We live in interesting pandemic times, and the culinary industry is no different. While takeout and outdoor patio dining are the norm during the latest shutdown through Jan. 4 in Washington, Idaho is still fair game for in-person dining, as are the casinos in Washington. I’ll never say no to steakhouses, one of my all-time favorite dining options, and it’s over and done – actually, medium rare – if prime rib is on the menu. Two recent dining excursions have included first times at Masselow’s Steakhouse at Northern Quest Resort & Casino and Chinook Steak, Pasta & Spirits reimagined by Adam Hegsted at Coeur d’Alene Casino in Worley.