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At Bennidito’s they strive to prepare their food in–house. The pizza dough, breads, and sauces are made from scratch; vegetables are freshly cut each day. Over the past year Bennidito’s started curing meats, from Prosciutto, Canadian Bacon and Pancetta, to Italian Beef and Meatballs. They prepare everything with pride and love. Please remember, especially on a busy Friday night... Good things come to those who wait! 1426 S Lincoln Spokane, WA 99203 509.455.7411 www.benniditos.com #directory #foodandbeverage

Banyans on the Ridge, located at Palouse Ridge golf course, features a handsome display kitchen with an indoor/outdoor setting. A good selection of Washington state wines and Pacific Northwest micro beers are available. The restaurant is set on a hill overlooking the 18th green with smashing panoramic views of the Palouse. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Banyans now has a private banquet facility that can accommodate up to 250 people. 1260 Palouse Ridge Drive Pullman, Washington 99194 509.335.8474 www.banyansontheridge.com #directory #foodandbeverage

The Coeur d'Alene Resort's signature 5-star restaurant, Beverly's, overlooks Lake Coeur d'Alene from the 7th floor of the Resort. Beverly's, and its distinctive Northwest cuisine, continues to garner award after award, achieving the internationally recognized DiRoNA Fine Dining Award many times over. And with more than $1 million in imported and domestic wines in stock, it's no wonder Beverly's has also received Wine Spectator magazine's Grand Award. Lunch and dinner daily, reservations recommended. 115 S 2nd Street Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 208.765.2300 www.beverlyscda.com #directory #foodandbeverage

Big Bear Deli is a locally run lunch deli serving homemade soups and sandwiches and much more! 700 E 8th Avenue Post Falls, Idaho 83854 208.457.8465 www.facebook.com/TheBigBearDeliLLC #directory #foodandbeverage

Enjoy your next holiday party amongst glistening snow-capped trees in their lofty Clubhouse overlooking Downtown Spokane. Their extensive menus are full of unique and specialized gourmet selections guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s taste. The precision and professionalism of the catering staff creates an atmosphere that is elegant yet comfortable, contributing to the distinctive style that is Beacon Hill. Host your holiday party or next event at Beacon Hill … or let them bring their full-service catering to you. 4848 E. Valley Springs Road Spokane, Washington 99217 509.482.3556 beaconhillevents.com #directory #foodandbeverage #tradesandservices

Enjoy their swanky tasting bar, Barrel Room No. 6, as you sip world-class wine and enjoy a variety of different appetizers. Listen to live music while you sit beneath the barrel, or spill out onto the garden for a sip of wine during the sunny months. They are located right inside Coeur d’Alene Cellars Winery. Barrel Room No. 6 is available for private events. Visit their website for a list of upcoming live music and summer concerts. 3890 N Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815 208.664.2336 www.cdacellars.com #directory #foodandbeverage

Basalt Cellars Winery is the sum expression of two people's passion for great wine and a local 100 year plus history of viticulture in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Wine tasting at Basalt Cellars is always an enjoyable event. All are invited to visit their tasting room where you will find great wines and warm hospitality. Go visit them today! 906 Port Drive Clarkston, WA 99403 509.758.6442 basaltcellars.com #directory #foodandbeverage

Rain is the must-try lounge in Downtown Spokane. Located right next door to Scratch Restaurant, Rain Lounge is unique not only because it offers great Happy Hour food and drink menu specials—the full Scratch menu is offered at Rain, even late-night! Try one of our signature high-end martinis without the high-end price. Come in after an evening at the Fox, after work, or swing by Wednesday nights and enjoy half-off bottles of wine. 1007 W 1st Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509.456.5656 rainspokane.com #directory #foodandbeverage

Find Bangkok Thai Restaurant at three locations--the South Hill, Valley and Riverwalk. They are Spokane’s number one choice for gourmet Thai cuisine. When you dine at Bangkok Thai, you are not only entering a restaurant; you are entering a new world. Experience traditional and authentic Thai cuisine in their warm and inviting, Bangkok-style atmosphere. Whether you prefer your food hot and spicy or mild yet flavorful, they can suit any entrée to your desires. 1325 South Grand Blvd Spokane WA 99202 509.838.8424 www.spokanebangkokthai.com #directory #foodandbeverage

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” - Benjamin Franklin ​ High school graduation marks the beginning of a whole new life chapter for students. For 18 years most have lived in a family setting and had many of their needs taken care of. Now they are embarking on new adventures and suddenly find themselves independent; whether it is college, the military or starting a career, they are about to experience a whole new world. And while it is an exciting time in life, it can also be overwhelming and a bit scary – especially with the cost of post-secondary education. ​ Fortunately for this year’s graduating classes in Lake Pend Oreille School District, the cost of college will not be as overwhelming as once thought. Always known to be an extremely generous community, this year’s scholarship night at Sandpoint High School reinforced that widely-known fact. ​ “This year there was over $161,000 in scholarships given out at Sandpoint High School alone,” said Jeralyn Mire, the post-secondary transition counselor at Sandpoint High School. “It’s staggering.” ​ With 85 of the senior students at Sandpoint High School applying for 812 scholarships, the process of selecting qualified applicants is something each grantor takes seriously. ​ “I can’t explain how good I feel about giving these scholarships. I am so grateful that I can help out these young folks in their endeavor to make a good future for themselves,” said Sandra Jamieson, one of many who established scholarships to honor the students in Lake Pend Oreille School District. ​ Each scholarship differs in amount and criteria. While some are need based, others may depend upon a student’s grade point average or the area of study they intend to pursue. But one thing is certain – all of the scholarships provided are greatly appreciated. ​ “This year was one of the most diverse years we have had,” said Mire about the number of students who were awarded scholarships. ​ Students at Sandpoint High School attended the awards ceremony dressed in ties and dresses and were genuinely enthusiastic and supportive of one another. There were scholarships given out by community businesses, foundations and individuals, but also those from whom would not be considered your typical donors. ​ “We have everyone from the kitchen cooks to school bus drivers awarding scholarships to these seniors,” said Mire. “It’s truly an amazing community.” ​ Anyone who has ever applied for scholarships knows it can be a tedious process. But thanks to a grant from Panhandle Alliance for Education and work done by Sandpoint resident Kari Saccomanno, the process of applying was easier this year due to a common application. ​ Mire said that all of the groups and individuals awarding scholarship money agreed to allow students to apply for many scholarships with the same set of questions. ​ But it was not just Sandpoint High School students who were blessed with the generosity of the Sandpoint community; there were several recipients of scholarship money at Clark Fork High School and Lake Pend Oreille High School as well. ​ We have 12 students who graduated on June 8th and $66,800.00 was given out through the local scholarships,” said Tom Prez, the counselor for Clark Fork Junior/Senior High School. “In addition, about another $75,000.00 was given from the colleges students will be attending.” ​ Five of the 12 students graduating from Clark Fork received local scholarships. “The rest of the students were going to enter the military or the workforce and did not apply for scholarships,” said Prez. ​ So what motivates one to award scholarship money? ​ Jamieson shared the background behind her desire to award scholarships to the graduating class. A native of England, Jamieson met her husband on the east coast where they both worked for TWA – he as an airline captain and she as a member of the cabin crew. The couple moved to Sandpoint from her husband’s native Canada in 1992. ​ It was 10 years later that her husband passed away all too soon. Then, in 2012, Jamieson decided she wanted to do something special to honor her husband’s memory on the tenth anniversary of his passing. ​ “I couldn’t let the day go by without doing something very positive to honor his memory. I don’t know why I picked a donation to the scholarship program at Sandpoint High School. It just came to me,” said Jamieson. “We never had children, but why not help other kids to live out their dream to go to college or a professional school.” She called Mire and, as she said, the rest is history. “Jeralyn welcomed me with open arms and said the school would be grateful for the scholarship.” ​ The first year she intended to donate one scholarship for $1,000. But the choice of who would receive the award was too difficult, so she instead donated two $1,000 scholarships. The following year and each year since, Jamieson has awarded four $1,000 scholarships in memory of her husband. ​ While in no way discounting the abundance of generosity of the donors, one thing Mire said is that there continues to be a need for scholarships that extend beyond the first year so the students can continue to receive help locally. The students have proven themselves and want to be able to continue in their education, but for some it can be a financial burden. ​ As for Jamieson, she encourages others who can to pay it forward to the future generation. ​ “I cannot stress what a wonderful thing it is to help out these so deserving students,” she said. “Any amount will help. Instead of giving Christmas gifts, why not decide to put money in a fund for a scholarship or to honor someone’s memory?” ​ Congratulations to all the graduates of Lake Pend Oreille School District! #goodnews #local #sandpointidaho

They are Spokane’s number one choice for gourmet Thai cuisine! When you dine at Bangkok Thai, you are not only entering a restaurant; you are entering a new world. Experience traditional and authentic Thai cuisine in their warm and inviting, Bangkok-style atmosphere. Whether you prefer your food hot and spicy or mild yet flavorful, they can suit any entrée to your desires. 1003 East Trent Spokane WA 99202 509.325.8370 www.spokanebangkokthai.com #directory #foodandbeverage

Authentic Thai food cooked to order! Homemade sauces and specialty items such as duck, seafood, curries and stir-fried dishes. Also serving beer and wine. See a sample of their menu next to their ad. 202 North 2nd Avenue Sandpoint, ID 83864 208.265.4149 www.facebook.com/pages/Bangkok-Cuisine-Thai-Restaurant #directory #foodandbeverage

Staci Bailey Photography is North Idaho’s premier fine art newborn photographer. Staci is a natural light photographer specializing in portrait and lifestyle photography of newborns, babies, & children. She offers custom and unique images, and is constantly challenging herself to create new enchanting baby art with different props and poses. Currently serving Sandpoint, Coeur d’ Alene, Spokane & surrounding areas. It is recommended to schedule your newborn session before baby arrives as it is best if custom newborn photos are taken within the first 5-10 days of life. Maternity sessions also available! Sandpoint & Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 208.610.4274 www.stacibaileyphotography.com #directory #artsandgalleries

Anthony’s Beach Café is a casual, neighborhood seafood restaurant ideal for families, friends and spur of the moment dining. From Fish & Chips to Fish Tacos, plus a selection of fresh fish entrees. There is a wide range of choices for the seafood lover. Land lovers can choose from steaks, burgers and more. The full bar offers hand-crafted cocktails, Washington wines and local brews. Happy Hour Daily. Kids Menu. Large outside area for warm weather dining. 2912 East Palouse Hwy, Suite A Spokane, WA 99223 509.448.0668 www.anthonys.com/restaurants/detail/anthonys-beach-cafe-spokane #directory #foodandbeverage

More than 85 years ago, the National Automotive Parts Association was founded to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. NAPA has been the industry leader ever since and an invaluable partner in the flow of parts from manufacturers to NAPA AUTO PARTS Stores. 514 Larch Street Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 208.263.2171 www.napaonline.com #directory #automotive