Ivano's named chamber's Business of the Month

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce awarded Ivano’s Ristorante & Caffe the Business of the Month award for its exemplary service and generosity to the community.

Owned by 2009 Citizen of the Year Jim Lippi, Ivano’s started with a dream by his own father Ivano Lippi.  Journeying to the United States from Lucca, Italy, in 1938, this entrepreneur established his Italian restaurant on Feb. 14, 1984, and the Lippi family continues to fulfill Ivano’s vision to be the busiest and best restaurant in northern Idaho.

With an assorted menu of gourmet foods and hand-selected wines, Ivano’s offers lunch, dinner, and catering along with a full menu of events.  Upcoming on April 30 they invite Bridges Home to their martini and wine bar.  

Ivano’s has made tremendous contributions to the community through donating food and services to support local families and individuals, including the Tyler Cordle benefit, Chris Owens benefit, Community Cancer Services benefits, among countless others. 

The annual Ivano’s golf tournament benefits a scholarship fund, providing financial support for college or trade school to a local Bonner County student.

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Ivano’s as the recipient of its Business of the Month award, said chamber executive director Amy Little.

Information: Ivano’s, phone, (208) 263-0211; or online, www.ivanos-sandpoint.com