We like pesto here at ye olde SFB, which is kind of a hard thing to love here in Spokane. For good pesto there are really only two options: one is to make it yourself, which, granted, isn’t too time consuming. But why bother when Trezzi Farm provides a tastier, and probably cheaper, alternative.
For $4 you get a 8oz container which likely will last you a while. The pesto is very flavorful, and a little goes a long way. Put some on a Petit Chat loaf with a bit of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, and you’re set.
In fact, pick up some meatballs too, because really? How bad can they really be? (Answer: They can’t.)
The only thing missing is fresh pasta, which they don’t make because, apparently, Spokane doesn’t see why they should pay more for it. I mean, seriously? I’d kill for fresh pasta, but have yet been able to track any down for wholesale. If anyone know where they sell (good) fresh pasta in town, let us know. We’d like to know.
Anyway, I digress. Trezzi Farm is awesome, if only for the pesto, and soon they’ll have their own wine too. Go give them some love.
Sushi Yama is now open on 3rd. That is, it’s open most of the time. As you may have seen on Twitter, it is closed on Wednesdays, when they head over to get fish in Seattle. (Sushi.com was still good though.)
Review of the week is of Left Bank Wine Bar which is getting thumbs up from the after-work crowd. Word has it that they’re struggling a bit later at night, so check them out.
After 2007’s Summer of Campari and 2008’s Summer of Bad Beer, we still haven’t officially come up with an beverage for 2009, though Pimm’s is a frontrunner. Any suggestions? (Oh, and it’s also Summer of Dream Pop, but that’s neither here nor there.)
In the Audubon district or been looking for an excuse to go there? This e-mail might be of interest to you:
“Hi Spokane Food Blog!
Thought you might be interested in an event coming up this Saturday, June 20th. Basically six businesses over on Northwest Boulevard are hosting “A Day Down The Boulevard”—a day of promos, classes, live music,etc! Why might a food blog be interested?? Well, Downriver Grill is hosting a cooking demo (sausage puttanesca paired with their “relentless red” blend handouts). Just looking to support local businesses and would love your support as well. The e-flyer for the event is attached. If you have Facebook, login and go to Facebook.”
Nice!
Also, the always charming David Blaine is reporting that Blue Fish is turning into Agave Latin Bistro. While getting a latin bistro is kind of exciting in itself, it’s a match made in heaven that the people behind it is Ian Wingate (of Moxie fame) and Sergio De Leon (of De Leon fame).
From the Back Kitchen posted about the process of making bread a few days ago. It has always been on my list to make “real” bread on my own, but, after reading more about the 24+ hour process to make a baguette, I have no desire to make artisan bread without the help of professionals.
After tasting the loaves of bread at Petit Chat Village Bakery, I just can’t bring myself to buy grocery store bread anymore either. For around $5.00 for a Tuscan loaf, it is well worth the cost to eat a fresh product.
A North-Side friend started brining boxes of baked goods from Petit Chat Village Bakery to her work to “show the South Hill-Snobs” that the North Side has a destination bakery. Here is a sample of what she orders from the bakery, and proof that she is right.
Petit Chat is located on 9910 N Waikiki Road. Check out TEO for reviews and map.
We like pesto here at ye olde SFB, which is kind of a hard thing to love here in Spokane. For good pesto there are really only two options: one is to make it yourself, which, granted, isn’t too time consuming. But why bother when Trezzi Farm provides a tastier, and probably cheaper, alternative.
