Here’s a chance for a taste of dining purgatory. Gordon Ramsay and crew will be shooting an episode his new Fox television show, “Hotel Hell,” at the Roosevelt Inn in Coeur d’Alene Feb. 20-24. For those familiar with Gordon’s “Kitchen Nightmares” show, “Hotel Hell” has similar format with the celebrity chef offering ideas to help turn struggling business around. While filming is happening, the restaurant and inn will be open to the public by reservation only. Producers are looking for people who want to dine or stay there during the filming and be a part of the show. It is not a free ride/Lori Hutson, Too Many Cooks. More here. (AP file photo of Gordon Ramsay on video of successful "Hell's Kitchen" show)

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• MWC, C-USA forming new league w/18-24 teams, maybe Idaho/SportsLink
• Justice Mary Fairhurst: Cancer, hope & candor/End Notes
• Will the real Lili Von Schtupp stand up?/The Slice
• Washington sees same housing trend: More sales, lower prices/Office Hours
• The secret of a good cup of coffee/Dan Webster, Spokane 7
• Robins moving in big flocks through Spokane Valley/Outdoors

Question: Would you be interested in staying at the Roosevelt Inn during "Hotel Hell" filming?