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Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar

Spokane Valley - 9211 E. Montgomery (509) 928-3222

American Bistro and Wine Bar $$-$$$ --- Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar is an urban restaurant in a suburban setting. Whether it’s a quiet business lunch or intimate dinner, a glass of wine or cocktail at happy hour, a relaxing evening on the patio or an outing with (or without) the kids, you’re welcome at Ambrosia! Conveniently located in Argonne Village, we are in close proximity to downtown, the Valley and the North Side. Our ample parking, exciting food and drink selections, attentive staff and comfortable décor make Ambrosia a great choice for any occasion. Come taste Ambrosia for yourself!
www.Ambrosia-Bistro.com


Angelo's Ristorante

Coeur d'Alene Midtown - 846 N. 4th St. (208) 765-2850

Authentic Italian and Organic $$ --- Open at 5pm 7 days a week! Only eight blocks from Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Angelo’s is the Local Favorite with a taste of homemade, authentic Italian cuisine! Join us for fresh, organic, handcrafted food, an extensive wine selection and our warm romantic décor. Full-service catering and private dining rooms. Seasonal outdoor dining and reservations are highly recommended. AngelosRistorante.net
AngelosRistorante.net


Arbor Crest

Spokane - 4705 N. Fruithill Rd. (509) 927-9463

Grand visions come easily at the Cliff House, a national historic site we call home. Relax and enjoy the view as you taste our wines and stroll the grounds. No one under 21, please. Open daily 12-5pm. Downtown - River Park Square Tasting Room: (509) 747-3903 Open Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri.&Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 12-5pm.
www.arborcrest.com


Bambino's Pizza & Gelato

Coeur d'Alene Midtown - 726 N. 4th St. (208) 765-0100

European $$$ --- Join us in our warm, European atmosphere for an unforgettable dining experience. We offer our guests a beautiful wine list and nightly specials. We are open for lunch and expanded summer hours beginning June 12. Keep your eyes open for our new gelato shop, opening summer 2008.


Barrister Winery

Spokane Downtown - 1213 W. Railroad (509) 465-3591

Taste Barrister's award-winning wines! Nestled away in a 100-year-old brick building located in the historic Davenport Arts District, Barrister is home to not only a winery, but an unforgettable experience for all who enter. Enjoy wine tastings, offered 11am-4pm Sat., winery tours to get to know the winemakers Mike and Greg, First Friday events and artist receptions, or book the winery and host your own special event!
www.barristerwinery.com


Caterina Winery

Spokane Downtown - 905 N. Washington (509) 328-5068

We believe the wines of today are best expressed through tradition blended with art. Caterina provides the ultimate Washington Wine experience with our traditional Single Vineyard Wines as well as our artistic non-traditional blends showcasing the Yakima and Walla Walla valleys. If are is your passion, you will always find rotating art shows adorning our walls as well as live musicicians on our garden pation Fri. & Sat. nights. Tours and tastings daily 12-5pm. All ages welcome.
www.caterinawinery.com


Cedars Floating Restaurant

Coeur d'Alene - 1514 S.Marine Dr. (208) 664-2922

Northwest Fresh $$-$$$ --- Step into Cedars Floating Restaurant and let the natural beauty of Lake Coeur d’Alene inspire you. Dine on the spectacular outdoor terrace or enjoy the rustic wood-beamed dining room. Savor Chef Miles Boggio’s renowned cuisine including the freshest seafood in the region, signature aged prime rib, steaks, chops and the Inland Northwest’s finest salad bar. Complement your dinner with our legendary hand-crafted desserts and wines from our superb collection. Plan for extraordinary family or corporate events with our stunning setting—right on the lake—a place like no other in the world! Boat, Jet Ski or drive up. Reservations suggested. Open 4pm daily.
www.CedarsFloatingRestaurant.com


Coeur d'Alene Cellars' Barrel Room No. 6

Coeur d'Alene Downtown - 503 E. Sherman Ave. (208) 664-9632

Wine Bar $-$$ --- No. 6 Wine Bar is a plush, upscale, relaxing place to enjoy local wines, gourmet cheeses, hand-crafted chocolates and live music on weekend evenings. Summer Hours: 2-10pm Mon.-Thurs., 2pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.
www.cdacellars.com


Coeur d’Alene Cellars Winery

Coeur d'Alene North - 3890 N. Schreiber Way (208) 664-2336

Visit the winery for wine tastings of world-class wine and tours of a state-of-the-art facility. Open 11am-5pm Tues.-Sat. or by appointment.
www.CdACellars.com


Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer

Post Falls - 112 E. Seltice Way (208) 457-9885

Explore the world one glass at a time! Check out Idaho's premier wine club, beer club and tasting room. We have a massive selection including more than 900 wines and more than 300 beers to choose from, with new arrivals every week. Featuring unique and interesting wine and beer to whet your palate, from domestic and international sources. Visit us in Post Falls next to the White House Grill. Open 11am-7pm Tues.-Sat. Wine tasting events are held 4-7pm every Fri. and 12-7pm every Sat. For more information call or visit our Web site CorkJoy.com or email us at Service@CorkJoy.com.
www.corkjoy.com


Grande Ronde Cellars

Spokane Downtown - 906 W. 2nd Ave. (509) 455-8161

Grande Ronde Cellars specializes in single vineyard red wines and blends from the Walla Walla Valley appelation. Cellar Red (Cabernet Sauvignon, Grand Vidure), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Charlotte's Cuvee (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot). All wines are from Seven Hills or Pepper Bridge Vineyard, Walla Walla. The tasting room is open Wed.-Sat. 12-6pm.


Knipprath Cellars

Spokane - 5634 E. Commerce Ave. (509) 534-5121

Located in the old Parkwater Schoolhouse adjacent to historic Felts Field Airport, we invite you to join us in the enjoyment of our wines crafted in the European family tradition. Directions: I-90 exit 285 - Sprague Ave. (Fancher is west of I-90 overpass.) Go north on Fancher past Trent to 2nd left , Commerce Ave. Open Wed.-Sun. 12-5pm.
www.knipprath-cellars.com


Latah Creek Winery

Spokane Valley - 13030 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 926-0164

Latah Creek, just minutes from downtown Spokane, offers visitors the chance to sample its award-winning wines while browsing through one of the most unique gift shops in the area. Latah Creek celebrates its 25th Anniversary in Spokane and its Riesling continues to be a top-rated Washington wine. Open daily 9am-5pm.
www.latahcreek.com


Little Italy's Wine Bar

State Line - 6906 W. Seltice Way (208)777-7778

(Located inside A to Z Fine Wines & Cigars, Exit #299 off I-90 next to Cabela's) Join us for wine, microbrew and cigar tastings! Relax outdoors on the patio with your favorite wine and/or premium cigar. Open for tastings Fri. and Sat., or call for an appointment or to book your special events! Take your interest in Wine and turn it into a passion! Discover wine every month through Little Italy's Wine Club! No minimum contract term or sign-up fee. Wine Club members save 10 percent to 50 percent off all wine and wine accessories and enjoy free access to our Wine Bar for private parties! Plus many more benefits for members! We also carry PEK wine preservation systems. Visit our Web site for events, sign up for our weekly newsletter and check out our Wine Club. A to Z Fine Wines & Cigars is open 7am-9pm daily, until 10pm Fri.-Sat.
www.AtoZFineWines.com


Lone Canary Winery

Spokane Downtown - 109 S. Scott St. #B2 (509) 534-9062

Lone Canary is a Washington State winery dedicated to the production of high-quality, elegant wines that express what is delicious and distinctive about our state's fruit. We are open from Thurs.-Sun. 12-5pm and by appointment. Please contact the winery for directions. We look forward to seeing you
www.lonecanary.com


Make Wine Make Beer

Coeur d'Alene Midtown - 1411 N. 4th St. (208) 765-8576

Join in the fun and the glamour of being a winemaker! Making your own wine has never been easier! We have the quality grape wine kits from around the world for you to choose from, you design the label ... and in 4-6 weeks, voila’! Your own vintage is ready for you to bottle! We provide personalized labels for gifts and baskets for corporate, weddings and holidays. We also carry cheese-making kits and a wide selection of beer kits and ingredients. Open 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat. Call us or visit our Web site.
www.makewinemakebeer.com


Merry Cellars

Pullman, Wash. - 245 S. E. Paradise St. (509) 338-4699

A family owned winery located in Pullman’s historic Old Post Office building; Merry Cellars is dedicated to crafting small lots of ultra premium red and white Washington wines from the best fruit available. Our wines are age-worthy, yet approachable, elegant, yet casual enough to be served at the family table. We are open weekends!
www.merrycellars.com


Mizuna

Spokane Downtown - 214 N. Howard (509) 747-2004

Enjoy a tantalizing seasonal menu featuring fresh Northwest ingredients in a warm and enchanting environment. Here at Mizuna we offer creative seafood, organic meats and vegetarian entrees. Enjoy wine tasting, a full-service bar and seasonal outdoor dining. We also host wine maker dinners; please call for times. To receive our weekly email updates, please email us at dining@mizuna.com. Serving lunch 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri., and dinner 5-10pm daily. Reservations are recommended.
www.mizuna.com


Moose Market

Coeur d'Alene Downtown - 401 E. Sherman Ave, (208) 664-7901

Do you feel like “Gourmet Everyday?” The Moose Market, conveniently located in Downtown Coeur d’ Alene, is a wonderful, open air-style market. The Market has a fun and tasty variety of snacks foods, premium ice cream, a deli with packaged meats and delicious cheeses (including Cougar Gold), more than 300 varieties of wine and nearly 100 varieties of beer. The newest addition are “Moose Dogs”—gourmet sausages with a delicious selection of toppings. “Moost Delicious!” Open 10am-9pm Mon-Sat and 11am-7pm Sun. Moose Dogs are available late night on weekends.
www.MooseMarket.com


Moose Market Lounge

Coeur d'Alene - 401 E. Sherman Ave. (208) 664-7901

After work, come down and relax in the distinctive Moose Market Lounge. Enjoy wine by the glass or choose a bottle from our selection of more than 300 varietals. We also offer a unique array of more than 40 microbrews. Taste wine with local wine guru Sam Lange between 12-6pm Thurs-Sat. Live Blues and Jazz on Fri. and Sat. nights. Retail wine and beer are available until closing. Open at noon daily.
www.MooseMarket.com


Mountain Dome Winery

Spokane - 16315 E. Temple Rd. (509) 928-2788

Mountain Dome Winery is Washington State's Premier Sparkling House. It is family owned and operated and focuses on producing world-class sparkling wine made in the traditional Methode Champenoise style. Mountail Dome's Cuvee Forte label just received a gold medal in Seattle's Enological Wine Tasting and was picked to be in the top 100 most exciting wine finds by British wine writer Tom Stevenson. Please call for directions. Tasting Room open Sat. 11am-5pm during the summer months and gladly by appointment.
www.mountaindome.com


Nodland Cellars

Spokane Valley - 11616 E. Montgomery Dr. #70 (509) 927-7770

Nodland Cellars presents our Private Blend—a jazzy red wine with a sextet of flavors featuring a blend of ripe, luscious Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. An ultra-modern interpretation of a beloved standard. Seriously fun! We are located at Pines and Montgomery. Open 12-4pm Saturdays and by appointment.
www.NodlandCellars.com


Okanogan Estate & Vineyard

Oroville - 1205 Main St. . (509) 476-3646

Okanogan Estate & Vineyards is a small, award-winning winery dedicated to producing handcrafted, exceptional wines. The first winery to open in America in our region, we take pride in our vineyard because our grapes are estate-grown in Washington’s Okanogan Valley. They are carefully monitored to ensure full flavor and complexity. Our desert-like climate, combined with the rich soil of our region, provides ideal grape-growing conditions. Visit us, experience our sensational variety of wines and bask in the beauty bordered by tall, rocky mountains with miles of lake water running through the valley floor.
www.OkanoganWine.com


Robert Karl Cellars

Spokane Downtown - 115 W. Pacific Ave. (509) 363-1353

Featured in Wine & Spirits Top 100 “Artisan Wineries of the Year” Buying Guide 2006, Robert Karl Cellars is a boutique Spokane winery producing handcrafted premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Claret, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and a dry Cabernet Franc Rosé. The grapes are from Horse Heaven Hills, an American Viticultural Area (AVA) of the Columbia Valley in Washington State. Robert Karl Cellars has been rated as one of the top-100 wineries in the world, and its physician-winemaker, Joseph Gunselman, has received national recognition for his wines!
www.robertkarl.com


Rock City Grill

Spokane Downtown - River Park Square – 808 W. Main (509) 455-4400

At River Park Square just across the street from River Front Park, this locally owned American-Italian grill is a Spokane landmark. Our menu has more than 60 items and is the home of the Blue Martini Bar and an excellent wine list. Open 11:15am every day.
www.RockCityGrill.com


Tim's Special Cut Meats

Coeur d'Alene North - 7397 N. Gov't Way (208) 772-3327

We are the only old-fashioned butcher shop in town offering a variety of retail meats – all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus Beef, chicken, Idaho lamb and pork, USDA-inspected elk and buffalo. We also have a variety of custom-smoked sausages, jerky, fresh sausages, deli meats, custom-smoked hams, bacons and smoked pork chops, dairy products to include farm-fresh eggs, spices marinades, beer, wine and more. Let us help you choose a great steak to barbecue tonight or prepare a special-order item such as Rack of Lamb or seasoned Prime Rib.


Townshend Cellar

Colbert - 16112 N. Greenbluff Rd. (509) 238-1400

Located just north of Spokane in the Green Bluff area, Townshend Cellar is dedicated to producing small lots of quality wines, ports, dessert wines and huckleberry-style wines. Come enjoy our award-winning wines and beautiful view of the Green Bluff countryside. We are open 12-6pm Fri.-Sun. and by appointment. Visit our Web site to find out about special events and join our wine club. Ask for a taste of Townshend Cellar wines at your favorite restaurants. We look forward to seeing you at the winery!
www.townshendcellar.com


Vintage Hill Cellars

Spokane Downtown - 319 W. 2nd Ave. (509) 624-3792

We started from a passion for winemaking and sharing an experience with friends and family. Two years later, after our initial decision to take a hobby into a public passion, we first opened our doors May 11, 2007. We hope you will join us soon and experience the urban yet refined delights of Vintage Hill Cellars.
www.VintageHillCellars.com





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