Greetings !
Today marks the first day of spring. Soon the trees and flowers will be blooming, the grass will be green and the warm air will consume us. Until then, brighten up your day--and week--with one or more of the following community events that are sure to be delightful: Townshend Cellar Winemaker Dinner, A Night with the Spokane Symphony at Mirabeau Park Hotel, Wine Tasting at Bistro on Spruce, Cooking Classes, Taste Local Event at Total Wine, Beer and Spirits, and The Culinary Stone's Chop Block Grand Opening. Scroll down to find out more.
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RESTAURANT, FOOD AND SHOPPING NEWS
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Did You Know? ...
 The Culinary Stone at Riverstone in Coeur d'Alene is opening their new butchery, The Chop Shop at The Stone, this Friday. And they are now offering lunches and a fun and delicious Happy Hour! The new butcher shop is a meat "boutique" with designs on offering the highest quality of locally raised meats. Join them this Saturday, March 22nd, 10:30am to 5pm, to sample for yourself; meats and sausages paired with beer for the Grand Opening celebration! [Read more]
Stop in Total Wine and Taste Local til Sunday!
Total Wine stores in Spokane and Spokane Valley are offering tastings of Washington-made wine, beer and spirits now through Sunday, March 23rd. Don't miss out!
9980 N. Newport Highway at Northpointe Shopping Center ~ Spokane, Wash.
(509) 466-1644
13802 E. Indiana Ave. at Spokane Valley Evergreen Crossing Shopping Center
(509) 922-1530
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TONIGHT ~ Thurs. March 20th ~ Townshend Evening with the Winemaker Dinner
 Join Don Townshend of Townshend Cellar tonight, 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, or call (509) 238 - 1400.
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Wed. March 26th ~ Wine Tasting at Bistro on Spruce
in Coeur d'Alene
Stop in Bistro on Spruce Wednesday, March 26th, and meet Winemaker David "Merf" Merfeld of Northstarfor an informal tasting. The party starts at 5:30pm. Chat with Merf and taste the following line-up: 2012 Stella Blanca Semillon, 2009 Stella Maris Columbia Valley Red Wine, 2010 Columbia Valley Merlot, 2010 Walla Walla Merlot, and 2010 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste them for FREE, buy them at a great price, enjoy one with dinner, order some for later!
Bistro On Spruce ~ 710 N. Fourth St. ~ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho ~ (208) 664-1774
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Wed. March 26th ~ A Night with the Spokane Symphony at Mirabeau Park Hotel in Spokane Valley
Enjoy Americana wine, food and music starting at 7pm next Wednesday with a special performance by the Spokane Symphony orchestra at Mirabeau Park Hotel. This concert combines the fabulous sound of the Spokane Symphony with all the amenities of their Chamber soirees including food and wine served at tables in an elegant ballroom setting. Music selections include popular movie tunes and Louis Prima's showstopping "Sing, Sing, Sing." Conducted by Morihiko Nakahara. Tickets are $49 each.
Mirabeau Park Hotel ~ 1100 N. Sullivan Rd. ~ Spokane Valley, Wash. ~ (509) 924-9000
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Thurs. March 20th ~ Gnocchi at The Culinary Stone
in Coeur d'Alene
Tonight, back by popular demand, Chef Jody Alexander will help students learn how to make delicious gnocchi from scratch. Class starts at 5:30pm. Call (208) 277-4116 to reserve your spot. Be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming classes as well: French Cuisine on March 25th and Savory Steaks on March 27th. 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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"Springtime is the land awakening.
The March winds are the morning yawn."
~ Quoted by Lewis Grizzard in Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You
Happy Spring! Jillian and Jeanette (208) 665-9805
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