Greetings !
March is Washington State Wine Month, so we've found some wine events and new that may interest you, along with some other great events that are just around the corner, so be sure to call and make your reservations and buy your tickets now, before they sell out! Townshend Winemaker Dinner, Selkirk Abbey Beer Dinner, Wine Fest 2014 and the Rypien Foundation's 10th Annual Winemaker's Dinner ... don't miss out on these great events! And, have you heard of Myropa? ... Scroll down to find out more.
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RESTAURANT, FOOD AND SHOPPING NEWS
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Did You Know? ...
You can enjoy Spokane's newest Irish Pub and Eatin' House this weekend!
Newly opened just north of the Spokane River off Monroe at 1011 W. Broadway Ave. is Knockaderry, "Cnoc an Doire," an Irish term for "the hill of the oak." Inspired by the village in Limerick, Ireland, and the most perfect month for an Irish pub to open, owner Colleen Freeman is excited to present to the neighborhood a fun new place to gather. The menu is sporting more than a few Irish comfort food favorites, and Spokane's own Roast House Coffee is served to please. Open 7am to 2am serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, coffee and refreshing drinks. May luck be our companion.
May friends stand by our side.
May history remind us,
of Ireland's faith and her pride.
May God bless us with happiness and
May love always abide...
Get down there and see for your self and bring them a little luck! Knockaderry ~ 1011 W. Broadway ~ Spokane, Wash. ~ (509) 241-3738  Last summer, Jeff and Aja Engels of Europa Restaurant and Bakery in Spokane, Wash., teamed up with Kimber Gates, owner of Coeur d'Alene Cellars Winery, and Coeur d'Alene Cellars winemaker Dirk Brink, to create their own signature wine blend for Europa--Myropa. Just two days ago, they finally bottled the wine [read more]
 Spokane's Roast House Coffee wins Good Food AwardThis 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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Thurs. March 13th - Sat. March 15th ~ Wine Fest 2014
 Mark your calendars for next weekend for the St. Joseph Auxiliary and Foundation Wine Fest. This three-day event is filled with wine, food and fun. Thursday night features Swirl and Savor, an evening of wines paired with gourmet appetizers; Friday evening enjoy Five Tastes of Wines tasting along with silent auction and dancing. Wine Fest wraps up Saturday with its Wine Tour, Auction and Dancing featuring a "wine tour" of 14 regional and local wineries, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, balloon drop and dancing. For more information, call (208) 799-5416 or click here.
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Sat. March 15th ~ Rypien Foundation's 10th Annual Winemaker's Dinner at Northern Quest in Airway Heights
Guests will enjoy unique wine and food pairings, with a gourmet Masselow's-inspired multi-course menu prepared by Chef Robert Rogers, paired with wines from Leonetti Cellar, Figgins and Doubleback, a chance to visit with the winemakers, premier silent and live auctions, and most importantly, an opportunity to raise a glass in helping the Rypien Foundation provide hope for local families battling childhood cancer. The events kicks off at 6pm at Northern Quest Resort and Casino at the Pend Oreille Pavilion. For ticket information, call the Rypien Foundation office at (509) 747-2424 or click here. Northern Quest Resort and Casino ~ 100 N. Hayford Rd. ~ Airway Heights, Wash.
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Thurs. March 6th ~ Coeur d'Alene Cellars 3 Bottle PickUp Party
 Tonight, 4 to 6pm, join Coeur d'Alene Cellars for their first pickup party of 2014, exclusive to all Wine Club members and guests. Mingle with your fellow Wine Club members and sample Coeur d'Alene Cellars' newest selections. If you can't make it to the party, you are welcome to stop by the winery any Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 7pm, or Friday and Saturday, noon to 8pm, to pick up your wine. This event is free to members and just $5 for guests. And remember, Coeur d'Alene Cellars is holding their Heart and Soul Concert Series 5 to 8pm each Saturday. This Saturday, March 8th, features Eric Neuhausser, and ... there's no cover. Coeur d'Alene Cellars ~ 3890 N. Schreiber Way ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho ~ (208) 664-2336
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Fri. March 7th ~ Beer Dinner presented by the Connoisseur's Club at The Lincoln Center in Spokane
Enjoy this five-course beer dinner featuring delicious food paired with your favorite Selkirk Abbey beers this Friday, 6 to 10pm. Tickets are $55 per person and includes tax. To view the beer dinner menu, click here. The Lincoln Center ~ 1316 N. Lincoln St. ~ Spokane, Wash. ~ (509) 327-8000
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Thurs. March 20th ~ Townshend Evening with the Winemaker Dinner
Join Don Townshend of Townshend Cellar Thursday, March 20th at 6pm, for a wonderful winemaker's dinner featuring Townshend wines paired with a dinner menu prepared by Chef Romeo Herrera. Cost is $85 per person. Click here for more information and to view them menu.
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Thurs. March 6th ~ Pizza, Calzones and Focaccia at The Culinary Stone in Coeur d'Alene
Discover specialty foods from around the world and the region and learn how to live and eat at The Culinary Stone. All classes are $35 per person and taught in their demo kitchen. Tonight, join Chef Angelo Brunson of Angelo's Ristorante and learn how to make pizza, calzones and focaccia starting at 5:30pm. The Culinary Stone ~ 2129 Main St. at Riverstone Shopping Center ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (208) 277-4116
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Sun. March 9th ~ Specialty Desserts at The Greenbriar
in Coeur d'Alene
This Sunday, 3 to 5pm, head to the Greenbriar in Coeur d'Alene for their Specialty Dessert Cooking Class, with most of the desserts drawn from European menus. Learn to make German, Italian and French confections that you rarely see in this country. Owner/Chef Kris McILvenna will teach you how to make spectacular desserts with special garnishes that are surprisingly affordable. Impress your friends and family with any one of these for the most memorable occasions. Class is $45 per person, and students receive a 10-percent discount to use in Greenbriar's 315 Restaurant the week of the class. 315 Restaurant at The Greenbriar ~ 315 Wallace Ave. ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
(208) 667-9660
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Now - Sat. March 15th ~ Dine Around Sandpoint
 Only 10 days left! 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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"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn."
~ Hal Borland
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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