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• A year later, Geno’s shines with varied menu

  February 20, 2013 in Food on Page C1 It’s been more than a year now since Geno’s ran away and joined the circus. The old Geno’s, beloved as it may have been to its regulars, was a one-trick … 1

• Asia Restaurant a delicious discovery

  January 2, 2013 in Food on Page C1 One of the enjoyable results of eating, or dining out, is discovery. If you cook at home it can be a page in a cookbook or a recipe from a … 1

• After a slow start, Hop Jack’s struts its stuff

  December 19, 2012 in Food on Page C1 For years, North Side residents languished in a gastronomical vacuum. With few exceptions, our dining out options revolved around the array of fast-food joints and Chinese eateries that dot Division … 3

• Savory eats found at Smacky’s

  November 7, 2012 in Food on Page C5 In the company of a veteran restaurateur, there is more than a little guilt when walking into a dining establishment brandishing a coupon. We’re not exactly cheap but we enjoy …

• Hand-tossed pies at Fire? Smokin’

  September 19, 2012 in Food on Page C1 When most Americans think of pizza, they think of something that arrives on their doorstep in a box. Or worse, something that comes from a grocery store freezer. Something that’s … 2

• Fedora on Kathleen Avenue creating well-deserved buzz

  October 10, 2010 in Idaho Voices on Page I4 For many people, the mention of a fedora-style hat brings to mind images of Gene Kelly singing in the rain or a moody Humphrey Bogart gazing into the eyes of …

• Don’t wait until next October to try the German potato salad

  October 3, 2010 in Idaho Voices on Page I4 It seemed I’d stepped through a magical portal through space and time to an enchanted place where men and women sporting the latest in Bavarian fashions perform volksmusik on accordions …

• Nina Mary’s Mexican food satisfies at bargain prices

  March 7, 2010 in Idaho Voices on Page I4 I’ve heard it said occasionally that there just isn’t any really awesome, authentic Mexican food in this area. I’ve enjoyed tacos made by sweet, pencil-browed abuelitas at sweaty California flea …

• Mizuna serves up meatier experience

  January 21, 2009 in Food on Page C1 It was a welcome way to come in from the cold. Record snows had reduced the sidewalk to an uneven and narrow path. Parking might have been mistaken for abandoning … 3

• You’ll Become A Friend Of Pho At Pho 5 Star

  October 24, 1997 in Seven Pho is the Vietnamese equivalent of our Big Mac - fast food that’s filling and cheap and can be found on nearly every street corner. As far as I’m concerned, …

• Cafe 5-Ten Has 15 Or 20 Things To Appreciate

  September 26, 1997 in Seven I am really excited about the inventive food coming out of the kitchen at Cafe 5-Ten, a terrific new restaurant in a surprising venue. Michael Waliser, who has bounced around …

• Feeding Trendy The Emerald City’s Restaurant Scene Is Getting Crowded With Haute Cuisine

  September 19, 1997 in Seven 1. At top, chef Jan Birnbaum presides over the kitchen at Sazerac. Photo by John Anthony Rizzo 2. Bottom, the plush elegance of El Gaucho’s interior is a throwback to …

• Pullman’s Combray Comes Close To Its Ambitions

  September 5, 1997 in Seven It’s a bold experiment. A Washington State University chemistry professor hires a chef from the New England Culinary Institute and opens a sophisticated, upscale restaurant in tiny Pullman.

• On A Good Day, Taste Of India Is A Great Pleasure

  July 25, 1997 in Seven I had a dream the other night that I was trying to outrun a wave of molten lava. The swell of bubbling red stuff was gaining on me when I …

• Your Neighborhood Market A Great Place To Dine

  May 30, 1997 in Seven I have seen the future of dining and it is at your neighborhood supermarket. There are now at least three spots in Spokane - the two Huckleberrys and Harry O’s …

• Lakes Of First Resort Everybody Has A Lake Place With These Resorts At Some Of The Most Inviting Locations In The Region

  May 23, 1997 in Seven 1. At top, a view of The Floating Restaurant on Lake Pend Oreille. Photo by Leslie Kelley/The Spokesman-Review 2. Diners enjoy a leisurely lunch at Klink’s at Williams Lake. Photo …

• On A Good Day, El Sol De Mexico Shines

  May 9, 1997 in Seven On the heels of this week’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, you’ve probably had your fill of rice and beans. Or, maybe not. It seems Americans never tire of the cuisine …

• Steaking Your Claim When You’re Hankering For A Thick Slice Of Sizzling Beef To Satisfy Thos Carnivorous Cravings, Spokane’s Steakhouses Are Ready To Serve It Up

  March 21, 1997 in Seven Steaks - once considered the ultimate symbol of good living - are making a big comeback. In just the past few months, three more steakhouses have opened in Spokane. The …

• Hydra’s Huge Salad Bar Will Please Anyone

  March 14, 1997 in Seven I never thought I would recommend a restaurant based on its salad bar, but that’s what I like best about The Hydra in Sandpoint.

• Bayou Is A Treat And Hopefully, The Food Will Be, Too

  February 28, 1997 in Seven The Bayou Brewing Company has several dining areas. This is the Lafayette Room which is dominated by large view windows and elegant chandeliers. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

• Try The Outback Steakhouse For A Great Australian Bite

  February 7, 1997 in Seven Reviewing the new Outback Steakhouse should be a piece of cake, I thought. I could almost write it without setting foot inside the Australian-themed place. It’s a chain restaurant with …

• For A Big Taste Of Pizza Heaven, Try Little Italy

  January 24, 1997 in Seven Pizza might have been born in Italy, but it long ago was adopted into Americans’ diet. Thin crust or thick, delivered at home or eaten off those cliched red and …

• Savoring Sandpoint Winter Carnival At Sandpoint Gives The Perfect Excuse To Sample Some Of Town’s Fine Cuisine

  January 17, 1997 in Seven 1. Chef Jim Lippi runs Ivano’s, a cozy eatery with a menu of Italian favorites. 2. A staffer prepares for an evening of dining at Swan’s Landing on the shores …

• Old Spaghetti Factory As Popular As Ever

  November 1, 1996 in Seven Kids fidgeted on the Victorian velveteen couches in the waiting area, whining that they were hungry. As the hostess returned from seating a party, she walked so quickly her heels …

• Your Palate Will Come Alive With A Dash Of Paprika

  October 4, 1996 in Seven After being blown away by an unusual ahi tuna preparation (the fish was peppered and seared like a steak) last spring at Upstairs Downtown, I had a hunch that Karla …

• Sushi Bar Welcome Part Of Suki Yaki’s Facelift

  September 20, 1996 in Seven A Spokane institution recently received a much-needed facelift. The Suki Yaki Inn Japanese restaurant has been around for some 45 years, which is an amazing stretch in the restaurant biz. …

• Dining Duel Finnerty’s Vs. Clinkerdagger A Taste-Test Simplifies The Argument

  September 7, 1996 in Features on Page E1 A dispute between two Spokane restaurants over allegedly purloined recipes will be decided in dry legal documents or in a stuffy courtroom. But, as Betty Crocker might philosophize, the proof …

• Quality Of Seafood High Point At Monarch Fisheries

  August 23, 1996 in Seven I truly admire the concept of a restaurant dedicated strictly to seafood. Most fish-friendly eateries serve the cursory chicken patty or burger, but at Monarch Fisheries, no turf is offered …

• Surroundings Far Surpass Food At Glover Mansion

  August 2, 1996 in Seven Was the glow of the fire supposed to make the dining room cozy and romantic? Maybe, but it was over 90 degrees outside and not a lot cooler inside. Being …

• Mr. Rogers Would Love Applebee’s Restaurant

  July 19, 1996 in Seven There’s something comforting about the familiarity of chain restaurants. Whether an Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill is in Spokane or Fort Worth, Texas, you can presumably expect the same menu, …

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