New bar and eatery opens in Globe space

A new bar and restaurant, called the Globe Bar & Kitchen, has opened in the space of the former Globe Bar & Grille, under new ownership, says James Fountain, co-owner of the Globe Bar & Kitchen. 

“We wanted to keep a similar name ’cause it’s kind of a staple,” Fountain says. 

The restaurant, located at 204 N. Division, has about 4,000 square feet of total space, and is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week, he says. 

Fountain co-owns the Globe with Ryan Bates and Dianna Dahlgren. The trio also owns the Blind Buck bar, next door to the Globe, Fountain says. The Globe Bar & Grille that earlier had been located in that space closed in 2012. 

The establishment’s menu features a wide variety of options, Fountain says, from a rib eye steak sandwich, English-style fish and chips, steamed clams, chicken wings, and burgers to desserts like the mile-high donut pie. The kitchen is run by Spokane executive chef Will Webster, Fountain says.  

“It’s always changing too; we just put a mac-n-cheese on there, which Will Webster is known for,” he says. 

The Globe currently has 54 employees, Fountain says, but many of them are security and other part-timers who work the busy nights. 

“We kind of do the nightlife. We have live DJs on Friday and Saturday nights,” he says. “All the tables are movable, so we can do dancing and stuff in there. We’re going to introduce bottle service also.”

The owners did a complete remodel on the space, Fountain says, with Spokane Valley-based Meridian Construction & Development Inc., which is a partner in the ownership of the building. 

The restaurant partners are planning to open a 2,000-square-foot patio later this spring, Fountain says. 

—Katie Ross

Euro-Pro Automotive moves to larger space 

Euro-Pro Automotive Inc. has moved into new quarters at 11905 E. Sprague in Spokane Valley, doubling the amount of space it occupies to 4,500 square feet, says Sven Osusky, who co-owns the business with his wife, Heidi, Euro-Pro’s office manager. 

Euro-Pro is an automotive parts and repair shop for German automobiles, says Osusky, who opened the business four years ago at 14811 E. Sprague, in Spokane Valley. It services Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi,  and Volkswagen makes, as well as other German cars, he says. 

Euro-Pro’s new location includes an expanded retail parts section, eight bays for car repair, and a new customer waiting area. 

In addition to the two owners, the business has a total of six employees.

 

—Judith Spitzer

Italy-inspired café opens downtown

Caffe Affogato, a coffee, tea, and ice cream shop with an emphasis on Italian-style drinks and cuisine, has opened in the Saranac Commons building, at 19 W. Main downtown. 

Owner Shahrokh Nikfar says he wanted to infuse his experiences from years of travel into Spokane’s food scene. Nikfar plans to open a Mediterranean restaurant, called Mediterrano, in the 7,000-square-foot building as well. 

Caffe Affogato’s staff of five offers Italian espresso, ice cream, and Italian dishes and drinks. Nikfar says he wanted to introduce “something that hasn’t been offered in Spokane before.”

He says he intends to work with local businesses, such as Brain Freeze Creamery, in bringing European-inspired fare to his restaurant. 

Originally from Iran, Nikfar says he came to Spokane 30 years ago for school. “I’ve always loved food and been a connoisseur of food and coffee,” he says. 

An affogato is an Italian-style coffee-and-ice cream beverage. 

Caffe Affogato is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

—Kendall Heintzelman

Tanning spa opens first Spokane outlet

Slick Rock Tanning & Spa has opened its first Spokane outlet, located in a leased, 2,860-square-foot space in the Regal Plaza shopping center, at 2912 E Palouse Highway, in south Spokane. 

Owners Adam and Paige Kaplan are Eastern Washington University graduates who both majored in economics and started Slick Rock as part of their culminating project. The married couple opened their first Slick Rock outlet in Post Falls in 2010 and a second one in Coeur d’Alene last April. 

The South Hill outlet has 17 service rooms for walk-ins and scheduled visits, says Paige Kaplan. She says the salon also features sunless spray-tan options and an assortment of spa treatments. 

Kaplan says she and her husband have been looking to expand to Spokane as the business is growing rapidly. She says people from the South Hill were coming to their Post Falls location, so there was a demand for a Slick Rock outlet here. 

Of the South Hill location, Kaplan says it suits their business well. “The community is so tight knit,” she says, “It’s a perfect fit.” 

Hours for the South Hill location are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

—Kendall Heintzelman

Sister-owned coffee roaster starts here

Sisters Susan Schell and Judy Konkol have opened a coffee-roasting business, named Artisan Coffee Co., in a private residence in Spokane Valley.

Susan Schell and Judy Konkol started roasting at the beginning of this year in a 120-square-foot addition to Konkol’s home. The sisters say they take orders via Facebook or by phone.

Schell and Konkol say they roast beans to one’s liking, providing light, medium, and dark roasts. They also say their decaffeinated coffee is water processed, not processed chemically. 

“Sitting over a cup of coffee one day, we realized the coffee from the grocery store wasn’t as fresh as it should be,” says Schell. She adds that both she and Konkol come from a large family, and all their children are almost grown, thus, “The Artisan Coffee Company was born.”

Artisan Coffee roasts daily, typically in the morning and early afternoon, and its Facebook page, with information on the business and how to order, can be found at facebook.com/artisancoffeeco. 

 

—Kendall Heintzelman