Dakota Goldman has her mind set on growth—not only for her nonprofit, Counter Culture, but for the Inland Northwest hospitality industry that her young organization serves.

The legacy of Spokane’s decades-old downtown staple, Soulful Soups & Spirits, will live on as Lauren D’Arienzo hands over the ladle to new owners, Aaron and Kaden Earle.

Chad White, the once prominent Spokane restaurateur, has taken his culinary skills into nature cooking for outdoor enthusiasts off the grid. 

A Deer Park based creamery, specializing in Mexican style cheeses, has gain a small and devoted following. 

The Dave & Buster’s Spokane Valley location is scheduled to open Aug. 11.

Konala, the fast-food franchise known for its protein-packed bowls, is officially going coast to coast. 

Trailbreaker Cider is adding a little foot traffic to its decade-old hard cider company with a second taphouse in River Park Square, located downtown at 808 W. Main. 

Over the past few years, Spokane has seen a growing trend in return retail or “reverse logistics” stores where overstocked, returned or liquidated goods are resold at a deep discount.