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The Greenbriar Inn opened its doors back in 1985 in a beautiful historic 1908 building just a few blocks from Downtown Coeur d’Alene. For more than three decades, owners Bob and Kris McIlvenna have welcomed their guests into their warm and inviting inn offering seven suites, each with its own distinct look mixed with antique and replica furnishings. There are many antiques mixed with more modern comforts, providing guests a cozy and eclectic atmosphere. “We have strived to remain as true to its original structure as possible, with a nod to modern conveniences,” says Kris. What started as a bed and breakfast added catering to the mix in 1986. Greenbriar Catering is the largest independent caterer in North Idaho, also catering to Eastern Washington, and has won many awards over the years. Greenbriar has gone through three major remodels, the most recent being the 315 Restaurant, which Bob and Kris opened in 2008 with a martini and tapas bar. Today, the 110-year-old inn greets you with its simplicity and elegance the moment you walk through the door. Take a seat at the stylish bar and order from the modestly priced wine list or dine at a table near one of the two fireplaces. To add to the ambiance, live soft music plays every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evening. The restaurant sits on the main floor, featuring a flavorful and diverse menu of starters, tapas and entrées. In addition, you can choose from a selection of handcrafted martinis and cocktails, beer and wine, and nonalcoholic beverages and cocktails. During the colder season, you will find more small-plate options than ever at prices as low as $3 per plate. And when it comes to their handcrafted cocktail selection, they offer specials weekly, and you can be assured that their award-winning bar and bartenders will be doing something special. During the months of November and March, they will be hosting special wine dinners you won't want to miss. If you are looking for someone to cater your special event on site or off, The Greenbriar has you covered. They can cater up to 70 people indoors at their location (up to 150 during the summer months) or off site for parties up to 1,000! Choose from an extensive appetizer and dinner menu that includes many nationalities as well as barbecue. "We have a special nonprofit pricing package," says Kris. "We also offer wedding events a special package on rooms at The Greenbriar, as well as special pricing for the wedding or the reception if we're doing a rehearsal dinner or vice versa." Call for an appointment or a phone consultation at 208.667.9660 ext.1. Ask for Kris or Danielle. With its garden setting in the middle of downtown, whether you're a local or visitor to the area, this is a unique place to gather with friends or family, as it is a 1908 Nationally Registered property with lots of charm, a great bar and restaurant. Looking for dinner and a romantic overnight stay? Look no further than the Greenbriar Inn. 315 Restaurant at The Greenbriar Inn 315 Wallace Ave. Midtown Coeur d’Alene 208.667.9660 315MartinisAndTapas.com #foodandbeverage #coeurdalene #businessspotlight #local

ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR June 9 - 10 Coeur d'Alene Don’t miss the sixth annual Coeur d’Alene Artist Studio Tour where you have the opportunity to visit local artists at work in their studios and get a glimpse into their creative process. Various mediums of fine artwork will be on display and for sale. Read more... STREET MUSIC WEEK June 11 - 15 Spokane & Coeur d'Alene The 16th Annual Street Music Week is hitting the streets noon to 1pm June 11 through 15, on the sidewalks of Downtown Spokane, the Garland District and Downtown Coeur d'Alene. Every cent collected by the performers goes to 2nd Harvest food bank. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JUNE 8 EMERGE POP-UP SHOW Join Emerge at the Historic White House in Downtown Coeur d'Alene for their fifth annual Pop-Up Show. Beginning at 5pm, they will be showcasing another incredible show featuring the area’s local rising talent. The event will also feature an outdoor stage, sculpture in the making, food trucks and more! Read more... JUNE 8 FAMILY FUN DAY IN THE PARK Spend an afternoon at Coeur d’Alene City Park and Beach to enjoy some family fun featuring a fancy flea market and foodie fest noon to 6pm. There will be vendor booths, Kids’ Carnival with bounce houses, heritage and cultural displays, petting zoo, food court plus North Idaho “Bites” and more! Read more... JUNE 9 A NIGHT IN ITALY Join the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls for a gorgeous, authentic Italian evening featuring a traditional Italian family style dinner, wine tasting and local cheese pairing, music show and dancing by Tony La Stella and musical tribute to our veterans, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting local veterans. Read more... JUNE 10 BAY TRAIL FUN RUN Choose between 5 or 10k distances to run or walk along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille and Sand Creek. Participants will receive T-shirts, water bottles and other freebies, awards for top finishers, a reduced priced racers’ lunch menu at Trinity at City Beach, and the chance to win fantastic raffle items. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

MAC'S 33rd ANNUAL ARTFEST June 1 - 3 Spokane This community event, held at Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition offers three days of art, live music, great food and more, in addition to more than 150 of the most talented artists from around the Northwest! Read more... THE FARM CHICKS VINTAGE & ANTIQUE FAIR June 2 & 3 Spokane Held at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center, this two-day event features hundreds of creatively and carefully curated spaced filled with vintage and handmade hoods the entire family can enjoy. The fun begins at 9am both days. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JUNE 2 RUN FOR #271 The day includes the Fun 5k for all ages, food, bounce houses, lawn games, music, mascots, huge raffle, vendors, face painting and arts and crafts and more! One-hundred percent of the entry fees and proceeds benefit School District 271. Read more... JUNE 3 THE MERMAID RUN & DASH Experience the great vibe and positive energy at one of the best women's races around. Run, walk, skip, jog and be with the entire family. In addition, there's a Mermaid Dash to introduce girls to running and walking in a safe and supportive environment. Read more... JUNE 5 MEDITERRANEAN COOKING CLASS Enjoy the incredible flavors of the Mediterranean with Chef Bob at The Culinary Stone, where you'll learn to make a grilled Athenian salad with herb vinaigrette and pan-seared shrimp, chicken saltimbucco with a sherry-lemon reduction and seared fresh spinach and more! Read more... JUNE 6 FIRST WEDNESDAY WINE TASTING On the first Wednesday of every month from 5 to 7pm, join MAX at Mirabeau for their complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting from their featured winery of the month (with purchase of an appetizer, soup, salad or entree). For wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres only, there will be a $3 charge per guest. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

Husband and wife team Viljo and Autumn Basso knew they wanted to open another restaurant “to create and do something different,” and when it came to location, there was no question that midtown continues to be the place for them. Home to their first restaurant, Syringa Japanese Café and Sushi Bar, a local favorite for its fresh fish and flavors, the couple has always been attracted to the area. As Autumn says, “We love the neighborhood with its fun eclectic shops and various thrift stores all around us, plus the neighboring local restaurants like Capone’s and Angelo’s, it seemed like a perfect fit.” The Bluebird, a midtown eatery, opened its doors in May of 2016 and quickly gained a large following that continues to grow. Viljo and Autumn have delivered a casual neighborhood bistro-style restaurant offering a cozy rustic interior, with reclaimed warm rustic wood and metal, and vintage pictures adorning the walls. It can seat 42 patrons and an additional 10 at the bar. During the summer months, diners can enjoy a meal or drink on the outdoor patio, which seats more than a dozen. When it comes to what makes both Syringa and The Bluebird distinct, Viljo says, “At each place, we’ve had the ability to create, in our small place, a friendly local neighborhood vibe. The food is unique, the customers are unique and the employees are unique.” At Syringa, patrons will find modern Japanese cuisine on the menu, whereas The Bluebird is an eclectic Northwest bistro—the menu inspired by the couple’s 20 years of culinary travels and adventures. Seasonal as much as possible, the menu items change frequently with specials offered weekly, allowing diners to try something new each time they visit. The big hit thus far has been the wild parmesan-crusted halibut with ratatouille. To accompany the deliciously unique menu, Krista French, The Bluebird’s sommelier, has put together an outstanding wine list with amazing selections from all over the world. Combined with the talents of Jamie McIntosh, the beer program manager, who has compiled and continues to bring in a great selection of beers, ciders and sours, guests can’t go wrong with their selection. The Bluebird has found its home. And the neighborhood has welcomed it with open arms. “Our goal was to open the kind of restaurant we like to dine at and bring more dining variety to Coeur d’Alene,” says Autumn. And guests are eating it up. Whether you take a seat at Syringa or The Bluebird, Viljo, Autumn and their staff are ready to serve you and help create a memorable—and delicious—dining experience. Syringa Japanese Cafe & Sushi Bar Midtown Coeur d’Alene 1401 N. Fourth St. 208.664.2718 SyringaSushi.com The Bluebird Midtown Coeur d’Alene 816 N. Fourth St. 208.665.3777 MidtownBluebird.com Link to Issue #foodandbeverage #businesstobusiness #businessspotlight #local #coeurdalene

Established in 1982 by husband and wife Mike and Ellena Conway, Latah Creek Wine Cellars in Spokane Valley continues to bring affordable, award-winning wines to the Inland Northwest. Thirty-seven harvests and 36 years later, they, along with their winemaker daughter Natalie Barnes, continue that mission. At Latah Creek, they never compromise their standards while continuing to produce remarkable wines. For more than three decades, it has been important to the family to keep their bottle prices low, and they have stayed true to their objective. “We could very easily raise our prices $5 to $15 per wine, but we choose not to,” Natalie says. “We choose to keep our wines inexpensively priced so that everyone can enjoy award-winning wines every day—not just on special occasions.” In addition to Latah Creek’s more than 15 wines varying from red to white, dry to sweet, light to full bodied and reserve reds, their gift shop is filled with gourmet foods and unique items hand selected by Ellena. From Nora Fleming Ceramic-ware that can be customized for any occasion or time of year and beautiful holiday décor to authentic Italian pastas and a variety of gluten-free foods and mixes, it’s the perfect place to shop for friends and family—and yourself! “We also have a cookbook featuring over 250 of my mom's recipes, each with a wine pairing suggestion,” says Natalie. “Each month, we select one wine to be our featured Wine of the Month, and we choose three recipes to pair with this wine, sharing the information to our customers via email.” Natalie attributes Latah Creek Wine Cellar’s long-standing success to her parents. “My mom is continually looking for unique items for the gift shop that would add to anyone's experience as well as new recipes, while my dad continues to strive to make great wine,” she says. “Together they started this winery, and together they have brought it here to our 37th harvest.” Natalie joined her father in winemaking in 2004, and today it is still just the two of them who handle the wines at Latah Creek. When it comes to what Natalie finds most rewarding about being in the winemaking business, she says, “I love to see a person's face light up when they try a wine and fall in love with it. I just want a person to find a wine that they love, not something I think they should love.” Over the course of the next few years, they are hoping to remodel and update their tasting room and parts of the winery to welcome their guests. And, as always, they will continue to make award-winning wines while looking for unique varietals to produce and get out to their loyal, wine-loving community. “I love being part of a longstanding family winery,” smiles Natalie. “I am deeply honored that I get to carry on my parents’ legacy and hope that one or both of my daughters would choose to continue in the legacy of making wines at Latah Creek.” Raise a glass to Mike, Ellena and Natalie and toast to another 36 years of award-winning winemaking. Latah Creek Wine Cellars Spokane Valley 13030 E. Indiana Ave. 509.926.0164 LatahCreek.com #local #spokanevalley #businesstobusiness #foodandbeverage

4TH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FIESTA November 2 Coeur d'Alene Head to Honey Eatery and Social Club 6 to 11pm tonight and celebrate with food and fun at this annual Emerge event. Sample Latin-inspired cuisine by the best of the Inland Northwest, enjoy live entertainment and a live auction with fantastic items! Read more... A NIGHT TO REMEMBER November 3 Sandpoint Benefiting Community Cancer Services, this year's A Night to Remember will take place 5:30 to 11pm at The Heartwood Center. Attendees will be treated to an elegant evening of wine tasting, wines paired with dinner, auctions and music, all for a great cause! Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS NOVEMBER 2 FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK Enjoy an evening of art and music at various businesses, tasting rooms, restaurants and galleries in Downtown Spokane. A wonderful way to spend time with family and friends the first Friday of each month, First Friday Artwalk takes place 5 to 8pm, though some venues have extended hours. Read more... NOVEMBER 3 CULINARY STONE CELEBRATION Join The Culinary Stone in Coeur d'Alene at Riverstone Saturday, November 3, 4 to 7pm, and help them celebrate five years in business! Eat, drink and celebrate with live music, beer and wine tastings, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, meet the bakers and see chef demonstrations. Oh, and of course, do a little shopping. Read more... NOVEMBER 3 GIVE HUNGER THE BIRD Join Post Falls Food Bank for their 11th Annual Give Hunger the Bird fundraiser. Held 5 to 9pm at StanCraft Boat Co in Hayden, there will be live music by Sammy Eubanks, food, drinks, raffles, live and silent auction. Tickets are $25 or $30 at the door. A fun night for a great cause, call the Post Falls Food Bank at 208.773.0139 for more information. Read more... NOVEMBER 8 WHISKEYS AROUND THE WORLD Join 315 Restaurant at the Historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d'Alene starting at 6pm Thursday, November 8, for their annual Whiskey tasting! An array of appetizers that pair perfectly with Whiskeys will be provided. Be sure to reserve your spot as seating is limited. As always, they are sure to over-deliver on this special night. Don't miss out. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

“I’m most proud of opening our doors,” says Sarah Baker. “It took so much to get here.” Growing up in Coeur d’Alene, Sarah got her first taste of the restaurant industry while in high school and quickly discovered her love for the service industry. In 2000, while in college, Sarah was hired as a busser at Europa, where she remained for eight years, working her way up to serving, bartending, managing and bookkeeping. She left Europa in 2008 to work at Cottage Café until 2015. “Between those two restaurants, I learned everything about the industry and what it takes to make it,” she says. After years of hard work and perseverance, it was time to fulfill her dream of opening her own restaurant. “You have to work insanely hard to get people to believe in you and your vision,” Sarah says. After renovating the old farmhouse in the serene setting of Stoddard Park, Sarah opened the doors to Chomper Café in April 2015. Once inside guests will experience an inviting atmosphere that is very unpretentious; a casual place that is comfortable and warm, with antique red chairs complemented by hand-painted murals and old local farm photos adorning the walls. On the menu you’ll find favorites like the Reuben, unbelievably delicious and loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, house Russian dressing, Swiss cheese and thick marbled rye. The corned beef is slow braised for 10 hours, incredibly tender and full of flavor. Enjoy it in not only the Reuben but hash and Irish benny as well. They’ll soon be adding smoked pork hash to the menu! The chicken fried steak is their pride and joy, with its hand-pounded steak, breaded, fried and smothered in their house sausage gravy. At Chomper Café, they only utilize the best ingredients to pour into every item they serve, from the rice bran oil and 100-percent fresh butter to homemade strawberry jam and fresh potatoes sliced in house. And for guests with food intolerances, they are happy to accommodate those needs including providing gluten-free buns and breads. Open daily 7am to 3pm, Sarah and her team are ready to bring high-quality, delicious fare to the table paired with a memorable experience. Chomper Café Hayden 2345 W. Prairie Ave. 208.719.0441 ChomperCafe.com #hayden #businessspotlight #local #foodandbeverage

A MID-SUMMER'S EVE July 19 Coeur d'Alene Held at the Elk Point Venue overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene, A Mid-Summer's Eve presents a farm-to-table chef-presented, handcrafted multi-course meal by award-winning chef Tony Shields, live music throughout the night with beer and wine available. Read more... CRAVE! NORTHWEST July 13 - 15 Spokane Valley CRAVE kicked off last night. You have three days left to savor the creative talents of award-winning chefs, specialty food purveyors, winemakers and craft drink providers. Highlights include a grand tasting tent, foods from around the world, Sunday Brunch and more. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JULY 13 - 15 THE GREAT NW BBQ & BEER FESTIVAL Held at McEuen Park in Downtown Coeur d'Alene, this barbecue and craft beer festival in features barbecue pit masters, local brewing companies and local artists. The event kicks off Friday, 4 to 9pm, with the festivities continuing 11am to 9pm Saturday and concluding noon to 6pm Sunday. Read more... JULY 14 5TH ANNUAL SANDPOINT BEERFEST Come enjoy craft brews and ciders from 16 regional breweries, food catered by Trinity at City Beach, live music with TENNIS, games, beer trivia, pretzel necklaces and more! You don't want to miss one of Sandpoint's greatest summer events! Children welcome with their parent or guardian. Read more... JULY 14 FROM THE ASHES From the Ashes: An American Smoked and Fired Foods Adventure welcomes nationally recognized Pitmasters from across the U.S. as they gather at Settlers Creek to showcase the best of American barbecue. There will also be regional craft beers and wines, fun family activities and entertainment. Read more... JULY 15 FARM TO TABLE DINNER & TOUR Presented by the Inland Northwest Food Network, this fourth annual event celebrates the bounty of Ace of Spades Farm in Spokane. Chef Joe O'Neal will prepare a feast using fresh organic produce from the farm and beef from Lazy R. There will be regional wine and locally crafted beer from The Grain Shed. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

With a passion for what they do and the amazing support of the community, Calypsos Coffee and Creamery on East Lakeside Avenue in Downtown Coeur d’Alene has been a favorite spot of both locals and tourists for a decade—they celebrated their 10-year anniversary this past November! Voted one of the top 10 Coolest Coffee Shops to visit in Idaho, along with No. 1 Coffee Shop by both the Inlander and Coeur d’Alene/Spokane Living magazine, if you are looking for one of the best cups of coffee around, Calypsos has it. The menu offerings include more than they’re carefully crafted coffee beverages. Incredible breakfasts and locally made pastries are served all day long, and Calypsos also dishes up freshly made soups, salad and sandwiches. Owned by Todd Jenicek, along with his wife Maria-Cristina, Calypsos is the only coffee shop in the Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and Hayden Lake area that roasts their own coffee in house, which allows them to control their product. “We currently roast beans from 10 different countries, and we offer several single-origin and coffee blends for retail purchase,” says Todd. “We can also roast specifically for your business or event and private label.” Their signature espresso blend is made up of coffee from four different countries, and they rotate different countries and blends that they serve as their daily drip. “That’s so people can find out what might make their taste buds dance,” says Todd. Calypsos does not roast their coffee for as long as others typically do, with the end result a smooth product with a little more caffeine. The large family friendly space is like a living room, perfect to come relax and stay for a while. There’s even a small play area for the kids. And with an on-site meeting room and catering available, it is the perfect place to host meetings or events. They also offer a stage and sound system perfect for entertainment. On Monday evenings one can enjoy an open mic night, and there are several times throughout the year when various musicians perform. Part of Calypsos’ charm is their desire to give back to the community, as they are eager to support and promote local artists and nonprofits, even displaying some local artists’ creations for sale. And many nonprofits have hosted fundraisers at Calypsos. “We feel that is one of the best ways we can give back to the community,” says Todd. Todd and Maria-Cristina credit Calypsos’ 10 years of success to their incredible staff and patrons. As Todd says, “We just want our customers to know how much we really appreciate them. They have so many choices, and we are enthused that they continue to choose us!” Calypsos Coffee and Creamery Downtown Coeur d’Alene 116 E. Lakeside Ave. 208.665.0591 CalypsosCoffee.com Link to Issue #coeurdalene #local #foodandbeverage #businesstobusiness #businessspotlight

SPOKANE COUNTY INTERSTATE FAIR September 7 - 16 Spokane The annual Spokane County Interstate Fair is a perfect way to end the summer in grand style. Throughout the 10-day event , attendees will enjoy amusement rides, live music, animals, exhibits, food, grandstand entertainment and much more! Read more... TEEING UP FOR KIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT September 9 Coeur d'Alene Join United Way of North Idaho for their 13th Annual UPS / United Way Golf Tournament at The Club at Rock Creek! Proceeds benefit United Way of North Idaho’s Education Impact area, specifically focused on early childhood education and youth literacy. The event kicks off at 12:30pm. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS SEPTEMBER 7 SPOKANE CULINARY TOUR Meet owners and chefs and a host of new and exciting venues as you travel the culinary circuit through Spokane on a privately chartered tour bus. The event starts and ends at MAX at Mirabeau Park Hotel in Spokane Valley, with stops to Latah Creek Winery and other destinations throughout the evening. Read more... SEPTEMBER 7 A CHORUS LINE OPENING NIGHT GALA Lake City Playhouse theater is proud to present 'A Chorus Line,' the seventh-longest running show in Broadway history. Join them for their opening night gala tonight starting at 6:30pm. Beer, wine and refreshments will be available. Don't miss the chance to see remarkable talent perform this classic piece of art in Coeur d'Alene. Read more... SEPTEMBER 8 19TH ANNUAL INJECTORS CAR SHOW Whether it’s hot rods, customs or restorations that get you revved up, the Sandpoint Injectors Car Show has something for all classic car lovers. This year marks its 19th anniversary and will take place in Downtown Sandpoint 9am to 2pm. This event is fun for the entire family. Proceeds benefit Bonner community organizations. Read more... SEPTEMBER 9 11TH ANNUAL SPOKEFEST Be a part of Spokane’s largest bicycling event as SpokeFest returns to the heart of Kendall Yards. Riders will travel along a course that is interesting, beautiful and a bit challenging, yet a trek the entire family can participate in and enjoy. The event encourages everyone to make biking a part of a healthy, active lifestyle while helping the environment. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

INLAND NW CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL September 21 & 22 Spokane Head to Avista Stadium for the 2018 Inland NW Craft Beer Festival, where you'll find 42 craft breweries pouring more than 150 types of beer, live music, great food and baseball-themed fun. Friday, the event is for 21 and older; Saturday welcomes all ages. Read more... COEUR D'ALENE OKTOBERFEST September 21 & 22 Coeur d'Alene Enjoy two days filled with live bands, 30+ beers and ciders, three biergarten locations along with kegs scattered throughout Downtown Coeur d'Alene businesses. This fun-filled weekend is complete with the Gran Fondo bike races on Saturday! Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS SEPTEMBER 21 - 23 VALLEYFEST Held at CenterPlace Regional Event Center, Mirabeau Point Park and Plantes Ferry Sports Complex, ValleyFest festivities include a 5k and 10k run, hot air balloon launches, car show, fishing at the falls, outdoor movie, wine and food garden, live music and entertainment, TotFest and more! Read more... SEPTEMBER 22 HOPE'S OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION Memorial Community Center in Hope will once again host their fun and festive Oktoberfest Celebration. Held 4 to 10pm, there will be live music by Devon Wade, homemade braut meal, beer on tap, wine bar and bucket raffle. The event is free to attend; food and drink available to purchase. Read more... SEPTEMBER 22 BREAK THE SILENCE 5K WALK The 10th annual Break the Silence 5K walk, run, jog, in remembrance of those lost to the completion of suicide and an effort to raise suicide awareness and prevention, begins and concludes at Riverstone Park. There will be a guest speaker, light snack and entertainment after the walk. Read more... SEPTEMBER 22 LIVE COMEDY WITH KIRK FOX The 219 presents a great night of live comedy featuring Greg Kettner and headliner Kirk Fox with Morgan Preston as host. After the show, Harold's IGA will be playing on the patio until midnight. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and available at the 219 Lounge or by calling 208.263.5673. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

ALES FOR THE TRAILS August 11 Coeur d'Alene Join Ales for the Trail for this family friendly event at McEuen Park Saturday, 2 to 8pm. It's a day to enjoy and celebrate great craft beer and cider from local and regional brewers all while raising funds for the North Idaho Centennial Trail. There will also be live music by The Rub, food trucks and fun! Read more... SUMMER SOIREE August 15 Liberty Lake Show your support for the Liberty Lake Municipal Library by attending a Summer Soiree 2018. There will be competition in the form of lawn games, plus desserts, drinks and an evening of fun! The Soiree takes place at Liberty Lake Wine Cellars from 6 to 8:30pm. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS AUGUST 10 2ND FRIDAY ARTWALK The second Friday of each month, April through December, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene 5 to 8pm and experience the vibrant arts community and locally and nationally acclaimed artists in participating galleries. Look for the yellow Art Walk balloons! This is a free family friendly. Read more... AUGUST 10 - 12 ARTISTS' STUDIO DRIVE Come celebrate the artistic community in the greater Sandpoint area, where the public is invited to visit the working studios of painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, glass artists and more. See where these artists create first hand while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Sandpoint. This event is free. Read more... AUGUST 11 & 12 ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Head to Main and Second in Sandpoint where you'll find handcrafted merchandise from jewelry to yard art to everything in between at this year's Arts and Crafts Fair, presented by the POAC! Food vendors and the Kaleidoscope Kids Booth will be on site. Stop by Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. Read more... AUGUST 16 FIRST ANNUAL BIRDS & BUBBLES Presented by The Wandering Table and held at The Yards Bruncheon, join them for the first annual Birds and Bubbles event. Guests will be treated to the best fried chicken with all the fixings, paired with three half glasses of bubbles. Come to see which bubbles they found best to pop with your poultry! Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

THINK BIG FESTIVAL August 24 & 25 Coeur d'Alene Educating and empowering entrepreneurs by focusing on the speed at which technology is moving and our role in its progression, there will be thought-provoking speakers, live startup pitch sessions, drones, autonomous vehicles, robots, tech parties around town and innovative minds like yourself. Read more... PIG OUT IN THE PARK August 29 - September 3 Spokane Held during Labor Day Weekend at Riverfront Park, this favorite six-day food and free music festival offers a tasty menu of food and fun, with 47 food booths, 225 menu items, great food, cheap prices, three adult beverage gardens, dozens of free concerts, and arts and crafts fair and public market under the Pavilion! Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS AUGUST 24 - 26 NORTH IDAHO FAIR & RODEO Head to Kootenai County Fairgrounds for rides, food and fun! Attractions include the largest carnival in the state, All-Aboard Express Train, grandstand shows and animals, Washboard Willy, Fables of the West, Remote Control Speedway, illusionist and comic magician Jared Sherlock and more! Read more... AUGUST 25 PRIEST LAKE TRIATHLON Swim, bike, run in magnificent Priest Lake. Swim course starts in front of the Hills Resort Lodge. The U-shape course consists of a 1,500-meter swim followed up with the 40-kilometer bike road course and 10-kilometer run. The event is followed by an awards party at Hill's Resort. Read more... AUGUST 25 5TH ANNUAL BOOTS & PEARLS Lutherhaven Ministries present its fifth annual Boots and Pearl event 3 to 9:30pm. Tickets to the event include a Coeur d'Alene boat cruise to and from the event, wine, beer and cider tasting, gourmet appetizers, Dutch-oven dinner and dessert and boot-stompin' entertainment and more. Read more... AUGUST 30 YAPPY HOUR Head to Taylor & Sons Chevrolet for this month’s Yappy Hour. From 4 to 7pm, there will be a secure area for dogs and humans, beer from Laughing Dog Brewery and wine. Relax and unwind while the dogs get to play, socialize and have a wonderful time. All proceeds benefit the Panhandle Animal Shelter. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

PIG OUT IN THE PARK August 31 - September 3 Spokane Held during Labor Day Weekend at Riverfront Park, this favorite six-day food and free music festival offers a tasty menu of food and fun, with 47 food booths, 225 menu items, great food, cheap prices, three adult beverage gardens, dozens of free concerts, and arts and crafts fair and public market under the Pavilion! Read more... SCHWEITZER'S FALL FEST August 31 - September 3 Sandpoint Spend Labor Day Weekend at Schweitzer, where you’ll find great beers, great bands and great fans who have joined them on the mountain for the past 26 years. Held 11am to 6pm each day, there will be bands, regional wines and more than 75 regional microbrews and ciders! Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS AUGUST 31 EVENING WITH DAVID DAVINCI Enjoy an evening of comedy and magic as World Champion Magician David DaVinci thrills the audience with his illusions. The event will be held at the Panida Theater starting at 6pm. All proceeds benefit the PET Organization (PETOrg.org). Read more... AUGUST 31 LIVE MUSIC AT MAX Join MAX at Mirabeau Park Hotel in Spokane Valley every Friday and Saturday night, 9pm to 1am, for live music and dancing. This weekend, you'll enjoy music by Lightning Band. To find out who will be entertaining you in the weeks to come, visit MAXatMirabeau.com. Read more... SEPTEMBER 1 & 2 SANDPOINT RENAISSANCE FAIRE Held 10am to 6pm both days, this is an event of chivalry, excitement and fine entertainment. There will be performers and musicians on stages throughout the day, jousting tournaments at 11am and 5pm both days and professional animal performers. Read more... SEPTEMBER 3 FREE LABOR DAY CONCERT Say farewell to summer in spectacular fashion at the Spokane Symphony's Labor Day Concert at Comstock Park on Spokane's South Hill. Bring a picnic and join others on the community as you are all united by the sound of music outdoors. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

NORTH IDAHO FAIR & RODEO August 22 - 26 Coeur d'Alene Kootenai County Fairgrounds is host to this annual five-day event with rides, food and fun! The largest carnival in the state, featured attractions include the All-Aboard Express Train, Washboard Willy, XPOGO Stunt Team, Remote Control Speedway, High Dive, grandstand shows, animals and more! Read more... BREWFEST 2018 August 18 Kellogg Head to Silver Mountain in Kellogg, where Brewfest 2018 is sure to be an event to remember. Held 8am to 9pm, attendees will have the chance to sample a variety of brews and ciders back to back (44 brews and 16 ciders to choose from!). There’s something for everyone at Brewfest. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS AUGUST 17 - 18 SPOKANE-TO-SANDPOINT RELAY The Spokane-to-Sandpoint Relay Race is a two-day, 200-mile relay adventure for you and your eleven closest friends! The course starts on top of Mt. Spokane, descends to the Spokane River, cruises nearly the full length of the Centennial Trail to Coeur d'Alene and finishes on the beach of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint. Read more... AUGUST 17 - 19 ARTISTS' STUDIO DRIVE Come celebrate the artistic community in the greater Sandpoint area, where the public is invited to visit the working studios of painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, glass artists and more. See where these artists create first hand while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Sandpoint. This event is free. Read more... AUGUST 18 CHOOSE LOCAL FEST Join the local community for a day of family friendly fun at CdA's City Park noon to 8pm, where you'll find activities and more than 150 locally owned businesses. There will be food trucks, pie baking contest, live music from local artists, beer and wine garden, family fun zone, fine arts and farmers market. Read more... AUGUST 22 BARRELS & BITES Liberty Lake Wine Cellars is excited to partner with London's Ultimate Catering for a summer evening of wine and small bites. Food is complimentary until it runs out. And it's Wednesday! That means $5 glass pours of their 2013 Tempranillo; not to mention two new releases available to try. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter