Where to find martinis – shaken or stirred – in Spokane on National Martini Day today
Before my current love affair with all things Old Fashioned, the martini was the poison of choice. Bombay Sapphire gin martini, extra dirty, extra olives.
(BTW, I accept that gin is an acquired taste, but gin martinis are the only real martinis. Vodka isn’t just a morning drink anymore and is OK in martinis, but gin martinis are the only real martinis.)
Per the assistance of Yelp (because I want to keep my liver healthy), here are the 10 best martini bars in Spokane in order of ranking from Nos. 1 to 10 (note that the Top Five joints are downtown):
Bistango Martini Lounge
108 N. Post St., Spokane; (509) 624-8464
Volstead Act
12 N. Post St., Spokane; (509) 808-2516
Durkin’s Liquor Bar
415 W. Main Ave., Spokane; (509) 863-9501
Hogwash Whiskey Den
304 W. Pacific Ave., Spokane; (509) 389-7137
Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar
808 W. Main Ave., Spokane; (509) 232-3376
Legends of Fire (in Northern Quest)
100 N. Hayford Road #106, Airway Heights; (509) 481-2093
www.northernquest.com/dining-bars/bars-lounges
Wild Sage Bistro
916 W. 2nd Ave., Spokane; (509) 456-7575
Wiley’s Downtown Bistro
115 N. Washington St., Spokane; (509) 838-4600
Mizuna
214 N. Howard St., Spokane; (509) 747-2004
Clinkerdagger
621 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane; (509) 328-5965
Behind the times
Tuesday was National Sushi Day. I love sushi. I had McDonald’s for dinner because I’m a real person and not always a fancy food editor at a daily newspaper. Plus, I found out that it was National Sushi Day too late. Curses!