Valentine's Choco-Celebration in Downtown Coeur d'Alene: Friday, Feb 13th
For all you love birds out there, take your Valentine to this year's Chocolate Walk offered by the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association.
Who can pass up FREE CHOCOLATE?!
That's right, FREE Chocolate. All you need to do is stroll beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene and visit the participating retailers.
There will be everything from chocolate foundations to chocolate flavored wines, home made delicacies, imported chocolates and much, much more!
What a perfect time to shop the great businesses in Downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
See you there!
Maryellen Garasky (self-subscribed Chocoholic and amateur photographer extraordinaire)
Mortgage Broker
KMG Mortgage Group
(208) 664-3600
(509) 638-3455
www.kmgmortgagegroup.com
p.s. The photo above was taken by yours truly on one of my "Mother-Daughter" excursions with Gabrielle at Calypsos Coffee Company. To read about our local dining fare, please CLICK HERE!
Fork-in-Cork Award-Winners: North Idaho - LOCALISM
Idaho Cuisine magazine has recently published their "Fork-in-Cork Award-Winners" for the North Idaho Edition. This coveted award is given to area restaurants, bistros, coffee houses and wine bars that stand out with great service, great food and great atmosphere.
And, because Kevin and I have dinned in some of the best restaurants in the country and entertain clients about 2-3 times a week at local area restaurants, bistros, coffee houses and wine bars, I feel I am qualified to render my opinion on the local offerings.
My fav from the list (excuse the quality of the photo, I only had my cell phone):
Syringa Japanese Cafe & Sushi
Ask for Katsuo (pronounced: Cat-so) and Madai (pronounced: Mud-eye, roll the "d")
Ok, here we go...
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Award |
My Thoughts |
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Cozy Romantic Dinner for Two |
Good food and wine list. Good music and ambiance. Menu never changes. |
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Pulling-out-the-Unlimited-Bank-Card Special Occasion |
Where my husband proposed 15 years ago. Need I say more? |
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Enjoyable for the Entire Family |
Eat there 1-2 times per week. Family style diner. Love it! |
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Favorite Newcomer this Past Year |
Good pizza. Menu is a la carte, can add up. |
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A Coffee Shop that Soothes the Jitters |
Kevin's business group meets there every Wednesday morning. I take Gabby 1-2 times per week. They have a great section with toys for the kids and another for parents to enjoy live music. Great location. Great Mexican Mocha! |
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Party Place Food or Not |
AKA: "Iron Lung" - need I say more? |
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When Nothing but a Place with a View Will Do |
AMAZING!!! |
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Meet-a-Friend-for-Lunch Place |
Used to have office next door. GREAT food! GREAT people! A must for local Latin dinning! Don't think Mexican - think Latin! |
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For the Best Sandwich Anywhere |
Best bread in town! Makes a good sandwich. Egg salad is my favorite, but order ½ sandy, whole is too big. |
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Power Lunch for Making Deals |
Think P.F. Chang's on smaller scale. Great Mojito! Orange Peel Chicken is my favorite. |
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Alive at 5! Fun Happy Hour |
Just introduced the other night. Good music, but too loud. Good service. Good beer. |
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Finest Pub Food and a Brew |
One of my favorites, even though I prefer their sister restaurant ("The Porch" in Hayden Lake) casual enough to take kids. Corn-pasta salad is AWESOME!!! |
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For a Cocktail and a Bite to Eat |
Sadly, never been. Kevin's business group used to meet there, but moved to new location before she opened the restaurant. |
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Favorite Wine List |
Meet there once a month with the girls for wine. Can't beat their domestic selection - except at the French Laundry in Napa Valley. |
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For the Love of Food ... A Chef with Style! |
Mind-blowing!!! Great food. Great conversation. Great service. Great everything!!! SEE PHOTOS ABOVE! |
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Virtual Pizza Cook-off Winner |
Best pizza in town, hands down. My favorite? Roasted Garlic Chicken. |
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Martini Bar that Shakes it Up! |
Ok. But, Brix Downtown CdA makes a better Lemon Drop. |
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The Must-Try New Place on the Block |
Fresh, local ingredients. Small servings. |
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Wine Bar with Pizzazz! |
Popular and trendy. Good wine. |
Looking back at this I am just awe-struck! First, I eat out A LOT (maybe I should consider a career as a food critic)!!! Second, Coeur d'Alene is blessed to not only be a beautiful place to live, but we are blessed with great local restaurants to fill the tummy and the senses!
Happy dining!
Maryellen Garasky
Mortgage Broker
KMG Mortgage Group
(208) 664-3600
(509) 638-3455
www.kmgmortgagegroup.com
Get Scared to Death at "The Roosevlt Inn" B&B in Downtown Coeur d'Alene
"Enjoy a thrilling murder mystery game with other guests as you try to solve the age old question -- Who dun it?"
Once a month The Roosevelt Inn hosts a murder mystery dinner where guests arrive under pseudo names and dressed in character.
This is a great time if you are needing a "date night" with your loved one, but are tired of the "same 'ole, same 'ole."
You can choose to come to dinner alone, or stay overnight in one of the luxurious rooms. The Murder Mystery Package includes:
An authentic Sherlock Holmes mystery Dates: February 6th, March 13th and April 10th, 2009.
Cost: $59.00 per person including dinner. Or, take advantage of this great offer - only $139.00 per person overnight package that includes dinner, mystery, deluxe room, breakfast.
Location: The Roosevelt Inn is located in Downtown Coeur d'Alene at 105 Wallace Avenue.
For more information and to make reservations: Please contact the Roosevelt at 800-290-3358 or visit their Website.
Maryellen Garasky
Mortgage Broker
KMG Mortgage Group
(208) 664-3600
(509) 638-3455
www.kmgmortgagegroup.com
Coeur d'Alene Area Businesses Celebrate 2008 in "After Holiday" Party
The Coeur d'Alene Business Referral Group celebrated a successful 2008 last night in their annual "After Holiday" Party at Brix Steak and Chophouse in downtown Coeur d'Alene with food, wine and laughter.
Seated in front:
- Sue Breesnee (Program Director) - State Farm Insurance
- Karen Moglia (Treasurer) - Auto Center Northwest
Middle row:
- George Goetzman- Goetzman Photography
- Elsie Patrick (Referral Director) - North Idaho Title
- Erin Zasada (Secretary) - Financial Advisor at AG Edwards/Wachovia
- Carl Stearns (Sergeant at Arms) - Civic Mind Media
- Steve McCaughan - CPA at Clark, Anderson, McNelis & Company
Back row:
- Troy Murphy (Vice President) - Radio Spokane
- Kevin Garasky (President) - KMG Mortgage Group
- Henry Villa (with mustache) - International Minute Press
For a complete list of member businesses, please visit the CDABRG website.
Maryellen Garasky
Mortgage Broker (and amateur photographer extraordinaire)
KMG Mortgage Group
(208) 664-3600
(509) 638-3455
www.kmgmortgagegroup.com
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