Q&A with Alayna Reichl, owner of Barrel 33
By Like Media Team Photo by Rebecca Miller Photography Alayna Reichl opened the first Barrel 33 in 2017, starting with six wine barrels and a stand at a farmers' market. Nine years later, her Sand Creek wine bar has grown into one of downtown Sandpoint's steady gathering spots, known for regional wine, craft beer, and a patio Tiki Bar. This month brings a new chapter: a full liquor license now gives Barrel 33 room to build out a craft cocktail program. Reichl and her husband,
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Q&A with Beth Giacomo, owner of Wine4U
Photo by Rebecca Miller Photography By Like Media Team Sandpoint's only dedicated wine shop didn't start as a storefront. Beth Giacomo was running a wine club from a back room when customers started asking to come see what she had. That demand grew into Wine4U at 1309 Ponderosa Drive, offering wines, events, four wine clubs, and international trips. Q: Sandpoint had gone 12 years without a dedicated wine shop. Why did bringing one back feel important to you? A. After working
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Q&A with The Festival at Sandpoint
Photo by Racheal Baker By Like Media Team Forty-three summers in, the Festival at Sandpoint returns to War Memorial Field July 30 through August 9. What happens on stage draws the crowd, but what happens around it is what keeps people coming back. The series brings two weeks of live music to the lakeshore. Every ticket funds year-round music education across North Idaho. Q. The 2026 lineup runs from Andy Grammer to George Thorogood to a live-scored film. What are you actually
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