The Sandpoint Eater: Village people
By Marcia PilgermaReader Columnist I brought a few souvenirs home from my recent trip to Italy and France. In addition to a few well-earned (no regrets) pounds, it included a selection of grandkid-friendly and...
Category: Eats & Drinks
Sandpoint Elks donate to local organizations helping with food insecurity
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Everyone needs a little help from time to time. The Sandpoint Elks Lodge No. 1376 presented three Bonner County nonprofit organizations with grant dollars on Dec. 4 to help with...
The Sandpoint Eater: A season of (really big) thanks
By Marcia PilgeramReader Columnist It’s Thanksgiving week, and yes, I know, I know, every essay and social media post at this time begins with a version of: “What I am grateful for.” But clichés...
Evans Bros responds to coffee tariffs, uncertainty over exemptions
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Despite recent moves by President Donald Trump to roll back or otherwise loosen some trade tariffs, consumers continue to see rising prices for all manner of goods and services as...
Need help finding something to eat? We’ve got you covered
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Cuts to SNAP benefits nationwide placed a new strain on families that need assistance keeping their pantries stocked — especially as we approach the holiday season. If you or someone...
The Sandpoint Eater: Italy meets Idaho
By Marcia PilgeramReader Columnist In the last column, I was lamenting the fact that I was long overdue for some local eatery meals, chiefly because I’d been traveling a lot. Trust me when I...
Mad about Science: Cholula
By Brenden BobbyReader Staff In my household, there is only one hot sauce that reigns supreme. My lady’s love for Cholula extends beyond the four walls of our home, and any time we go...
Utara Brewing Co. expands downtown location, adds production facility on Boyer Ave.
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Ever since he poured the first pint at Utara Brewing Co. on Pine Street in downtown Sandpoint, owner and brewer Dave Kosiba always sought to keep his operation small and...
Thunder’s Catch wins ‘Best New Retail Product’ at Alaska Symphony of Seafood
By Reader Staff Sandpoint-based Thunder’s Catch recently earned one of its industry’s highest accolades when it took home the Best New Retail Product award at the Symphony of Seafood, hosted each year by the...
Mad about Science: Pringles
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist Pringles are one of the most iconic snack foods ever invented. A simple potato chip, curved in an unusual way stacked into one of the world’s most recognizable containers. Everyone...
