A before-dinner drink (known as an apéritif in France and an aperitivo in Italy) can help set the mood for a meal. An after-dinner drink (a digestif or a digestivo) is intended to aid digestion and extend the evening. Nonalcoholic beverages (aka mocktails) also can add to conviviality. Drinks are…

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Fall in Coeur d’Alene—Where the Only Thing Falling is Your Jaw! The season has changed, and we’re embracing all things autumn at Vine & Olive. But don’t worry—we’re not pushing pumpkin spice lattes your way. No, at our table, we’re all about introducing you to our unique squash…