Summer is here and weather is coming along very nicely! As a tribute to all that is summer and sunshine and 80°, we’ve introduced some refreshments to quench your thirst.

Here is the lineup of sunshine inspired drinks at TASTE:

• Classic Arnold Palmer
• Jet Teas in Mango, Peach, Wildberry and Strawberry
• Iced chai tea
• Iced coffee, lattes, mochas, etc.
• Orange Dreamsicles
• Mimosas
• Beer
• Wine
• An assortment of sodas

Drink up and enjoy summertime!

Everyone has heard the time tested adage about that first meal of the day… as it goes we should never skip breakfast; it is the MOST important meal of the day.

As scientists, the cereal companies and many others have uncovered, breakfast is essential to kick start your day. It boosts your metabolism and packs the nutritional power to keep you awake and focused all day.
At TASTE we clearly believe in breakfast (and let’s just start by saying that Pop Tarts and Fruit Loops do not qualify). If you don’t have the time to grab some breakfast at home, we encourage (and invite you) to come to TASTE for a gourmet breakfast to go! Swing by before work and snag some goodies from the case or feel free to call ahead and pick up a hot breakfast. Just some food for thought…
A look at the TASTE breakfast menu (subject to change depending on what is fresh, seasonal and influenced by Hannah’s creative jurisdiction)

• Croissants (traditional butter, twice baked almond & chocolate)
• Scones (buttermilk with seasonal fruit, oat and dried fruit and maple walnut)
• Muffins (seasonal fruit, chocolate chip, cranberry orange…)
• Breakfast Cakes (coffee cake, streusel, almond with seasonal fruit)
• Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits
• Fresh Fruit Salads
• Breakfast Paninis
• Breakfast Baguettes (egg mayo with smoked salmon or bacon)
• & a host of DOMA coffee–espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, drip, just about whatever fits your fancy

Here’s to breakfast–we look forward to feeding you the MOST important meal!

We’re now serving TASTE Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits for breakfast!
Our parfaits are created with fresh picked strawberries, low-fat vanilla yogurt, vanilla pecan granola, and an extra sprinkling of pecans on top. Crunchy, tangy, sweet and fresh—the perfect morning combo!

So come in and complement your daily cup o’ doma or freshly baked scone with our new strawberry parfait!

What else is new at TASTE?

• Well, outdoor seating is coming in two weeks. That’s when the truly beautiful weather will arrive, we just know it! Can’t wait to celebrate Happy Hour with beer, wine and sunshine!
• We love our hungry, professional friends working downtown, so….Book at table for corporate meetings between 2-4.00pm and save 20% any day of the week! I guarantee we can sweeten up any meeting!
• Lastly, don’t forget that we will be closed this coming Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day, allowing our staff some time to spend with their families!

Happy Memorial Day weekend!

• We are now cooking our own turkey for the sandwiches. The turkey is moist and delicious and the perfect complement to our breads and baguettes .
• New to the cafe: Asian Chicken Wraps, a take on our popular Asian Chicken salad, served up in a garden veggie tortilla.
• Top savory sellers: Moussaka and the new chicken pot pie flavored with Masala and mushrooms.

We’ve also been busy catering some TASTE bites for Spokane:

• Today we are making tea sandwiches for the YWCA luncheon: salmon and
  asparagus; bacon, lettuce and tomato; pear, gorgonzola and honey; and egg
  mayonaise with cucumber. Yum! We are also serving a delicious assortment
  of Hannah’s cakes and desserts….
• We will also be providing some Friday Treats for three local firms, the perfect little celebration for the long weekend ahead!
• Finally, this weekend we will be catering desserts for a wedding along with the
  decadent wedding cake. Brownies, blondies, lemon cupcakes and chocolate chip cookies…can’t have too many delicious sweets!

It should be a very exciting week! Stop by and check out the new sweet and savory bites at TASTE! Till then, we’ll be in the kitchen!

If you love our Pacific Northwest berry scones, our Asian Chicken Salad, or just drinking a frothy DOMA latté at the café on Howard, then vote for TASTE on KREM’s Z Best of Spokane! Go to http://best.krem.com/contests/z-best-of-spokane/4730 and find TASTE under Brunch in the Great Meals category.

We love seeing those post-cupcake grins at TASTE and it is our pleasure to serve you! Thanks Spokane!

TASTE is inviting Bloomsday participants to swing on by and enjoy a post-race bite to eat. Although we aren’t traditionally open on Sunday, we couldn’t resist opening the shop for such an exciting event in Spokane! Runners, spectators, or simply those who need to catch their breath after “racing” through a busy Sunday are all welcome–we’d love to see you at TASTE!

Take a sneak peek at our Bloomsday Grab & Go menu:

• Mini sandwiches (pear, brie and honey and smoked salmon, egg with bacon)
• Baguettes with greens
• Ham and cheese croissants
• Puff pastry sausage rolls with sage and dijon
• Fresh fruit salad
• Variety of salads
• Vietnamese Fresh Shrimp Spring rolls (new to the menu)
• Mimosas (because you deserve it!)
• Doma coffee
• Cupcakes
• & of course Hannah’s famous pastries (the perfect cure for a 12 km race)

So come over to 180 S Howard on Sunday, May 3! Grab a bite to go or take some time to unwind at TASTE. We look forward to celebrating Bloomsday with you!