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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Food

Opening day for Riverfront Park's Fountain Cafe

Posted By Lisa Waananen on Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 3:07 PM

A chilly wind showed up to knock around the balloons set out for the Fountain Cafe’s opening day in Riverfront Park. But the sun also made an appearance, as if reminding us that there’s plenty of summer ahead for lunches and after-work drinks in the park.

Construction began last fall for the cafe, which has all-outdoor patio seating right next to the Rotary Fountain. Earlier this year we wrote about the plans and extensive menu, which includes salads and healthy wraps along with traditional concession stand favorites like chili dogs and ice cream.

Take note of the beverage list, too — there’s wine and beer, including No-Li on tap.

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News

MORNING BRIEFING: Sexy time at jail, NBA player comes out, light sabers are scary

Posted By Leah Sottile on Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 7:41 AM

HERE

Local smokers: we suggest you light up no closer than 25 feet from business doors — or else you might find yourself slapped with a $50 ticket. (SR)

One Spokane neighborhood has gone from safe to super-sketchy since 2013 began. (KREM)

An Airway Heights Corrections Center counselor is in hot water after engaging in sexual activity with an inmate. (KXLY)

THERE

Jason Collins, an NBA player, comes out of the closet. He is the first active player in major US sports to do so. (SR)

Investigators find female DNA on Boston bombs. (LA Times)

Pot activists in Idaho see their kids taken away to foster care?! (SR)

A homemade lightsaber scares the crap out of Seattle cops. (KHQ)

WE FEEL YOUR PAIN, GUYS

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Food

VIDEO: Behind the scenes with No-Li Brewmaster Mark Irvin

Posted By Lisa Waananen on Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 4:21 PM

If you don’t already want a beer after work, this will change your mind. A couple of weeks ago — it was actually the day No-Li got federal approval for “Spokane Style” beer — The Inlander stopped by the brewhouse on Trent Avenue to talk with No-Li Brewmaster and Owner Mark Irvin.

That lucky beer-holding hand to the right of the frame during the interview belongs to Arts & Culture Editor Mike Bookey, who also wrote this companion feature about No-Li for this week’s beer issue. Videographer Nathan Brand filmed and edited these videos from their visit.

First, here’s a short feature on how the brewery got started and how it’s grown. “Nothing makes you happier than watching somebody you don’t know walk up to the bar and order a pint of your beer,” Irvin says.

And here, for the beer nerds, Irvin tastes and describes five of No-Li’s flagship beers. This is what you should memorize for the next time someone from out of town sees a No-Li tap handle and asks you about it. (Or you can just tell them to try it and see.)

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News

MORNING BRIEFING: Art scams, super glue, Tebow, Obama funny guy

Posted By Leah Sottile on Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:37 AM

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South Hillies who were initially skeptical about the relocation of Jefferson Elementary actually think it's kinda cool now. (SR)

The most high-brow crime to ever hit Spokane: yes, folks, we've got an fine art criminal on our hands! (KXLY)

Super glue: a crook's best friend? What'll they think of next? (KXLY)

We advise you against wearing a short skirt today. (SR)

THERE

A Washington judge makes stoners statewide giddy when he demands that cops return weed that was taken from a man during a traffic stop. (KXLY)

Tebow! Out! (NYT)

Apparently we missed what earned last night's Mad Men an A grade… (AV Club)

As per usual, President Obama continues to be awesome AND hilarious at last night's White House Correspondents' Dinner. "I'm not the strapping young Muslim socialist I used to be." BAHAHAHA!

To the person in front of me in the red car at the drive-thru at Shadle
Starbucks, thank you for paying for my coffee this morning (Thursday, April
18th). This week has been such a downer for everyone, the Boston Marathon
tragedy, the explosion in Texas, but there are people out there, like you,
who care by performing random acts of kindness. My week has been filled
with highs and lows, extremely busy schedules and you totally made my day
start off amazingly well. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Spokane is so lucky to have thoughtful people like you!