Greetings !
St. Patrick's Day festivities are happening all weekend long! There's a Beer Tasting at Pilgrim's, The Irish Ides of March Concert at Grande Ronde Cellars, St. Patrick's Day Parades in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, and an Irish Chili Cook-off and Tasting. Other not-so-Irish events include Gluten-Free Cooking Class at The Culinary Stone, Wine Fest, Rypien Foundation's 10th Annual Winemaker's Dinner, and Tamarack Winemaker's Dinner at the Greenbriar Inn. Dine Around Sandpoint wraps up its month-long event this Saturday.. ... Don't miss out on these great events! And, just in time for St. Patrick's Day ... there's a new Irish pub in town. Scroll down to find out more.
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RESTAURANT, FOOD AND SHOPPING NEWS
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Did You Know? ...
 Just in time for St. Patrick's Day ... 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. Read more here.
St. Patrick's Day Specials at Mezzo Pazzo Wine Bar!All week long in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, when you stop in at Mezzo Pazzo Wine Bar in Spokane, you will enjoy $1 off all beer and Reuben Sandwiches. Eat and drink up! Mezzo Pazzo Wine Bar ~ 2718 E. 57th Ave. ~ Suite 105
Spokane, Wash. ~ (509) 863-9313
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CHARITY & FUNDRAISING EVENTS
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Thurs. March 13th - Sat. March 15th ~ Wine Fest 2014
 Today kicks off three days of wonderful wine events benefiting the St. Joseph Auxiliary and Foundation Wine Fest. Tonight 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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Fri. March 14th ~ Beer Tasting at Pilgrim's Market in
Coeur d'Alene
Stop in Pilgrim's Market this Friday, 3:30 to 6pm, to taste some "not your usual" St. Patrick's Day Beers. This tasting is free, so what are you waiting for? ...
Pilgrim's Market ~ 1316 N. Fourth St. ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho ~ (208) 676-9730
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Sun. March 16th ~ Tamarack Winemaker's Dinner at the Greenbriar in Coeur d'Alene
Join 315 Restaurant at the Greenbriar Inn Sunday evening, 4 to 7pm, for a delicious pairing of food and wine at their Tamarack Winemaker's Dinner featuring Tamarack Cellars. Cost is $65 per person (excludes tax and gratuity). Call (208) 667-9660 to make your reservations today. Click here to view the menu. 315 Restaurant at the Greenbriar Inn ~ 315 Wallace Ave. ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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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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Fri. March 14th ~ The Irish Ides of March Concert at Grande Ronde Cellars in Spokane
Stop in Whitesone Winery this Friday and start celebrating St. Patrick's Day early with The Irish Ides of March Concert, 6 to 10pm. A $10 donation is suggested.
Grande Ronde Cellars ~ 906 W. Second Ave. ~ Spokane ~ (509) 455-8161
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Tues. March 18th ~ Gluten-Free Cooking at The Culinary Stone in Coeur d'Alene
Chef Janet Campbell will be at The Culinary Stone at the Riverstone Shopping Center to demonstrate easy-to-prepare gluten-free dishes the whole family will enjoy. Call (208) 277-4116 to RSVP! All classes are taught in their demo kitchen and are $35 per person.
The Culinary Stone ~ 2129 Main St. at Riverstone Shopping Center ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (208) 277-4116
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Sat. March 15th ~ Friendly Sons of St. Patrick's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Spokane
 Each year on the Saturday prior to St. Patrick's Day, The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick put together one of the most fun and entertaining parades in the region. Whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool Irish person or just Irish-for-the-day, this is one event you won't want to miss. The parade begins at noon at Boone and Washington.View the parade route here.
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Sat. March 15th ~ Downtown Coeur d'Alene's St. Patrick's Day Parade
This Saturday starting at 4pm, enjoy the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, with this year's theme When Winter's Dreams become Summer's Magic. This is a fun event for the entire family and to show that Irish spirit. The parade begins at Eighth and Sherman and is free to the public.
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Sat. March 15th ~ Irish Chili Cook-off at the Coeur d'Alene
Plaza Shops
This Saturday, 2 to 5pm, visit your favorite Plaza Shops for special discounts, an Irish Chili Tasting Contest and a Cook-off between the Coeur d'Alene Resort chefs! Tickets are just $5 per person.
Plaza Shops ~ 210 Sherman Ave. ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho ~ (208) 765-4000
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Now - Sat. March 15th ~ Dine Around Sandpoint
 This is your last chance! 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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"May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks.
May your heart be as light as a song.
May each day bring you bright, happy hours.
That stay with you all the year long.
~ Irish blessing
Happy St. Patrick's Day 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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