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5 Best Restaurants in Spokane Valley, Washington You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Spokane Valley, Washington — a city where the pines lean in close and the Spokane River winds like a silver ribbon, where the hum of pickup trucks mingles with the laughter of families in leafy parks, and the scent of barbecue, pho, and fresh-baked bread drifts through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and hope. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: ranch homes and new builds, old barns and glassy storefronts, each telling the story of those who’ve called this valley home. It’s a place where the food scene is a living mosaic — Hmong, Mexican, Italian, and classic American, all woven together by the hands of dreamers and doers, old-timers and newcomers alike.

Spokane Valley, WA · 3d

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This Idaho Seafood Counter Doubles As A Fish Market That Diners Call The Best Seafood In North Idaho

Eight different tartar sauces. One of them mixes horseradish with cocktail sauce, and another brings jalapeno and lime to the party. That alone got my attention. Then I learned the same counter that fries your halibut also sells live crab and lobster you can carry home in a cooler. Fish...

Coeur D'Alene, ID · 2d

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New themed cafes and bars to check out in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area

From fantasy and plant-themed coffee shops, such as HoneySpell Cafe and Grounded Gardens, to tiny bars and lounges with unique drink experiences like The Lilac Room, the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area has lately been a hotbed for new, niche businesses. Yet, bars with themes aren’t exactly a new phenomenon.

Spokane, WA · 19h

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The Idaho Amish Market Where Bulk Goods, Homemade Pies And Lebanon Bologna Sandwiches Make The Backroads Drive Worth It

Lebanon bologna, the tangy Pennsylvania Dutch deli meat, lands on sandwiches at a small Amish counter in North Idaho. That detail alone made me sit up. You rarely spot it this far west. The bread underneath it comes out of the store’s own kitchen. Then come the scones, the homemade...

Sandpoint, ID · 2d

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Washington Has 6 Butcher Shops Where the Meat Beats the Grocery Store and Costs Less

One butcher shop on this list never locks its doors. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so a midnight steak craving actually has somewhere to go. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another shop sells exotic game next to its jerky, and a third keeps homemade salsa beside the premium cuts.

Washington · 1d

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Grandparents Who Grew Up In Washington Still Swear By These 7 Family-Run Chinese-American Restaurants

Ask an older Washingtonian where to get a good plate of chow mein, and you will probably get a very specific answer. Many grandparents across the state have stuck with the same family-run Chinese-American spots for years, sometimes for generations. These restaurants serve the comfort classics, like wonton soup, sweet...

Washington · 3d

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Since The 1950s, Spokane Families Have Lined Up For Burgers At Ferguson’s Cafe

Some restaurants chase trends every few years. One little diner on the north side of Spokane has spent decades doing the opposite, and families keep coming back because of it. Grandparents who ate there as kids now bring their grandkids, and the booths still fill up before the morning coffee has had time to cool. The place has even appeared on the big screen, which surprises plenty of lifelong locals who never knew a movie crew once set up shop a few blocks from home.

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Warm Bowls Of Ramen Come Loaded With Chashu Pork At These 10 Washington Noodle Shops

A Spokane ramen shop sells a bowl called King Ramen, and you can upgrade it with premium chashu pork. I love that a noodle soup gets a royal title on Division Street. Chashu is pork that gets braised low and slow until it turns tender. Then it lands on top of broth and noodles like a crown.

Spokane, WA · 3d

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Unwrapping a filling lunch: Burrito House is the spot for authentic Mexican food

Wrapping up midterms and looking for a restaurant with perfect prices for a student? Look no further than Spokane’s Burrito House, a family-run and independently woman-owned Mexican restaurant located at 3115 E. Mission Ave. Burrito House sits directly across the street from Spokane Community College and is around a...

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Woman Plans to Go Full Year Without Grocery Shopping. She Was Shocked by How Much Food Waste They Were Creating Before (Exclusive)

Ashley Mann tells PEOPLE about her viral experiment — and getting her family on board

Spokane, WA · 13h

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HoneySpell Cafe is Spokane's newest late-night space of fantasy coziness

HoneySpell Cafe is a fantasy-themed establishment illuminated by ambient lamps and string lights, with walls covered in golden thrifted decor and a menu that boasts all kinds of magically themed drinks. When Emily Peterson decided to open the business, she knew she wanted to create a third space where people could find community in a relaxed and cozy environment.

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10 Washington Coffee Roasters Serving Freshly Roasted Beans And Rich Espresso In Cozy Shops

One Washington roaster pays coffee farmers more than double Fair Trade rates. Your morning latte comes with a side of good karma, which is a pretty great way to start the day. That company started in 2005 inside an unmarked warehouse, which is about as indie as origin stories get. Now it runs cafes and a full roastery, with national awards to show for it.

Spokane, WA · 2d

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Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar celebrates 25 years

Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar walks a fine line between casual and fine dining. Take its flagship location on River Park Square’s third floor, for example. After reopening this summer following a five-month remodel, diners’ first impression of the restaurant is framed by flames dancing across a chest-high fireplace.

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Where to find trendy tooth gems and grillz around Spokane

All over social media, celebrities and influencers are flaunting custom mods to make their smiles stand out from the crowd. From the early 2000s comeback trend of teeth grillz (e.g. Nelly’s 2005 hit “Grillz”) to the demure, quiet-luxury look of Swarovski crystal gems sported by models like Bella Hadid, decorating one’s teeth has become another way to accessorize.

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We Ranked The Top 7 Pizza Places In Washington And Here Is Who Made The Final Cut

One pizzeria on this list has been serving thin-crust pies since around 1950. Another hands out New York slices that stretch almost 12 inches. A third lets you play pinball under ’80s posters between bites. I love that kind of range. Washington pizza covers blistered Neapolitan crusts, foldable street-style...

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Families Eat Breakfast Inside A Restored Vintage Railcar At This Cozy Washington Diner

Breakfast here is served inside an old train car, complete with wood booths and a counter that faces the cooks. That detail alone had me hooked. The menu goes further than you’d expect, with crispy deviled eggs topped with smoked bacon next to huckleberry pancakes. The farm-to-fork kitchen will even smother your hash browns in gravy and onions at no extra charge.

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Old-School Washington Lunch Counters Where Locals Have Eaten For Half A Century, Ranked: 6 Favorites

Some Washington restaurants have outlasted trends, owners, and entire neighborhoods, and they still pour coffee at the counter every day. The six spots on this list have each been feeding locals for at least 50 years, and a few go back much further than that. You will find a railcar...

Seattle, WA · 6d

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Fuel up at one of these six new Inland Northwest cafes

Consider mixing up your coffee routine by trying out one (or all) of these new caffeine outposts in and around Spokane. Some are expansions of familiar favorites, while others introduce fresh, innovative flavors to the coffee scene. FOX & ONYX. 1948 N. Harvest Parkway, Liberty Lake, Instagram: @foxandonyxcoffee. While coffee...

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This Washington Burger Window Has Been Handing Out Huckleberry Shakes And Apple Pie Pizza Since 1965

A burger stand that sells huckleberry milkshakes, fish and chips, corn dogs, and something called apple pie pizza all at the same walk-up counter? That menu alone made me stop scrolling. The stand has been flipping burgers since 1965. It still runs on a semi-outdoor setup where you order on...

Spokane, WA · 12d

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