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Well well well. . . you thought you might’ve gotten rid of me and then you realized it was just for a week. Well guess what baby, I’M BACK! Yikes, last week was a busy one and you guys need this content. . . I know, and I can’t let you down like that, but I also don’t want to inundate your inbox. We made it through Valentine’s Day, made it through gala week, and now it’s time for the week we’ve all been waiting for. . . Restaurant week! Hope you’re ready stuff your piehole like yours truly. March madness is eminent, and we sure do have some emotions to unpack around that. Here we go:

If you don’t remember the Restaurant Week Deets from the last edition, well allow me to remind you 👇

🍽️ Inlander Restaurant Week (Feb 27 – March 8): The Super Bowl of Eating

👀 100+ Restaurants | 3-Course Menus | $25, $35, or $45

This is THE week where everyone in Spokane suddenly becomes a self-proclaimed food critic, dropping money on multiple-course meals and convincing themselves it’s “budget-friendly.” You get to flex your sophisticated palate, try new spots, and justify ordering dessert because ‘it’s part of the deal.’

How it works:

✅ Pick a restaurant from the list. (Bonus points if you pretend you “just discovered it.”)
✅ Lock in a reservation—or roll the dice and hope for a bar seat.
✅ Indulge in a curated 3-course meal—appetizer, entrée, and dessert—all for a fixed price.
✅ Repeat at least 2-3 more times before the week is up.

Big Moves. . . Let’s Roll:

🍛 Vieux Carre – Gumbo is a religion, and though this stuff ain’t comin’ out of the French Quarter, it will still send your taste buds into oblivion. . . buckle up. . .  

🚤 Cedars – On the water, delivering impeccable vibes, and amazing bites, get after it.

🍕 Republic Pi – Wood-fired pizza so crispy, gooey, and glorious that even your carb-avoidant friends will cave. Bonus: They’ve got a solid beer list to wash it all down.

🦄 Gilded Unicorn – It’s always good, but I saw some special, fluffy, fruity-pebble-covered dessert that put my taste buds on high alert. I’ll see you there. 

🍔 Inland Pacific Kitchen – High-end, creative dishes that will make you question everything you thought you knew about food. This is the move if you want bold flavors and some serious plating aesthetics.

The cats meow and some pro-like tips for restaurant week:

🔥 Book your tables NOW. By the time you remember to make a reservation, the good spots will be full, and you’ll be stuck eating microwaved queso at Applebee’s (not. . . that. . . there’s anything wrong with that).
🔥 Go on a weekday. Avoid the weekend madness and get better service when the servers aren’t running on fumes.
🔥 Split and share. If you go with a friend, order different menu options and sample everything. (Or just take one bite and regret your choice for the rest of the night.)
🔥 Tip your servers well. They’re about to deal with a tsunami of indecisive foodies.

📌 Moral of the story? Eat like royalty for 10 days. Here’s the full list of menus – plan your food tour accordingly. 🔗

🏡 Spokane Home & Yard Show – Where Ambition Meets Reality

📍 Spokane County Fair & Expo Center
📅 Feb 27 – Mar 2
💰 Tickets: $10 (or $12 for a 4-day pass)

Alright, let’s be real—you’re probably not about to gut your kitchen and install custom cabinetry yourself. But that doesn’t mean you can’t wander through this event, sip a coffee, and fantasize about a life where you actually finish a home project—you’ll be inspired! much like Edward:

Here’s what’s happening:

🔨 DIY Workshops – They’ll teach you how to build things, repair things, and pretend like you’ll ever do them yourself. (Spoiler: you won’t.) But hey, you can still impress people at parties by casually mentioning that you "know a thing or two about tile grout."

🌿 Gardening & Landscaping Tips – Whether you’re a wannabe homesteader or just trying to keep a houseplant alive for more than a month, there’s something here for you. Get advice on soil, irrigation, and why your fiddle-leaf fig is begging for mercy.

💡 Smart Home Tech – Need your fridge to text you passive-aggressively when you’re out of milk? Want your thermostat to remind you that you still haven't changed the air filter? The future is here, and apparently, it wants to control your entire house.

🚪 Fancy Home Setups – Wander through full-scale kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor displays and let yourself believe, just for a second, that you too could have a Pinterest-worthy backyard with a built-in fire pit and twinkle lights.

If nothing else, this is a prime excuse to kill an afternoon—and hey, maybe grab a business card for that contractor you’ll call in five years when you finally admit you’re not doing it yourself.

🎶 Spokane’s March Concert Rundown: Bangers & Nostalgia

🚨 This is your “BUY TICKETS NOW” warning. Seriously, don’t wait until the night before when you realize StubHub is gouging you for triple the price.

Here’s what’s coming to town:

🎸 Don Felder (Former Eagles Guitarist) – Mar 6 @ CDA Casino
Ever heard of a little song called “Hotel California”? Yeah, this guy co-wrote it. Don Felder is bringing a legendary rock catalog to Coeur d’Alene for a night of pure nostalgia and guitar god energy. Expect classic hits, flawless solos, and at least one dude in the crowd yelling, “FREEBIRD!” wrong concert, my guy.

🤘 Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) – Mar 7 @ Knitting Factory
The grunge icon himself is hitting Spokane, bringing the dark, brooding, and completely face-melting riffs of Alice in Chains—plus some of his solo work. Whether you’re here for “Rooster”, “Man in the Box”, or just to feel like it’s 1995 again, this one is a must for any rock fan.

🔥 Sullivan King (EDM + Metal Fusion) – Mar 21 @ Knitting Factory
If you’ve ever thought, “You know what dubstep is missing? Face-melting guitar solos and absolute chaos,” this show is for you. Sullivan King blends hardcore metal and bass-heavy EDM drops into a high-energy headbanging rave. Expect mosh pits, laser lights, and possibly leaving with mild whiplash.

🎤 Mitchell Tenpenny (Country) – Mar 18 @ Northern Quest
For those who like their music with a little twang and a lot of emotions, Mitchell Tenpenny is bringing his smooth vocals and radio-dominating country hits to town. If you’ve ever drunkenly belted out “Drunk Me” at a bar, congratulations—you’re already a fan.

🕺 2000s Party – Mar 1 @ Knitting Factory
Time to embrace the cringe and relive the glory days. Dig out your cargo shorts, frost those tips, and pretend you still remember all the lyrics to “Ms. New Booty.” It’s a full-on throwback to TRL-era bangers, MySpace anthems, and peak millennial chaos. If you don’t leave yelling, “YEAH!” (Usher, 2004)—you did it wrong.

📌 Moral of the story? If you haven’t been to a show in a minute, this might be the month to fix that—I’ll be there looking like:

Coeur d’Alene Town Hall Turns Into a WWE Tryout

Well, that escalated quickly.

This past weekend, a Republican town hall in Coeur d’Alene went off the rails when Democratic activist Teresa Borrenpohl got physically dragged out by private security in a scene that looked way more bar bouncer than political discourse.

Here’s the quick and dirty: Borrenpohl—who’s run for Idaho’s House three times—was in the audience when she started heckling the speakers. Sheriff Robert Norris personally told her to leave. She refused. Enter a private security team dressed like cops, who decided to take things to the next level and yank her out like she was getting 86’d from a dive bar.

After some heavy resistance, they dragged her out of the building. She allegedly bit one of them. The crowd started chanting “Free speech!”. And just like that, we had our latest Idaho political circus.

Fast forward: Coeur d’Alene PD is now investigating, and LEAR Asset Management had their security licenses revoked for pretending to be law enforcement. Meanwhile, the battery charge against Borrenpohl got dropped, meaning she got publicly humiliated for free.

The real takeaway? Idaho politics is allergic to normal conflict resolution (just kidding). We can’t just de-escalate a situation—we gotta make it physical, chaotic, and downright embarrassing for everyone involved.

But hey, fake cops, kicking and screaming? At least we got a viral moment out of it. See you at the next town hall—bring some popcorn. Here’s the full story:

Think You’re Smart? Prove It.

If you’ve got a head full of useless knowledge and a deep need to flex it over beers, Spokane and Coeur d’Alene have plenty of trivia nights to test your mental muscle. Whether you're a history buff, pop culture wizard, or just really good at remembering obscure 90s cartoons, here’s where to drop some knowledge (and maybe win some free drinks).

🔹 Brick West Brewing – Mondays, 7:30 PM
Classic pub trivia with a killer beer selection. Hosted by Colin Burk, the questions range from music to sports to random internet rabbit holes. No cover, just bring your brain (or a smart friend).

🔹 Natural 20 Brewing Co. – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 PM
For the nerds (in the best way possible). If you love D&D, sci-fi, or general geekery, this is your spot. Trivia happens twice a week at both their Downtown and Spokane Valley locations. Expert craft beer, inside jokes, and the occasional D20 roll deciding your fate.

🔹 Flatstick Pub – Thursdays, 7:30 PM
Held in the mini-golf basement bar, this trivia night comes with $5 shots, competitive energy, and a crowd that takes their facts seriously. Get there early—it fills up fast. P.S. they’re also part of restaurant week.

🔹 The Draft Zone (Post Falls) – Every Other Tuesday, 7:00 PM
This Idaho gem serves up rotating craft beers and a no-nonsense trivia showdown. They cover everything from state history to sitcom quotes, so be prepared for anything.

So grab a team, pick your battleground, and start flexing that big ol’ brain of yours. Worst case? You still get a night of beer, banter, and possibly yelling “I TOLD YOU IT WAS NICHOLAS CAGE” at your teammates.

🏒 Spokane Chiefs – Playoff Mode ACTIVATED

🔥 Next Home Game: Feb 29 vs. Tri-City Americans
⚡ Spokane is 37-16-1-1 (aka they’re actually good this year).
💥 Andrew Cristall, Berkly Catton & Shea Van Olm are top 10 scorers in the league.

If you’ve been putting off a Chiefs game, stop. Playoff hockey energy is different.

🏀 Gonzaga Basketball: It’s Go Time

After obliterating Pepperdine 107-55, we let the intrusive thoughts win, which showed in the form of a home loss to St. Mary’s. . . on senior night no less. 

The good news, after a minuscule half-time lead against Santa Clara, we eventually put them out of the misery. Who knows 🤷‍♂️ maybe some good juju is upon us.

📍 Next Games: WCC Tournament & March Madness

If you were getting nervous about this squad, you should be. . . praying to be a 13 seed. 

We’re getting back into the swing of things. . . don’t worry, I’ll be in your inbox next week.