Greetings !
Mother's Day is this weekend. You'll find some great brunches around town to celebrate Mom, as well as some events she is sure to love, including the Spring Release Weekend at Spokane wineries. There's also a Mother's Day Cooking Class at The Culinary Stone, Mother's Day French Wine Excursion Tasting at Pilgrim's Market, 2nd Friday Artwalk in Downtown Coeur d'Alene, the 2014 Garden Expo, and Spokane Symphony's Season Finale. And all next week you can enjoy American Craft Beer Week.
And ... HOT off the press! The 10th Annual Issue of the Spokane Sizzle is in a neighborhood near you. Scroll down to find out more and to read all about these fun-filled events.
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Chef Don Leonard now at Ambrosia, Spokane Valley!
This just in... Chef Don Leonard will be taking over the kitchen at Ambrosia Bistro in early May. Chef Leonard, an Eastern Washington native, has been a major force in the Spokane culinary scene for a number of years. Owner/operator of the Catcher-in-the-Rye Pub in Coeur d'Alene City Park in the nineties, he moved to Portland to work with James Beard award winning chef Greg Higgins at his eponymously named restaurant Higgins, and at the world famous Horse Brass Pub. Relocating to Seattle, he was Sous Chef at Atlas Foods in the U-District and The Pink Door in Pike's Place Market. Upon returning to Spokane, Chef Leonard held the Sous Chef at the Davenport Hotel, Latah Bistro, and Italia Trattoria, as well as heading the kitchen at Central Food in Kendall Yards. According to owners Scott and Kara Cook, "Chef Don brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Ambrosia, as well as a passion for his craft. We can't wait to see what he does with the food and the menu." Neither can we at the Sizzle office! We are fans and have been following Don throughout his time in Spokane.
Ambrosia Bistro is located at 9211 E. Montgomery Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 928-3222
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The Cellar welcomes Chef Matt Curmi and GM Bill Cabbage,
Coeur d'Alene
Matt Curmi is joining The Cellar! Born in Scotland to an English mother and Maltese father, Matt learned to cook during high school in Malta, a European country off the coast of Sicily. His education is a combination not only of formal instruction, but of culinary instruction brought on through his world travels. His culinary journeys have taken him throughout the US and the UK, but also to Spain and other regions of the Mediterranean. In 2010, Matt brought his many cuisine types to the Northwest as chef at Bistro on Spruce. Guests can now taste the flavors of his travels when dining at The Cellar, as he has joined the culinary team as head chef. Chef Ryan Stoy is leaving The Cellar to join brother Adam Hegsted at Wandering Table and Yards Bruncheon, both in Spokane. The Cellar also welcomes Bill Cabbage, most recently of Northern Quest Resort and Casino, as general manager of the restaurant. And Naomi Boutz will be focusing her efforts on the wine program and marketing for The Cellar as wine and marketing director. The Cellar is located at 317 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814(208) 664-9463
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Treat Mom to a Wonderful Brunch this Sunday
 Mother's Day is just around the corner ... have you made reservations to her favorite restaurant yet? The doors are open, tables are set, and fabulous food awaits you this Mother's Day. Be sure to make your reservations before it's too late! Click here to find some delicious Mother's Day Brunches.
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Fri. May 9th ~ 2nd Friday Artwalk in Coeur d'Alene
This Friday, treat Mom to some beautiful local and nationally acclaimed artwork. Stroll the streets of Downtown Coeur d'Alene during 2nd Friday Artwalk, 5 to 8pm, and visit participating galleries, shops and restaurants. The events is family friendly and free! The featured gallery is The Art Spirit Gallery, featuring the mythical porcelain sculptures of Cary Weigand. She will have 13 new works available along with numerous works from other notable clay artists. (Cary will give an informal talk and demo in the gallery Saturday, May 10th, starting at 1pm. And ... a special treat this Friday, especially for the kids ... Sorenson Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities' performance teams will be providing entertainment, so keep an eye out for jugglers, singers, African drummers, marimbas, painters, Lego artists and roving actors. The Art Spirit Gallery is located at 415 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814(208) 765-6006View all participating venues here
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Sat. May 10th ~ Garden Expo 2014 in Spokane
At this year's Garden Expo, presented by The Inland Empire Gardeners, visitors will be treated to more than 250 garden-related vendors. Stop in at the Spokane Community College Lair and shop for the latest in garden art and decor, yard furniture, plants and much more. You will also enjoy educational and fun gardening seminars; grab a bite to eat, relax and listen to live music, and have the opportunity to win a door prize. Did we mention the event is free? For more information, call (509) 535-8434
Spokane Community College Lair is located at 1810 N. Greene St., Spokane, WA 99217
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May 10th & Sun. May 11th ~ Spokane Symphony Season Finale:
Pictures at an Exhibition
This Mother's Day weekend, the Spokane Symphony's performing two breathtaking works: Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition (brilliantly orchestrated by Ravel) and Prokofiev's dramatic soundtrack from Eisenstein's classic film Alexander Nevsky. Surprise Mom with tickets for Saturday evening (8pm) or Sunday matinee (3pm), where guests will enjoy Grammy award-winning opera star Meredith Arwady, known for her dramatic voice and stunning versatility. Adult tickets begin at $15, children can attend for just $10.
Saturday evening, start the night early to check out their amazing silent auction, a benefit for the Spokane Symphony located in the Founders Gallery. Bid on a collection of exciting experiences you can't get anywhere else! The bidding starts an hour and a half before each concert and closes at the end of intermission. Winners will be listed on screen in the lobby after the concert.
Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox is located at 1001 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-1200
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Thurs. May 8th ~ Mother's Day Cooking Class at The Culinary Stone, Coeur d'Alene
Head winemaker for The Coeur d'Alene Cellars, Kimber Gates, and her mother Sarah are teaming up to create dishes that will grace the table of your Mother's Day celebration! The class is $35 per person and taught in the Culinary Stone's kitchen. Call (208) 277-4116 to RSVP.
The Culinary Stone is located at 2129 Main St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(in the Riverstone Shopping Center
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Mon. May 12th - Sun. May 18th ~ American Craft Beer Week
To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, Manito Tap House will be releasing Perry Street Brewing's new Double IPA into the wild on Wednesday, May 14th at 6pm. In addition, they will be pouring their Pilsner. They will also be pulling out some special kegs from their cellar throughout the week. Be sure to stop in at the Steam Plant and No-Li, as well as other Spokane and North Idaho breweries.
"American Craft Beer Week offers an exciting opportunity for small and independent craft brewers and the community of better beer retailers to celebrate the ever-advancing beer culture here in the U.S." Manito Tap House is located at 3011 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane, WA 99203(509) 279-2671
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Fri. May 9th - Sun. May 11th ~ Spring Release Weekend with Spokane Wineries
Spokane wineries throw open their doors and their barrels as they celebrate Mother's Day weekend with tasting and special pricing for their spring releases. This celebration marks the end of the winemaking season and the start of a new wine year. Spokane's local wineries invite their friends from near and far to join them in the festivities of their annual Spring Release Weekend. Activities at each winery include: Sampling new wines; sampling current vintages and talking with knowledgeable and friendly wine lovers at each winery. You may even run into one of our friendly local winemakers. Tasting fees may apply at various wineries, but well worth it! And be sure to pick up your copy of the Spokane Sizzle at Latah Creek Winery, Robert Karl Cellars and Townshend Cellar. Celebrate with your local wineries noon to 5pm May 9th through 11th and enjoy our winery finder map:: ~FIND Spokane WINEries-Click Here~
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Fri. May 9th ~ Mother's Day French Wine Excursion at Pilgrim's in Coeur d'Alene
Head to Pilgrim's Market tomorrow for a Perfect Mother's Day French Wine Excursion starting at 3:30pm. Alison from Click will be hosting Bronco Wine's Ingrid Kauppila as she pours a delightful selection of French wines perfect for Mother's Day. Bring your mom and sample these wines together: Clos de Nouys Vouvray Brut (Chenin Blanc), Les Hospices Sancerre
(Sauvignon Blanc), Baron des Chartrons Bordeaux (Blend), Clos de L'Oratoire des Papes and Chateauneuf du Pape Blend.
Pilgrim's Market is located at 1316 N. Fourth St. ~ Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 676-9730
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"Eat good food."
~ Celeste & Gina, Chaps Diner and Cake Bakery
Happy Mother's Day! Jillian and Jeanette (208) 665-9805
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
Spokane Sizzle10th Anniversary Issue is Here!
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This Mother's Day,
you can honor the women in your life while also supporting moms staying at Spokane's Ronald McDonald House.
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