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Local menus encourage diners to read between the lines with word plays, homages and other unexpected inspirations

by Carrie Scozzaro

Dec 5, 2019

Food descriptions don't always match the ingredients. Mincemeat, for example, is actually made from fruit, while there is absolutely no dairy in head cheese...

Prohibition Gastropub's top-selling Voot Burger.

Crimson Hearth in Spokane Valley offers affordable, home-cooked staples from breakfast through dinner

By Chey Scott
Dec 5, 2019
Sandpoint's Chocolate Bear recovers from an unexpected meltdown with a new facility in Spokane Valley

By Carrie Scozzaro
Dec 5, 2019
Winter is coming; warm up with these five local Vietnamese restaurants' rich, brothy pho noodle soup

By Inlander Staff
Nov 27, 2019
Spokane's newest and smallest bar, Bijou, opens in Browne's Addition

By Chey Scott
Nov 27, 2019
Crafted Taphouse embraces the cold; plus, local pies for the holidays and an update on Spokane's forthcoming cat cafe

By Chey Scott
Nov 27, 2019
Start planning your Thanksgiving and other holiday feasts with these tips and recipes from local chefs

By Chey Scott
Nov 21, 2019
WSU students bring authentic Chinese food and bubble tea to downtown Pullman

By Melina Ernst
Nov 21, 2019
Local vegan-friendly holiday eats; plus, Sawmill Grille opens in Post Falls and the debut of miFlavour's full-service French cafe

Nov 21, 2019
Spokane's Gander and Ryegrass invites diners to slow down and savor with a multi-course menu and comfortable setting

By Chey Scott
Nov 14, 2019
The old home of Syringa Sushi has been transformed into Monarch Ramen Noodle House

By Carrie Scozzaro
Nov 14, 2019
Newly discovered ruby chocolate is a sweet and colorful addition on many local dessert menus

By Carrie Scozzaro
Nov 7, 2019
This hearty, vegetarian mushroom stroganoff comes together quickly in an Instant Pot or on the stove top

By Sylvia Fountaine
Nov 7, 2019
Third time's the charm: Spokane's Ricky Webster on Hallmark's new holiday cookie series; plus Hidden Mother's new taproom, and more

Nov 7, 2019
Cinnamon rolls are a cozy fall treat; here's seven baked in the Inland Northwest to try

By Inlander Staff
Oct 31, 2019
Great Falls-based Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Co. opens new pub in Coeur d'Alene's Midtown District

By Carrie Scozzaro
Oct 31, 2019
Italia Trattoria Lands on Best Pasta List; plus, what food and drink spots are coming to the Wonder Building

Oct 31, 2019
There's an increasing number of breweries around the region operating at a small scale

By Derek Harrison
Oct 24, 2019
The Inlander sits down with the chef running Hogwash Whiskey Den in downtown Spokane

By Connor Gilbert
Oct 24, 2019
Newly opened in Hayden, Belle's Brunch House serves classic brunch fare all day long

By Carrie Scozzaro
Oct 17, 2019
A new event brings together culinary pros and diners to discuss some of the biggest issues in the restaurant industry

By Chey Scott
Oct 17, 2019