Spokane's Best.

I just put together a list of my fav places in my home town Spokane for a friend. DO you guys have any other favorites that I have not included?

Eats:

There are some amazing eats in Spokane--here are just a few. I have included the websites--they really do not do them justice--but at least you can see the menu and location. There are lots of "typical" places and those are on here--but I tried to put things on this list that are more unusual--unique.

Coffee:

-Atticus: a cool little cafe located right downtown--next to a funky store called BooRadelies, I would say go into both of them! They are full of funky and interesting things.

-http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atticus-Coffee-Gifts/187042010221

=http://experiencespokane.com/booradleys/

-Rocket Bakery: http://www.rocketspokane.com/ delish coffee, tea and pastries

-Chaps--You should go here--really fun atmosphere and an amazing bakery--be prepared for lots of people..

http://www.chapsgirl.com/

The Usual:

-Twigs

-P.F. Changs

-Olive Garden

-The Melting Pot--

-Spaghetti Factory

Unique Finds:

-Mizuna: http://experiencespokane.com/mizuna/index.shtml

-Moxie: http://experiencespokane.com/moxie/index.shtml, not sure about their veggie options

-Scratch: http://www.scratchspokane.com/menu_dinner.html

-Wild Sage: http://www.wildsagebistro.com/dinner_menu/

-Luna--LOVE this place--!

http://www.lunaspokane.com/

-Queen of Sheba: I have not eaten here yet--but have heard NOTHING but good things--total experience

tp://queenofshebaspokane.com/ It will be an adventure and really unique :) because who really has ever had authentic Ethiopian food? Well I have some friends that lived in Ethiopia for six months and said this is really authentic--and you must have the coffee while you are there!

Looking for a quick lunch?

Here is a new market/cafe: Main Market--for the green at heart

http://experiencespokane.com/mainmarket/index.shtml

-Mustard Seed--nothing too fancy--but my favorite noodle bowls in town. They best sautéed green beans around. http://www.mustardseedweb.com/

-Herbal Essence Cafe: http://www.herbalessencecafe.com/?c=Lunch_Menu and rumor is they can do most things with tofu instead of meat.

Night Beats: Not my thing, the lounge scene--but here are what I have heard are the best.

Zola--rumored to have live music every weekend

http://www.zolaspokane.com/Home_Page.php

MarQuee--rumored to be the trendy hangout

http://www.marqueelounge.com/

Peacock Room--SO beautiful--very swank

http://www.thedavenporthotel.com/index.php?act=/dining/peacock

Sweets: SO my thing.

-Chocolate Apothecary--chocolates from all around the world

-Fresh new Yogurt place in town, FROYO: SO Delish--serve yourself, any flavors and toppings.

http://www.froyoearth.com/

-Lindamans--good food, but even better desserts. Seriously you must try the Coffee Mocha Torte is you are feeling something sweet--its my fav.

http://www.lindamans.com/

Stores:

-Wanna get lost in a book store? Check out this one--Auntie's Bookstore http://experiencespokane.com/auntiesbookstore/index.shtml

-Very cool shops are located over in the "Flour Mill" across the river--check them out! There is an amazing "Chocolate Apothecary," funky shops and a great Ethiopian restaurant.

http://www.chocolateapothecary.com/

http://www.thekitchenengine.com/joom/

http://wondersoftheworldinc.com/

EAT HERE: http://queenofshebaspokane.com/ It will be an adventure and is a really unique experience :) and who really has ever had authentic Ethiopian food? Well I have some friends that lived in Ethiopia for six months and said this is really authentic--and you must have the coffee while you are there!

There are SO many amazing stores in SPokane--so if thats on the plan let me know what you are looking for and I can point you in the right direction.

Entertainment:

-Knitting Factory--always has something playing.

http://sp.knittingfactory.com/

-Magic Lantern Theater--Serve the yummiest popcorn and always have offbeat interesting films. The Illusionist looks very cool--

http://www.magiclanternspokane.com/

-Walk down by the river--and for some old fashion fun, ride the Historic Carousel and take the gondolas over the river.

-The local arts museum--I have never been there, but hear its amazing

http://www.northwestmuseum.org/

-Check out this web address for some more happenings around Spokane:

http://www.visitspokane.com/visitor-info/calendar/index.cfm?showweek=1&cdate=3-11-2011

-If you are an animal lover, most of you like this-- :) you get to play with lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh No!

http://www.cattales.org/