Green Bluff — It’s Apple Festival time! Take the family and enjoy a large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider, pumpkins, live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals every Saturday and Sunday through October 25th! Green Bluff is located 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Interplayers Theatre has released their 2008-09 season, which begins Sept. 18, 2008, opening their season with The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney. To view their entire 2008-09 season, click here.

For tickets call:

(509) 455-PLAY or (509) 325-SEAT         Interplayers.com

Japan House, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Attraction: Passing by
Curb Appeal: “Great. Nice and unique exterior. Beautiful, quiet and subdued interior. Very nice sushi bar and pleasant atmosphere.”
First Impression: “Great. Prompt attention. Very clean tables, impeccable service and decor.”
The Servers: “Great. Server was very knowledgeable about the types of sushi and the preparation methods of the dishes.”
The Drinks Comments: “I don’t know much about drinks.”
The Bill: “Good. The bill was correct. Came to about $50 for two, including tip.”
Overall Rating: “Great. I go to this restaurant about 2-3 times a month. Absolutely the best sushi, miso soup and beef teryiaki that I have found anywhere … incredibly glad to have this restaurant in Coeur d’Alene. It is remarkable that there is not a waiting list to get in.”
The Future: “Recommending.”
– Mary Jo K.

Pizza Pipeline, Spokane, Wash.

How Was It: “Excellent.”
What When Where How: “Approximately two weeks ago, I walked in and ordered a large two-topping sausage and pineapple pizza with a light amount of red sauce.” 
Comments: “The woman who took my order was pleasant and appeared genuine about her appreciation for customers.” – Lori Jeske

Bonsai Bistro & Sushi Bar is now offering their new combination lunch menu for only $9.99! Take a look at what the menu has to offer:

OPTION #1

Crab California Roll

Almond & Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

*Spicy Orange Peel Kobe Beef

Black Mushroom & Asparagus Stir Fry

OPTION #2

Viatnamese Salt & Pepper Prawns

Mongolian Kobe Beef

Caramelized Garlic Noodles

Spicy Kung Pao Chicken

OPTION #3

*Vegetable Spring Rolls

Ginger Kobe Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Chicken Chow Mein Noodles

Singapore Stir-Fried Vegetables with Small Planet’s Organic Tofu

OPTION #4

*Pan-Fried Pork Pot Stickers

Spicy Beef Sichuan

Shrimp Fried Rice

Honey-Glazed Chicken

OPTION #5

Avacado Roll

*Vegetable Spring Rolls

Singapore Stir-Fried Vegetables with Small Planet’s Organic Tofu

Vegetable Chow Mein

* Cannot be made gluten free.

** These dishes are specially priced for our lunch diners. Please refrain from any substitutions.

Bonsai Bistro is located at 101 E. Sherman Ave. in Downtown Coeur d’Alene. For more information, call:

(208) 765-4321

Bambino’s European Eatery, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Attraction: “Trying something different.”
Curb Appeal: “Good. Very nice, with outside (cafe) seating.”
First Impression: “Great. Cozy, intimate, CLEAN.”
The Servers: “Great. Very knowledgeable about the wine they carry and the chef’s specials.”
The Drinks: “Good. Beer and Wine.”
The Bill: “Great. Better than we expected.”
Overall Rating: “Great. It was our second visit and we brought some friends. Try the Gelato.”
Frequency: “1-6 Times”
The Future: “Returning and Recommending.”
A Dinner to Remember Comments: “The first dinner there they had a floor show, great place for the two of you or the whole famliy. Tasty from fresh bread and local dipping sauce, to the Gelato. You feel like you’re part of the close family even after you’re at home.”
- Chris and Grace

Pulling-out-the-unlimited-bank-card Special Occassion: Beverly’s
Enjoyable for entire family: Red Robin
Coffee shop: Java
Party place food or not: Eddie’s
Best view: Beverly’s
Meet a friend for lunch: 2B Cafe
Best sandwhich: Carambola
Snack and a brew: Bardenay
Favorite Cocktail: 315
Favorite wine list: Beverly’s
Must try new kid: 315
– Bill H. of Hayden, Idaho

Scratch Restaurant & Lounge, Spokane, Wash.

Attraction: Spokane Sizzle magazine
Curb Appeal: “Ok.”
First Impression: “Good.”
The Servers: “Great.”
The Drinks: “Great. What a great customer-rewarding feature to offer a wine list that’s half off all bottles on certain days of the week!”
The Bill: “Great.”
Overall Rating: “Great. Great ambiance. The lamb was the very best I have had in 5 years!”
Frequency: “1-6 Times.”
The Future: “Returning and Recommending.”
– Rene’

Scheduled to open the end of October 2008, The Main Market at 17 W. Main will be a member-owned and directed food co-op. 

The market’s focus is to provide locally produced foods and products: fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, seafood, household and personal products and pet items. Making high quality foods more accessible is their mission.  They are seeking support and funding to make buying local conveniently availble and they hope you support their efforts. Find a way to help them bring a taste of fresh, local, healthy food to downtown Spokane!  Please visit their Web site:: MainMarket.coop

Anthony’s Midtown Bistro is a charming restaurant located in a small house at 315 East Walnut in Coeur d’Alene’s thriving Midtown area. The restaurant is a fully operational turn-key business with licenses transferrable. Cozy bistro tables and 7 seats at the granite bar bring indoor seating to 42, and an enclosed outdoor patio that seats 12 more seasonally.
Currently doing $235,000 to $260,000 in gross sales annually, doing business for dinner only at about 22 hours a week for service. A new operator with a desire to do lunches could easily increase the business already at hand. This is an established neighborhood, and beyond, regular clientele from six successful years in business. Sale includes all equipment and business name, no inventory for $75,000.
Contact: Tony Hall @ 208 691- 3861