There’s a point when the mercury refuses to drop where we’re willing to try almost anything. We fill bathtubs with ice water. We push our air conditioners and electrical grids well past breaking point. We indulge in ice cream. All of these, Band-Aids. They help here and now.

After a year of mostly enforced solitude, I’ve started to find the short periods spent separated from friends and family to be almost more painful than the long stretches of pandemic isolation. Unfortunately, the best remedies for this rarely occur to me first.

Here to save you from this extreme heat spell is a perfectly refreshing treat that’s sure to cool you down and satisfy your sweet tooth. Dole Whip is a creamy pineapple-flavored soft-serve ice cream that was created by the fruit company.

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars recently added to its list of awards and recognitions when its 2011 vintage of cabernet sauvignon was named a Diamond of the Decade by the 2021 Seattle Wine Awards.

What’s a spaghetti dinner without that savory, buttery garlic bread? The store-bought stuff will do, but nothing beats making it at home. There are a couple ways to do it, both of them simple and delicious.

Amid the record-setting heat wave in the city, business owner Jeremy Tangen officially opened South Perry Lantern in the Perry District on June 30 after a two-week soft opening. South Perry Lantern is located at 1004 S. Perry St. in the former Lantern Tap House.

In this dish, grilled slices of eggplant and onion are simmered in a quick, golden-hued, paprika-and-turmeric-spiced tomato sauce, then served layered with garlicky yogurt and showered with fresh mint and cilantro.

Shhh ... it’s a secret. The Dish is Spokane’s new whisperings about the happenings in the Inland Northwest’s food and beverage scene. Ever wanted to casually overhear a business owner’s plan for a new restaurant?

There are many restaurants that serve steak and more that serve French fries, but the superior option is to serve both – and together. Over the past few months, I’ve found myself ordering one entree more than any other: steak frites.

With summer grilling in full swing, we’re turning fajitas into skewers for an easy make-ahead meal. Zesty and vibrant, the skewers are laced with juicy steak, bright bell peppers and tender-crisp onions.

In this heat wave, nobody is firing up the stovetop or oven if they can help it. Here are some ideas for nutritious meals that don’t require turning on a single hot appliance. Cold zucchini salad with lemon and Parmesan is a solid starter.

It has been an eventful two years for TT’s Old Iron Brewery and BBQ, which celebrated its second anniversary on Sunday, and its owners, Travis Thosath and chef Chad White. In its first two weeks of operation, the business nearly burned down.

A big main-course salad is a summer meal that can inspire awe even at its most basic, considering the glory of the fresh produce alone. The lettuces I buy from my local farmer are brim with so much life and vibrant color this time of year. 

LAS VEGAS – Resorts World Las Vegas, the first ground-up and integrated resort on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade, celebrated its grand opening Thursday with a star-studded party that included Tiesto, Steve Aoki, Usher, Paris Hilton and more.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri was recently spotted in Leavenworth with his camera crew outside the Gingerbread Factory, according to KHQ, so it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Fieri may have filmed for a future episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”

After a year of working from home and rarely eating in restaurants, it suddenly struck me again how difficult it is to get a good cup of tea when dining out. Every now and then, there’s a wildcard restaurant that nails it.

Fourth of July just isn’t complete without burgers. But this year, you can forget about slaving away over a hot grill because we’re taking the all-American classic cheeseburger into the oven with a simple slider recipe that’s big on flavor.

Charcuterie boards are excellent for entertaining during the summer, but they have a reputation for costing an arm and a leg. If you make one at home, however, you have a lot of options for substituting charcuterie staples with more affordable options that can be just as tasty.

After debuting in 2018 and returning the following year, From the Ashes Idaho went quiet in 2020 due to the pandemic but returned with a bang on Saturday, selling out 800 tickets and hosting more than 820 people.