Taste of Sicily is the newest addition to the Moscow dining scene. The new restaurant is an authentic Sicilian restaurant that boasts a large menu of freshly made dinner entrees and also serves a European-style breakfast and brunch. Located on Blaine Street near Safeway, the restaurant is open for dinner on Monday from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30-9:00 p.m., with breakfast being served on Wednesday through Sunday from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
The restaurant owner and operator, Lonnie Coles, has been part of the Moscow community for 20 years. This is his first time opening a restaurant and he couldn’t be more excited about it.
Coles explained, I want to bring a quality dining experience to the Palouse, I want to build something that serves Moscow,” Coles said.
Coles, who had the opportunity to spend some time in Sicily earlier in his life, also explained, “When I spent time in Sicily, I was able to meet people and be a part of the culture and I guess it just never left me,” Coles said.
His recipes are all authentic and made with a passion he picked up while learning to cook from a woman named Signora Gioia in Sicily.
Taste of Sicily offers a wide range of dining options, from Pesto alla Trapinese to Parmigiano Pollo, customers will have a new Sicilian dish to try for a long time. The restaurant also offers rotational, fresh and in-house made desserts like Orange Ricotta Cake and Pinolata Torta. Those looking for a special Valentine’s Day dish can look forward to a special Red Velvet Ricotta cake available during the week of the holiday. While the restaurant’s Beer and Wine license is still in transit, they still offer a wide range of Mocktails and Refreshers that will quench your thirst during your meal. Coles is also willing to waive the corking fee if customers wish to bring their own wine for a meal while they wait for the Beer and Wine license to come in.
Coles, whose mission it is to serve the community, is working on bringing in discounts for not only students, but also military and first responders. He is also working on bringing special catering options to religious groups throughout the city. In the summer, Coles will be working on making the town’s farmers market his source of fresh produce so you know that every authentic Sicilian meal will be from the farm to the plate.
If interested in more information or making a reservation, visit here or call (208) 301-5127.
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