BeerFest: There’s no better time to be a beer lover
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff If variety is the spice of life, then there’s no better time to be a beer lover. With microbreweries springing up all over the country — including several right...
Category: Eats & Drinks
The Sandpoint Eater: Kitchen Sports
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist Last week I had breakfast at DuPar’s, a landmark restaurant at LA’s Farmers Market that’s been operating since 1937. It’s a beloved institution for tourists as well as...
Lakeside Dining in North Idaho: Part 1
By McCalee Cain Reader Intern A Sandpoint summer could never be complete without a meal or two overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Fortunately, the lake boasts a diverse selection of dining options for all palates and...
The glass is half full — of kombucha
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff To some, kombucha is a health supplement. For others, it’s just a tasty drink. To most, kombucha is … well … what is it? Carson Racicot and Tianna Valiani...
‘Simple, honest, good’
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When it comes to dining atmosphere, it’s hard to beat a beautiful spot like Bottle Bay. When Michael and Sarah Williams, owners of the popular Sandpoint restaurant Loaf and...
‘An Experience of Humanity’
By McCalee Cain Reader Staff By day, the Oak Street Food Court is a bustling local food mecca. Come 7 p.m. on a Friday evening, however, Improv Cafe transforms the area into an intimate,...
Summer Sampler puts local food in one place
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Nothing quite says summer in Sandpoint like the Summer Sampler, the perfect event to experience the full range of local cuisine. Brimming with activity and the excitement of a...
‘Take what you need, leave what you can’
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff People have started to notice the cooler of fruits and veggies on the corner of Fifth and Cedar. Those who bother to stop find a sign reading “Free fresh...
A sneak peak at Sandpoint’s newest brewery
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Plenty of people find themselves dreaming over a glass of beer, but for Andrea Marcoccio and Kennden Culp, the beer is the dream. Together, the couple is working to...
Food court is called to order
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff To be a town known for its food, variety is key. In Sandpoint, a microcosm of that variety can be found at the Oak Street Food Court, just across...
