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An all inclusive restaurant guide to the downtown area of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I’ve rounded up a list of all of my downtown favorites for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, coffee, and drinks. If you’re staying in the downtown area of CDA, this guide will help you have a delicious vacation!
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has some fun local hamburger and fries joints that you don’t want to miss when you visit. Most have been around for years- Hudson’s Hamburgers, Roger’s, The Surf Shack, Paul Bunyan. I’ve ranked them from favorite to least favorite and tell you what to order when you visit.
The best wine bars in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho ranked by my own personal preference and recommendation including #1 LiveForBlu, #2 Studio 107, #3 Vine and Olive, and #4 Wine House. Information about their wine, flights, food, event spaces, and what makes them unique and desirable.
This baked brie puff pastry appetizer is delicious and pairs well with a good Chardonnay or Sancerre. It is easy to make and so tasty. It is made with toasted almonds and jam of your choice. Serve with apple slices, cherries, grapes, salami, and crackers.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho’s top 6 brunch spots including Garnet Café, Izzy’s Comfort Kitchen, Terraza Waterfront Café, Jimmy’s Down the Street, Belles Brunch House, and Le Peep Café. I’ve also included a lighter and healthier option. What to order when you visit and other tips and tricks from a local foodie. Guy Fieri visited Jimmy’s Down the Street and raves about their pecan rolls.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho’s 3 best coffee shops including Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, The Coeur d’Alene Coffee Company, and Vault Coffee. Also, a roaster in town that I love, Doma Coffee Roasters. The atmosphere, the location, the history of each of these shops, and a bit about their mission and what they are doing to help the community and the world.
The top 10 restaurants in Coeur d’Alene, idaho and what to order when you visit. Where to go for lunch and dinner, and where to watch the big game with good eats. The best places for fine-dining. Beverly’s and Cedars have great lake views of Coeur d’Alene Lake. Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives visited Capone’s. Cafe Carambola is my favorite restaurant in town!
M&M Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, my favorite cookies ever. Sharing two cookie making essentials that I could never bake without– parchment paper half sheets and a large cookie scoop. Using my Grandma’s vintage Kitchen Aid mixer and sharing some memories of my Grandma growing up.
The Infatuation EEEEEATSCON at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. Shake Shack, Hattie B’s, Salt n’ Straw, Razza, Banter, City Cakes were all there. 27 food stalls. La Croix and Twix gave out free items. Kids Area with a playground, bean bag toss, and ping pong. $30 entry fee plus the cost of food.
The Fez medina is the largest medina in all of Morocco. Each entrance has a large archway, blue on the outside and green on the inside. Within the medina you will see camel heads, goat heads, a food market, homeless cats, leather products, ceramics, and many more treasures for purchase. Drink some freshly squeezed orange juice and embrace the culture of Fez.
What to expect when visiting Morocco during Ramadan. A wider variety of Moroccan pastries will be available than usual. People will be fasting all day. Around 7:30 PM, you’ll hear the call to prayer and see people dive into their food and break their fast. Many people eat a traditional Moroccan breakfast to break their fast.
What you should expect to eat when visiting Morocco for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including food cooked in a tajine. Drink lots of Moroccan mint tea and freshly squeezed orange juice. Rghalf is a chewy and crispy Moroccan pancake best with fresh local goat cheese. Pastillas are either stuffed with chicken or veggies and wrapped in fillo dough.
Chefchaouen, The Blue City, is a great place to visit in Northern Morocco. Haggle with the vendors and shop, eat Moroccan food and pastries, hang with the locals, and enjoy the beautiful, blue, picturesque town. Eat at Casa Aladdin, Casa Hassan, and Mandala Pizzeria. Great playground for kids near the main parking lot.
The Majestic Hotel at Yosemite National Park serves a fabulous Sunday brunch buffet for $56 a person. Kids 5 and under eat free. The dining room is exquisite with rustic chandeliers and great service. Reservations required.
Agritopia in Gilbert, Arizona has several organic restaurants like Joe’s Farm Grill, Fire and Brimstone, and The Coffee Shop. They use produce that is grown in their working farm and feature local artisans and craftsman at their indoor shopping area called, Barnone. Shop the Farmer’s Market every Wednesday night.
