The changing faces of Sandpoint’s eats and drinks
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
Things are changing at the Pend Oreille Winery, both visually and behind the scenes.
As far as the behind-the-scenes operations go, winery creators Steve …
Category: Eats & Drinks
The Sandpoint Eater: Sugar and spice and everything nice (and local)
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
I’ve got three busy weeks ahead of me, and I imagine I’m not alone. I’ve been baking and freezing or curing for the past …
A new face in food
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
Self-described “retail nomad” Sean Eakins is setting roots in Sandpoint as store director at Winter Ridge Natural Foods after 25 years of working in …
Fire on 4th Street: Northwest style cooking at its best
By Reader Staff
Wildwood Grilling’s new hire, Chef Matt Curmi, recently teamed up with Pacific Northwest’s Chef Tom Douglas to host the “Glorious Wood Planked and Smoked Pacific Northwest Dinner” …
The Sandpoint Eater: From Festival to Fromagerie
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
When the turkey’s been picked from the carcass, the stuffing polished off and that stuffed-belly feeling wanes, we’re left to reflect on the holiday …
Evans Brothers expands to CDA
By Jodi Rawson
Reader Contributor
The future is looking bright for Rick and Randy Evans of the popular Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters in Sandpoint. The pair have announced they are …
Empty Bowls fundraiser aids Food Bank
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Hunger is an important issue for Nannette Heintzelman. For the past three years, Heintzelman has organized the Empty Bowls fundraiser in Sandpoint, which combines art …
Oktoberfest at Beet & Basil
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Beet & Basil Restaurant in Sandpoint will be hosting a special Oktoberfest fundraiser for the East Bonner County Library on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 10 …
New bar with a ‘Cheers’ feel
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
The Sandpoint bar scene offers a handful of options. From rowdy to more subdued, most can find a watering hole that fits their nightlife …
Panhandler Pies owners seek restaurant sale
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A chapter is about to close on a popular local restaurant: Panhandler Pies owners Rex and Maria Williams announced they are putting the business up …
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Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss the Banff Film Festival, CHAFE150 Registration, the Reader Community Party, 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.
