Greetings !
There is a lot in store this weekend: Hospice of Spokane's Taste of Life at the Spokane Club, SAN's Oscar Night Gala at Northern Quest Resort and Casino, Coeur d'Alene Blues Festival at the Coeur d'Alene Resort, The Bartender's Ball at The Eagles in Coeur d'Alene, and Wine Tasting at Gourmet Way in Hayden. Remember, Inlander Restaurant Week wraps up this Sunday, while Dine Around Sandpoint continues through March 15th. Scroll down to read more about these events.
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RESTAURANT, FOOD AND SHOPPING NEWS
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Spokane's Roast House Coffee wins Good Food Award
 This past November, Roast House Coffee of Spokane, Wash., was contacted by the Good Food Awards, notifying Deborah Di Bernardo that her "excellence in craftsmanship and commitment to responsible production" has distinguished her among 1,450 entries from across 10 industries and 50 states, and that she was invited to be part of the three-day Good Food Awards Celebration in San Francisco to be held in January 2014. Read more here.
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CHARITY & FUNDRAISING EVENTS
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Fri. Feb. 28th ~ Hospice of Spokane's Taste of Life at
the Spokane Club
 Tomorrow evening, 5:30 to 8:30pm, join Hospice of Spokane for their 9th Annual Taste of Life, where you can taste beer from five local microbreweries, wines from 24 local wineries and spirits from Dry Fly Distilling. There will also be delicious food prepared by Chef Urs Moser and the Spokane Club Culinary Team. Tickets are $75 each and tax deductible. This year's event is sold out, so be sure to stay tuned for next year's Taste of Life and get your tickets early. For more information about this event, visit HospiceOfSpokane.org. Spokane Club ~ 1002 W. Riverside Ave. ~ Spokane, Wash.
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Sun. March 2nd ~ SAN Oscar Night Gala at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Spokane
 Spokane AIDS Network presents its Oscar Night Gala Sunday, March 2nd, with doors opening at 4:30pm. This event is the annual fundraiser for SAN held at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. This elegant and fun evening includes a beautifully prepared three-course menu (served at 6:30pm), and live and silent auctions featuring one-of-a-kind Hollywood items. Tickets are $125 per person. Click here to purchase your ticket online today, or call (509) 455-8993. Northern Quest Resort and Casino ~ 100 N. Hayford Rd.
Airway Heights, Wash.
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Thurs. Feb. 27th ~ Wine Tasting at Gourmet Way in Hayden
The director of education for Hayden Beverage, Brian Golden, will join the Gourmet Way staff to share his knowledge of wine. Join them for a fun relaxed evening of wine and appetizers 4 to 6pm tonight.
8222 N. Government Way ~ Hayden, Idaho ~ (208) 762-1333
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Sat. March 1st ~ The Bartender's Ball at The Eagles
in Coeur d'Alene
Join Coeur d'Alene for a great cause this Saturday, March 1st, 6 to 10pm at The Eagles in Downtown Coeur d'Alene. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. There will be cocktails and appetizers provided by the area's top caterers and bars, and you can vote for your favorite! There will also be silent and live auctions, bartender flair competition, tons of giveaways and entertainment. Call (208) 659-6408 or visit HelpEveryLittlePaw.org for more details and tickets locations. The Eagles ~ 209 Sherman Ave. ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Wed. March 5th ~ Nuevo Latino at the JACC in Post Falls
Nuevo Latino dishes are known to be fresh, colorful and imaginative, bursting with flavor. Chef Colomba Aguilar of Cafe Carambola is known for her healthy take on Nuevo Latino fusion, and in this class she will teach you how to create delicious salads starring many ingredients traditional in Latin America.There will be an emphasis on creating complex, balanced flavors while creating layers of texture and excitement for the palate! The class will be held 5:30 to 8pm. To reserve your spot, call (208) 457-8950 or click here. All classes are $50 per person. For upcoming cooking classes at the JAcklin Arts and Cultural Center, visit TheJacklinCenter.org. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center ~ 405 N. William St. ~ Post Falls, Idaho
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Fri. Feb. 28th - Sun. March 2nd ~ Coeur d'Alene Blues Festival at the Coeur d'Alene Resort
This weekend, Friday through Sunday, don't miss out on the Fifth Annual Coeur d'Alene Blues Festival, held at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. All are invited to this soul-swingin' weekend celebrating the best of modern blues, featuring the most popular blues bands on the planet. Event tickets can be purchased separately or pay only $39 for the entire Blues Festival Weekend (including the Blues Cruise and Lakeview Terrace Rooftop entertainment). For more information or to purchase event tickets, call (208) 765-4000, ext.21. Click here to view the lineup. Coeur d'Alene Resort ~ 115 S. Second St. ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Now - Sun. March 2nd ~ Inlander Restaurant Week in Spokane and North Idaho
 Inlander Restaurant Week is a 10-day event to encourage locals to get out and dine at local participating restaurants in Spokane and North Idaho. It kicked off last Friday, February 21st, and continues through this Sunday , March 2nd. Guests can enjoy multi-course menus designed specifically for restaurant week for $18 or $28 (not including tax and gratuity). This is a great opportunity to try restaurants you haven't been to, or to rediscover those old favorites you've forgotten about. Seventy-four restaurants are participating in this year's event. Read more here. InlanderRestaurantWeek.com
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Now - Sat. March 15th ~ Dine Around Sandpoint
 Looking for that special culinary delight? Looking for that special place to go for a special occasion? Looking for something different to treat someone special? Look no further than Sandpoint, Idaho. Now through March 15th, 25 of Sandpoint's finest eating establishments are presenting Dine Around Sandpoint, a culinary extravaganza featuring the talents of local Sandpoint chefs. There is something for every taste and budget. In addition to enjoying some of the most creative and delicious food in Northern Idaho, diners will be eligible to win more than $4,000 of prizes including the grand prize, dinner for two once a month for an entire year at 12 different participating restaurants. Other prizes include a season pass to the Festival at Sandpoint, concert tickets, lodging, gift certificates, merchandise and much more donated by more than 25 Sandpoint area retailers and businesses. DineAroundSandpoint.com
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"Laissez les bons temps rouler!"
(Let the good times roll)
Happy Mardi Gras! Jillian and Jeanette (208) 665-9805
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February 15th - March 15th
Twenty-five of Sandpoint's finest eating establishments are presenting Dine Around Sandpoint, a culinary extravaganza featuring the talents of local Sandpoint chefs. There is something for every taste and budget.
DineAroundSandpoint.com
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