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GO SANDPOINT
Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of Sandpoint, Idaho, where you can connect with our cherished locals and discover the extraordinary businesses they own and operate.


The Bluebird
The Bluebird, a midtown eatery, opened its doors a little more than six months ago, yet it is already gaining a large following that is...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


The Grill at Avondale
What started out as a small bar with a limited menu known as The Grill at Avondale, also known as “the Dale,” has now turned into one of...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Sweet Lou’s Restaurant
In 2011, Chad and Meggie Foust decided to leave the fast-paced lifestyle of Seattle and move “home” to Northern Idaho. Their dream was to...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


MAX at Mirabeau
Twelve years of award-winning excellence is no surprise when talking about MAX at Mirabeau. This Spokane Valley restaurant has been...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20203 min read


315 Restaurant at The Greenbriar Inn
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...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Manito Tap House and The Blackbird Tavern + Kitchen
Manito Tap House blew up the Spokane restaurant in fall of 2011. Opened by owners Patrick McPherson and Denise Hanson, their goal was to...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Pend d’Oreille Winery
When you are passionate about what you do, it cannot help but come through in your work. This is exactly what you will find when you...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20203 min read


Sandpoint Furniture
When furnishing your home, you want the end result to be a reflection of who you are. Whether it be bold, bright colors that bring out...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


La Cabana
When it comes to Mexican Restaurants, they can all seem the same. But at La Cabana, fresh ingredients and attention to detail are...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Latah Creek Wine Cellars
Q: How did Latah Creek Wine Cellars begin? A: Back in 1972, upon my departure from the Air Force, I took a job at Gallo Winery in...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Calypsos Coffee & Creamery
With a passion for what they do and the amazing support of the community, Calypsos Coffee & Creamery on East Lakeside Avenue in Downtown...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Hugo’s on the Hill
Hugo's On the Hill originally opened back in the 1950s. This one-of-a-kind establishment on the South Hill offers patrons a fun...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Downriver Grill, The Flying Goat and Republic Pi
The Spokane dining scene wasn’t always as captivating as it is today. Thirteen years ago that changed with the debut of Downriver Grill...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20204 min read


Fisherman’s Market
When you first enter Fisherman’s Market, Grill and Sushi Bar, you feel like you’ve been transported to the Pike Street Market in Seattle....
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Geno’s Traditional Food & Ales
Geno’s has long been a University District icon, known over the years as an Italian eatery. The change in ownership in October of 2013...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


1898 Public House
Cooking as a young boy with his father, Executive Chef Tyler Schwenk’s love of food started at an early age, but his passion for the...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Candle in the Woods
Out in the woods, in Athol, Idaho, just 20 minutes from Coeur d’Alene, lucky food and wine enthusiasts will find a beautiful log home,...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20203 min read


Casper Fry
What was the inspiration behind Casper Fry? Casper Fry was a Southern-born Baptist minister who lived and preached in the South Perry...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20203 min read


Europa Restaurant and Bakery
Reading cookbooks as if they were novels, devouring each and every page, gives one just a small glimpse into the life of Chef Jeff Engels...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Dry Fly Distilling
Washington State had not seen a distillery for nine decades when friends Kent Fleischmann and Don Poffenroth, while out on a river in...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20202 min read
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