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 opening a new Evans...
Category: Eats & Drinks
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 with philanthropy and hot...
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 a.m.-4 p.m. The family-friendly...
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 desires. But something Sandpoint...
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 for sale. Owned by...
FallFest: 25 years of good times on the mountain
By Reader Staff Over the years, festivals celebrating the ever-growing craft beer industry have sprouted up around the Pacific Northwest but none have aged as well as Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s Fall Fest. Coming into...
Laughing Dog celebrates 12th anniversary
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It was a leap of faith when Fred Colby left his career to start Laughing Dog Brewing. Twelve years later, it’s clear that he landed on remarkably solid ground....
The Sandpoint Eater: Long lost friend
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist I’ve just returned from my much-anticipated annual summer sojourn to Montana, where our clan of family and like-family gather from near (Helena) and far (including one who was...
Wildwood Grilling and Yoke’s partner for golden ticket giveaway
By Reader Staff Wildwood Grilling and Yoke’s Fresh Market are collaborating to do a Golden Ticket Giveaway on Thursday, August 10. Wildwood Grilling, a local manufacturer of grilling planks and other wood smoking products,...
NW Winefest at Schweitzer: a good time for reds, whites and brews
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For the third year in a row, wine is king at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Northwest Winefest kicks off July 15 and 16, with 80 different wines from 20 regional...
