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Mac festival in Coeur d’Alene is super cheesy

Tue., Jan. 14, 2020

It’s a comfort food antidote to the first snowstorm of 2020: The Coeur d’Alene Mac & Cheese Festival and Beer Tasting downtown on Saturday celebrates a childhood dish by offering creative variations by chefs who’ll be competing for the Golden Noodle Award.

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‘I had a rebirth in music’: Coeur d’Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 23, talks ‘Life of a Rolling Stone’

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 9, 2020

Colby Acuff, a 23-year-old country singer-songwriter who was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, is starting out 2020 with a bang by releasing his first full album, “Life of a Rolling Stone,” next Wednesday on multiple mainstream platforms.

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What’s for dinner tonight: alligator sandwiches in Spokane Valley, Baby Yoda cocktail in Browne’s Addition

Wed., Jan. 8, 2020

It’s a new year, and these two new menu items are certainly raising a few eyebrows.

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New on the menu in 2020: Culinary industry weighs in on the year ahead in the Spokane area

Tue., Jan. 7, 2020

The Spokane area’s culinary scene is on the rise and burgeoning by many accounts. With the new year a week old, The Spokesman-Review asked members of that growing culinary industry what they are looking forward to most in 2020 and if they have any resolutions pertaining to their jobs and work.

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Oreo announces two new flavors: caramel coconut and chocolate marshmallow

Mon., Jan. 6, 2020

The new year is off to a sweet start – super-sweet! – with Oreo announcing two new flavors for 2020: caramel coconut and chocolate marshmallow.

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A towering proposal: Idaho couple become engaged atop The Spokesman-Review after scavenger hunt in Spokane

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 5, 2020

“She knows but is playing along,” a text message from Travis Christensen said last Monday night and sent during a quick-and-covert bathroom break while dining at Wild Sage Bistro downtown with his girlfriend, Kendra Buell.

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Family Fun: Activities for kids before the holiday break ends and school begins

Fri., Jan. 3, 2020

Whether this year’s holiday break seemed like two weeks or two years, it is the final two days before the school bell rings on Monday morning. Here is a list of activities that this journalist’s niece and nephew would like to do with family.

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Places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Spokane

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 31, 2019

No plans for New Year’s Eve tonight? Waited until the last-minute? Want something to do that’s chill (no weather pun intended)? Or maybe the overnight snowfall has you rethinking the evening?

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What’s old is new again: Former Milford’s Fish House is now Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill & Irish Pub

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 28, 2019

When Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill & Irish Pub opened on Dec. 2 on Monroe Street and Broadway Avenue, the restaurant had big plates and pints to fill in the building just north of downtown Spokane and Kendall Yards.

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Do Washington residents like eggnog? Do they prefer turkey or ham for Christmas?

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 25, 2019

Two new maps created with geotagged Twitter data by cooking site

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Difference Makers: Adam Hegsted continues to invest his time and effort in Spokane’s ‘emerging food scene’

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 27, 2019

Restaurateur and chef Adam Hegsted, under the umbrella of Eat Good Group, continues to be prolific in opening restaurants and businesses and investing his time and effort in the Spokane area and North Idaho.

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Vanessa Williams performs holiday, pop music potpourri at the Fox

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 22, 2019

If attendees were expecting a classic and old-fashioned holiday concert by the Spokane Symphony and guest singer Vanessa Williams on Saturday night, they were instead treated to an early Christmas gift by the talented musicians led by animated and lively musical director James Lowe and the award-winning singer and actress.

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Vanessa Williams headlines the Fox with Spokane Symphony’s Holiday Pops

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 20, 2019

The Spokane Symphony, under the direction of James Lowe, and the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox have saved one of its best shows for last to wrap up the holiday season and year. Singer, actress and fashion designer Vanessa Williams headlines the Holiday Pops Concert with the Spokane Symphony at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fox.

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Gonzaga memories of China Dragon, Kim’s Korean Restaurant in Spokane linger

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 17, 2019

The Spokesman-Review’s photo editor, Liz Kishimoto, and I have a number of important things in common. She and I are the only minority managers at this 136-year-old newspaper and carry the diversity flag proudly. We both live in this city that isn’t known for its ethnic cuisine, but I have been pleasantly surprised since returning to the Lilac City in April.

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Spokane ranks among best cities for beer drinkers, group says

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 16, 2019

That cracking sound ain’t just a beer can being opened – Spokane has cracked yet another top list. To find the best cities for beer drinkers, SmartAsset analyzed metrics related to the availability and affordability of beers in 350 of the largest cities in the U.S.

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Spokane’s Ricky Webster wins Hallmark Drama’s ‘Christmas Cookie Matchup’

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 12, 2019

Contestants crumbled competing alongside Ricky Webster on Hallmark Drama’s “Christmas Cookie Matchup.” The Spokane chef and baker won the five-episode cable-TV baking competition Wednesday night – and handily, as Webster was victorious in four of the five main challenges on the series’ episodes.

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‘The Nutcracker,’ with Spokane Symphony and State Street Ballet, offers holiday magic and delight at the Fox

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 6, 2019

The ballet “The Nutcracker” has become an annual holiday tradition for families and friends alike across the country, and the beautiful production, performed by the Spokane Symphony and Santa Barbara, California-based State Street Ballet, at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox is an absolute delight.

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Christmas Tree Elegance returns for 37th year, continues downtown through Dec. 15

Tue., Dec. 3, 2019

While people aplenty were glued to their iPhones and laptops and/or recovering from Thanksgiving weekend on Cyber Monday, the volunteers of Christmas Tree Elegance were busy installing 18 trees to begin another successful year of fundraising.

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It’s the most wonderful time at the Tenors’ ‘Wonder of Christmas’ at Bing Crosby Theater

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 1, 2019

Little Cindy Lou Who of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and the titular character of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” are both in search of the true meaning of Christmas, and they would’ve found it at the Tenors’ “Wonder of Christmas” at Bing Crosby Theater on a very cold Saturday evening.

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‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’ offers holiday awe, spectacle and cheer

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 1, 2019

“Cirque Dreams Holidaze” brought holiday cheer to First Interstate Center for the Arts on Friday night, and the spectacle – part circus and part Broadway musical – also offered a big dose of jaw-dropping circus acts, joyful musical productions and colorful, sparkling costumes.

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Holiday harmonies: The Tenors are bringing their ‘Wonder of Christmas’ tour to Bing Crosby Theater

Thu., Nov. 28, 2019

The Tenors – Canadian singers Victor Micallef, Clifton Murray and Fraser Walters – are bringing their “Wonder of Christmas” tour to the Bing Crosby Theater two days after Thanksgiving, and there is a connection for them to the legendary Hollywood singer, actor and comedian.

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Holiday highlights include ‘A Christmas Story,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘The Nutcracker’

Thu., Nov. 28, 2019

Holiday lights are strung up all over the city, and Christmas shows are lighting up local stages. Just this week, the offerings run the gamut from the circus and ballet to stage and screen classics, including the sold-out screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” featuring star Chevy Chase tonight at the Fox.

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For real: Taco Bell bisque, Twinkies breakfast cereal, Turducken-flavored Pringles + more

Tue., Nov. 26, 2019

As the day of turkey, ham, turducken (please keep reading) and side dishes and desserts galore approaches, consider these interesting food items for the ginormous feast and stick ’em in your, well, turkey and smoke it.

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What’s the most hated Thanksgiving food in Washington state – and across the U.S.?

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 26, 2019

A map created with geotagged Twitter data by food site thedaringkitchen.com has identified the most reviled Thanksgiving food from sea to shining sea, and the Evergreen State residents might be fans of apples, but think again when it comes to cranberries.

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Give pottery a chance: Saturday activity with niece, nephew reminds of importance of creativity, fun

Fri., Nov. 22, 2019

One of my remaining big aspirations in life is to become a father. Single or with a husband, I would like to be called Dad before I die. In the meantime, being called Uncle Don is pretty fantastic, too. (And perhaps will do, but that’s another story.)