Syringa Chef Viljo Basso has been working in the kitchen most of his life, starting in his parents’ cafe. In 1990 he decided to pursue cooking as a career. After…
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Anthony’s Chef Rick began his restaurant career as a dishwasher at Red Robin. He was introduced to the kitchen one night when asked to help cover for an injured chef.…
I’m following Steve down stairs to get a look at some of his originalswhen his legs give out and he drops straight down to sit safely on the steps. He…
FLEUR DE SEL Laurent Zirotti grew up in France where he was influenced by the cooking of his French mother and Italian grandmother. Laurent worked for Roger Vergé at l’Amandier,…
Builder: Monarch Custom Homes Pops of ocean blues decorate Carol and Clark Emmerson’s home on the Spokane River. Serving as a bold yet fitting accent to a largely neutral canvas,…
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant A Spokane native, Chef Tracy McLaughlin started his restaurant career at age 16. He chose this recipe because it’s made from the best ingredients, and they can…
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…
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…
Twig’s Bistro and Martini Bar Born and raised in Spokane, Chef Brian Hartnett’s culinary passion truly took off while serving four years in Japan with the US Navy. Self-taught, with…
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…