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Eat your way across the world map at these local international hotspots
Expand your palate, right at home in the Inland Northwest. From Asian cuisine like authentic ramen to all-you-can eat barbecue, there are fresh flavors to be found. If you’re looking to put your cooking to the test, swing by a local international market to get niche ingredients. There’s even fusion options for those who crave that mash-up of familiar American comfort food with more adventurous dishes.
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The Unusual Washington Restaurant That Feels Like Stepping Onto A Steampunk Movie Set
Somewhere in downtown Spokane, there’s a restaurant hiding behind a century-old brick facade and two smokestacks that look like they belong in a Tim Burton film. The Steam Plant Restaurant & Brew Pub is the kind of place that makes you wonder why every restaurant doesn’t just set up shop inside a historic industrial power plant.
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These beetles can sense wildfires and race toward the flames while ticks face a different fate
When wildfires tore through north Spokane, Washington, early this year, something unexpected showed up in the ash: thousands of black fire beetles, drawn to the heat. But fire doesn’t only attract insects, it can wipe them out, including the pest Americans hate most: ticks.
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Seven Washington Diners Where The Chicken-Fried Steak Still Comes Smothered In Gravy
Some plates never go out of style, and a crispy chicken-fried steak buried under peppery gravy is one of them. Across Washington, a handful of diners still make this comfort classic the old-fashioned way, from a restored railcar in Spokane to a 24-hour Seattle landmark that dates back to 1929.
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Everyone Should Make The Trek To This Hidden Washington Drive-In For The Incredible Burgers
The cartoon face on the sign outside Billy Burgers Drive Inn in Wilbur, Washington has a grin that suggests it’s been expecting you. It’s been right about everyone who’s ever pulled off Highway 2 and into that parking lot, and it’s going to be right about you too.
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Find something to yell(ow) about at four fine dining spots around Spokane
ELOTE ($14) Kismet, 3020 E. Queen Ave. While corn is almost always going to be a bright sunshine-y yellow, the same can’t be said for its Mexican variant, elote. The addictive dish usually found at fairs, food trucks and street corners is typically smothered in crema or mayonnaise and topped with spices, herbs and cheese.
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The opportunities for arts lovers abound throughout the region, and better still, there’s always more to discover
From medieval artisans to Mystic Pizza, the Inland Northwest is brimming with performing and visual arts offerings year-round. There are musicals, exhibitions, plays, comedy acts, symphonies, festivals, rock concerts and unique cultural experiences that have the power to entertain, edify and even inspire folks of all ages. Here’s a taste of what some of the top venues have in store, but don’t be shy about exploring further.
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Seven Washington Thai Restaurants Locals Say Are Worth The Drive For Curry
A good bowl of curry can turn a long drive into a happy errand. Washington has Thai kitchens scattered from Spokane to the Olympic Peninsula, and some of them make curry so well that people plan road trips around them. This list covers seven spots where the curry is the...
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Muggies Coffee serves up kindness in a pink cup through their newest location
Muggies Coffee Co. not only supplies customers with a caffeine jolt in a cute cup, it is also committed to mixing in a shot of kindness with your espresso to start your day. Madison Hare, the owner of Muggies, has changed the Spokane coffee scene one pink coffee stand at a time. Hare took over Muggies in 2023 after the previous owners asked her if she would be interested in buying the stand, formally called Mug Shots Espresso.
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Spooky events in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area 2026
The moment summer ends and the air cools down about 5 degrees, my mind and spirit officially enter Halloween mode. From that moment on, I want life to be full of apple cider, fluffy scarves and piles of golden leaves. Of course, this time of year is never complete without attending a few events to really get into the spirit of the season. (MADISON PEARSON)