Art on the green has a wide variety of local and regional arts and crafts. It happens annually in…read moreearly August. We saw painting, photography, woodwork, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and a whole lot of other interesting things by some very creative folks. There was a blacksmithing demonstration, live music, and kids activities, and lots of shade. Parking was available on the NIC campus. The section closer to Sherman also had food trucks, and food for sale, such as honey and beeswax, caramel, and spices. There was a wide variety and plenty to entertain the whole family.

My hubby and I just got back from this event, and it was so much fun! Completely worth the stomach…read moreache and brain fog I'm going to have due to all of the gluten and carbs I ate! Some of our favorite food trucks were: Brain Freeze Creamery--their Raspachio and Grey Tea ice cream are amazing!! The creaminess and flavors are spot on! The Scoop--Raspberry Rhubarb is a sweet and tart explosion, and the Coffee Toffee is super creamy and not overly sweet. Roast House--I mean, really. Enough said. Auggie's Drivin' Diner--perfection on a bun. And we also bought garlic seasoned fries--pretty tasty! Christ Kitchen--their lentils with chipolte cream was so flavorful! Great curry and cilantro yumminess! Mac Daddy--So, so creamy with a hint of smoky goodness from the bacon! Meltz--Fantastic grilled cheese! Everything they should be; buttery bread, gooey cheese-yum! The Shameless Sausage--a flavor explosion. Wow. I may have found my new guilty pleasure. Our not so favorites: Kona Ice--ummm, tasted like someone melted down a crayon and poured it over ice. Very waxy and artificial tasting. Tacos Tijuna--the meat, while it had good flavor, was dry and tough. Jamaican Jerk Pan--really good flavor, but the rice was very mushy and overdone, and that kind of overshadowed the whole dish. Gotta mention 3 Ninjas: Well done! They served Orange Chicken, and it was dynamite! It's not fried, for once, which was a nice surprise! Personally, I like more ginger, but my hubby loved it, and he's an Orange Chicken connoisseur! Roman Pizza Chariot: very tasty pizza! Love that it's brick oven! NY style it is not, but that's ok! Great nonetheless!

I'm sure it was a lovely time. I don't know, I had no inclination to go. Unfortunately, the blaring…read morelive music was rattling my windows blocks away, down in Peaceful Valley. Nothing says, "weekend relaxing after a week of unpaid overtime" like brass horns and vocalists who go flat more often than they're on pitch. Thanks for that.

A free annual arts festival featuring music, food trucks, drinks, and scores of local artist…read morebooths. Apparently, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Cultire organizes it and 2018 was their 33rd year! It was held in Coeur d'Alene Park in 2018 but I'm not sure if it lives there exclusively. It ran Friday to Sunday with special events and performances throughout. Artist selection was average to strong with perhaps 50+ individual vendors. Prices are about what you'd expect, which is to say 30-50% more than what seems reasonable. Still, I saw some beautiful original paintings for around $300+ which isn't bad at all. There's a healthy mix of style, from crowd pleasing Pier-1 Importsy junk to boutiquey crafty "up-cycled" junk to the occasional purveyor of uncompromsing singular artistic visions. Whew. Wood, silver nitrate, clay, bone, antler, acrylic, cotton, pewter, glass, pixels... whatever. The world is a wellspring. Some merchants are cash only so come prepared. There's an ATM on-site but who wants those fees eh? There were around a dozen odd food trucks in 2018. Bathrooms are port-a-potties and they were impeccably clean and hardly touched the old gag reflex. The neighborhood gets parked up fast so arrive before 10am and save some hassle. The area seems to be experiencing a hipster renaissance, so be prepared to pay extra for local dining and have roll protection for your ocular balls secured well in advance. Overall an outstanding time and FREE!

Sooooo here's my opinion. This event was nothing but awesome when it was at the convention center…read more3? Years ago. I have not returned until this evening. The bands are great and very entertaining. Most importantly, the beer is gut (good)! However, the food (except for your typical brat) isn't what it used to be and quality has gone down. The atmosphere though seemed pretty off. I do want to put emphasis in the fact that this is not due to any of the bands. The bands, especially the Alpine Band California, were amazing and very engaging with the crowd. I just feel like everything else was very lackluster. Maybe it was because it was snowing and pouring rain that people were scrambling trying not to get wet outside but something just felt off. My overall opinion, great for beer and dance. I wouldnt recommend it for food though.

My first time at Oktoberfest! Had a wonderful time. Music and games are going on inside and outside…read morein large tents. Family friendly event with many families enjoying themselves. Everywhere I turned there were people dressed in lederhosen. Various German foods to try and of course German beer!

A great spot in Green Bluffs. Farmer market area. Order at the counter yummy meals. There was live…read moremusic and lots of places to sit and enjoy music or eat. Lots of gifts and foods to buy. Ample parking.

Great burger! Definitely look in the shop you will be surprised with what you find! We bought their…read morepeach white wine it's so good!! The staff are super friendly and very tentative the whole atmosphere of the shop is very welcoming and warm I loved the barn style decor!! You gotta buy their scented lotion we have the cherry almond and it's literally so amazing!

I can't begin to put into words how amazing my wedding day turned out! I am so appreciative of…read moreStephanie and Davide and all that they put into their gorgeous establishment for our memories. The food was absolutely amazing and my friends still rave about it. The location is gorgeous, spotless, and they make sure that you feel taken care of and heard, and are being checked up on. They worked along side my vendors and I did not hear one thing the entire evening because they were taking care of everything. On top of being the sweetest couple in the world! Thank you again!

It has been 3 years so I feel like I can accurately write without anger. The venue is beautiful!…read moreThe staff was very unprofessional, tried to overcharge us, did not provide all the agreed amenities listed in the contract. The food was good but we ran out of meat for our guest even though we paid for 10 extra meals. The owners were not professional and did not discount due to having them unavailable last minute with no day of coordinator, and severely understaffed. My guest had to move tables and chairs as a result of inclement weather, which was the venues agreed upon service. Overall cost too much for what was delivered, and double check your bill at the end of the night.

For my first visit to the northern peninsula of Idaho, I decided to make a stop in the town of…read moreCoeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene has a charming downtown waterfront and it's here where you'll find this Tubbs Hill Trail. I believe hiking along Tubbs Hill represents the city of Coeur d'Alene well. It's an easy 2 mile round trip loop that oversees the harbor from a distance. Basically, it's a perfectly fine nature trail. There are 26 or 27 posted marker signs along the trail to guide you (including a halfway point). It's absolutely impossible to get lost, lol. To be specific on where Tubbs Hill Trail officially begins, you can find the starting point right next to the Rotary Harbor House (which looked like a relaxing spot to grab some fish tacos and catch views from the pier). Since the hike is a loop, if you begin by going off to the right hand side, there are spots along the way to descend down the rockside and go swimming in Lake Coeur d'Alene. I noticed a lot of people were relaxing and lounging out on the rocks while taking refreshing breaks in the water. If this sounds enticing, then remember to bring your bathing suit and a towel, lol. The first part of the hike offers panoramic lookouts of not only the boats docked beside the waterfront, but also the historical landmark - Hotel Coeur d'Alene. Eventually you wrap your way around in a circle getting to enjoy the great outdoors. It's a chance to breathe in fresh air from the lake without having to work hard. There's barely any incline/decline along the 2 mile path. It took me one hour to complete the hike. Lastly, parking can be difficult in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Independence Point is a popular area to park, but they do charge by the hour and every spot was occupied when I arrived in the middle of the day. I resorted to parking on a sidestreet next to the Coeur d'Alene shopping district. Though, cars on side streets are only permitted for 2 hour intervals at a time. Overall, Tubbs Hill Trail was a pleasant hiking activity. Pair it with maybe taking a cruise out on the lake or walking around the Boardwalk Marina (the "world's longest floating boardwalk" if you can believe) and you'll discover the best of what Coeur d'Alene has to offer.

Beautiful place to hike near the lake with plenty of scenic views and places to rest.read more

Every time I visit from AZ I come to Kendall Yards Night Maket. I love the river overlook and live…read moremusic. There is also public use bathrooms that aren't port a potties, in side stores that require patronage, or generally nonexistent like most outdoor farmers markets. Fresh flowers, produce, salsas, bread, baked goods, local brews/ciders, jewelry, artwork, and more is there to peruse. The market always has great variety but I go mainly for two things; Fetch Dog Bakery and Big Daddy's Honey. Occasionally I will partake at the Scone Ranger as well but it's the English toffee I'm perpetually out of luck on (they did say you can call the a few days before and say you are coming to the market and would like a certain flavor). Their other flavors are enticing too. My mother in law loves the orange cranberry. Fetch Dog Bakery is so adorable and if you weren't paying close enough attention to the little trailer, you'd think their delicious offerings were of the human variety. Granted, there are options for humans but it's intent is to be a great place to get really affordable and fresh treat options for your pets. Plus, their clientele (aka all kinds of dogs) is always fun to watch "shop". I usually get the 4 for $3 little flavored doggie bagels. Our dogs love them! Then I head down to Big Daddy's Honey and I get a jar of spun honey. If you've never had spun honey, I highly recommend it! It is the perfect companion to so many things; donuts, fry bread, biscuits, waffles, crepes, spoonful in tea, the list goes on and on. You just want to make sure to store correctly so it doesn't separate. My niece was a big big fan of the Lush Cotton Candy. It's customizable and every kid's confectionery dream. It that was big enough to share with her cousins but didn't because those were her chosen flavors and colors.

I am absolutely blown away. This night market just SCREAMS community. I am so so proud. Seriously…read more I have so many things this summer that are on my bucket list and I am excited that this is something I get to do on Wednesdays. We are BLESSED. The market is a bustling situation in one of the most profound spots in the city. We get to watch the sun go down, eat delicious food, have amazing music in the background, see everyone you know, and SHOP LOCAL. I am yelling so much in this review because I am so happy with such an incredible, divine event for us in the summer. I will see you all there this summer! Hit me up if you are going and I will totally meet you! I left with 4 plants, a bottle of honey wine (YAAASS), chipotle caramel sauce, shared ice cream with my 5 year old and smiled the entire night. See you next week, promise. I am getting pizza. And probably more plants.

Given this was the first year back in two years I didn't expect a whole lot. There were hardly any…read morevendors and most were the same stuff you find all the time and same stuff you see at the fair. Most vendors weren't even food just arts and crafts. Ended up paying $20 for three tacos with dry meat and a flavorless salsa bar. Maybe next year.

Pig Out in the Park is always a good gig, and this year's event was packed, with a decent line-up…read moreof traditional and ecclectic vendors. Weather was perfect. Prices were all over the map, but there were affordable treasures, along with some old favorites. I never expect michelin star quality food here, but honestly, who would? It's fair food and fun once a year. That said, here is our report card for vendor's visited in 2018 (in reverse order): 12. Island Noodles (Veg Yakisoba). Terrible, salty yuk-fest. Your 6th grader could make a better stir fry at home with spaghetti and a bag of frozen vegetables. Portion for the price was ridiculous. 11. Porteous BBQ (Pulled Pork & Ribs). Take a can of spray paint, and cover the letters, 'BBQ' on your trailer. Roasted meat and a squeeze of sauce is not barbecue. Embarrassing. 10. Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs (Corn Dog). Overdone. Crust literally fell off while you were eating it. In their defense, it's hard to get the bacon cooked right and still have an edible crust. 9. MacDaddies (Bacon Mac). Mac & cheese that had been sitting around for quite a while, with--I think--some bacon in it. Might have been the most surprisingly disappointing item we ordered. 8. Taste of India (Several Items). Dumbed down for a senior's palate. Naan was made off-property and reheated. Somosas were mashed potato hell. Veg Pakoras were heavy on chickpea flour--very light on veg. 7. Greek Flame (Lamb Gyro). Traditional presentation, but the 'lamb' was definitely a mystery meat. It looked more like the Vietnamese sausage you see in Pho'. 6. Piggly's BBQ (Brisket Sandwiches). Nice try. But rotisserie pit beef (bottom round) is not brisket, and shouldn't be advertised as such. Decent flavor, but still misrepresentation considering the price. 5. Philly Bro's (Philly). Nice portion. A little overcooked, but at least it was shaved ribeye. It was fairly priced, and wound up being the biggest sammie we ordered this weekend. 4. Bleohm Chocolate (Monkey Tail). Well crafted dessert. For something dipped and decorated in an expedient manner, it was very eye appealing and tasty. 3. Azar's (Beef/Lamb Gyro). Always the first thing we get, because....it's always the first thing we get. Perhaps not as big as we've had in recent years, but no less delicious. They are pros. 2. Oyster Bay (Oysters on a Stick/Lobster Roll). These guys can come back every year. Lobster Roll was a surprise for the affordable price, and the oysters were fresh. Bonus that fries came with both. 1. Doner Haus (Steak Doner). So good. Obviously hand made bread, fresh veg fixin's, generous meat component, and a nice squeeze of sriracha. Thank you sir, may I have another. Congratulations to the event planners, and all the hard working vendors. We'll do it all again in 2019. I'm sure we will have lost all the weight we put on this weekend by then...

This is the inaugural event for what will hopefully become an annual festival. I'm not actually a…read morebeer drinker, but my spouse is, and he loved it. Locals represent! Great selection of local craft brewers, about 30 today (40 listed for the opening night last night). Food from local vendors: Thai, Greek, BBQ, ice cream. There were hard cider booths and homemade root beer for us non-partakers and a few games set up for people who brought kids. Mainly, however, it was an adult event. And a well-planned one at that, with plenty of seating and facilities far beyond the number of visitors. Not too busy yet, since it's the first year, but I imagine it will ramp up quickly, as it should. A really fun time! We'll be back next year.