborhood drives much more beautiful. (JL) Silver: VPI Home Solutions Bronze: Pella Windows and Doors Idaho: Coeur d’Alene Window Company

SIDING AND ROOFING

McVay Brothers www.mcvaybrothers.com Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain, tellin’ me just what a fool I’ve been. That rhythm will stay outside your home if you use McVay Brothers. Owning property means taking care of the big and small stuff. Siding and roofing is pretty big stuff, so make sure it’s done right, by professionals. McVay Brothers has been around for 81 years–no foolin’. (SJN) SILVER: Specialty Home Products BRONZE: Inland Roofing IDAHO: Jimbo’s Seamless Raingutters

KITCHEN DESIGN

Berry Built www.berrybd.com Ready to rip up the old linoleum, tear out the dated appliances, and create the kitchen of your dreams? Berry Built is readers’ go-to kitchen design company—whether you’re resurfacing cabinets or building from scratch, they’re here to help. (SH)

9 Years & Still Shaking the Best!

SILVER: Huntwood Cabinets BRONZE: Gina’s Design Center IDAHO: Wingren Design

GRANITE

Mario and Son www.marioandson.com Need to rock your bathroom or kitchen countertops? Look no farther than Mario & Son in Liberty Lake. Each piece of granite is unique, so you get to be bold making your

Cocktails & Martinis

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Best New Restaurant

statement – this is home. Their commercial work can also be spotted at the Davenport Hotel, the INB Performing Arts Center. (JR) SILVER: RW Gallion BRONZE: Granite Transformations IDAHO: Gargoyle Granite & Marble

Northwest American Fusion Menu Tapas / Satays / Steak / Lamb Saketini’s / Salads / Desserts Pasta / Seafood / Soups

Open for Dinner 4pm to close Monday - Saturday night Wine Bar & Wine Cellar

CABINETS

Huntwood Cabinets www.huntwood.com Well, aren’t we lucky ducks? The leading custom cabinetry maker in North America has its corporate headquarters located in our own backyard. Huntwood’s new 567,000 square foot showroom is based in Liberty Lake and boasts the most advanced woodworking plant in the world. From design to denouement, Huntwood fulfills our built-in ambitions. (KCN) SILVER: Affordable Custom Cabinets BRONZE: Freeze Furniture and Manufacturing IDAHO: Tapley Cabinet Works

ARCHITECTURAL FIRM

2501 N. 4th St., Cd'A, ID / 208.765.2555 / sataybistro.com

“Classically trained and a native of Louisiana.

I sing with a big band in Spokane and am currently recording an album with Mission Control Records.“

Jace

Fogleman

Available for home concerts, weddings, parties, holiday galas, special events, etc.

Bio and pricing upon request.

337-581-9079

jace@mission-control-records.com

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Sam Rodell Architect www.rodell.co If he builds it… you will be astounded. Whether you’re building a home, office or private retreat, Sam Rodell will take your vision, needs and unique reflection and transform them into a space that nurtures your family, secures your dreams and makes work a natural, comfortable environment. (KM) SILVER: Integrus Architecture BRONZE: ALSC IDAHO: Architects West

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Land Expressions www.landexpressions.com Land Expressions give voice to the environment, allowing it to express itself as it should, creating incredible and thoughtful outdoor spaces that blend well with architecture and where others can commune with nature or hug a tree in public or private places. (JL) Silver: Greenscape Landscaping Bronze: Copper Creek Landscape Idaho: Escapes Landscape Architecture

HOT TUBS & SPAS

Apollo Spas www.apollospas.com Your backyard, deck or patio can easily become a private, relaxing spa. Nothing can ease sore muscles, distress or warm you up faster than a hot tub or spa. From music, mood lighting, waterfalls and scented water to floating beverage holders, massaging jets and spa pillows, Apollo puts the “ahhh” in “spa.” (SJN) SILVER: Pool World BRONZE: Falco’s Fireplace & Spa IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Spas

PAINT STORE

Sherwin Williams www.sherwin-williams.com Whether you’re having trouble selecting the right finish for your family room or finding the tools to touch up your siding, the pros at Sherwin-Williams will answer your questions and have you out the door, paint cans in hand, in no time. (SH) SILVER: Miller Paint BRONZE: Wahl Paint Center IDAHO: Rodda Paint

FLOORING STORE

Great Floors www.greatfloors.com With three Spokane and North Idaho Outlets, you don’t have to drive far to get Great Floors covering your home. Laminate – check. Vinyl or ceramic tile – check. Plush or commercial carpet – check. Ceramic and stone – got that too.

Great Floors is ready to cover your castle. (JR) SILVER: Northwest Trends BRONZE: United Flooring IDAHO: Carpet Warehouse Color Tile

PLUMBING

Gold Seal www.goldsealplumbing.com Locally-owned and operated for over four generations, Gold Seal has grown from a twoman shop to the largest and most reliable licensed plumbing firm in the region. Famously reengineering the Davenport Hotel’s turn-ofthe-century plumbing system, we tip our hats to Gold Seal for their punctual, efficient, and allaround warm and friendly service. (KCN) SILVER: United Plumbing BRONZE: 1st Response Plumbing IDAHO: Always Available and Affordable Plumbing

CLOSET STORAGE SYSTEMS

California Closets www.californiaclosets.com/spokane Not enough room in your closet for your latest shopping spree? Are the toys for your tots too bountiful to fit in a bin under their beds anymore? Invite the fine designers from California Closets to refine your space to allow you just what you need; storage solutions with priceless benefits! They even have designers in place to create a ‘Man Cave’ for that special guy in your life. (KM) SILVER: Cabinet Systems BRONZE: The Closet Guys

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Larry H. Miller Dealerships www.larryhmillerlexusspokane.com From luxury to fun, your car makes a statement about you, so you might as well love it. With four dealerships in the area, the folks at Larry H. Miller make owning a Lexus, Honda, Hyundai, Scion or Toyota part of your personality. So, what’s your type? Luxurious, practical or sporty?

(SJN) SILVER: Jennifer’s Auto Sales & Service BRONZE: Wendle Motors IDAHO: Dave Smith Frontier Sales and Service

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Mechanic’s Pride www.mechanicspride.com The team at Mechanic’s Pride offers everything from tune-ups to A/C repairs to custom wheels to fuel injections. Plus, their complimentary shuttle service will get you back to your home or office while your own wheels are out of commission. (SH) SILVER: Perfection Tire BRONZE: Clark’s Tire and Automotive IDAHO: Silverlake Automotive

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DAA Northwest www.daanw.com To handle that bumped bumper or shopping cart scratch, readers head out to the West Plains and DAA Northwest. The staff takes care to make sure your car is as safe to drive as it is pleasant to look at, and they do so with a commitment to earth-friendly products and a healthy work environment. They want your vehicle to leave in better condition than before yore collision. (JR) SILVER: Craig’s Automotive and Collision Repair BRONZE: Ed’s Premier Auto Body IDAHO: Lake City Auto Body

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Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital www.shmc.org The time to have the very best bed side manner and experts surrounding you is when you or a loved one are in the hospital. Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital has more world class docs, nurses, specialty areas and award winning health care teams than can fit here. (SJN)

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SILVER: Deaconess Hospital Rockwood Health System BRONZE: Valley Hospital Rockwood Health System IDAHO: Kootenai Medical Center

DRY CLEANING

Next Day Dry Cleaning www.dcpickup.com For local dry cleaning, you selected Next Day Dry Cleaning – a service that comes to you. Their varied routes ensure that they get to each neighborhood in our region once a week, press and service your items – returning them the very next day. Next Day also does mending, alterations, and even non-clothing items like draperies and sleeping bags. (JR) SILVER: Clark’s Cleaners BRONZE: Scollard’s Cleaners IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Laundry

HOW DO YOU STAY SO GORGEOUS? DENTIST

Brooke Cloninger, DDS www.facebook.com/Cloninger-Brooke Have you ever walked into the dentist’s office in a good mood? Dr. Brooke’s patients apparently do! Her joyful spirit, gentle touch, and good humor inspire us to take care of our pearly whites— now that’s something to smile about. (KCN) SILVER: Andrew T. Biggs, DMS BRONZE: Comfort Dental IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Dental Center

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Richard Weigand, DDS www.drweigand.com A dentist that offers pillows, blankets, headphones and warm, scented towels? Not to mention state-of-the-art laser technology - not only for your pearly whites, but for your gums too. Invisalign (invisible braces), smile design, crowns, whitening and much more are what you’ll find here. You’ll be jumping into photo opportunities so fast once you visit Richard Weigand, DDS, you’re nickname will become “Photobomber”! (KM) SILVER: Ken Collins, DDS BRONZE: Ellingsen Paxton Orthodontics IDAHO: Riverstone Dental Care

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Kidd’s Dental www.growupsmiling.com At Kidd’s Dental in Liberty Lake, there’s a slide in their waiting room and they love balloons, making children of all ages feel welcome. To them, children’s oral health is important as is their smile so, when they’re older, their selfies will be sparkling. (JL)

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Advanced Dermatology www.advancederm.net Beauty is much more than skin deep, which is why Advanced Dermatology takes an integrated approach to skin care.

For prevention and treatment, whether cosmetic or medical, AD’s group of healthcare professionals in the Valley or Coeur d’Alene will get you glowing! (KCN) SILVER: Louisville Laser and Spa BRONZE: Ritual Skin Care IDAHO: North Idaho Dermatology

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Bedazzle yourself with highlights, lowlights, or curls that would make Shirley Temple envious. From children to adults and trims to event styling, you’ll walk out in style with happy hair and a happy smile! (KM) SILVER: Oasis Hair BRONZE: Bliss Hair Studio IDAHO: Embellish Salon & Spa

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MANICURE

Foxy Nail Salon and Spa www.foxynailspokane.com Nail fashionistas unite! Your fingernails reflect your personality and style. Foxy Nail Salon and Spa delivers on shellac, crystal, silk, French, gel and acrylic–plain, with stickers, patterns or logos. Expert technicians, mega color choices, chair and hand massage and a great atmosphere await you at Foxy Nail Salon and Spa. (SJN) SILVER: Top Nails BRONZE: Vida Nails IDAHO: Z Spa

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BrickHouse Massage and Coffee Bar www.brickhousemassage.com BrickHouse Massage and Coffee Bar brings together things people love: pampering and caffeine. With a variety of massage packages, facials, waxing, spa parties, and other services (many of them available in tandem), it’s about time to schedule a “me” day. (SH) SILVER: Elements Massage BRONZE: Valente Chiropractic and Massage IDAHO: Body Tech Message Therapy

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Sunny Buns www.sunnybuns.com Now with two locations, on the South Hill and in the Garland District, Sunny Buns really brightens our readers’ day. Sunny Buns offers both bedded and sunless tanning as you prepare for your Hawaiian vacation or just want to beat the winter doldrums. Hair, massage, and nail service all add up to a fabulous spa day at Sunny Buns. (JR) SILVER: Coconutz BRONZE: Slick Rock IDAHO: Rejuvenating Rays

PLASTIC SURGERY

Spokane Plastic Surgeons, P.S. www.spokaneplasticsurgeons.com Offering cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for more than 30 years, the team at Spokane Plastic Surgeons provides their patients with safe and effective treatments.

Surgical procedures run the gamut from body contouring to reconstructive surgery; nonsurgical aesthetics include Botox, Juvederm, and Latisse. (SH) SILVER: Spokane Center for Facial Plastic Surgery BRONZE: Shape Cosmetic Surgery IDAHO: Owsley Plastic Surgery

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On a Mission One local woman’s personal fight against Pancreatic Cancer

by Terri Capozzo

Have you ever wished you could sit down with your congressmen and women and share the issues that matter to you most? This past June I had a chance to do just that when I participated in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s eighth annual Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day in Washington, DC. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has long advocated for increased federal support in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Due to these efforts, The Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act was signed into law by President Obama in January 2013, which requires the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop a scientific framework to conduct and support research for recalcitrant cancers, including pancreatic and lung. On June 17, 2014, I joined a group of nearly 500 committed advocates from all 50 states and met with my senators and representatives to share facts about pancreatic cancer and how their legislative decisions could make a difference.

Any cancer diagnosis is serious and often scary, and pancreatic cancer is one of the scariest, with a five-year survival rate of only six percent. It is currently the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Although wonderful progress has been made in many forms of cancer and survival rates have gone up, unfortunately this cannot be said about pancreatic cancer. One of the reasons for that is that the options to fight pancreatic cancer are limited. The Whipple surgery to remove a pancreatic tumor is done when the cancer is caught in its early stages, and in the last 10 years only three new treatments have been developed to fight pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer.

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For a more local perspective, it is estimated that this year 1,050 people in Washington and 240 people in Idaho will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and 880 people in Washington and 210 in Idaho will die from it. In the face of these grim statistics, it is obvious that research must be done to find better ways of combatting this disease, and to let our members of Congress know how very crucial their budget decisions are in finding answers in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

While the statistics by themselves are staggering, I also have a very personal reason for becoming involved in the fight against pancreatic cancer. On May 30, 2009, I lost my husband, Robert, to pancreatic cancer after an almost two year battle that included 11 months of chemotherapy, radiation and a very involved surgery.

Although two years is certainly not a long time, I consider myself fortunate to have enjoyed those two years with my husband, as 73 percent of patients die within the first year of diagnosis.

Once I arrived in Washington D.C., I spent an entire day learning more about pancreatic cancer, the research that is currently being done, what needs to happen in the future to ensure that it continues, and networking with the other members of my state team (I was part of Team Idaho) to discuss who would share what information and, more important, to hear each other’s stories and why they were involved.

While the facts and figures are, of

course, an essential piece, if they were all that it took to help legislators see why funding for pancreatic cancer research is so crucial, we would not have had to come from all over the country to meet with them. It is the face-to-face interaction with those who have been touched by pancreatic cancer—patients, survivors and loved ones of those lost to the disease— that has a significant impact.

The next day began with a sense of purpose and excitement as we received a rousing send-off speech and boarded the busy Washington D.C. Metro on our way to visit our members of Congress. Our Idaho team consisted of Patty, a paralegal from Boise who had lost her father to pancreatic cancer only three weeks from diagnosis; Riley, a recent Post Falls High School graduate; her uncle Dr. Dennis, an OB-GYN “on loan” to our team from California; and me. Dennis had lost his only son, Tyler, to pancreatic cancer at the age of 25. Tyler had been a recent college graduate with a promising engineering career ahead of him and was planning a happy future with his fiancée, until pancreatic cancer ended those dreams. Dennis was very outgoing and easily struck up conversations with the fellow Metro riders, including a young man waiting with us to board the train, who wanted to know more about our purple group. When Dennis told him about Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, the young man shared that he had just lost his father to the disease a week or two before. Riley

immediately handed him her pancreatic cancer awareness wristband as a gift, for which he was very appreciative.

Once we reached Capitol Hill, it was time to educate members of Congress, urge them to make fighting pancreatic cancer a priority, and of course, share our stories. We were able to visit the offices of both Senators Crapo and Risch and Representatives Labrador and Simpson, and were well received in all offices. It would be safe to say that members of Congress are some of the most influential people in the world, and the fact that I was able to be part of this team and share my story and passion for progress being made in the fight against pancreatic cancer was such a privilege and an honor, one that none of us will ever take lightly.

On the trip back to Spokane, I had time to review my time in Washington, DC, and all that had happened—the meetings, the people I met and their stories, and most of all, knowing that through our efforts, decisions that will be made will better the lives of those facing pancreatic cancer. I truly believe that every disease has a cure waiting to be found, and pancreatic cancer is no exception—may that day come soon.

Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day may be over for this year, but the work goes on. The Inland Northwest Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is available to serve pancreatic cancer patients and their families and to spread pancreatic cancer awareness. Next month, November, is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and many towns and cities in our area will be issuing special proclamations for their citizens. We are always looking for volunteers who are interested in joining the fight. If you are interested in joining us, we meet the first Monday of each month at the Liberty Lake Library at 6:30 p.m., and we would love to see you there.

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Breast Cancer Survival: A Woman’s Road to Recovery and the Community that Helped Her Get There

by Chelsea Newman

Tamara (Tammi) Mason-Crandall, 36, came to Cancer Care Northwest in October 2013 with a lump in her breast and a diagnosis of cancer. Nearly one year, 10 rounds of chemotherapy, and seven-plus weeks of radiation later, Tammi has learned that it’s not just a burden that she has had to bear, but one she has overcome with the love and strength of a network of support.

Some say, it’s not the years in your life that count, but rather the life in your years.

Tammi, young, vibrant and strong-willed, can earnestly cling to both. On August 12, 2014, without a dry eye in the vicinity, her doctor announced that she had finished her final round of radiation treatment for breast cancer: she was officially in remission. Make no mistake, the journey to this milestone was long, hard and not easily won. In fact, as she thinks back to the day she was diagnosed, she recalls the wave of emotions that overtook her, and the choice she had to make.

“It was simple. I could sit back and let it swallow me up, or lean into it and take full control,” says Tammi. The go-getter she naturally is, she dove head-first into the fight of her life to take on breast cancer.

Tammi, who co-owns Lush Hair and Body Bar in the heart of downtown Spokane, was bathing with a bottle of wash promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month when she noticed a small, but startling lump in her breast. She reached out to close friends for helpful advice, who directed her to get medical help immediately.

“My business partner, Sara, spurred me on to make an appointment and get more information,” she says. “I really have to thank her because I may have sat on something like that.”

With a mammogram and ultrasound confirming breast cancer, Tammi began the journey that would take her through physical, mental and emotional feats she had never experienced before.

Community: Family and Friends Fortunately, every step of the way she encountered individuals eager and willing to help her through this trying battle.

The first individual who served as a continual stronghold through the process was her husband, Isaiah Crandall. Commonly seen with a notebook and pen in-hand, Isaiah was flawlessly dedicated to recording every fact, opinion and appointment that contributed to the betterment of his wife, not to mention a backbone of emotional, physical and mental support. She describes him as her rock; he kept life feeling “normal” through the cancer battle – or as normal as it could be.

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“When this began, we made a pact with each other that we were going to try to keep life as close to normal as possible, and she’s done an amazing job,” says Isaiah. “You can’t discount how hard something like this is on someone, but she’s fought through it in an unbelievable way; she’s so strong.”

So strong, in fact, that Isaiah endearingly refers to her as “Wonder Woman,” in respectful tone.

“Courage is being scared to death of the ride, but saddling up anyway,” says Isaiah. “She saddled up time and again with astounding strength and dignity.”

Community: The Cancer Care Northwest Physicians Most of Tammi’s medical journey has taken place at Cancer Care Northwest – one of the Inland Northwest’s premiere cancer centers, dedicated to providing patients with the most comprehensive, innovative, compassionate and integrated cancer care available. She recalls her experience, from the first day of chemotherapy to the last day of radiation, nothing short of astounding.

“Every doctor – from beginning to end – has had an incredible amount of compassion. When you go through something like this, you realize your humanity, and the greatest part of these doctors is they didn’t try to shield that.

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being real - tearing up here and there – is a piece of cancer care that’s so important,” says Tammi. Her Cancer Care Northwest team included Dr. Byron Wright, Dr. Sri Gopaluni, Dr. Al Oliva, and Dr. Christopher Lee. “I first met Tammi in May 2014,” says Lee. “Prior to meeting me, she had already undergone initial portions of her cancer therapy – diagnosis, chemotherapy and surgery. I met her to talk about the potential use of radiation to improve the chances of her cancer not returning.”

When Lee educated Tammi and Isaiah about the decrease in recurrence of cancer with radiation, they were on board. After all, as a woman with hopes, dreams and a family to share them with, she wanted to provide herself with the best chance possible.

“She’s someone who’s very giving, active and has an amazing zeal for life,” explains Lee. “She has been an inspiration to me and many within our practice. I also learned that her husband is an amazing guy in his ability to support her; his positivity has been an irreplaceable part of her treatment process. Treatment is so much more challenging without that support.”

Lee has been at Cancer Care Northwest for eight years and believes one of the most rewarding experiences of being a radiation oncologist is today’s technology; times when you can show post-treatment CT and MRI scans with no tumor, where there once was one.

“Today’s world of cancer therapy is so different than your mother’s or grandmother’s,” he says. “The options and success rates we have to cure, provide pain relief and give quality of life are much better than they were seven to 10 years ago; it’s humbling and rewarding.”

That’s why Tammi and her husband are advocating for all women to embrace 21st Century cancer treatment, and get tested for the BRCA genes if they meet the testing criteria. The BRCA gene test is a blood test to check for specific changes in genes that help control normal cell growth. A positive indication of these changes predicts a high risk of breast cancer, before it occurs.

“It’s all about early detection for breast cancer, and this test can accomplish that,” says Tammi. “I never thought I wanted to know – but you do want to know – because it can change everything. If I had found that lump a year later, it would have already spread through my body.”

Tammi and her husband consider themselves blessed for the experience they have shared; they see it as a chance to educate women on how to be proactive in detecting and treating breast cancer.

“If, by telling my story, I change just one person’s life…I’ve done something,” says Tammi. “I feel like I’ve had years added back on to my life by those who have helped me through this journey, and I only want to do the same.”

Ultimately, Tammi wants each and every woman to take preventative measures and add what could be lost years onto their lives, so that later they can spend time adding life to their years.

Chelsea Newman is the PR/Marketing Coordinator for Cancer Care Northwest. For more information on Cancer Care Northwest, please visit www.cancercarenorthwest.com or call (509) 228-1000.

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Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women in the United States, killing more than 160,000 people every year. Early detection increases an individual’s chances of survival by catching the disease in its early stages when treatment can be most effective. In fact, more than 380,000 people who are alive today were diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives.

Today, appropriate screening and treatment may be able to raise lung cancer survival rates even higher. Results of the recent National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) indicate low dose screening CT scans may reduce lung cancer mortality by more than 20% — as many as 30,000 lives annually — by identifying early stage cancers.

“The results of the National Lung Screening Trial, for the first time, give us hope we can make a meaningful reduction in the number of people who die from lung cancer,” says Gordon Teel, MD, a thoracic radiologist at Inland Imaging.

“CT lung screening enables the detection and diagnosis of cancer in its early stages, and the results from the trial suggest that this will improve the patient’s chance of survival,” says Teel, noting that Inland Imaging is an organization that “prides itself on practicing evidence-based medicine.”

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Spokane’s fall season provides a plethora of active solutions. Whether it’s Spokefest, the Spokane Half and Full Marathon, or intermural sports leagues, there are plenty of motivating events to stay fit and active; however, if you are looking for something that is a moderately active event, where you can have fun while inadvertently being healthy, then check out Green Bluff ’s Fall Harvest Festival.

This special event is located in northern Spokane and provides wonderful entertainment value and an opportunity to get moving in the beautiful Green Bluff countryside. Whether one has been to Green Bluff ’s Fall Harvest Festival or not, head up for a fun-filled day of picking fresh produce, playing in Siemers Corn Maze or just to enjoy the fresh air of North Spokane.

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Nothing beats fresh produce, and one of the most abundant local sources is Green Bluff.

This local farmland is one of the area’s top seasonal attractions offering Spokanites a true taste of farm life. Whether in Spokane, the Valley, Coeur d’Alene or rural Eastern Washington, make a weekend trip to Green Bluff this fall to enjoy the festivities.

Green Bluff offers produce throughout the spring and summer months but is most popular in autumn. Whether it’s apples, squash, pumpkins, ciders, wine or beer, Green Bluff has it all.

Check out the Green Bluff grower’s website at www.greenbluffgrowers.com to learn more about who’s carrying what, specials and general information on most of the Green Bluff growers.

The fresh produce offered at Green Bluff not only tastes incredible, straight off the farm, but it is also a delicious way to incorporate healthy foods into your diet. High in vitamins and rich in nutrients, farm fresh fruits and vegetables are always a healthier option for snacks and as additions to your meals than processed packaged foods.

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Siemer’s Farm and corn maze is a venue the whole family, including teens, will love. There’s literally a castle in the middle of the maze! Put away the electronic games and gadgets, work those legs and lungs, and find the door to the castle.

Challenge a family member or friend to see who can navigate the maze’s obstacles and terrain first and then end the day by picking pumpkins and other fall produce.

Siemers is also the home course for the Mt. Spokane Wildcat CrossCountry team. The Wildcats team includes some of the area and nation’s elite runners. Two of these runners are brothers Johnny and Hayden Dressel, who both will be running in college and potentially in the Olympics.

Watching the Dressel brothers and other outstanding members of the Wildcat team is a unique opportunity to see the full human potential in distance running at high speeds. They literally turn a mile into a sprint.

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Even with the cold weather ahead, embrace the opportunities to try new fitness activities, especially if you have not yet found your passion for fitness. Trying new and challenging activities can often lead to establishing a new habit, which ultimately leads to a healthier lifestyle.

Consider the Colbert Half Marathon, which starts at Colbert Elementary School and sets out on a challenging course over and around Green Bluff with unparalleled vistas of Mt. Spokane, Mt. Kit Carson and Day Mountain. You can walk (starting early) or run and give yourself a whole-body fall fiesta. The company is upbeat and fun-filled.

The apples and sweatshirts at the end are priceless.

If you, your friends or anyone else you know enjoyed Green Bluff ’s Harvest Festival, please share your comments on our Workout Anywhere Facebook page: Facebook.com/rundlefit. We would love to hear your feedback and discuss which events made your weekend.

Justin Rundle is a Certified Personal Trainer with eight years of training experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Whitworth University, and is the Mt. Spokane High School Strength and Conditioning Coach, the Mt. Spokane Varsity Defensive Line Coach and the owner of www.workoutanywhere.net (online personal training and dieting assistance).

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Originally built in 1963, with units that were only 600 square feet, the entire unit was redesigned into three 2,300 square feet townhouses. Each unit is now five bedrooms and three bathrooms. “We have been purchasing properties in the Logan Neighborhood since 2004, renovating them and turning them into Gonzaga University off campus housing,” says Mark Zandt, of TMZ Rentals and Zco General contractors, the brains, brawn and creativity behind the project.

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city to give this building new life. Every brick used on interior walls is from the Logan neighborhood, while each unit has approximately 20 custom light fixtures made from old water tanks, fire hose nozzles, bike rims, fire extinguishers, galvanized water pipes, mason jars and wine barrels. There is a used street lamp at the top of each staircase, and pond pumps have been turned into light fixtures. We have to say it: what a bright idea!

All stove hood vents are made from vintage steamer trunks, all closet doors are on barn slides with old wood doors and the original glass doorknobs. Old school desks, theater seating and entertainment cabinets made from an old air compressor tank, are a few of the pieces of furniture created from repurposed materials.

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Top: Lake views are a focal point in the master bedroom.

Middle: The home gym (l) and massage room (r) with an attached infrared sauna, are part of a wellness suite.

Bottom: An inside view of the sauna (l) reveals the beautiful wood lining.

Because it is situated on a point, nearly every room in the house has a lake view, including this guest bedroom (r).

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“Puff the Magic Dragon” perches at the end of the point.

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ituated on one of only two points on Liberty Lake, is Puff the Magic Dragon – or at least that is what homeowners Alan and Rachel call the concrete statue that stands watch over their home and welcomes guests approaching from the water. This statue offers those boating past a good idea of what lies within the home on the point: laughter, fun and a relaxing feel.

“This point used to be called point of the pines,” says Rachel of the point from which Puff perches, and on which their home is built. She has a postcard from the 1930s, showing the point from back then, without a home on it. Many years and occupants of the point have transpired between then and when they bought the property, and the home on it, in 2009.

“We were looking on Liberty Lake and were going to make an offer on another house, but I wanted to look at one more place,” says Rachel. What they first saw when they looked at this place is very different from the home that stands there now. “We came up in the driveway and saw nothing but a roof,” she says of the home that was built on the property, which sat below the driveway. “We thought, ‘Ugh!’ Then we came around the side of the house and said, “Wow!’” The view of the lake from the front of the home captured their attention and made them look beyond the flat-roofed home on the lot. “You can’t change the location, but you can change the house,” says Rachel, of their decision to buy spokanecda.com • October • 2014

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Alan built this fountain after Rachel saw something similar in a magazine.

At the bottom of the basin are LED lights which splash color against the thin wall of streaimg water. Alan says this is just a prototype, and his next foutain will be made of brass.

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the house mainly for the lot.

Originally built in the 1960s, the house was remodeled by previous owners in the 1980s. Sandpoint-based architect Jon Sayler completed the first remodel, so Alan and Rachel decided to employ him again for their remodel. “We realized it made a lot of sense to use the same architect for our remodel,” says Rachel.

They lived in the flat roofed house for two years before remodeling began. “We had a vision of what we wanted,” says Rachel, “so we worked with our architect, and between the three of us, came up with a plan.”

The remodel took one year, during which time they moved out, living in their stumbler condo, in downtown Spokane.

Moving back into the home in September 2012, they finished their landscaping the following summer. Alan and Rachel love being outside on their property and continue to fine-tune it to their exact liking.

As Alan surveys a natural rocky area to the right of the steps leading up from the dock, he explains his desire to add an additional fountain next summer. He already designed and constructed one water feature, which sits above one of the patio, after Rachel found a similar idea in a magazine. She knew his skills and talent would create a far superior fountain than she could buy. “If he didn’t fix it himself, it didn’t get fixed,” says Rachel, of what led Alan to be so handy and resourceful. “He has learned to fix everything. He used to own a development company, so he was around construction and learned how to build.”

“That’s the prototype, I’m going to make the next one out of brass,” says Alan, as he draws closer to the large fountain framing a wall of cascading water illuminated with subtle colored lights. He worked diligently on this prototype, running plumbing lines up the inside of both sides of the frame in order to achieve even water pressure.

In addition to the work done in the yard, and remodeling the existing home, Alan and Rachel added a three story wing onto the home that not only gave them more

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The lower level kitchen showcases a mural that was painted by Rachel’s daughter, Amanda, and depicts Alan and Rachel scuba diving. The doors of this kitchen are thrown open during the summer, but still offer stunning views of the lake during cooler months when they are shut.

space, but which also houses some of the most beloved spaces in the home.

One of those spaces is a lower level kitchen. A wall of glass doors on the exterior wall of this kitchen opens to a patio with seating for 10–the first of many outdoor seating areas.

“In the summer, this is where we are. I very rarely cook up there,”

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says Rachel of the home’s main kitchen, located one floor up. “We throw open the doors and cook on the barbecue. This is our spot.

We love to entertain.”

The open kitchen has a bar with three stainless steel stools. A flat screen TV mounted on the wall lets whoever is in the kitchen keep an eye on news or entertainment – assuming they can take their

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eyes off of the stunning view directly in their line of sight, looking out onto the lake.

While the home has a contemporary and sophisticated décor theme, the lower level kitchen is all fun and games, bedecked in a Volkswagen Bus motif. This matches the restored VW Bus that is parked in one of their multiple bays in the home’s garage.

The backdrop of the kitchen wall is a mural painted by Rachel’s daughter, Amanda, 20. A cool serene blue wall transitions into an underwater world complete with two scuba divers, who look very familiar: Alan and Rachel smile from the wall, their images painted by Amanda with love and care. The mural captures their fun sporty side and shows them doing something they love: being in the water. A good trait for homeowners on the lake. It is also a nod to Alan’s background in the Navy underwater dive team (UDT), and as a certified scuba diver.

“My mom wanted it,” says Amanda of the mural, “and I honestly just went for it.”

She sketched out an idea for the mural, and from there it was free form, adding details and depth with gentle yet meaningful brush strokes. “I want to add more depth to the scene,” says Amanda as she stands back and looks at it with a critical eye. “It has lots of work left to do, there is so much more it needs.”

“We love this space because it is the one place that’s just for fun,” says Rachel of the lower level kitchen. “We’ll be traveling and find something that won’t go anywhere else in the house, but it will go in here.”

The lower level kitchen isn’t just fun, with its wall of glass doors, mural-covered wall, and fun décor; this room is practical.

“We put a drain in here,” says Rachel.

“There is a concrete floor, stainless steel cabinets, tile up to hip height and a tall step up through the door into the family room.

With those features, we can hose the entire room down if we need to.” That means any amount of sand, lake water or dirt that comes in through the opened wall of the room can easily be cleaned up with a quick spray down.

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into a family room filled with oversized leather couches and chairs clustered around a large coffee table. The entire back wall of the room looks out onto a walkway that wraps around the house, and onto the yard and lake beyond. A gray blue wall color anchors the room, blending with the blue of the lake, beyond the windows. On the floor, what looks like hardwood is actually a linoleum product. “You can actually pick up the pieces and replace them if one gets gouged,” says Rachel. “For this space and what we use it for, it is actually a great product.”

Though the room is beautiful, Rachel is not certain about its future. “We don’t use this room as it is,” she says, and she has a vision for what she would like to do with the space. With a lower level kitchen already in place, she believes a better use of the space would be for it to be an extension of the kitchen, serving as a large eating area and bar. “We’re looking for a pool table that converts into a dining room table,” she says, something that would be playful and practical all rolled into one.

Off of the family room is a hallway that leads to two guest bedrooms, a full bathroom and a laundry room. “I’ve never used this laundry room,” says Rachel as she opens the door to the room. With an upstairs washer and dryer tucked into the master suite, this room is a welcome amenity for guests who are staying and enjoying the privacy of the guest suite.

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drinking wine more than she liked doing laundry, so they put the space to a better use.

To the left of the staircase, the room opens into the living area, with vaulted ceilings, a wall of windows and sliding glass doors that lead out to a wrap-around porch overlooking the lake from two sides of the point.

A massive white leather sectional fills the room and appears custom built for the space. “We found it at Consign Furniture in

Post Falls,” says Rachel. They were driving by one day and decided to finally stop in, when they came across this sectional that couldn’t work in most rooms. This isn’t most rooms, though, and it was able to perfectly handle a piece of furniture this large and commanding. The new couch launched a complete update to the living room, only a year after they had moved in.

With seating for 11 and an additional chaise lounge portion, the piece provides not just ample seating, but also anchors the design for the room.

“We could have used an interior designer, and had it perfect and all done at once, but I enjoy doing the decorating,” says Rachel. They travel often, and enjoy picking up pieces along the way, incorporating memories from their travel into the décor of their home. An interior designer doesn’t always know or see the meaning behind pieces, whereas Alan and Rachel see a story and value in every piece that they add to their home.

“We started with this,” she says, gesturing to an alcove that is painted purple. “It is a big white couch, so we needed to accessorize. We started by painting the alcove purple,

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and we liked it, so we carried it against the far wall, and realized it popped against the lake.”

Silver accent pieces positioned throughout the room add a glistening touch of shimmer while also bridging the vibrant purple and crisp white. Many of the accent pieces in the room, including the painting, light fixtures, coffee table and side table, were found at Dania, a store where Rachel says they are known by name when they step into the door. It is also the store from which much of the furnishings for their downtown condo, which is located right near Dania, have been purchased.

Alan used plumbing pipes and shelving from Home Depot to create a contemporary and impressive shelving system in the living room. It was another case where Rachel originally found something similar online, gave the image to Alan and asked him to custom build something similar.

The cabinets in the living room match those in the kitchen, which opens off of the living room. “I tried to get the contrast with the lines going vertical in zebra wood in the island,” says Rachel, whose eye for detail is impeccable. “The rest of the kitchen is quarter sawn oak, so you get a different look.”

When it came to the granite countertops, Alan and Rachel wanted something that was unique; however, they also wanted to be budget conscious in the process.

“We wanted really unique slabs, but to stay within our budget, we used remnants for smaller spaces,” says Rachel. “I found really cool remnants. Mario and Son has such selection.” The island in the kitchen is a granite that has not been polished. It is the same granite as the smooth polished countertops in the wine room, however, it looks completely different with a rougher, texturized finish.

Rachel believes that she and Alan are lucky because they have the same taste, so when they are inspired to decorate, it is an easy process, with their taste and decisions completely in sync – which is good, because they are both always looking at what else they can do in their home. “This house is a work in progress,” says Rachel. “There’s so much more to do. It’s endless. We’re just going to keep going!”

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“This is going to be our next project,” says Alan, surveying the kitchen. His developer’s mind is always thinking ahead to the next project. “We’re going to slide the counter over there, put the refrigerator on the other side, and then it would be all open windows looking out toward the lake.”

Two dishwashers—the best decision Rachel says she made in the kitchen—a convection oven and a microwave offer a cook’s dream when entertaining, while a corner window in the kitchen provides views of the lake on both sides of the point on which the house sits.

Steps from the kitchen is Rachel’s home office. With lake views, it is the perfect place for Rachel to slip away and focus when she needs to get work done for the company she co-owns, Winedentity. Specializing in custom labeled wine for businesses, corporations, weddings and personal events, she is able to combine her business savvy, love of wine, and work from home. It doesn’t hurt that her own wine cellar is just steps away, in case she needs inspiration for her work.

The switchback staircase in the center of the home rises to the uppermost level, where the entryway is located. Entering through this door, you are greeted with an eye-level view out onto the lake through two windows that come together to create a glass corner. Peeking down the stairs, you can see into the living room and main living area on the second floor.

Before you write this area off as merely an entryway, you’ll want to look in the room to the right of the front door, which leads into the massage room, sauna room, private bath and home gym. “Everybody should have a massage room,” says Rachel of the space. “Even if they don’t have the space for a full room, these massage tables

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Muscles may well be in need of a massage after a workout in the gym, which is located down a hallway, within the suite. With an entire wall of windows, and the added height from being on the third floor, the views overlooking the lake are spectacular. Knowing those views await you may just be the incentive needed to get yourself up to the gym to workout.

The infrared sauna, which Alan selected over the traditional sauna, works to soothe not just sore muscles, but also joints, making this wellness suite one of the best spots in the house.

When you live in a home, you always see things you would like to change, or additional work to do. Rachel sees it in the family room downstairs, her daughter Amanda sees it in the mural she has painted, and Alan sees it in the numerous projects his developer mind is continuously dreaming up and imagining. For those who step into the beautiful home situated on one of only two points on Liberty Lake, it looks like the house is sitting at the point of perfection. Like it belongs in a magazine!

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1. Leaky and inefficient windows, skylights and glazed doors account for more than 25 percent of the average household’s energy bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. You can cut energy costs by as much as 15 percent by buying windows with double-pane insulated glass, heat-resistant coatings, airtight frames, and/or Energy Star ratings.

2. Cut noise with insulated or double-pane windows featuring 1/4 inch to 1 inch of air (or argon) between the panes. Wider air spaces and thicker glass reduce noise more.

3. Most manufacturers say windows should be replaced after about 20 years. Signs of a failing window include being sealed or painted shut, draftiness and panes that collect condensation, ice and frost.

4. Skylights provide 30 percent more light than vertical windows of the same size.

5. Add custom grilles to standard-size windows. Special grilles don’t significantly boost a window’s price, and you can even have grilles made based on a drawing or sketch. Ask a local retailer about the options and costs from various makers.

Window Frames

6. Solid Wood: Great insulator against heat and cold, but it’s costly, requires maintenance and is subject to swelling and contracting.

7. Aluminum: Strong, affordable and low-maintenance, but conducts heat and cold.

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8. Clad: The most expensive type, with wood frames inside and aluminum or vinyl shell on the outside; wood frame helps minimize the transfer of heat and cold, while exterior shell makes window low-maintenance.

9. Vinyl: Affordable and low-maintenance, but color may fade over time.

10. Composites: Stronger and more durable than wood and vinyl, and priced between the two; can be painted to match a home’s decor.

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11. Low-emissivity (low-E) glass has a thin metallic coating that reflects heat back to its source, keeping heat inside the house in the winter and out of it in the summer. Low-E coatings also reduce energy costs and block UV rays while allowing 95 percent of natural light to pass through.

12. Instead of creating privacy with window treatments, consider special glass treatments. Frosted and bubbled glass and glass block all capture light while limiting visibility. They are especially useful for ground-level bathrooms.

13. Tired of window cranks interfering with window treatments?

Casement and awning units with fold-down handles provide ample clearance for blinds, shades and window treatments.

14. Suspended Particle Device technology, for both new and existing windows, lets homeowners use a dimmer switch to tint glass panes to regulate the light coming in.

15. Professionally applied window coatings cut glare and energy costs and block UV rays that cause flooring, fabrics and windows to fade.

16. A special dual-action coating cleans your windows by breaking down organic matter as it collects on the glass.

Window Styles

17. Casement: Easy to crank open. Works well with transom, awning and picture windows. Great for over sinks, countertops and appliances, where leaning over and lifting a window open would be difficult.

18. Awnings: Come in all sizes. Works well with fixed windows. Design allows window to remain open during a light rain.

19. Single and double-hung: Classic styling. Makes for easy lifting, tilting and cleaning. Doesn’t protrude into adjoining areas such as porches, patios or walkways.

20. Gliding: Like single and double-hung models, won’t interrupt usable space on adjacent porches, patios or walkways.

Good choice for basement locations because it brings in substantial light and meets egress requirements.

21. Fixed: Mostly architectural. Admits light and offers views.

Other Window Info

22. Shatterproof glass, which has a piece of plastic sandwiched between two glass panes, gives homes an extra level of security against break-ins and severe weather. The fabrication produces glass that is two to four times stronger than standard window glass. These windows, which are now required by code in some hurricane-prone areas, are as efficient as low-E glass and also help reduce noise transmission.

23. Home Energy magazine reports that light-color shades reduce a window’s solar heat gain by as much as 43 percent, while awnings reduce it by as much as 77 percent.

24. A window’s R-value measures its resistance to heat flow—the higher the R-value, the more efficient the window.

A U-factor is the rate of heat transfer from inside to outside of your home— the lower the number, the more efficient the window. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures how much heat your home gains from the sun. The lower the SHGC, the less heat is gained.

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elling or staying, it makes no difference - everyone wants a home that looks great from the curb. Curb appeal comes together when all the elements of a home’s facade are in good shape and working together. Driveways that are cracked or pitted with potholes, dingy front doors and other seemingly minor complaints like a shabby, scuffed mailbox, can all significantly detract from a home’s overall curb appeal.

Here is a handful of projects - many of them quick fixes - that can greatly enhance a home’s appearance.

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Spectacular Views from this gorgeous one-story home. Formal living and dining rooms. Cook's kitchen boasts gas range, eating bar, walk-in pantry & skylight. Family room with gas fireplace opens to covered deck. Master suite with double sink vanity, jetted tub and double closets. Parklike yard. Newer roof. New exterior paint.

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Fabulous Paras Two-Story wonderfully maintained with neutral colors throughout. Formal living and dining rooms. Top shelf great room island kitchen with $30K in upgrades feature Viking gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, slab granite.

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Front porch with park views. Main floor hardwood floors. Formal living room with fireplace. Nostalgic kitchen with eating nook. Lower level with laundry, storage & non-egress bedroom. Enchanting fenced backyard with deck & hot tub. Vinyl windows.

Sprinkler system. 1 car detached garage.

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First Time on Market! Gorgeous Fairwood Place Contemporary features formal living room with gas FP. Dining room opens to patio. Country kitchen with eating nook overlooking gated courtyard. Upper level boasts 3 BR & 2 BA. Master suite with fireplace & new viewing deck.

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Repair or resurface your driveway For many homes, the driveway is one of the largest visual elements of the home’s overall curb appeal, ranking right up there with siding, the roof and the lawn. If winter was rough on your driveway, it’s time to think of making repairs. Concrete can crack and crumble, and asphalt develops potholes. Both can be repaired quickly and easily.

For any driveway repair, make sure the area to be repaired has been cleaned of debris and loose materials. Cleaning with a hose or pressuring washing can improve the entire surface. For asphalt driveways, Sakrete U.S. Cold Patch is a ready-to-use recycled asphalt product that permanently patches potholes, cracks and other defects without the oily mess or bad smell of a conventional blacktop patch. Simply pour the product into the pothole and tamp it down. It is not oily or sticky, so you can even use your car to do the job - just drive tires over the patch to compress it.

Concrete driveways can develop different types of cracks: very small and shallow resembling a dry river bed; cracks between 1/8 and 1/4 inch wide; and cracks wider and deeper than 1/4 inch. Your choice of repair method will depend on how you want the finished product to look and how much time you have to make the repair.

Portland cement-based Sakete Top n Bond can be used to repair all three types of cracks, and will provide a finished look that most closely resembles the existing concrete driveway. For tiny cracks, simple coat the entire area with a thin layer of the patching material. Top n Bond easily fills cracks wider an deeper than 1/4 inch. You can also use it to repair areas where one slab of the driveway has sunk lower than the slab next to it. If appearance is less important, an even easier option for repairing cracks 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide is to use a tube product, like Sakrete Concrete & Mortar Repair, and apply it with a caulk gun.

Repairing damaged asphalt or concrete driveways not only improves its appearance, it can help extend its life, too.

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Put the shine on your mailbox It sits at the end of your driveway and often plays a key role in helping guests find your house. But do you give your mailbox the attention - and the credit - it’s due? Little things can mean a lot when it comes to creating curb appeal. While a mailbox that looks good might not get much attention, one that’s ugly or shabby is sure to draw the kind of attention you don’t want.

If you live in a community that restricts what type of mailbox you can have, simply give your rusted, stained mailbox and the post it sits on a fresh coat of paint in its original color. If your community has no standards for mailboxes, you can swap out an ordinary looking box with something that compliments your exterior design.

Does your home have a brick facade?

Consider a mailbox set in or on a brick pillar. If your house features fieldstone accents, consider carrying that over to the mailbox with a small, stone-trimmed planting bed at its base.

Lavish your front door with some TLC The door is the point where your exterior design meets your interior decor. It’s also an element that significantly impacts how visitors view your home. Give yours a fresh coat of paint or stain, and don’t forget the trim around the door.

Next, consider lighting. Is the area around the door well lit? Good lighting is key not only for safety at night but also to enhance the appeal of the area. Consider sconces beside the door or an attractive

overhead fixture if your door has an awning, porch or overhang. Ground lights can accent the effect, either illuminating the pathway that leads to the door or lighting up the door itself.

Finally, take a look at the door hardware.

Is the handle or knob looking rusted and shabby? Replacing worn or dated door hardware is an easy, cost-effective way to improve the overall look of your entryway.

Anyone hoping to sell their home during warmer months can greatly enhance curb appeal by investing in these seemingly minor design elements. If you plan to stay in your house, boosting the curb appeal will make you feel even better about coming home every day to a fresh, appealing house.

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The family involvement continues now with Burton’s wife Amy, his 6-year-old daughter, Wren, and twin 3-year-old boys, Ben and Charlie.

Burton’s years of cleaning experience range from a longstanding, store-based service to expanded services including free home pickup and next day delivery of dry cleaning orders directly to the customer’s doorstep.

“It’s kind of like a dry cleaning store at your front door,” says Burton.

Next Day Dry Cleaning’s detail-oriented staff thoroughly inspects all clothing and items before refreshing them with a gentle dry-cleaning process. Burton and his team clean everything from shirts and sleeping bags to leather jackets and comforters. And when any item needs resizing or a zipper replaced, they assist with alterations and repairs. “Most of our customers are surprised that our pricing is the same or less than other dry cleaners,” says Burton. “There seems to be an assumption that, due to the level of services we provide along with our pick-up and delivery, our prices would be expensive. But we take great pride in not only offering the best services around, but also offering the best prices on those services.”

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The number one most expensive luxury automobile in the world is a Rolls-Royce Phantom.

When is the last time you saw a Rolls-Royce Phantom tooling around Spokane? Probably never. Just mentioning Rolls-Royce projects a vision of over the top luxury. The brand is known to everyone, but usually only driven by

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those who reside in Dubai, Beverly Hills or Monaco, or those who are the Queen of England. I’m guessing there aren’t many people in the Inland Northwest who even know what a Phantom looks like, let alone know someone who actually owns this ostentatious display of wealth and status. The purchase price alone is equal to what would be a nice luxury home with a three-car garage in which to park the Rolls.

Perhaps there aren’t many, if any, local owners; however, I guarantee you there are many who would love to drive this car! As Rolls-Royce describes the $550,000 Phantom on its website, “Phantom embodies a timeless elegance. Designed without compromise, the Phantom is the result of complete creative and engineering freedom, a desire to build the best car in the world, combining compelling charisma with design cues that are unmistakably Rolls-Royce.”

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Many consider luxury cars to be sports cars: Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Jaguar for instance. Why, just these manufacturers’ names sound luxurious! By price, these brands more than qualify with vehicles approaching $1M dollars! By looks and price, these are beautiful, exotic, expensive, luxury cars.

Now that we’ve looked at some luxury automobiles we won’t be seeing on our roads anytime soon, if ever (with the exception of the Jaguar), let’s look at luxury cars that we do see and would consider luxurious, practical, aligned with our Inland Northwest culture and values, and that actually can be driven around here.

Here, then, in my finest well-heeled British accent, if I had one, are the Top 10 Luxury Automobiles for the Inland Northwest, as chosen by me, your auto writer. There was no particular science-based analysis or comparison undertaken to arrive at this list.

They are what I consider luxury cars, what I’ve seen on our roads and would love to own myself.

In alphabetical order, with MSRP price and brief descriptions of what makes these vehicles the luxury car stars they are: Audi S8 Sedan - $114,900 This performance luxury sedan offers a turbocharged, 520-hp engine, legendary Quattro® all-wheel drive, torque-vectoring sport differential, 8-speed Tiptronic transmission with paddle shifters, Valcona leather seats with diamond stitching, headup display, full navigation and lightweight technology featuring a high strength aluminum frame. High tech and high fun!

BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe - $89,045

BMW is world-famous for its technology and the Gran Coupe doesn’t disappoint.

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TwinPower turbo engine, auto startstop, 8-Speed automatic transmission with Driving Dynamics Control, Active Roll Stabilization, onboard navigation system with traffic alerts, voice command Bluetooth, Bang & Olufsen sound; adaptive LED headlights, full color head-up display, lane departure and night vision. It will take you weeks to figure everything out. But oh, what fun!

Cadillac Escalade SUV - $84,135 Cadillac says, “Is the next-generation Escalade the arrival of the most anticipated generation of Cadillac crown jewel worth merely an introduction or a celebration?

The latter, considering the level of design, craftsmanship and detail that transforms the Escalade into the epitome of luxury.”

Pretty heady words. Example: Cadillac uses handpicked natural finish elm, Santos Palisander and American walnut woods. The steering wheel, center armrest and instrument panel are cut-and-sewn masterpieces. This is not your father’s Cadillac.

Chrysler 300 SRT-8 AWD - $59,075 What can you say about good, oldfashioned American muscle? Yes, it’s a HEMI! The 300 is a refined luxury car with a shot of adrenaline added for your enjoyment. With all wheel drive, you can be confident in all seasons; just press down on the accelerator pedal gently. Chrysler’s Imported from America marketing campaign is true – this car is my choice for the most luxurious way to do an American burnout!

Ford F250 Platinum Edition - $53,995 Can a pickup that weighs nearly five tons be a luxury vehicle? The Platinum Edition offers an interior surprisingly refined and high-tech. Extensive sound deadening provides a luxury car-quiet cabin – the Bluetooth-based SYNC system is easy to hear when you place calls, listen to incoming texts and stream music using voice commands or steering wheelmounted buttons. Heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel and premium leather upholstery are matched by chrome door handles, mirror caps, running boards,

exhaust tip, perforated mesh accents and satin chrome surround the grille.

Jaguar XKR-S GT - $174,925 The interior combines intuitive technologies and functional ergonomics in a luxury sporting style while in true Jaguar lineage, the 5.0L V8 550 hp engine featuring a Roots-type twin-vortex supercharger mated to the QuickShift ZF automatic transmission with eight closely spaced gears adds the adrenaline to your driving experience. This is one cool cat!

Lexus LS 460 Sedan - $79,920 The only thing the Lexus LS 460 doesn’t do is drive itself (that’s coming). From the Shimamoku pure art wood-trimmed steering wheel and accents to the Mark Levinson Surround Sound acoustic audio system, the Climate Concierge and Lexus Enform App Suite, this isn’t a car, it’s a space ship!

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG $69,805 As the original luxury performance sedan, Mercedes-Benz just keeps refining an already incredible car. Yes, it has all the leather goodies and technology. Yes, it has the ride and handling. But it’s that glorious sound; we are not talking stereo here. The 6.3 liter V-8 just roars and the one feature I really like is the self-blipping throttle on downshifts! Turn the shift mode to comfort auto and you return to stately luxury.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV $146,975

The Cayenne’s 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 provides the direct response typical of a sports car, phenomenal power and high levels of torque, making this SUV the choice of luxury sports car owners who want year-round driving capabilities.

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Tesla Model S - $92,220 This car has it all – luxury, styling, safety, technology and zero-emissions!

The advanced Tesla electric motor delivers 265 miles between charges – hit the accelerator pedal and hang on!

In 5.4 seconds, Model S is traveling 60 miles per hour, without hesitation and without a drop of gasoline. With a nearly 50/50 weight distribution and low center of gravity, the car offers the responsiveness and agility of the world’s best sports cars while providing the ride quality of a luxury sedan. Its low inertia and electric power allows the traction control system to adjust instantaneously to road conditions, providing precise grip comparable to all wheel drive cars in snow or ice. I love the all glass panoramic roof, offering a convertible-like experience every day.

There you have it. The best of all worlds, all roads and all seasons for the Inland Northwest. My vote for number one luxury car is the Tesla S. Share your thoughts. What’s your favorite luxury car for our region?

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Opus Prize honors unsung humanitarian heroes

he Opus Prize is akin to a comet: a thing of beauty, appearing just once in the night sky, leaving behind a stream of observers who learn something important in its passing.

Each year, the Opus Prize Foundation partners with a university to identify and select a faith-based and unsung humanitarian entrepreneur who is conquering some of the world’s most persistent social problems. One finalist wins a $1 million prize. Two others are awarded $100,000 prizes.

This year Gonzaga University partnered with the foundation. Students, faculty and staff were chosen and traveled with Opus Foundation representatives to faith-based, non-profit sites in Thailand, New York and India. In all three destinations, the Gonzaga travelers found themselves immersed in an unfamiliar culture, observing everyday

people of faith leading others in a lifelong march toward justice. Together, the groups of travelers vetted each finalist.

Father Joe Maier, a Redemptorist priest, has worked many years in Thailand – in the Klong Toey slum, one of the largest, oldest slums in Bangkok. His mantra is “Go to school, go to school, go to school.” His Mercy Centre operates 3,000 pre-schools in the slum.

Sister Tesa Fitzgerald, C.S.J., founded Hour Children in Queens, N.Y. The organization serves incarcerated mothers and their children, creating programming and community that works to create healthy lives and to break the cycle of incarceration.

Gollapalli Israel, director of Janodayam Social Education Center, works on behalf of the untouchables in the Indian city of Chennai. Education is the key to a better life. The untouchables, or Dalits, are forced into the lowest possible economic rung:

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They clean garbage and excrement from the streets and dry toilets.

The week of Oct. 13, all three finalists will be at Gonzaga University to tell their stories to students and the public, and to answer questions. The winner will be announced at the Awards Program Oct. 16 at the Fox Theater.

Three Opus Week events are open to the public: • Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. – Community Panel Discussion featuring all three finalists in a Q&A format. Globe Room, Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga. Free.

• Oct. 15, 5-6 p.m. – Interfaith Service, College Hall Chapel, Gonzaga. Free.

• Oct. 16 – 7-9:30 p.m. – Award Ceremony and Community Reception at The Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Free tickets are available through TicketsWest. com.

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Recognizing

Luck Jill Ann Smith – Potter, Entrepreneur, Story-teller

by Robin Bishop

“Everyone’s creative, if they give themselves a chance. It’s very

rewarding to see the light in someone’s eyes when their first piece comes out of the kiln and they realize this art was made by at their own hand.” This has been one of Jill Ann Smith’s biggest joys in her long pottery career; passing on her knowledge to those who want to get their hands dirty. After 45 years in the medium, Smith decided to put her collection of potter’s wheels to good use resulting in ClayFox Clay School. Smith teaches “Give-it-a Try Classes” and “Flat-Work Classes” on alternating Saturdays at her studio in north Spokane.

Pleasantly chatting in the dapple shaded gazebo nestled along a large creek dissecting the Smith’s humbly and creatively inspired property, it struck me that Smith has lived by her long-time adage, “True creativity is recognizing luck…and acting on it.” This is not to say she believes all creativity stems from luck. It’s more about awareness when walking your creative path. Smith has an uncanny (or well-practiced) knack for recognizing the smallest instance of timing or luck and capitalizing on it. This is a woman not afraid to stride through a cracked door of opportunity.

For example, Smith was well-entrenched in her profession, finding success and satisfaction in her chosen field, when she and a friend found themselves discussing comments they had recently heard about people failing to make “good soup.” Without much hesitation they decided to put $500 each toward launching a soup-starter business. Take this humble idea, add a helping of Smith’s gregarious, story-telling personality and you get Buckeye Beans and Herbs; a $7 million, award-winning, international food company; the “marketing strategy” of which was characters, created by Smith, that each had personalities and stories that made people smile. They hit the bigtime when Smith decided to add “shaped” pasta to the mix. Smith never intended for the company to become a “real job,” but she was 140

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not afraid to ask, “If we can sell these mixes here, what would happen if we sold them there?” Before she knew it, they were traveling the world and rubbing elbows with New York marketing elite. While challenging, she was never out of her element because she stayed grounded in who she is, a hippie artist that just happen to fall into a new adventure. This grounding and security has allowed Smith a life of numerous adventures.

Buckeye Beans taught Smith an extremely valuable lesson: creativity has no bounds. While this endeavor allowed Smith a humorous and whimsical outlet in building characters and stories around products, it didn’t alter her serious approach to pottery. It may be creative, but she knew it was what she was put on this earth to do, and always approached is more seriously. Delving into corporate America, Smith became a more multi-faceted artist. The disconnect that she felt existed between her fun-loving and serious sides was now bridged and had permission to co-exist. Smith now fully embraces this multiplicity in her life, and recognizes “luck” at every opportunity.

Entrepreneurial creativity obviously sits comfortably on this artist’s mantle. Smith not only ran a multi-million dollar food business, but also owns a 70-acre Arabian Race Horse and Quarter Horse breeding ranch that has produced a national race horse of the year winner, as

well as landing Smith in the Arabian Race Horse Breeder Hall of Fame. Her stallion, Commander, is the irreverent, and occasionally inappropriate, star of a monthly column she writes for a regional equestrian publication. Smith also utilizes the ranch to host women veterans of combat retreats filled with crafting, humor and healing. In the past, Smith was the CEO of a multi-million dollar international hemp textile company that was at one point the largest importer of such products in the U.S. She owns or co-owns a craft supplies import business, a marketing and consulting company that owns ExperienceSpokane.com, and sits on several boards and committees of local nonprofits. Not bad for a humble potter; which is still her chosen moniker.

While obtaining her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Puget Sound, Smith took her first pottery class. The immediate connection with the clay and sense of homecoming at the wheel shocked her and solidified her path. After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Whitworth, she launched into her professional potting career, which continues to be her anchor and passion. Her mom used to comment that she was born with her hands in the mud; this is exactly where she feels most connected and fulfilled.

Her journey, however, has taught her experimentation can have great rewards. Smith has found a pottery niche once again in a beautiful and somewhat whimsical combination of ceramic totems and fables. She now combines creation stories of her own imagination or derived from Native American culture with pictorial totems engraved from flat clay, molded into elongated hollow tubes or cubes, with enchanting results. The totems, along with their matching fables will be debuted at the Bozzi Gallery in November 2014. These creations are certain to bring about her singular goal in life: to make people smile.

You can learn more about Jill Ann Smith, her art and her school at www.clayfoxclayschool.com, www.littlespokanestudios.com, or on Facebook.

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by Kate Derrick

The Cottage on the Corner (An Apple Valley Novel)

Topeka, ma’shuge

by Raymond Hutson

by Shirlee McCoy

Washington author Shirlee McCoy calls herself an inspirational writer, and after publishing over 30 books since 2003, it’s hard to disagree. McCoy’s newest novel, The Cottage on the Corner, takes place in small town in Washington and tells a story of family, community and fighting for what you believe in.

This second novel in McCoy’s newest series follows Charlotte Garrison, a small town baker with dreams of owning her own bakery in Apple Valley, Washington. Charlotte moved to the small town after the death of her husband. Determined to start fresh and steer clear of another relationship, Charlotte focuses on her dreams of a bakery, making chocolate cupcakes so good that all of Apple Valley wants the recipe.

Things take an interesting turn when Apple Valley’s town deputy, Max Stanford’s ex-girlfriend shows up one day without explanation and asks Max to care for her 3-year-old daughter, Zuzu, stating that he is the father. Max has his doubts about his paternal status, but he agrees to care for the child.

When Max becomes overwhelmed and asks Charlotte for her help with Zuzu, Charlotte finds herself opening her heart to the idea of a family once again.

Though Max has never been one for commitment, he also finds himself wanting to fit Charlotte into his life.

The couple’s family is tested as Zuzu’s mother suddenly returns, asking for custody of the child once again. As a result, Max and Charlotte must fight for what they believe in to maintain the family dynamics they have grown accustomed to.

While The Cottage on the Corner is technically the second book in McCoy’s Apple Valley series, the reader can begin with either one. The author’s story will warm your heart and leave you waiting for the next installment of the series. McCoy’s novel is perfect for anyone looking for a sweet story of love and family.

Published by Zebra, paperback, $7.99 Shirlee knew early that she wanted to write inspirational fiction and began writing her first novel when she was a teenager. Still, it wasn’t until her third son was born that she truly began pursuing her dream of being published. Three years later she sold her first book. Now Shirlee is a homeschool mom by day and an inspirational author by night.

She and her husband live in Washington and have five children.

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Local author Ray Hutson’s first novel, Topeka, ma’shuge, is a story about a young woman and her controversial relationship with a man almost 20 years her senior.

Fifteen-year-old Erika Etulain met Iranian doctor Majij Aziz in 1989 while working as a candy striper in a hospital in the Dalles, Oregon. Though he is much older than her, Erika becomes entranced by his maturity.

In a streak of rebelliousness, the couple decides to leave Washington and Erika’s strict parents, and depart on a road trip to Topeka, Kansas, where Majij’s brother lives. Taking this opportunity to gain a temporary marriage called sigheh, Majij and Erika can guiltlessly enjoy each other’s company as husband and wife.

The trip across the country becomes tense as Majij and Erika’s relationship begins to crumble. Majij works to control Erika while she rebels against his vision for her as an obedient Muslim wife. Their coupling is tense and often leaves Erika confused about her feelings for Majij.

Topeka ma’shuge pulls the reader through many everyday banalities of a relationship, though the nature of Majij and Erika’s marriage is haunting and disturbing, at times, Hutson’s story is compelling and not one you will easily forget.

Published by Gilliss Books, paperback, $12.95 Raymond Hutson received his MFA in Creative Writing at Queens College at Charlotte in 2006. Since then his short stories and poems have appeared in ‘Red Fez,’ ‘Open Road Review,’ ‘Cirque-- Journal of Alaska and the Pacific Rim,’ and ‘Whitefish Review.’ His novel, Topeka, ma’shuge, was recently released on Amazon. Raymond lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest, where he writes and practices medicine.

Sharp Hook of Love

by Sherry Jones

Spokane author, Sherry Jones, writes stories of historically influential women such as A’isha bint Abi Bakr, who was one of the most famous women in Islam and the youngest wife of the Prophet Muhmammad, in her novel The Jewel of Medina, and “the four Sisters of Savoy who became queens of England, France, Germany, and Italy” in her novel Four Sisters, All Queens.

In her fifth novel, The Sharp Hook of Love, Jones tells her readers of the classic love story of Heloise d’Argenteuil and Pierre Abelard, a couple living in 12th century Paris. The story pulls from the couple’s love letters as Jones takes the reader through their whirlwind affair, striking similarities to the story of Romeo and Juliet.

Heloise was a young scholar and student of Pierre’s. While she was being primed by her uncle to become a nun, her literary skills were strong enough to attract attention, especially as a woman of her time. Pierre was a famous philosopher and a poet who taught at the Nôtre Dame Cloister School in Paris.

The couple quickly fell for each other, though the church and Heloise’s uncle forbid them to see each other. Though their relationship was controversial, the couple continued to sneak around, eventually marrying in secret and having a child together.

The Sharp Hook of Love is a story that will appeal to those who enjoy historical novels as well as love stories. Though the story is, at times, tragic, Jones pulls the reader in to each chapter, resulting in a book that is almost impossible to put down.

Published by Gallery Books, paperback, $16.00 Author and journalist Sherry Jones is best known for her international bestseller The Jewel of Medina. She is also the author of Four Sisters, All Queens and the novella White Heart.

Visit her online at AuthorSherryJones.com and at Facebook.com/AbelardandHeloise.

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October 10, November 14: Coeur d’Alene ArtWalk 5-8pm every second Friday from April December, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d’Alene and enjoy local and nationally acclaimed artists. Visit supporting galleries, shops, restaurants and businesses with your friends and family. A family-friendly, free event!

Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. For more information, please visit http://www.artsincda.org/. currently open: 100 Stories - A Centennial Exhibition With the end of its first century in sight, the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (dba Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) is preparing a new exhibit experience that looks forward as much as it looks back. Capitalizing on the MAC’s extraordinary collections, 100 Stories will vibrate with enduring and inescapable themes of the American West. Spirited voices will weave stories of history and cultures and art. This exhibit will demonstrate the MAC’s role in maintaining, preserving and interpreting the region.

100 Stories will be told on the MAC campus in Browne’s Addition, as well as in relevant locations throughout Spokane and eastern

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through October 26: Greenbluff Apple Festival Our popular Apple Festival is held over several weekends offering a large variety of the best cooking apples, plus fresh pressed cider and other produce. There’s live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes, and great food for the whole family to enjoy.

Green Bluff, WA. For more information, please log on to: http://www.greenbluffgrowers.com/

October 10: Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living’s Best of the City Party Come celebrate all that is The Best of the City at our annual awards party celebrating our “Best of” Gold, Silver and Bronze winners!

This year, we’re celebrating ONE SHORT DAY in the Emerald City with a WICKED GOOD PARTY! Yes, the Wizard o bOZzi will be there to assist in handing out the awards to all the POPULAR. Bring your groove to the dance floor and we’ll see who will be DEFYING GRAVITY, and the RUBY RED wine and other

libations will be flowing. And don’t mind the man behind the curtain as you enter our fun photo booth. If you missed our fun and frivolous Hot Summer Nights Party this summer, now’s the time to get in on this wickedly good party and to see why everyone is talking about bOZzi Media parties! Plus you’ll get to rub shoulders with all those who make our city WONDERFUL! You must reserve a ticket through eventbrite in order to attend. Cocktail attire. 21 and over only. The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St., Spokane, WA 99201 General Admission: $25 (group discount for parties of 5 available), VIP Ticket: $50 (includes appetizers & Swag Bag!), VIP Reception: 6-7pm, Awards Ceremony: 7-8pm Celebration Time: 8-11pm http://www. eventbrite.com October 10-12: Home Idea Show Designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes, the Home Show inspires with countless ideas on enhancing your home’s comfort and functionality, its aesthetic appeal and overall value. You’ll have a chance to see samples of products from professional contractors, landscapers, architects and interior designers.

View displays of all rooms of the house, outdoor settings and so much more. Come with ideas, photos and an open mind. You’ll leave with inspiration.

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October 17: Last Comic Standing NBC’s Emmy-Award nominated series and America’s most compelling comedy competition, “Last Comic Standing” returned for its 8th season with 100 of the funniest up-andcoming comics working today. Show try-outs were by invitation only this year and the bar was raised for series contestants. The 100 aspiring comedians were reduced down to twenty and then down to five finalists who will bring their winning acts to the “Last Comic Standing” Tour. Watch the series this summer on NBC to see who becomes the “Last Comic Standing” and then see the winner and finalists perform live onstage at Northern Quest Resort & Casino.

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November 2: Lewis Black Lewis Black, Grammy Award-winning standup comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. His live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience.

He is a passionate performer who is a more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world. When Lewis lets loose his frustrations on stage during ‘The Rant Is Due’ tour, you better get ready for a night of comic frenzy. This performance may contain mature content.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

November 4: National Geographic Live!

Exploring Mars: The Next Generation Few events in the last decade of space exploration have captured the world’s imagination like NASA’s ongoing Mars Exploration Program. In 2004, the successful deployment of the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity launched a new era of scientific investigation of our nearest planetary neighbor. For Kobie Boykins, a mechanical engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the rovers’ success was also a personal triumph: he helped design and build the solar arrays that

enabled to rovers to keep going long after their planned 90-day life (indeed, Opportunity is still roaming Mars today and sending back images, more than nine years later).

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October 9: Safe in Sound Festival, with Flux Pavilion, Destroid, and Adventure Club CTTouring is excited to announce Flux Pavilion, Destroid and Adventure Club will be performing at the Safe in Sound Festival with support from ƱZ and Terravita with their 150,000 watt PK Sound system.

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October 9: Randy Houser One of the most powerful voices in country music today, Randy Houser, is bringing his down home Nashville style to Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s Pend Oreille Pavilion. Houser has been called “hands down one of the best male vocalists in Nashville”

by MSN and has garnered multiple award nominations from the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Television. His hits include the break out, “Boots On” and his three consecutive number one hits, “How Country Feels,” “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and his most recent release, “Goodnight Kiss,” which also has the distinction of being Houser’s first number one hit as a songwriter.

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October 11-12: Spokane Symphony Classics: Yang Plays Nights In the Gardens of Spain Critically acclaimed as “the most gifted

October 22: Jason Mraz and Raining Jane Since getting his start 15 years ago performing in coffeehouses in his adopted city of San Diego, Mraz has brought his positive message and soulful, folk-pop sound to rapt audiences around the world and along the way, has earned platinum or multi-platinum certifications in more than 20 countries for his various releases, sold 48 million singles, made pop history with his record-breaking classic single, “I’m Yours,” racked up two Grammy Awards and won a prestigious Hal David Songwriter Hall of Fame Award. Saying yes has been good to Jason Mraz.

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young pianist of her generation,” Joyce Yang, 26, plays two pieces in which the piano and the orchestra blend superbly.

First is Franck’s Symphonic Variations, a jewel of the Romantic repertoire for solo piano and orchestra; then Yang plays de Falla’s enchanting Nights in the Gardens of Spain, evoking lively gypsy dancing and folk music. Two South American composers contribute more color to the program: Brazilian Hector Villa-Lobos’ The Enchanted Bird and Mexican Arturo Marquez with his famous Danzon No. 2. Opening this intoxicating evening is Serbian composer Marko Nikodijevic, as he channels the euphoric state experienced in techno-scene dance clubs.

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October 25: Under the Streetlamp Under the Streetlamp harmoniously blends the diverse talents of Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones and Shonn Wiley. Together the group has filmed two PBS Specials, recorded three albums, performed to packed houses throughout the U.S., and appeared as musical guests on TV’s “Access Hollywood” and “Extra.” The four first met while performing in “Jersey Boys,” during which time they also performed on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Primetime Emmys,” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

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October 27: Chase Rice: Ignite the Night Tour Truthful, unfiltered, unafraid to take every risk he encounters, Chase Rice is that rare artist who means what he says and backs it up with equal measure. Now this singersongwriter and budding country star brings his raucous, get-down-or-get-out show to the stage of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox this October.

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November 1: Spokane Symphony Superpops: Sergio Mendes Get ready to experience a hot night of jazz, samba and American and Brazilian pop by the Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated pianist-composer Sergio Mendes. The Bossa Nova kingpin has collaborated with everyone from Lani Hall Alpert and Stevie Wonder to Justin Timberlake and the Black Eyed Peas. Hear why Mendes continues to attract legions of fans worldwide since his landmark album Brasil ’66, with some of his greatest hits, including “Mas Que Nada,” the movie soundtrack “Rio” and “Fool on the Hill.”

Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

November 14: Winter Jam 2014 Tour Spectacular Christian music’s largest annual tour is coming to Spokane. NewSong’s blockbuster hit Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is heading west again this fall and will rock the Spokane Arena on Friday, November 14! Headlined

for the first time by groundbreaking Australian worshippers Hillsong United, Winter Jam’s 2014 10 band line-up also features Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, Colton Dixon, Disciple, Trip Lee and evangelist Tony Nolan. In addition, the Pre-Jam Party will showcase Everfound, About A Mile and Veridia.

Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

November 21: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Christmas Attic Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will wrap up 2014 by performing their rock opera The Christmas Attic live for the first time in arenas across the nation on their winter tour. While 1998’s The Christmas Attic features one of the band’s most popular songs “Christmas Canon,” surprisingly, it is the only album of The Christmas Trilogy never to be performed live. TSO creator, lyricist and composer Paul O’Neill explains, “After kicking off the New Year in front of two million fans at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, followed by our second European tour, the band felt that a perfect way to end the year would be to perform the only rock opera from the trilogy that has never been seen live. Some of the songs off The Christmas Attic have never been played live. As I have always said ‘it is fun to write the songs, it is fun to record them, but they are never really completed until we perform them in front of a live arena audience’. Of course the second half of the show will feature, TSO iconic classics and fan favorites, such as “Wizards In Winter,” “Requiem” and “Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/24”.

Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

November 22: Motley Crue: The Final Tour, Featuring Special Guest Alice Cooper All bad things must come to an end, and after three decades together, iconic rock ‘n roll band Mötley Crüe is embarking on their farewell ride around the world. Kicking off The Final Tour in August 2014, Mötley Crüe will take the stage at the Spokane Arena on Saturday, November 22 for what is sure to be an awesome night of music. The Final Tour is presented by Dodge and the legendary Alice Cooper will join the band on tour.

With over 80 million albums sold worldwide, Mötley Crüe has sold out countless tours across the globe and spawned more than 2,500 Mötley Crüe branded items sold in over 30 countries. With live shows that make

a lasting impression, fans can expect to hear the catalogue of their chart-topping hits and look forward to a mind-blowing, unparalleled live production.

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October 3-18: The Hound of the Baskervilles The legendary Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are on the job to investigate the mysterious case of the “Hound of Hell”. This fast-paced farce is performed by only three actors tackling dozens of roles.

Physical humor and visual gags will make this a laugh-out-loud treat as audiences watch misstep after misstep to see if the questionably courageous detective and his bumbling sidekick can manage to survive the mystery of Baskerville Hall.

Interplayers Theatre. 174 S. Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call 455-PLAY (7529). For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

October 17-November 16: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde A suspense-filled retelling of the classic story of alter egos vying for control on the foggy streets of Victorian-era London. Jekyll brings forth his other self and soon loses control when Hyde meets a woman. A deadly game of horror and violence, this disturbing tale includes underlying humor and will keep you on the edge of your seat. This production will be directed by Susan Hardie.

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Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

November 6-22: The Glass Menagerie One of the greatest masterpieces of the American stage in a sparkling new production! After receiving pressure from his faded Southern belle mother, aspiring poet Tom brings home a gentleman caller to meet his painfully shy sister, Laura. What follows is an encounter that becomes one of the most touching and profound tales of love and loss, illusion and escape ever told. Recently revived on Broadway, The Glass Menagerie remains one of the towering classics of World Drama.

Interplayers Theatre. 174 S. Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call 455-PLAY (7529). For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

OUTDOOR

October 12: Spokane Marathon A classic Spokane event, the Spokane Marathon offers a beautiful 26.2 mile marathon course, as well as a marathon relay (7.2 miles, 6.8 miles, 6.4 miles, 5.8 miles = 26.2 miles), a 13.1 mile half-marathon and a 10k race.

Choose your distance and run through downtown and Riverside State Park! All races will begin and end in Riverfront Park.

Riverfront Park. Spokane, WA 99201. For more information or to register, please log on to: http://www.spokanemarathon.us

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What is it about the Brewery?

Exploring the culture of craft beer

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by David H. Heemann

he Spokane-Coeur d’Alene region has a long history with craft beer going back to the 1950s, when locals were picking up supplies at Jim’s Homebrew on Division. The city was put on the beer map when Mike Hale introduced Hale’s Ale in 1983, from a warehouse in Colville and later moved the brewery to Spokane in 1992. Today, the region proudly

has one of the highest ratios of people-to-breweries with more than 30 commercial craft breweries in the City of Spokane and surrounding communities.

Spokane is home to well-known brands like No-Li (www.nolibrewhouse.com) and Orlison (www. orlisonbrewing.com), who, if you haven’t experienced it yet, is packaging their beer in traditional cans and donating a portion of the sales from their Pilsner 37 to support Team Gleason, a charity dedicated to those with ALS. On the far reaches you have MickDuff ’s (www. mickduffs.com) in Sandpoint, serving up their beer with some good burgers, and North Idaho Mountain Brewing

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(www.northidahomountainbrew. com) in Wallace, Idaho, which offers RV sites and cabins along with good food and a great variety of their handcrafted beers.

The newcomers to the local beer scene are making a quick impression too, places such as Perry Street Brewing Co. (www. perrystreetbrewing.com) in the Perry district and Black Label Brewing, which used crowdfunding to help raise the needed start-up capital.

Beer aficionados are also gathering at local restaurants and pubs that rotate their taps with local and regional craft beers: spots like Pints Alehouse (www.pintsalehouse.com) which frequently updates their latest selection of beer online so that their customers can find what’s on the tap and in the bottles.

But what is it about craft beer that draws so many to seek out this varied and complex beverage? Is it all about finding that new beer or the right hop combination, or is there something more going on in these craft breweries? Most of the beers produced in the area can be found on tap at local restaurants and taverns, but there is a certain personality that seeks out the beer at the source, from the brewery itself. To answer this question I set out on a journey to talk with the brewers, their staff and the beer drinkers to discover just what it is about craft beer that draws so many — not just to the tap, but to the source itself: the brewery’s tap house.

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of the two brothers, Brad or Bruce, at the tap handles chatting with new and old customers. Standing at the edge of the serving bar, Brad Budge passionately described each of the beers on tap. He also told me that much of what you see in the tap house came from customers – the bar counter, artwork and some of the furniture. Budge Brothers’ tap house is a community center of sorts where I found friends and neighbors gathering to support the brothers, chat and enjoy a great beer. If it’s your first time, let one of the brothers guide you in a tasting, and if you’re not into the hop craze, you will definitely want to try their appropriately named 509.

Just across the tracks you’ll find Iron Goat Brewing Co., which celebrated their two-year anniversary this past summer. Once you enter the tap house you quickly forget that it is located in a “slightly” industrial area, which is part of what makes this neighborhood tap house the place to find the dedicated fans of Iron Goat beers. Many are deep in conversation with the enthusiastic staff and one another about what’s coming to the tap next, while others enjoy a perfect evening on the patio drawing sips from Iron Goat’s Impaler IPA that, while a little higher in alcohol, is balanced nicely with a great malt profile.

Moving towards downtown Spokane, there is River City Brewing.

Although technically part of downtown, this tap house has the same feel and personality of its rural counterparts. Brittany, although new to the brewery, was a wealth of knowledge about the beer and the culture that makes River City. Casual conversation took us late into the night, including finding out that a portion of the sales from their Riverkeeper IPA is donated to the Spokane Riverkeeper, an organization dedicated to helping protect the Spokane River and its tributaries.

My final stop was Sunday afternoon at Big Barn Brewing in Green Bluff where you always feel like you’re part of their family. The live music on Sundays and a kid-friendly setting is perfect to pick berries and then grab a cold Raspberry Wit or hunt for a pumpkin and have a pint of the Pumpkin Ale. Like the other tap houses visited, the setting is simple – comfortable, welcoming, about the beer, but also about the people on both sides of the tap.

The tap house patron and brewers, while knowledgeable and ready to engage a Cicerone in a beer discussion, are not only seeking out a great beer, but a special experience that can only be found in the brewery’s tap house. The region’s craft beer drinkers are as much about the enjoyment of the beer as they are about the unique atmosphere of these next generation

community centers. As I sat and talked with others enjoying their beers, I found that many are home brewers themselves, while others are neighbors to the brewery or friends-of-a-friend of the brewers. Regardless of why they initially arrived, the reason they stay and return is the special bond found within the brewery’s tap house walls where you’ll find men, women and couples alike.

There is just something about having the owner/brewer draw you a beer from their tap. These tasting rooms really are the modern day social clubs, different from a traditional bar or lounge. The customers see the brewers not as a business but their friends and neighbors, who many describe as having a special connection with, as well as to others who gather there. In the small breweries’ tap houses you’ll find great beer, great conversation, and you might just find something else that can’t be described – only experienced.

So as we wrap up the Oktoberfest season and embrace the start of fall, I encourage you to venture out and explore the tap house experience. photo courtesy of River City Brewing

Below are some of our favorite breweries. You can find the names and locations of most of the region’s breweries at www.inlandnwaletrail. com or pick up an Ale Trail Passport at any of the participating breweries – remember to get your stamp each time you visit.

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Big Barn Brewing

16004 North Applewood Lane Mead, WA (509) 238-2489

Budge Brothers Brewery

2018 East Riverside Avenue Spokane, WA budgebrothers.com

Iron Goat Brewing Co.

2204 East Mallon Avenue Spokane, WA irongoatbrewing.com

North Idaho Mountain Brew

108 Nine Mile Road Wallace, ID northidahomountainbrew.com

River City Brewing 121 South Cedar Street Spokane, WA rivercityred.blogspot.com

Steamplant Brewing 159 S Lincoln, Spokane, WA 99201 steamplantbrewingco.com

Tricksters Brewing

3850 N Schrieber Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 trickstersbrewing.com

Waddells Brewery 6501 N Cedar Rd, Bldg 1, Spokane, WA 99208 waddellsbrewery.com

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A Linger-Worthy Meal at Blue Table Kitchen

by Katie Collings Nichol photos by Rick Singer

You know the drill. You make reservations at a lovely, highly recommended restaurant, waiting earnestly for the weekend to arrive. You hope that the night looks a bit like taking long, meaningful drafts of red wine and gazing into the eyes of your dining partner(s) as you discuss the mysteries of the world while savoring each course with culinary appreciation. No stove to slave over, no pots to scrub— going out to dinner should feel like a treat, right?

Well, the evening finally arrives at, fill-in-the-blank-popularrestaurant. You are whisked to your table, after which you order your drinks with haste and your meal just as quickly. Before you know it, your entrees have been delivered and devoured— all within the span of 30 minutes. Your shoulders have barely come out of your ears in relaxation before finding yourself signing the check, on your way out the door, stuffed but not satisfied.

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Spokane Valley without reserve (*ahem* Blue Table Kitchen). The owners of this European-style eatery intentionally avoid alacritous dining experiences with a goal of deliberate, worry-dissolving experiences at every meal they serve.

Blue Table Kitchen is a hidden gem.

Located on Argonne, and literally concealed from view, it consists of a small, coolly lit dining hall tucked behind Bottles wine shop and the original Rocket Bakery. According to the owners and chefs, Karen Johnson and Julia Postlewait, Blue Table was the result of the two women yearning to share in a “neighborhood experience” with their community, delighting in thoughtfully prepared food (always from scratch!) with an eye toward the seasons.

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My husband and I visited Blue Table on a Friday night, toting along a foodconscious couple keen on unearthing Spokane’s elusive culinary cache. We explained to them that this secret dining spot is open on select Fridays and/or Saturdays year-round and by reservation only. The menu is pre-fixe and with wine pairings throughout a four to five-course feast (decaf French press accompanies dessert) for $45 per person.

We walked through the blue door of the restaurant, ducking under a beamed overhang covered in vines. As our eyes adjusted to the ribbons of light angling in from narrow, high-up windows and a few vintage-glam chandeliers twinkling above, we quickly realized that everything— the walls, table, chairs, ceiling— was painted various saturations of Prussian Blue (a hue that’s somewhere between Ultramarine and Cobalt). The space gave off a serene, refreshing glow.

Three other couples talked brightly, surrounding one of two identical blue tables set for ten people.

A little hesitant at first, we exchanged pleasantries and took our seats. Water pitchers in-hand, Wayne and Jeff, husbands to the kitchen creatives Karen and Julia, introduced themselves to us.

Wayne carefully poured each guest a glass of Adami Prosecco. The golden aperitif sparkled as we raised our flutes,

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“to Spokane food lovers!” and tickled our noses as we sipped, readying our palates for the first course.

We chatted a bit with our dinnermates as the starter was served: Grilled Onion Butter with Radishes, Bread and Fleur du Sel. The onion butter was a creamy puree of fresh butter, chives and caramelized onions with which we alternately slathered on the little red globes and the hunks of sourdough. The butter was sweet with a little tang, its mild texture set off by the earthy crunch of the cold root vegetable and right at home on the chewy sponge of the bread. My fellow diners were obviously relishing their chic little piles of salt, delicately sprinkling it on each bite.

The salad was next: Toasted Couscous with Haloumi and Grapes served with Bieler Père et Fils Rosé, a crisp Provençal wine with clean notes of berries and grapefruit offset by savory herbs. The couple to my left voiced our collective thoughts, “I can’t think of a better pairing with this salad… impeccable!” The salad featured slivers of orange, red onion, sliced almonds, dates and flat parsley along with the grapes and couscous in a simple dressing of EVOO. The group was relaxing more and more with each course. I learned that the aforementioned neighboring couple

had just returned from a dream fishing trip and that they host dinners in their garage-turned-craft-brewery at their home. “You should come with your husband sometime!” they said as we clinked glasses.

As we chatted, Wayne and Jeff served us the third course: Grilled Corn with Basil and Parmesan. The corn was seared on the cob, crusted with parmesan and topped with chopped basil and coarsely grated black pepper.

The dish was as light as a summer afternoon, but savory enough to prepare us for the main course. It was served with Charles and Charles Chardonnay, a fruity white wine farmed sustainably in the Columbia Valley by New York vintner Charles Bieler (as in the same Bieler of the Père et Fils Rosé) and Walla Walla icon Charles Smith.

The wine was poured in comfortable proportions to the volume and heft of the course at hand. Our servers were happy to refill our glasses if needed— the entire process felt natural and unforced. Speaking of heft, generous servings of Grilled Flank Steak with Bacon and Mushroom Relish met our forks and knives with awaited delight as we dove into the main course. The flank steak was tender and pink served room temperature, the folds of meat smothered in a simple preparation of

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chopped mushrooms and large chunks of bacon. It was served with Matthews Black Board Red, a balanced and smooth red blend also from the Columbia Valley.

As a thoughtful gesture, our uneaten portions were removed from the table and deftly packaged into small, white boxes that reappeared at the end of the meal.

Dessert rounded out the experience in a satisfying way: homemade Strawberry, Basil and Black Pepper Ice Cream served with a thin drizzle of dark caramel. The accompanying coffee was rich and complex, served in delicate, matching cups and saucers — definitely not an afterthought from experienced Rocket coffee shop and bakery owners, the Postlewaits.

As our appetites faded, we felt like familiar customers closing down the restaurant— chatting with the staff, music turned up as they prepped for the next day. I’m pretty sure this is what slow food is supposed to feel like…a gentle wane.

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Europa

Restaurant & Bakery

125 S. Wall St., Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 455-4051

Blue Table Kitchen is located at 3319 North Argonne, Suite B (park and enter behind Bottles wine shop). Open select Fridays and Saturdays, by reservation only. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Parties of 10 or more may reserve the space for private dinners throughout the week. Visit www.bluetablekitchen.com for upcoming menus and information on cooking classes and private bookings, (509) 473-9087 or bluetablekitchen@gmail.com

Sun.-Thurs. 11am - 10 pm Fri.-Sat. 11am - 11pm Daily Happy Hour: 3pm - 6pm & 9pm – close Sunday – Happy Hour ALL Day, live music 6pm – 8pm

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If you have trouble making decisions, then you’ll want to give yourself some time at Brain Freeze Creamery. The purveyor of ice cream, espresso drinks and sandwiches recently joined the ecosystem of eateries in Kendall Yards. You may already be acquainted with Brain Freeze, the smallbatch ice cream made in Spokane Valley and served at The Scoop, Cannon Coffee & Cone and other locations around town.

At Kendall Yards, you’ll face 24 different flavors, and at least a couple, if not more, will be vegan or dairy free.

The servers have a generous hand when giving out samples on those little plastic spoons. The best advice is to try a few flavors to get your bearings.

You can nibble bits of waffle cone and homemade cookies, too.

You’ll likely have a favorite flavor soon, if you don’t already. But you rarely step into the same Brain Freeze twice. I imagine there’s a well honed algorithm for rotating flavors in and out of the cases and introducing new experiments. It’s like a great playlist, combining the familiar and the unknown, stretching us a bit and expanding what we love.

One fun feature of Brain Freeze is that the toppings are already in

the ice cream. The server need not mix them in for you, nor sprinkle them atop your scoop (a la the gummi bears spilled over the extruded TCBY froyo piles of my youth). At Brain Freeze, you can tip the servers without making them sing, thereby avoiding humiliation for all parties. It’s an establishment that is both classy and lowkey.

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can’t split a single scoop, so my preferred strategy is to order two kids scoops for $5.

My dream combo involves Palouse Crunch, which isn’t all that crunchy but does combine cinnamon ice cream, red lentils and candied almonds into a taste that evokes a faint memory of Mexican fried ice cream. The flavor that converted me to Brain Freeze, though, is Muddy Cups, Dirty Dishes, a brownie batter ice cream studded with little peanut butter cups. Another favorite is Cakey Doe, vanilla cake batter ice cream with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough. All of these flavors are rich and flavorful but not too sweet. Brain Freeze also does some neat tricks with frosted animal crackers.

I suggested to a server that Brain Freeze should offer a taster plate, much like the series of small glasses you can get from some microbrews. This was not the first time they’d considered the idea.

Picture six tiny scoops, flanked by a brittle fin of waffle cone!

In the name of research, I’ve made several trips to Brain Freeze.

One dining companion opted for an affogato, two shots of espresso over ice cream ($4 small, $6 large). She commented that the dish is not usually an option for her, but Brain Freeze’s dairy free choices made it a possibility. Her verdict: the espresso was “wonderful” and the Chocolate vegan ice cream was “a bit gritty and overly sweet.” She visited again and had much better luck with Coconut Chocolate Chunk— the texture was smooth and the creamy coconut just sweet enough against the chewy bits of dark chocolate.

The Strawberry Basil was deemed good by another dining companion, though it triggered wistful thoughts of Seattle-based Molly Moon’s Balsamic Strawberry, which apparently no other

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earthly ice cream can touch. This dining companion really enjoyed Name Brand Cookie, featuring our friend, the Oreo. For me, the one flavor that I should have sampled before ordering was Chipotle Chocolate. I love mixing sweet and heat, but this was too spicy for me to enjoy. I was hoping for a smokier, milder flavor to complement the chocolate.

If you need a meal to balance out your ice cream, consider the sandwiches. Most options are served on a toasted baguette and come with a bag of chips ($8). There’s a Peanut Butter and Jelly option for $3. I had the Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich, which was refreshing and flavorful, topped with a toothsome slab of fresh mozzarella, some spinach and tomato. My dining companion ordered the Coffee BBQ Pulled Pork, which is one of those sandwiches that demand an auxiliary fork. We agreed that the uniqueness of both the coffee barbecue sauce and the apple bacon coleslaw presented too many unfamiliar flavors at once. Better to let one of those flavors take center stage (now I’m imagining diva coleslaw. But you get the idea.)

Though there’s steady foot traffic at Brain Freeze, the place also invites you to sit and chat over a bottled soda or Anvil Coffee drink from their espresso bar. Of course, weather permitting, the best place to consume Brain Freeze ice cream is just past Central Foods, near an artistic landmark that one dining companion calls the Red Origami Scrunchie, overlooking the river. That’s a great taste of Spokane, no matter which flavor you choose.

Brain Freeze Creamery is located at 1238 W. Summit Parkway, in Spokane, and is open Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., www.brainfreeze.bz, (509) 321-7569

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Dining Guide

The Dining Guide includes summaries of local restaurants that are featured on a rotating basis each month and/or issue. Suggestions for additions or corrections can be sent to katie@spokanecda.com.

ASIAN AND INDIAN Aloha Island Grill.

Hawaiian.

Operating out of two former Taco John shacks on Monroe and West Francis, Patrick and Lori Keegan are serving up fresh, tender Teriyaki Chicken “plates” that will keep you coming back even without much inside seating. Based on family recipes from the islands and plenty more than just teriyaki, both spots offer a student discount and the Francis location serves an amazing breakfast concoction called Loco Moco. Order it the way “Huff” (Patrick’s nickname) gets his. Open daily. 1724 North Monroe (509-4431632) and 1220 West Francis (509) 413-2029. www.eataloha.com $-$$ Bangkok Thai. Thai. A relative newcomer to Spokane, Bangkok Thai took over the former Linnie’s Thai location on Grand Avenue and the former Riverview Thai location near Gonzaga.

The South Hill location offers combination lunch plates that allow smaller portions of several popular Thai dishes for one price and the Gonzaga location has the best Thai lunch buffet in town for $12/person. Mon – Thur 11 – 9, Fri 11 – 10, Sat 12 – 10, Sun 12 – 9. 1325 S Grand Blvd. (509-8388424) and 1003 E Trent Avenue (509325-8370). www.spokanebangkokthai. com $$ Mustard Seed. The Mustard Seed is an amalgam of several Asian and Pacific cuisines, which derives from the background of the owners, Betty and Nancy Tokumoto, who grew up in Okinawa, Bangkok, and Hawaii, successively. The somewhat eclectic yet harmonious blending of fresh, clean, mild flavors in the dishes that spring from this mix of culinary origins is

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Over the years, our favorites have consistently been Bong-Bong Chicken, chunks of breast and vegetables stirfried in wine, and Chicken (or Shrimp) Osaka, sautéed in butter, ginger, and lemon, served with a mustard sauce.

We also enjoy their zippy take-out and delivery service. The Mustard Seed owners also serve quality quick-serve Asian out of a number of Noodle Express outlets around the NW. Northtown Mall: Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 11-10, Sun Noon-8, (509) 4831500. $$ Nudo. Asian-fusion. This new-age “ramen house” speaks urban cool in the heart of downtown Spokane. Try the Grilled Miso Chilean Sea Bass, Edamame, or Crisp Salt and Pepper Basil Chicken for appetizers, followed by a Tonkotsu Bowl featuring fresh ramen, barbecue pork, hard-boiled egg, corn, braised bamboo shoots and seaweed in a slow-boiled pork bone broth. Their signature Ramen Burger— a fresh-ground beef patty topped with arugula and tonkatsu sauce between two homemade rounds of “ramen bun” is a fun entrée. A well-selected drink menu, late hours, and modern lounge-feel makes it well set for lingering dates and après-event noshing.

Vegetarian options also offered. Open Monday-Saturday from 11:00am to close. 818 West Sprague. (509) 2905763. www.nudoramen.com. $$ Shogun. Japanese. Simple elegance defines the decor, with guests greeted by an interior waterfall. Shogun is really two restaurants. First are the familiar hibachi tables. Each table seats about eight and comes with a personal chef who prepares a selec-

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tion of beef, chicken, and seafood in front of delighted guests. Trained in the art of hibachi cooking, chefs serve as impromptu performance artists, amazing diners with kitchen acrobatics, sleight-of-hand and grill-assisted pyrotechnics. The other is the sushi bar, perhaps one of the largest and best equipped east of Seattle. Across the bamboo bridge over a tranquil koi pond and past the waterfall and lounge, this is a quiet refuge and counterpoint to the frenetic atmosphere of the main dining room. Shogun is a perfect spot for either a special celebration or a quiet night out. Open seven days 5-10. 821 E 3rd. (509) 5347777. $$-$$$ Suki Yaki Inn. Japanese. Many of us can’t remember a time when the Suki Yaki Inn wasn’t tucked away in the same location around the corner of Bernard and Riverside. Spokane’s first Japanese restaurant, there are no acrobatic samurai chefs to be seen, but it is still the place to come for classic teriyaki and sushi. And the only place to enjoy the traditional private dining rooms seated upon cushions on the floor, shoes left outside. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2, Dinner Mon-Fri 5-11, Fri 4-11, Sun 4-10, Lounge 7 days until 2.

119 N Bernard. (509) 624-0022. www. sukiyaki-inn.com. $$ Sushi.com. Japanese. We still think the name is about as cheesy as you can get for a sushi bar and Japanese restaurant, but the food transcends the curious dot.com label over the door.

Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy what is fresh or take a table and explore the menu that also includes plenty of excellent options if raw fish still makes you nervous. Some of our favorites are the super white tuna and the house

tempura. 11 am – 9:30pm. weekdays.

Noon – 9pm Sat. Noon – 8pm Sun. 430 West Main, Spokane. (509) 8380630. $-$$$ Sushi Maru. Japanese. A hip conveyor belt sushi spot in the heart of the downtown Riverpark Square mall in Spokane, Sushi Maru is the perfect place for a quick, healthy, and entertaining meal before or after a movie.

The $3.75 Tuna Poki Salad is a steal and the off-menu mochi balls are a must. There are plenty of fully cooked rolls and other items like Orange Chicken on the fun visual menu if raw fish makes you nervous. Open at 11 am during the week. Closes at 9:30 Mon – Thur. 10 p.m. Fri – Sat and 8 p.m. Sunday. 808 West Main Avenue in Spokane. (509) 455-3900. www. sushimaruspokane.com. $-$$ Sushi Yama. Japanese and Korean.

After years developing a cult following in Airway Heights and serving up some of the best sushi in the region, Charlie Yamamoto has opened a second location on 3rd Avenue in downtown Spokane. The space works as an Asian restaurant with touches of the truck stop vibe remaining from its Arctic Circle days. Most of the menu will be familiar to Charlie’s West Plains clientele. Try one of his fine sportstheme rolls that anchor the sushi side of the menu. Bento boxes and classic Korean dishes are also served up with relish. 11 – 10 Thu-Sat. 11 – 9 Sun – Tue. Closed Wed. 1321 West 3rd Avenue in Spokane. (509) 624-5553. $-$$$ Swagat. Indian. “Swagat” means “welcome” in Punjabi.” In this case, “welcome back” might be fitting since the man running the kitchen is Pargat

Unique and savory Asian dishes prepared on the spot with the freshest ingredients!

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Singh whose cooking was the heart of the Bombay Palace until five years ago. Try the lunch buffet if you want to explore Swagat’s menu with well over 80 options or go straight to your favorites. 11 am – 9 p.m. Mon – Thur, 11 – 9:30 Fri, 12 – 9:30 Sat, 12 – 9 Sun. 14415 E Sprague in the Spokane Valley. (509) 315-8785. www.spokaneswagat.com $-$$ Taste of India. Indian. A family-owned restaurant on the Division hill offering authentic cuisine emphasizing northern Indian flavors. Taste of India boasts a casual atmosphere with a soundtrack of traditional music and a popular lunch buffet during the week.

Try Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Curry, or Vegetarian Samasa. Mon-Thur 11-9:30, Fri and Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9.

3110 N Division in Spokane. (509) 327-7313. $-$$ Thai Bamboo. Thai. Each of the four regional Thai Bamboo locations offers a massive Southeast Asian menu in settings designed to transport you across the Pacific. Inside each restaurant you’ll find Thai stone and wood carvings, water fountains, Thai music and the namesake bamboo décor.

Thai Bamboo keeps racking up #1 Best Thai votes in reader polls and both the newest location on North Division and the CDA restaurant feature a Tiki-Beach styled lounge and a striking sky ceilings in the main dining rooms. Think Vegas with phad thai.

Open 7 days per week with delivery available. www.thaibamboorestaurant.com. $-$$ Top of India. Indian. A great hidden gem serving up wonderful northern Indian dishes in a surprisingly chic space tucked into a tiny East Sprague house. Owner and chef Manjit Kaur brings the specialties she learned to cook on the family farm in the the Jalandhar district of Punjab to the Northwest. Don’t miss the garlic naan or the Chicken Tikka Masala, but order just about anything and expect it to be quite good. There is also a lunch buffet for $9.99. Open daily from 11 am – 9:30 p.m. 928 S. Perry Street in Spokane. 11114 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley. (509) 927-0500. www.thetopofindia.com. $-$$.

Toro Sushi. Japanese. A good place for seasoned sushi people and those just learning to love the experience to eat together happily. Try the Bunny Roll, or a classic Rainbow Roll. Open Monday-Saturday 11am-2pm and 4:30-10pm. 328 N Sullivan Rd #5 in Spokane Valley. (509) 703-7029. $-$$.

BISTROS Downriver Grill. Innovative, local and seasonal cuisine in a sleek, modern space with dishes at various pricepoints to suit every diner. Try the Chipotle BBQ burger for a flavorpacked lunch or the Lemon Thyme Grilled Salmon for a leisurely dinner.

Either way, you’ll want to sample the Chocolate Pot de Creme for dessert. Open Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. 3315

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W Northwest Blvd in Spokane. www. downrivergrillspokane.com $$-$$$ Hay J’s Bistro. This surprising Liberty Lake bistro located in a Conoco parking lot pulls off high end food in an intimate setting that is a delight given the asphalt and gas pumps fifty feet away. At lunch Hay J’s Bistro offers entrees like a Chicken Pesto Burger and a Blackened Steak Wrap. Several dinner favorites are the Crab Stuffed Chicken and the Bistro Medallions.

Hay J’s also offers catering and has developed a loyal following of locals who feel they no longer need to drive into Spokane for an upscale meal.

Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 3-8. (509) 926-2310. 21706 E Mission Ave, Liberty Lake. www.hayjsbistro. com. $$-$$$ Herbal Essence Café. Northwest cuisine. This relaxed downtown restaurant tucked into the middle of a block on Washington serves Northwest bistro food and works hard to offer great service. The menu offers up baseballcut sirloins, a whole stuffed Dungeness crab and a swordfish steak stuffed with pesto and baked off with a parmesan crust. Try the award-winning house salad, brilliant with sliced pears, crumbled Gorgonzola and a white truffle vinaigrette. 115 N Washington. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-close.

(509) 838-4600. www.herbalessencecafe.com. Lunch $-$$, dinner $$-$$$ Maggie’s South Hill Grill. LA transplant and five-year associate of Wolfgang Puck, Maggie Watkins has created a welcome addition to the South Hill neighborhood dining scene.

Designed with efficiency, affordability, and family-friendliness in mind, the food is far more outstanding than the casual surroundings and low prices suggest. For comfort food, try the Chicken Pot Pie or Baked Penne and Cheese. For dinner, flat-iron steak makes a perfect choice. Maggie’s Signature Salad will make kids of all ages actually want to eat their greens.

2808 E 29th. Mon-Fri 11-9p.m., SatSun brunch (breakfast and lunch menu) 8-1p.m., Dinner 1–9. (509) 536-4745. $ Satay Bistro. “American Fusion” with an emphasis on Asian and Mediterranean flavors and sophisticated presentation in an upscale-yetcozy environment. Try the Chilean Sea Bass Spoons for a refreshing, zesty starter before moving on to homemade pasta for lunch or the fabulously tender filet mignon for dinner. Be sure to sample something from the extensive “saketini” list for a new take on the average cocktail. Open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm. 2501 N. 4th St. in Coeur d’Alene. $$-$$$.

Seasons of Coeur d’Alene. The name telegraphs both the concept behind Seasons and it location. Chef Scott Miller features the best seasonal ingredients on a menu that reimagines classic dishes and comfort food in creative ways at unexpected reasonable prices. Pay attention to what is on the fresh sheet and don’t miss the

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blackened Mahi Tacos (anytime) or the amazing Buttermilk Chicken (at dinner). Among the sandwiches, the Pepper Cristo is a fine choice. There is live music several nights a week in the massive bar and a banquet room that seats up to 65. Open daily from 11 am to 10 p.m. with seating in the bar until midnight. 209 Lakeside Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-8008. www. seasonsofcda.com $-$$$ The Wandering Table. A much-anticipated American tapas-style restaurant located in Kendall Yards. Chef Adam Hegsted delights with a variety of small plates (try the Garden for a creative salad take, the Deviled Eggs, or the Popcorn), craft cocktails, a whiskey bar, and other substantial dishes, such as the Bacon-Wrapped Bacon Sliders or the Braised Shortribs. The chef is known for his previous culinary venture of the same name consisting of a twelve-course dinner party. Take his advice and go with the “You Choose the Price!” meal option for the table offered at $15-$65 per head for a surprising culinary journey. Hopefully it will include the Olive Oil Gelato for dessert. Open Tues-Thurs, 11:30 a.m.

– 11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sun & Mon, 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

1242 W Summit Pkwy in Kendall Yards.

(509) 443-4410. www.thewanderingtable.com. $$ Wild Sage. Tucked into a classic 1911 brick building on 2nd and Lincoln, Wild Sage offers an intimate dining setting and memorable food with real flair. The atmosphere combines class and warmth. Executive Chef Charlie Connor presents regionally influenced Northwest cuisine using only the finest locally sourced products. Try the Yukon Taquitos, the Crisp Bacon & Blue salad or the Cioppino. Be sure to finish with a slice of the “Soon-to-beFamous” Coconut Cream Layer Cake with lilikoi sauce. This award-winning bistro is known for its in-house bakery and an amazing array of gluten free options. Also make it a point to order something from their “scratch bar,” with or without alcohol. They use only fresh juices and house-infused flavored liquors. Dinner seven nights a week, opening at 4 p.m. 916 W Second Ave in Spokane. (509) 456-7575. www. wildsagebistro.com. $$-$$$ BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPECIALTIES Frankie Doodles. Open since 1981 just off of the I-90 Division Street exit, Frankie Doodles fits the time-honored genre of a greasy spoon.

Say ‘hi’ to the stuffed deer in the entryway and take a seat at the counter or slip into a booth and order a big plate of traditional American fare like roast beef sandwiches and steak and eggs.

Open Mon – Fri, 5 am – 10 p.m.; Sat – Sun, 5 am – 9 p.m.. 30 E 3rd Avenue in Spokane. (509) 747-9267. $-$$ Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark in just over a decade. Both early 1900’s-vintage rail

cars were originally obtained by the Knight brothers Frank and Jack during the depression, and each converted them to diners in Seattle and Spokane, respectively. Larry Brown, of Onion Bar and Grill fame, acquired the Seattle diner in 1991 and moved it to its present location, meticulously restored by well-know local restaurant restoration artisan, Pat Jeppeson. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and, of course, the don’t-miss-at-breakfast hash browns and silver pancakes. 1516 W. 2nd. Seven days 6-8p.m.. (509) 7478798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, Sun-Thurs 6am-8p.m., Fri-Sat 6am9p.m. (509) 465-2464. www.franksdiners.com. $ Le Petit Chat Village Bakery. The rapid expansion of this Whitworth University neighborhood bakery and café is testament to the wonderful bread, sweet and savory croissants, and other pastries coming out of their kitchen. Le Petit Chat is a favorite hang-out both for the university crowd and plenty of other Northsiders, and is developing a reputation that extends much further. They recently added some salads to the lunch menu including a Salade Nicoise with Albacore tuna. Open Mon – Fri 6:30 am – 6 p.m.; Sat 7:30 am – 3 p.m.; Sun 7:30 am – 1 p.m.. 9910 N Waikiki Rd in Spokane. (509) 468-2720. $ Little Euro. Valley fans of the Old European can rejoice. One look at the menu and you’ll see that Little Euro offers many of the same breakfast delights as it’s North Division sibling: Danish Aebelskivers, Swedish Crepes, and that mountain of breakfast on a plate they call Hungarian Goulash.

Lunch also served. Open daily 6 am – 2 p.m.. 517 N Pines Rd in the Spokane Valley. (509) 891-7662. www. littleeurorestaurant.com. $-$$ Old European. Many of the recipes behind the amazing breakfast creations at the Old European arrived with Marie Mekkelsen when she emigrated from Denmark to America in 1906 at age 18, and this restaurant has remained a family affair with everything made from scratch, including Marie’s amazing Danish Aebelskievers (ball pancakes cooked in a cast iron skillet over an open flame). In addition to the original aebelskievers, Old European offers them stuffed with blueberries, sausage and havarti, or huckleberries (in season) as well. Topped with whipped cream they are a true delight.

Also worthy of note is the true, freshly squeezed orange juice and the massive Hungarian Goulash with shredded potatoes, peppers, onions, ham, sausage, bacon and four eggs topped with cheddar cheese and fresh tomatoes. North: 7640 N. Division, (509) 467-5987. Mon-Sat 6am-2p.m., Sun 7am-3p.m.. 1710 E Schneidmiller Ave, Post Falls. (208)777-2017. Mon-Sat

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CASUAL DINING 315 Martinis and Tapas. Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and well-crafted cocktails. Come sit in the intimate martini bar for happy hour beginning at 3:15 and enjoy drink and tapas specials, or share small plates or entrees along with live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights in the main dining room beginning at 6:00 p.m.. Expect good service, great atmosphere and an experience you won’t soon forget. Tues - Sun from 3:15 to close.

315 Wallace Ave in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-9660. www.315martinisandtapas.com. $$-$$$.

Palm Court Grill The Palm Court Grill offers upscale casual dining fare that highlight favorites discovered all around the world by Walt and Karen Worthy, the owners of the Davenport. Home to the original Crab Louis, named for original hotel owner Louis Davenport, the grill also serves USDA Prime beef and a fine wild salmon filet with a huckleberry champagne sauce. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Open daily from 6 am to 9 p.m.. Reservations recommended. Private Dining room available, seating up to 30 people. 10 S Post. (509) 455-8888. $$-$$$ Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar. The Davenport Hotel Tower’s Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar will add a spice of adventure to your dining experience featuring a full menu with a variety of tasty flatbreads, small plates, salads and gourmet sandwiches. Private Dining room available seating up to 30 people. (Flatbread is oven roasted thin bread that is topped with a variety of vegetables, fresh herbs, highly flavorful cheeses and meats) 111 S Post St. (Davenport Hotel Tower lobby). Serving breakfast 6-11, Lunch 11-4, Dinner 4-10, and Late Night 10-close. 509-455-8888 $$-$$$ FINE DINING Beverly’s. This flagship restaurant of the Coeur d’Alene Resort has recently remodeled its menu as well as its surroundings with great success.

Among our favorite discoveries on the new menu is Beverly’s Wine Spectator Magazine Grand Award winning-wine list. As one of the top restaurants in America, Beverly’s features fresh Northwest ingredients including morel mushrooms, Idaho potatoes, and wild huckleberries. On the Lake in Coeur d’Alene. Visit www.cdaresort.com for the full menu.

Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2:30, dinner seven days, 5-10.

(Lounge open 10-Close.) (208) 765-2300 ext. 23 or (800) 688-4142. $$$ Blue Table Kitchen. From-scratch, seasonal dishes served up by chef-duo Karen Johnson and Julia Postlewait. The European, “slow food”-style eatery is tucked behind Bottles wine shop and the original Rocket Bakery on Argonne in the Spokane Valley.

Enjoy a four- to five-course meal including wine pairings, dessert, and French press coffee for $45.

A relaxing and communal experience, you’ll make new friends and chat with Wayne and Jeff, the chefs’ husbands, as you make your way through each course. Open for dinner on select Friday and Saturday nights by reservation only. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Parties of 10 or more may reserve the space for private dinners throughout the week. 3319 North Argonne, Suite B (park and enter behind Bottles wine shop).

Please visit www.bluetablekitchen.com for upcoming menus and information on cooking classes and private bookings, (509) 473-9087 or bluetablekitchen@gmail.com.

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Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood, steaks, and rock salt-roasted prime rib, Clinkerdagger is a favorite eating place among locals.

Their salmon filet is one of the best in the area. The Broadway Pea Salad and Blums Coffee Toffee Pie are two classics since 1974. Two cozy fireplaces make for a warm, friendly atmosphere; 621 W Mallon (in the Flour Mill). Lunch Mon-Fri 11:15-2:30, Sat 11:30-2:30, Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:30-9, Fri 4:309:30, Sat 4-9:30, Sun lounge 2-9 and dinner 3-8. (509) 328-5965. www.clinkerdagger.com. Lunch $$, Dinner $$$ Fleur de Sel. Patricia and Laurent Zirotti opened this hidden gem with a classical French soul, gracious service, and stunningly reasonable prices in the fall of 2008. Almost immediately, patrons of their former restaurant in Billings, MT began driving hundreds of miles for more of Laurent’s thoughtful and nourishing dishes and a chance to see Patricia’s warm smile. Take a risk and order the Snails in Puff Pastry to start and then dig deeper into an exceptional menu with generous entrées starting just above $10. Plan on making a reservation a week in advance or someone from Billings will have your table. Open at 5 p.m., last seating at 9 p.m., Tues – Sat. 4365 Inverness Drive in Post Falls. (208) 777-7600. www.fleur-de-sel.weebly. com $-$$$ Masselow’s at Northern Quest.

Named after a strong chief that was instrumental in the survival of the Kalispels, Masselow’s combines the culinary heritage of the tribe with Northwest fine dining. The restaurant features an intimate and lavishly appointed dining room just off the hotel lobby in the new wing of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights and serves up an Elk Sirloin and Seared Scallops worth the drive. Their chocolate mousse on the dessert menu is also a show stopper.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 100 North Hayford Road in Airway Heights. (509) 242-7000. www.northernquest.com/dining/masselows. $$-$$$ Max at Mirabeau. More than the typical hotel restaurant, Max opened in 2005 as a valley destination for fine dining with an infamous menu offering 100 options. Chances are you can find something you are craving on the huge menu, but if an abundance of possibilities scares you, ask your server. We scored at dinner with the gluten-free Cashew Lime Sea Bass and the White Chocolate Mousse with Cherries Jubliee. Casual diners are welcome too breakfast, lunch or dinner. ½ priced bottles of wine on Wednesday nights. Open Mon – Thur, 6 am – 1 am, 6 am to 2 am on Fri – Sat, and Sun, 6 am – midnight. 1100 N Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley.

(509) 924-9000. www.maxatmirabeau. com. $-$$$ Stacks at Steam Plant. Named for the twin smokestacks that have been a part of the downtown Spokane skyline for nearly a century, Stacks offers a full-service dining experience in a one-

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of-a-kind space. Unique private dining spaces include boiler rooms where the original pipes still line the walls and ceiling. Signature dishes are created from scratch and incorporate ingredients produced only at the Steam Plant – including smoked meats, fish and vegetables, and many of the ales brewed on-site. 3p.m. – 10p.m. SunThurs, 3p.m. – 11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www.steamplantspokane.com $$-$$$ ITALIAN Europa. Europa offers much more than pizza (Marsala Steak Penne and Sweet Pepper Tortellini, for example), but if pizza is what you want to eat, then Europa’s are among the best. Among their more notable choices are the “Our Favorite” (chicken, spinach, Feta, mozzarella, provolone, mushrooms, and onions) and the European (five cheeses, roasted garlic, white sauce, basil pesto, chicken, and shrimp).

Shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh tomatoes add a twist to their version of the Hawaiian. And their desserts, all prepared entirely on-premise by pastry chef Christie Sutton, are indeed worthy of their 1st place honor. Christie’s Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse is hit with us, as is the little shiny dome of chocolate cake and rum genache known as the “Chocolate Birthday Bomb”, Europa’s traditional compliment for patrons celebrating their birthday. 125 S Wall. Open seven days 11am-Midnight. (509) 455-4051. $$ Ferrante’s Marketplace Café. This South Hill restaurant combines two great pastimes: gourmet Italian food and shopping. Ferrante’s offers a wide variety of gourmet pastas, pizzas, and paninis along with a kid’s menu and delicious gelato. Stop in for a full dinner or order it to go and shop in the marketplace while you wait. The marketplace offers unique gifts, such as jewelry, wines, cookies and candies, many from local vendors. Enjoy the neighborhood feel of this Italian café.

4516 S Regal. Tues-Sat 11-8p.m. (509) 443-6304. www.doitalian.com. $-$$ Italian Kitchen. Owners Bryce and Lyndsay Kerr have created a beautiful and charming décor along with exquisite cuisine, not to mention the remarkable hospitality. Known for its Calamari, Tiramisu, and Lasagna from scratch, the Italian Kitchen is as authentic as you’ll find. They were recently placed on the “Best of the Best” list, which honors the top 17 Italian restaurants in the nation. 113 N Bernard. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-3:30, Dinner Mon-Thur 3:30-9, Fri 3:30-10, Sat 4:30-10, Sun 4:30-9. (509) 3631210. www.italiankitchenspokane. com. $$ Tony’s On The Lake. Originally built in the 1940s long the shore of the lake five miles east of Coeur d’Alene, Tony’s is a great destination Italian spot for years but the current incarnation under the D’Alessandro family just might be the best. Drive or boat. Chef Cheyenne D’Alessandro offers wonderful from-scratch sauces and Italian classics executed perfectly.

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Try the hand-pulled mozzarella if it is on the special sheet and don’t miss the Spaghetti Pescatore if you love a good tomato vodka sauce. Equally excellent are the Sirloin Filetto served with house-made gnocchi and the Saltimbocca alla Romana. All the desserts are made in house. Tony’s has a fun and informative wine list, and you need to hold up their house wine Y NOT to the mirror that stretches along the back of the dining room for a surprise. Open daily from 5 p.m. from Memorial Day to the end of September. Five days a week in the fall and spring. Closed January – March. 6823 East Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive outside of Coeur d’Alene.

(208) 667-9885. www.tonysonthelake. com. $$-$$$ MEDITERRANEAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN The Olympia Restaurant. Greek. Eva and Angelo Itskos preside over the kitchen at The Olympia and turn out classic Greek comfort food at great prices. Five compelling reasons to come in: (1) warm wait staff, (2) the brillian Saganaki (fried cheese with pita bread), (3) the chicken gyro spiced with the house’s secret marinade, (4) the “Greek” fries, and (5) the housemade rice pudding with a citrus note.

301 Lakeside Avenue in CDA. (208) 666-9495. Mon – Wed, 11 – 3, Thur – Sat, 11 – 8. $-$$.

The White House Mediterranean Grill. Mediterranean. If you love garlic, you’ll love this cozy, romantic restaurant. Here, you feel as if you are in the Mediterranean without the high cost of travel. Try the popular Chilean Sea Bass that has turned first timers into regular customers. The Whitehouse offers 110 wine selections and now offers a full bar. Reservations are recommended. 712 N Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. (208) 777-9672. www.thewhitehousegrill.com. $-$$$ MEXICAN Fiesta Mexicana. One of many such places to pronounce themselves “authentic”, Fiesta Mexican actually deserves the moniker, the owners having studied the recipes and menus of other restaurateurs in their family for several years prior to opening. We’re drawn to the classic Arroz con Pollo and Pollo en Mole. And where else in town can one assuage a hankering for Huevos Rancheros or Menudo on a Sunday morning? Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. 1227 South Grand Blvd.

(509) 455-7117. $-$$ Rancho Viejo. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer up traditional and familiar Mexican fare with some of the amplest portions and most caring family-friendly service in Spokane. 14201 E Sprague. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri & Sat 11-11. (509) 927-8428. www.ranchoviejo.net. $$ Tecate Grill. A friendly Tex-Mex spot in north Spokane with great sauces, margaritas, and $5 All-You-CanEat Taco Tuesdays. Try the Tour de Mexico to get a combination platter

with Carne Asada, a Chile Relleno, and a chicken-and-cheese enchilada in a “three pepper” sauce ironically made without any peppers but plenty of cream. 11 am – 9 p.m. daily (open later Fri – Sat). 2503 West Wellesley Avenue in Spokane. (509) 327-7817. www.tecate2go.com. $-$$ PIZZA The Flying Goat. Careful thought went into the design of this pub and pizza sibling of the Downriver Grill— and it’s paying off. The Goat offers both classic and artisan toppings on Neapolitan-style pies, the “char” on the crust imparting a distinctive, crunchy flavor. Try the surprising Kiernan and wash it down with a craft beer (14 taps, 1 gravity-fed cask beer, and over 50 more in bottles). The Goat has a “Mug Club” for regulars; all dishes are named after neighborhood quirks – see if you can decipher their menu-cryptography. Open daily at 11 am. Closes at 10 p.m. (11 on Fri and Sat). 3318 West Northwest Boulevard in Spokane. (509) 327-8277. www. theflyinggoat.com. $-$$ South Perry Pizza. Fresh, innovative pies (minus the gourmet pretension) in the heart of the Perry district on Spokane’s South Hill. Located in a former auto body shop, the restaurant has an open kitchen centered around an open-flame pizza oven that turns out brilliant pizzas with a yeasty bready crust that has good chew and the right amount of char. Try the popular Margherita, Veggie, Prosciutto, or one of their creative daily specials.

6 microbrews on tap and several fresh salads start things off right. The garage doors roll up in good weather for patio seating. 11 am – 9 p.m., Tues - Sun. 1011 South Perry Street in Spokane. (509) 290-6047. www.southperrypizzaspokane.com. $-$$ PUB AND LOUNGE FARE Manito Tap House. Manito is living into its name as a gastropub that offers high-quality dining fare to go with their 50 beers on tap. A fun pub atmosphere and friendly service make this a great hangout. Try the yam chips, the Carne Adovada, the Murphy’s Beef Boxty, or the inventive veggie burger that comes inside out,.

11 am – 11 p.m. Sun – Thu. Open until 2 am Fri – Sat. 3011 South Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 279-2671. www. manitotaphouse.com. $-$$ Northern Lights Brewery. Casual, fun and family-friendly with menu choices from Smoked Prime Rib and Cedar Plank Salmon, to Chicken Caesar Wrap and Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Owner and brewmaster Mark Irvin consistently crafts among the finest of Spokane’s microbrews. Try the 10 for $11 beer sampler if you are undecided on which of the eight craft beers or additional seasonal ales to drink. 1003 East Trent (Riverwalk) in Spokane. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-Close. Sun 11-9p.m..

(509) 242-BREW (2739). $$ The Onion. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in

Spokane. From the Hula burger with ham and grilled pineapple, the “Big O” with bacon and avocado, to their namesake beer-battered onion rings, The Onion pays attention to details and does more from scratch than many other restaurants aspiring to loftier appellations. 302 W. Riverside, Sun-Thurs 11-11, Fri-Sat 11am-1am. (509) 747-3852; 7522 N Division, Mon-Sun 11-11. (509) 482-6100 (Bar until midnight Sun-Thurs, Fri-Sat until 1). $-$$ Peacock Room. It is all about martinis, cold beer and great music. Known as the place to see and be seen, the Peacock Room contributes to Spokane’s vibrant downtown nightlife. Showcasing a giant stained-glass peacock ceiling, the menu features such items as giant prawntinis, open-faced crab sandwiches and gourmet onion rings. Casual attire.

Private Dining room available seating up to 25 people. Mon-Thurs 11-midnight, Fri-Sat 11-1am, Sun 2-midnight. 10 S Post. (509) 455-8888. $$-$$$ Post Street Ale House. This floor to rafter renovation of the former Fugazzi space in the Hotel Lusso

by Walt and Karen Worthy of the Davenport gives downtown Spokane a great English-style pub with a striking bar, twenty beers on tap, and a reasonably priced menu built around comfort food. We feel they do some of their fried food particularly well: the Halibut and Chips, the Fried Mozzarella “cubes,” and the Ale House Fried Pickles. If you are hungry, try the Guinness Braised Short Ribs served over mashed potatoes and topped with a pan gravy chunky with vegetables. 11 am – 2 am daily. N 1 Post Street. (509) 789-6900. $-$$ Steam Plant Brewing Co. & Pub. An amazing location for a brewery – under layers of catwalks and an 80’ ceiling inside the renovated steam plant. The brewery produces eleven handcrafted microbrews on-site, from their famous Double Stack Stout to several seasonal varieties. Its microbrews are also available to go in kegs and growlers. The Pub features multiple flat-screen TVs and a game room to make a night of it. The brews are complemented by signature menu items like the Coal Bunker cheese bread, smoked steelhead and beer cheese soup.

3p.m. – 10p.m. Sun-Thurs, 3p.m. – 11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown.

(509) 777-3900. www.steamplantspokane.com $$ The Swinging Doors. Opened in May of 1981, the tavern turned restaurant has been in the same family for its whole life. With 27 beers on tap and 60 television screens, The Swinging Doors is a sports fan’s paradise. On the food front, the restaurant is famous for its large portions (which can be split).

Breakfast is served all day and the huge pieces of Broasted Chicken remain the most popular item on the golf-themed menu. Show up for on your birthday for a free steak dinner. Open seven days a week from 6:45 am to 2 am. 1018 West Francis in Spokane. (509) 326-6794. www.theswingingdoors. com. $-$$

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SEAFOOD AND FISH Fisherman’s Market Grill & Sushi. An eclectic combination of Pacific Northwest, Asian, New England, Italian and Baja flavors are all offered on the menu in a casual setting. Classic Fish & Chips to Sushi can be found at this Coeur d’Alene fish market, which yes, also sells excellent fresh seafood too!

You’ll want to try the Baja style fish tacos. 215 W. Kathleen, Ave. Coeur d’Alene. Mon to Sat 11am 8pm (Closed Sun). (208) 664-4800. www.fishermansmarketcda.com. $-$$$ Milford’s Fish House. Milford’s has been doing seafood since before seafood was cool, specializing in the importation and preparation of a wide variety of fresh fish. It is where many of us ever first encountered things like ahi, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, escolar, or swordfish. Although there are now more choices in the area for fresh and intriguing seafood, spokanecda.com • October • 2014

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dining guide october Milford’s remains one of the best. A great meal can also be had from the bar menu in their comfortable, inviting and well-stocked bar. The dark, rich ambience of the beautiful old building around the corner from the courthouse in which Milford’s is situated can’t be beat, either. Sun-Mon 4-9, Tues-Sat 5-10.

719 N Monroe. (509) 326-7251. $$-$$$ STEAK HOUSES Churchill’s Steakhouse. Carved into the first floor and basement of the Joel Building is this temple dedicated to dry-aged USDA Prime steaks and possibly the only ground Prime burger in the region (it is brilliant and shows up weekly in the basement bar as a $7 special). The dining room has all the pomp and circumstance for a great celebration meal (and prices to match) while the bar below has the intimate feel of a high class club and a separate menu with a few lighter items not offered upstairs.

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Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops. Greeted with dark mahogany paneling and crisp linens, Spencer’s has been a destination for USDA Prime beef for almost 15 years. Try the signature bone-in Spencer Ribeye or pull out all the stops and order the dryaged New York Strip. Beautiful fish and seafood are also featured and the kitchen offers a number of classic side dishes also – including a memorable au gratin hash browns laced with smoked bacon, sweet onions, and cheddar cheese. Open MonThurs 11:30-10, Fri-Sat 11:30-11, Sun 11:30 - 9. 322 North Spokane Falls Court inside the Doubletree.

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Gourmet Under the Glass Thirty years ago, an entrepreneurial 24-year-old woman had an inspiration. She was visiting San Francisco in the early days of Wolfgang Puck and she watched hundreds of people buying delicious, takeout dinners on their way home from work in the basement of Macy’s.

She brought her idea back to her hometown and, together with her brother, opened a restaurant based on the same principle. That plucky 24-year-old was Merrilee Lindaman, and the restaurant is Lindaman’s.

As I sat across the table from her on a recent evening, I could still see a glimpse of the girl she had been, not so long ago. But even then, when she started, it was about more than the food. “There wasn’t any place to go to just be in community,” she says. When she couldn’t find a place like that, she opened one.

She had grown up with a mother and grandmother who were both wonderful cooks, and when she discovered the old warehouse on South Grand, she knew she wanted to turn it into Lindaman’s. Her dreams of creating community around food have been realized through many regular customers. “Sixty percent of my customers eat here every day,” she says, then pauses for a moment, “Actually, that’s probably a low number.”

After 30 years, regular customers are more than just daily visitors. “As much as it’s been about food for me, and I am a foodie,” she smiles, “it’s about the people. These people are part of the family.” As I get ready to sample Lindaman’s “signature meal,” I feel like an honorary part of the family, too.

Merrilee serves me three things. She has developed 657 recipes over the years she’s been at Lindaman’s, so she has plenty to choose from.

Still, three items rise to the top, and they just happen to make a meal.

I start off with the romaine salad. At first, it’s hard to believe that something so simple could be so beloved. As I take my first bites, Merrliee tells me about a customer who came in twice on her birthday

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recently because she wanted romaine salad for both birthday lunch and dinner. The fresh lettuce, perfectly ripe cherry tomatoes, feta, and house-made croutons certainly don’t hurt, but my guess is that it’s the zingy garlic dressing that keeps regulars addicted. Merrilee confirms this when she tells me how often she receives calls begging her for the recipe (though she doesn’t give it out, the dressing is available for purchase, salad optional).

Next, I sampled the chicken pot pie. When served traditionally, this dish is the epitome of comfort food. This version, with yellow curry as a surprising ingredient, manages to be exotic and unique, as well as classically comforting. The crust is flaky and plentiful, and the filling is flavorful and chock full of vegetables and large chunks of chicken, with just a hint of spice (the pie also comes in a vegetarian version).

To complete my meal, I turn to the large Nanaimo bar on my plate (it had warmed slightly while it waited, which I highly recommend). Merrilee freely admits that her passion is for dessert. As I begin to experience the decadence of this bar: a chocolate coconut fusion topped with a buttery icing and yet more chocolate, I can see why. Although it was rich enough to spread out over several servings, I ate the entire bar at once (and I would do it again).

With 30 years under her belt, Merrilee is still thinking about what she wants to try next. She’s in the early stages of creating a Lindaman’s cookbook, and considering expanding the bakery side of things. “I feel bad for people who don’t like going to work every day,” she tells me. “I feel really spoiled.” With Lindaman’s in my neighborhood, I feel spoiled, too.

Lindaman’s is open 1235 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, and Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Sundays.

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For those of you who like to drink their dessert, the most decadent nightcap may just be a Chocolate Martini. Chocolate connoisseurs know it’s not just a sweet treat; chocolate has a complex flavor combination of bitter and sweet, along with an addictive and unique cocoa taste. Chocolate, which comes from the cacao tree’s seed, originating in southeast Mexico, has a rich history dating back over 4,000 years. It has been used in ritual, medicine and for sheer pleasure. Chocolate is simple, yet its complexities translate into a deliciously interesting cocktail. As with most alcoholic beverages, there are many twists to the classic chocolate martini. This means that you will have to sip at a few places to find your ultimate liquid bliss.

Fortunately for us, variations of this delectable libation can be found on plentiful bar menus around town. Rock City Grill on the street level of River Park Square offers an Ultimate Martini made with Stoli Vanil vodka and Godiva chocolate liqueur with a float of cream. Regional Twigs Bistro & Martini Bars pour a Chocolate Kiss: a concoction of Stoili Vanil vodka, Irish Cream, coffee liqueur and creme de cocoa topped with shaven chocolate. The Onion Bar & Grill’s Chocolate Martini offers a slightly nutty version by using house vodka, white creme de cocoa, Frangelico, and for a hazelnut nuance, a splash of half ’n half with a frenzied chocolate syrup design

life changes... and a cool whip topper. Perched atop the Coeur d’Alene Resort, Beverly’s offers their Chocolate Martini with Kahula, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur and a splash of cream. This popular drink appears on most bar menus— rarely will you find an establishment that doesn’t offer their own spin on this liquid dessert.

Even with these few suggestions, you still may be wondering if you’ve tried the best.

Although tasting each and every regional chocolate offering may be a delicious journey, there’s a solution to narrowing down the field. You see, it’s about to get real sweet in Spokane as a premier chocolate event is debuting November 7, 2014 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. Decadence: Spokane’s one and only chocolate festival is being brought to Spokane by All for the Encore Events. This alluring event will feature chocolatiers, chefs, confectioners and chocolate artisans presenting chocolate creations both sweet and savory. Decadence won’t simply be about indulging, as chocolate education will be offered, as well. “Wine & Chocolate Pairing” and “Bean to Bar” classes will have you begging for homework. A major highlight of this chocolate convention is a Chocolate Martini Contest. Local bartenders will compete in creating the most beloved Chocolate Martini in the weeks before the event, with the top five finalists dueling live in a Chopped-style finale. The bartender behind Cocktails by Cody (who is poised to publish a book about Disney-themed cocktails) is heading up the contest. To weigh in on the very best version of this dessert-in-a-glass, you may want to prepare by trying a few around town prior to the event. That way, you can cheer on your favorite and make a drink list for the ones you missed.

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