The Sandpoint Eater: Eat these words
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I have always loved words. And food. I especially love food words, and let me tell you, there is no shortage of lingo in the …
Category: Eats & Drinks
The Sandpoint Eater: Farewell old friend
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
This past weekend, after nearly 40 years together, I said goodbye to a constant companion. I never dreamed I’d cry over the loss of …
Here be good burgers
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sailing through its first summer as a brick-and-mortar restaurant, The Burger Dock has established a nautical-themed niche at 116 N. First Ave. in downtown Sandpoint.…
MickDuff’s brewpub will move to historic Sandpoint Post Office building
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The building at 419 N. Second Ave. is arguably the most iconic in Sandpoint. The Spanish colonial revival-style brick structure, built in 1927 and dedicated …
Bountiful Bonner County
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The 2019 Bonner County Fair theme — “Bounty of the County” — doesn’t only refer to the gigantic zucchini fairgoers are sure to see Wednesday, …
Profile: Shingle Mill Blueberry Farm
By Jodi Rawson
Reader Contributor
Shingle Mill Blueberry Farm is a festive place this time of year. Toddlers run around stuffing blueberries into their mouths, moms catch up while their …
Kids’ Day at the Farmers’ Market: the next generation of vendors
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Each month, the Sandpoint Farmers’ Market hosts a special event. In the past couple of months, that has included a customer appreciation day and an …
Festival at Sandpoint: Week 2
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Getting there
Walking or biking to War Memorial Field is ideal. Driving to the venue, while possible, will probably still mean walking quite a ways …
A walk down Festival Street
By Lyndsie Kiebert and Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Evans Brothers Coffee
A mainstay first stop on Festival Street — the Festival at Sandpoint’s food vendor row — is Evans Brothers …
A newcomer’s guide to Sandpoint (pt. 2)
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Every summer for the past 37 years, the Festival at Sandpoint has raised its iconic white tent and drawn folks from all over the country …
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Science fun, the Backcountry Film Festival, Insanity Fab, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
