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1. Powell's Books
No matter how much of a reader you are, if you've never been to Powell's, prepare to be overwhelmed. It's the largest physical bookstore in the world: an entire city block of books (68,000 square feet to be exact). There are new and used books…More »
2. Joel's
I have to jump on the five star bandwagon for Joel's, and I'm not one easily swayed to "as good as it gets" for much, and certainly not on a single visit.
I have to admit I was looking forward to a cerveza to go with my burrito, but I that was quickly…More »
3. Schweitzer Mountain Resort
I love this mountain! It has the perfect combination of terrain, climate, accessibility, and relative obscurity (for now) to make any trip a fantastic one. How much do I love this mountain? Our dog's name isn't "Stella" in honor of Tennessee…More »
4. Pend d'Oreille Winery
There is so much to love about the Pend d'Oreille Winery. It's a good thing they're not located in Seattle, or we'd spend even more money there than we already do.
Love: The tasting room. It's a classy yet casual space that features handmade…More »
5. Ron Artis Family
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 637-1211
Categories:
Jazz & Blues,
Art Galleries,
Music Venues
Be forewarned that as you walk up the colorful, surfboard art-lined passageway you are in for a potentially intense experience, which is kind of weird because the Artis family is essentially a bunch of hippies. And I don't mean that in any kind of…More »
6. Steve's Auto Import Service
Our Land Rover recently crapped out while on a visit to Sandpoint, and the first (really the only) shop that specifically called out import service was Steve's. We limped the car across town to drop it off, and even though they were completely…More »
7. Winter Ridge Natural Foods Market
How is it I've been coming to Sandpoint for this long and have only now discovered Winter Ridge? We just ventured out to look for Seventh Generation diapers for our baby and wound up having to use his stroller to carry all of our purchases.
From the…More »
8. Cultura Wine
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-0204
Cultura is my favorite of the wineries we visited in our brief wine tour one fine summer afternoon. We almost drove right by the unassuming little former garage on the side of the road, where owners Tad and Sarah were sitting outside the tasting…More »
9. Two Mountain Winery
The third stop on our Zillah winery adventure was Two Mountain, and it was a strong contender for my favorite of the afternoon. The facility is a large rustic barn with wine barrel tables and a cool, spacious interior that felt a little cavernous…More »
10. Cedar Veterinary Hospital
We were in town visiting family for the long holiday weekend, and one of our dogs got a nasty cut on his paw in the late afternoon on Friday. We found Cedar in the Yellow Pages and called less than a half hour before they closed. We had to drive in…More »
11. Tri-State Idaho's Most Interesting Store
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-4555
Categories:
Shoe Stores,
Department Stores,
Sporting Goods,
Hardware Stores
Having grown up and gone to college in the Moscow area, Tri-State has been a staple shopping experience for a long as I can remember. I haven't lived there for over 12 years now, but I still make a point to drop in and buy at least one thing, no…More »
12. The Festival At Sandpoint
Even though I've been in Sandpoint during the festival for the last four years, this summer was the first time I actually went to a show, and I fully expect I'll be back in years to come.
Organizers do a great job booking a variety of acts for the…More »
13. Rosauers
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-5574
Categories:
Bakeries,
Drugstores,
Florists,
Grocery,
Delis
When I was going to the U of I, Rosauers, there were basically three grocery options in town: Tidyman's (their then-new store now sadly sitting vacant), Safeway (who I have always mistrusted for some inexplicable reason), and the slightly lower rent…More »
14. City Park
When I was growing up in Troy, the city park was located downtown where the post office now stands. It was basically two asphalt tennis courts and a war memorial. I think there might have been a swing set at one point.
Today, the park occupies what…More »
15. Zambri's
"Don't be put off by the fact that it's in a strip mall behind a London Drugs" is how our friend suggested Zambri's for dinner. The location isn't all that odd, but parking may be a bit of a challenge if you arrive at the wrong time.
This…More »
16. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 471-4999
First things first: This is not a brewpub, nor does it attempt to position itself as one. Set your expectations accordingly before you walk in and the sticker shock of bistro menu prices won't be nearly as bad. It is, after all, a bistro. It says…More »
17. Mad Mike's Java Joint
Open since April 2010, Mad Mike's is a really pleasant little shop in a town full of pleasant little shops, and it has all the right things in place to hopefully make a go in what has been a hit-and-miss part of town over the last few years.
Featuring…More »
18. Cafe Haleiwa
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 637-5516
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New),
Gastropubs
Putting our trust in the north shore Yelp community, we rolled down the coast on a Saturday morning in search of breakfast at the Cafe Haleiwa. We arrived in that weird slack period between breakfast and brunch, and were able to score an outdoor…More »
19. Sharks Cove Grill
"Make sure you hit the food truck next to Foodland" our friend told us when she found out we were on the north shore. So we did.
This was the only mobile eatery we visited during our five days on Oahu so I can't really say if it's any better or worse…More »
20. The Wicklow Public House
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z1
Canada
(604) 879-0821
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
We had a free day while in Vancouver for the Olympics, and spent the unseasonably warm afternoon strolling around the False Creek/Granville Island area. Having wasted the morning trekking down to Richmond to check out the "O Zone," we were all a bit…More »
21. Village Taphouse
I recently met a former colleague at the Taphouse to catch up over a few pints, and felt right at home as soon as I walked in. It's a very cozy place that doesn't feel at all like a mall bar, which I suppose it technically is. The high ceilings,…More »
22. Monarch Mountain Coffee
It's a little off the beaten path of the First/Cedar corridor, and maybe that's why Monarch Mountain seems to be the preferred coffee shop for Sandpoint locals. It has a comfy interior with easy access to an ample supply of outlets so you can do…More »
23. PAC Shores Cafe
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7549
Despite the authenticity, I have a hard time buying this as a dive. Although the patrons are varied and colorful, it's not nearly seedy or dirty enough to qualify in my book. But that doesn't mean it's any less of a bar and it's certainly an…More »
24. Coldwater Creek Wine Bar
I've been to the Coldwater Creek Wine bar a few times now, and I'm pretty impressed with what they've done with the space. It's swanky in a pacific northwest kinda way - you'd be just as comfortable hanging out here in shorts and flip flops as you…More »
25. Milestone's Grill & Bar
Vancouver, BC V6E 1B5
Canada
(604) 682-4477
Categories:
Restaurants,
Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
As far as chain restaurants go, I was quite pleased with the Robson Milestones. From the street it doesn't look like much, and it's even a little iffy once you step inside, but once you're settled in, it's a really pleasant place.
The bar on the main…More »
26. Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y6
Canada
(604) 434-5636
Categories:
Pubs,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Here's yet another chain establishment that manages to serve up a nice neighborhood pub. We got a fairly large group of family together to watch the Canada/US men's hockey prelim game at Original Joe's, and even though the place was completely…More »
27. Laughing Dog Brewing
After numerous attempts, I finally made it in to the Laughing Dog taproom during my most recent visit to Sandpoint and saw them boxing up a brand new beer destined for the GABF for it's inaugural tasting. I tried to persuade the bartender to let me…More »
28. Squatter's Pub
Salt Lake City, UT 84139
(801) 575-2002
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Pubs
For an airport pub, and in the airport for a notoriously straight-laced city, Squatters is a pretty nice little joint featuring good local beers and decent food nice in a fairly cozy setting.
I haven't had a full meal there, but I've snacked a few…More »
29. Great Stuff
The name of this quirky little shop pretty much says it all. It's a fun collection of vintage styled toys, mobiles, wall hangings, weather vanes, wind chimes, games, and other accessories that could potentially be at home just about anywhere.
While…More »
30. Golden Dragon
Thanks OC yelpers - I settled on Golden Dragon for dinner tonight based on your reviews and am pleased to now be able add my favorable review to the mix.
It's tucked away in a retail complex that had plenty of parking at 7:30 on a Thursday, and the…More »
31. Portteus Vineyards & Winery
We didn't really have any agenda other than hitting a few wineries and working our way north, so being at the literal end of the road Portteus was the logical place to start our Zillah winery expedition.
Matt greeted us as we walked into the tasting…More »
32. Encounter Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 215-5151
Categories:
American (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Westchester / LAX
I've wasted more of my life waiting in LAX than I dare to think about. But for some reason it only occurred to me during my last extendo-layover to actually go check out the iconic Theme Building. And in doing so I think I may have found the only…More »
33. The Brick
Like many first-time Roslyn visitors in the 90s, I knew The Brick as Holling and Shelley's bar from Northern Exposure, and it quickly became my standard dinner stop on the drive home to Seattle after visiting family in Northern Idaho. These days my…More »
34. Patty's Mexican Kitchen & Catering
Where was this place when I was going to UI? I went here with a group of seven family (and soon-to-be family) members for a nice, casual meal and was very pleased with the food, service, and ambiance.
The food is a little pricier than a typical…More »
35. Cabin Fever
The rustic kitsch, craft wares and western-inspired women's clothing at Cabin Fever really aren't my thing, yet I always enjoy a browse through this Sandpoint shopping mecca.
The staff are helpful and engaging in a non-pushy way, even if you're just…More »
36. Eichardt's Pub, Grill & Coffee House
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4005
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Coffee & Tea,
Pubs
Eichardt's is the de facto Place to Go in Sandpoint, and deservedly so. Like most Sandpoint businesses it ebbs and flows with the tourist seasons, but it manages to pull off being a coffee shop, restaurant, and bar equally well, so it maintains a…More »
37. The Breakfast Club
I remember when the space the Breakfast Club now occupies was the Nobby Inn, which was a semi-swanky (for the Palouse anyway) restaurant, if only by virtue of the fact they served veal cordon bleu and Nick the bartender knew how to mix up a mean…More »
38. The Butchart Gardens
Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8
Canada
(250) 652-4422
Categories:
Parks,
Botanical Gardens
I've been to Butchart a few times, and even though I have a really hard time getting excited about botanical gardens, this place seems to be just a little bit more interesting than the typical commercial garden. The only other gardens I've been to…More »
39. MickDuff's Brewing Company
I don't know how many times I've walked by Mickduff's over the years, glanced at the brewing vessels in the window, then peered into the main dining room, then went "Meh" and kept walking. This was compounded by the less than favorable things I'd…More »
40. Buddha's Favorite
It was a bit of an adventure trying to find Buddha's Favorite in the dark, in a rental car, with crappy GPS service on my iPhone, but the adventure was worth it. Once I figured out it was tucked away at the end of the pier behind the Bluewater…More »
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