🚨 NEW!!! If you haven’t gotten down to the new @inland_pacific_kitchen location for the @nekojita.ramen popup, you’re missing OUT. This Asian fusion experience is unlike anything else in Spokane, and totally worth a special outing! Behold - the Menchi burger. It’s a little bundle of fried Wagyu meatloaf, sesame cabbage slaw, American cheese, black garlic kewpie mayo, house bbq, pickles and a house-made brioche bun that is TO DIE FOR. Bonus points if you tell them I sent you. 🥂

I can *feel* the hopes of countless school children throughout the Inland Northwest that hope they get to stay home tomorrow. 😅

🥹 Finally feeling better!!!! I’m so grateful for my care team. Asthma is no joke sometimes. There are so many days that I go through easily, but when it gets bad and I need an adjustment to my medication, oh my goodness! Thank you so much to all of you for your well-wishes. ♥️ Despite the health excitement, our holiday break was so much fun. We had several out-of-town friends and family to love on and my heart is so full. I will finally be back at my usual schedule tomorrow, and in the meantime I am so enjoying my cozy view from home!!!! Beyond grateful for the snow and getting a little more holiday sparkle up around here. ❄️

It’s not complicated, it’s a choice! ♥️

They don’t have a social media page yet, so check it out before everyone else finds it! Tokyo Sushi just opened in Spokane Valley and it’s already giving “new favorite spot” energy. Its where Toro Sushi used to be for those who remember! I started with the omakase appetizer. It’s fresh, delicate, beautifully done, and sets the tone for the whole meal. And please don’t skip the miso. It’s one of those bowls that makes you stop and say, “Wait… why is this SO good?” The rolls are where things get fun. The Hawaii roll is a little tropical with pineapple, and I’m into it. The Walla Walla roll leans into that crispy shrimp/cream cheese thing we love. Everything feels intentional, balanced, and crafted with care. If you’re craving a new go-to sushi spot, this is your moment. Tokyo Sushi is officially open at 328 N Sullivan Road, and their hours make it way too easy to drop in. Hours: Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9:30 PM | Fri: 11 AM–10:30 PM | Sat: 12:30 PM–10:30 PM | Sun: 12:30 PM–9 PM. Tell them I sent you for bonus points!

Ten years ago, Rob and I were in Hollywood cheering on @bindisueirwin and @derekhough for the both nights of the finale of @dancingwiththestars, and it only gave us more respect for the show, the pros, and especially the crew that moves every single set piece to completely transformed the ballroom during commercial breaks. It was an absolutely astounding feat. I was especially excited to take along my beloved Aunt Mary Pat and her sister in law, and seeing their excitement match mine was truly a gift!!! My favorite kind of surprise is one that isn’t something you can buy. Just genuine love and connection! It goes without saying that we are cheering on @robertirwinphotography to bring home the disco ball trophy. Go get ‘em, tiger!!!! Who else is watching?! Who are you rooting for?

✨ Winter Glow Spectacular is bringing even more magic to Spokane this season with a brand-new partnership in @kendall_yards!!! For the first time ever, the team will be decorating select areas throughout the neighborhood, transforming one of Spokane’s most beloved districts into a sparkling winter escape. Beginning Friday, November 28th, the lights will officially turn on and will continue glowing brightly all the way through New Year’s Day. 🎅 Visitors can also experience the inaugural Kendall Yards Winter Festival, running November 28th through December 20th. This festive celebration invites families, friends, and neighbors to bundle up, stroll the beautifully lit pathways, and soak in the sights and sounds of the season. With its cozy shops, delicious eateries, and twinkling backdrop, Kendall Yards is set to become a must-visit destination for holiday cheer! You won’t want to miss Olmstead Park, located at the west end of Kendall Yards, where additional Winter Glow holiday light displays will light up the night. It’s an easy walk, and absolutely worth it for those looking to make the most of the festive atmosphere! 📸 Winter Glow Spectacular

SAVE THIS ONE! Some of the best sandwiches in Spokane, hands-down, are coming out of @saltboxsandwichco —tucked right inside Gander & Ryegrass, the most sophisticated fine dining restaurant in town. The ingredients are meticulously crafted just like a fine dining experience… because they are. Every sandwich is intentional, elevated, and built with that signature @gander_and_ryegrass precision that Spokane food lovers know and obsess over. 🤤 My personal favorite on the menu is the bacon jam sandwich, a total flavor bomb featuring Mama Lil’s peppers, egg, chili aioli, and arugula. It has a little bit of everything to offer—rich, bright, savory, a touch of heat—and the house-made bread really puts it over the top. This is the kind of sandwich that ruins all other sandwiches. These masterpieces range from just $13–$15, which feels like an absolute steal for the level of craft you’re getting. Affordable and as luxurious as a candlelit dinner. 🕯️ You’ll find Salt Box at 404 West Main, serving up sandwiches from 10 AM to 3 PM daily. Whether you’re popping in for a quick lunch or grabbing something to elevate your workday, it’s an easy go-to. And if you can’t get away, no worries—you can order through Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash and still get that fine-dining-level perfection delivered right to your door. 🚙 📸 @saltboxsandwichco

❤️‍🩹 I think we can all agree that navigating the healthcare system is very difficult these days. 🫠 A little update on me for those who have been following along: some of you may know that I have severe, debilitating asthma. It started when I was in my early teens, and has continued to progress throughout my life to the point where if I don’t have a specific medication, or if I get any kind of cold, I am down for the count HARD. It is no fun at all! A couple of weeks ago I went to get my heavy duty inhaler refilled only to be told by my insurance that I wouldn’t be able to refill it for a couple of weeks. Every single day without it is *completely miserable*. Imagine breathing through a tiny latte straw exclusively, all day and night. It makes even doing the smallest tasks very difficult. I was finally able to get in touch with insurance and my care team to get them to send over the prescription, only to find out that the pharmacy I normally use no longer accepts my insurance. Then, I had to have it sent over to a new pharmacy. The new one didn’t have any in stock and had to special order it. It still hasn’t arrived. They insist that it will be on the truck tonight, but I had to get some additional relief today because I just could not breathe. All of it is so preventable. I just need my medication, and I am insured! I can only imagine the nightmare that people without insurance have to experience on a daily basis. It all leads me to imagine how many lives are lost unnecessarily due to preventable circumstances surrounding access to care and access to life-saving medicine. Maybe someday we’ll be like the rest of the developed nations that are wise enough to have universal healthcare. Until then, I suppose we continue to muddle through. ❤️‍🩹