A new children's book store, Wishing Tree Books, is slated for a summer opening in Spokane's South Perry District. Owner Janelle Smith says it's been her dream since she was a teenager to open a book store like Wishing Tree. Smith previously had

Honey Pig BBQ, to be located at 713 W. Garland, is set to open in early May, says chef and co-owner Tony Ferrante. The restaurant will specialize in slow-smoked beef brisket, Ferrante says. Ferrante, who has owned Ferrante's Marketplace, in Spokane

Rockford-based TaylarMade Tailoring has begun offering sip-and-sew events, an evening with drinks, food, and sewing lessons. Taylar Franz, TaylarMade owner and namesake, says the sip-and-sew idea grew from her desire to help others learn

MoMo Sushi Wok Grill, located at 101 E. Sherman, in downtown Coeur d'Alene, is expanding its bar and its menu. The changes are scheduled to be launched in April.

Online clothing store Velvet Hammer Boutique is slated to open a brick-and-mortar shop this summer at 2049 Main, in the Riverstone Village, in Coeur d'Alene. The online store showcases clothes for women

A new Sharkey's Cuts for Kids salon is slated to open in spring in the Cedar Crossing commercial development, at 6501 N. Cedar, on Spokane's North Side. The shop will be a franchise of Westport, Conn.-based national Sharkey's chain.