Satay Bistro Chef Alec Tompkins is a Coeur d’Alene local. He started his career in the industry as a Dish Washer at age 16. “I’ve never attended a culinary school,”…
Author: Nspire Magazine
My favorite backyard memories begin when, shortly after first grade year, my parents decided to build a teepee. It was made of thick cotton canvas on an electric sewing machine. Dad…
Builder: Monarch Development Designer: RND Architects The open risers and massive brick wall create just the level of interest Ryan Neary wanted in the entryway of his Coeur d’Alene home. It…
The Fedora Chef Brad Case is the Executive Chef at The Fedora. Chef Brad is fun-loving, easy going and has a taste for great quality. Why did Chef Brad chose to…
Harry Bashaw is a humble, polite, respectable young man. He’s quiet, reserved – at least when he’s not on the slopes, blasting through the powder on his twin-tips – the kind of guy you want…
Bardenay Nick Started dish washing at the age of 16. He joined Bardenay as a cook 12 years ago and has been the chef there since 2007. He chose this…
Architect Miller Staufer Architects I had the good fortune of getting to know some inspiring homeowners for this edition’s architectural series. Each had undertaken major projects to build their dream homes on North Idaho’s glistening…
My favorite getaway for a long weekend is to the Methow (pronounced met-how) in Washington’s Okanogan County. The Methow Valley is situated north of Lake Chelan, east of the Cascade…
Palm Court Grill » 2 cups olive oil» 2 large white onion, diced» ½ cup garlic cloves» 1 cup dry white wine» 1 tbsp kosher salt» 1 bay leaf» 2…
Builder: Durheim Timberworks Some husbands express their love with diamonds, others with flowers.Jared Durheim chose wood. In fact, Jared went with the equivalent of three semi-trucks full, all used to…