Marissa Youngers knew a little something about the team at Meadow Wood Children’s Center before placing her child, Chandra, into their care. She attended MWCC as a school-ager in the 1990s with her younger brother, Trevor.
Fawn Dunn is the director of Meadow Wood Children’s Center, a family business she has been a part of since July 1995. She remembered Marissa well when she came to tour the facility with her husband as an expectant mother before Chandra was born.
“Chandra started in the infant room at Meadow Wood Children’s Center when she was 3 1/2 months old,” Dunn said. “She is now in our toddler class and is doing wonderful.”
The MeadowWood Burger The Grill at MeadowWood Golf Course 24501 E. Valleyway Ave.
Meaty. Mammoth. Did we mention meaty? This bacon cheeseburger also includes slices of ham as well as all the usual toppings. Served with French fries.
Why you’ll love it
You might expect MeadowWood Golf Course Pro Bob Scott to receive compliments about the aquatic driving range, the lengthy par-5 16th, or the view from the tee at 18. He does, but what you might not guess is how often he hears about the burgers.
“I’ve got to admit, some of our customers say we have the best burgers in town,” Scott said.
The course’s namesake burger doesn’t disappoint, and like MeadowWood itself, it utilizes every club in the bag. Perhaps the best-kept dining secret in Liberty Lake resides here in the golf course clubhouse. With lots of seating both inside and on the spacious patio, MeadowWood serves a lineup of great American burgers, sandwiches and salads all day long during the golf season — along with incredible views. The secret is getting out: It’s not just for golfers.
From the kids menu to the daily specials to the popular huckleberry ice cream, the Grill at MeadowWood is driving a reputation as a family-friendly destination boasting top-flight customer service.
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza 1318 N. Liberty Lake Road, Liberty Lake
Papa Murphy’s crispy thin crust topped with olive oil, chopped garlic, whole-milk mozzarella, grilled chicken, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta and zesty herbs. Also available on original or pan crust.
Why you’ll love it
Don’t tell Ed Elliott you’re not supposed to choose favorites. The marketing director for Liberty Lake Papa Murphy’s and five other Inland Northwest franchises has spent the better part of two decades making, baking and sampling every pizza on the Papa Murphy’s menu.
But bump into him leaving the store on a Friday night with a take-home pie? It’s going to be the Herb Chicken Mediterranean.
“Honestly, it’s the healthiest, best-tasting pizza I’ve ever had,” he said. “I’ve been doing this for a long time. I still eat that pizza. I’ve never burned out on it.”
For Elliott, the allure begins with a “very Italian, really simple sauce” consisting of chopped garlic in olive oil. A bit of added Greek influence give the pizza its Mediterranean name.
About the only thing he likes better at Papa Murphy’s than the Herb Chicken Mediterranean is the team he works with every day. From the Liberty Lake crew, to the teams at the other locations, to the local, family ownership, Elliott is proud how every person is truly “part of the family.”
The local franchise is operated by a business founded in Hayden in 1992 by Inland Northwest residents Bill and G’Nell DeLack.
