Anthony’sChef 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. Rick…
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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 SELLaurent 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, a…
Builder: Monarch Custom HomesPops 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, the…
Luigi’s Italian RestaurantA 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 be…
THE ELK PUBLIC HOUSEChef Kevin RussellChef Kevin Russell has spent his entire culinary career in the Inland Northwest turning out favorites at scenic locations such as the Floating Restaurant in…
Builder: Gunder ConstructionDesign: Eric Hedlund DesignOne of the challenges in designing this luxury Bennett Bay lake house was that it had to accommodate an active family and their guests without…
Twig’s Bistro and Martini BarBorn 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 29…
Builder: Parsons ConstructionArchitect: Uptic StudiosIf you live in a traditional home, you might relate to the challenge of heating and cooling it. The drafts that seep through the tiniest of…
Candle in the WoodsChef Dave is the chef/owner of the acclaimed Candle in the Woods. He has appeared on Food Network and was the winner of the North Idaho Culinary…