Author: Nspire Magazine

THE ELK PUBLIC HOUSEChef Kevin Russell Chef Kevin Russell has spent his entire culinary career in the Inland Northwest turning out favorites at scenic locations such as the Floating Restaurant…

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Builder: Gunder ConstructionDesign: Eric Hedlund Design One of the challenges in designing this luxury Bennett Bay lake house was that it had to accommodate an active family and their guests…

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Builder: Parsons ConstructionArchitect: Uptic Studios If you live in a traditional home, you might relate to the challenge of heating and cooling it. The drafts that seep through the tiniest…

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Brats, Bikinis & Super Shredders Head tilted back and eyes closed, I bask in the warm glow of the late morning sun. I try to discern the smell of whatever…

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The first thing that struck me when I walked into the Blackwell Gallery in downtown Coeur d’Alene was the craftsmanship of a metalwork fish. With bones made of brass fittings…

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Coeur d’Alene Tribe Battles for Cutthroat Trout The people of the Coeur d’Alene tribe believe everything has a spirit. Every coyote, eagle, willow and rock is an individual with a…

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Cricket’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar Chef Frank Cicconi graduated from Inland Northwest Culinary Academy in 2003 (Presidential Honor Roll), and continued his education at the Culinary Institute of America at…

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