CAFES
Barracuda Coffee
2165 Van Giesen, Richland
946-6058
All of Barracuda's coffee, for drinks or whole beans for sale, is roasted by Doma Coffee Roasting Company in Coeur d'Alene, a company committed to organic, fair trade and sustainable practices.  Barracuda was Richland's "Green Business of the Year" in 2008.  Barracuda Coffee often has big bags of coffee grounds sitting out for all you gardeners to pick up for composting!
Wine O'Clock Wine Bar
548 Cabernet Court, Vintners' Village
Prosser  786-2197
Owned by Susan Bunnell, Bunnell Family Cellars
Featuring Chef Laurie Kennedy
Open from 11-5 Mon.-Thurs. and until 7 on Friday and Saturday.
E-mail: wineandherbs@embarqmail.com
They feature local produce and the wines they sell are their own from Bunnell Family Cellars.
 
RESTAURANTS
Bella - an Italian Deli
502 Ninth St., Benton City
588-DELI
Sourcing locally as much as practical, but fresh and traditional.
Brasserie Four
4 E. Main Street, Walla Walla
(509) 529-2011
French country style bistro.  Serves locally roasted coffee, Thundering Hooves meats, local wines.
Cafe Melange
Yakima
A bistro-style restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce from the Yakima Valley.  Large selection of regional wines.
Creektown Café- Temporarily Closed
Walla Walla
Award-winning bistro-style café. They source with 18 local providers, listed on their website.
PicazoSeven17
Prosser
Chef Frank is really keen on using local produce and his restaurant reflects slowfood values.
Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen
Walla Walla
Emphasis on seasonal, local, organic and all natural foods
Taverna Tagaris
Richland
Sources with local purveyors in all seasons.
Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant
Walla Walla
Seasonally changing menu with emphasis on locally grown vegetables and fruits, Thundering Hooves meats, local wines.
Restaurants for Slow Food Lovers
Other Sources for Eating Out
Taste Tri-Cities - a comprehensive, eclectic listing of restaurants, diners, pubs, and night spots in our area. Entries on this site have one thing in common: most are locally-owned and unique, not associated with big national chains.
One World Spokane
Organic Community Kitchen
1804 E Sprague Ave
Spokane, WA 99202  509-270-1608
Seems like Slow Food embodied all in one spot. Check out their mission.