Dining
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BASIN EVENTS: Feb. 20-28, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re rounding out February in the Basin with lots of fun things to do. Here are a few.
Locals to bring ‘Little Italy with a modern twist’ to Moses Lake
Orthodontist Dino Cacchiotti broke ground on what will become ENZO Italian Restaurant at 1345 S. Pioneer Way.
Mother’s Day 2021: Brunch is back; flowers always a hit
MOSES LAKE — There’s not going to be a buffet at the Porterhouse Steakhouse this year for Mother’s Day like there usually is.
Flatbread restaurant brings Brazilian-influenced Mediterranean food to Moses Lake
In a small business off the corner of East Broadway Avenue and South Alder Street, the warm smell of grilled Mediterranean food with Brazilian influences fills…
Family brings Salvadoran cuisine to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Oscar Juarez and his mom, Marta, were a little concerned as they got ready to open their little Salvadoran restaurant in Moses Lake.
Thai Cuisine closing in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — There’s a word Jamsri Piturachsatit frequently uses to describe Moses Lake.
A tasty bit of Brazil in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — Azad Tarikian didn’t come to the United States to start a restaurant.
Allied Arts fundraiser set for Friday
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Allied Arts will present its annual fundraising soiree Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the ATEC Building at Big Bend Community College.
Homegrown goodness Red Door, Cow Creek are so much more than places to eat
MOSES LAKE & RITZVILLE — It turns out we in the Columbia Basin play host to two of the state’s more interesting attractions.
Biscuits and gravy make for a easy, filling meal
I had the recent opportunity to make some biscuits and gravy for a small group of people. Have you ever made it from scratch?
How do you like these apples?
Apples are one of nature’s most versatile foods. They are “shelf stable” at lower temperatures, they come in their own packaging, there are many varieties, and…
Adventures in biscuitmaking
Last week I had been speaking with a food broker and he had brought up the subject of beer bread, having had some amazing stuff from a place in Wenatchee. I su…
Salvage your spuds with a batch of soup
One of our bins of potatoes in the basement has started to grow, despite efforts to keep them cool and in the dark. I changed my plans around and made up a bat…
Can you can? Sure you can
Home food preservation has always been a big deal in our house, with both of our families having long histories of putting up foods. My wife has kept a list of…
Rice dishes better than anything from a box
Nearly everyone has tried that famous named boxed rice side dish. You know, the one that features the cable car from that city in California. Did you know it i…
Better breakfast at a fraction of the price
I like those breakfast sandwiches with sausage, egg, and cheese that you can get at certain drive-through restaurants in town. Trouble is, they always seemed s…