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Entrepreneur conjures up fantasy cafe concept

Bookstore owner mixes coffee, community in North Spokane
August 27, 2026
Matt Stephens

Emily Peterson is applying the finishing touches to HoneySpell Cafe, a North Spokane fantasy-inspired cafe expected to open in September with a business model built around coffee, community events, and lessons learned from running Page 42 Bookstore.




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Capitol Bar & Grill opens in Spokane Valley

New government-themed eatery is restaurateur's fourth INW establishment
August 27, 2026
Karina Elias

Capitol Bar & Grill in Spokane Valley opened on Friday, Aug. 7, and has been packed with patrons every day since. 


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House of Brunch opens Coeur d'Alene location

New space is part of larger expansion plans featuring a third future restaurant
August 13, 2026
Matt Stephens

House of Brunch LLC is brining its brunch concept to North Idaho with a second restaurant, at 309 E. Lakeside in Coeur d'Alene, marking the company's first expansion outside of Spokane. 



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Twiggy's scales up authentic British cuisine

Manchester native hooks Spokane with latest catch
July 30, 2026
Matt Stephens

Hungry patrons in search of authentic British fare have a new option in Spokane's West Central neighborhood, where owners Mark Twigg and his wife Maureen Torphy are wrapping up the soft opening of Twiggy's Fish & Chips LLC.




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Smash'd Waffle House quickly builds momentum

Deer Park entrepreneur develops, expands site next to jiu-jitsu school
July 16, 2026
Matt Stephens

Smash'd Waffle House is quickly growing beyond owner Adam Smith's expectations of a modest eatery as the rapidly expanding breakfast destination is generating steady month-over-month revenue four months after opening its doors.



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EWU alumni launch lifestyle apparel company

Former NFL player Michael Roos one of four founders
July 2, 2026
Matt Stephens

In a crowded apparel industry where countless brands compete for attention, the four founding partners behind Spokane-based Cooked as a Goat LLC believe their biggest advantage isn't flashy advertising or viral social media campaigns.



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Korean street food eatery opens in Spokane

Izzie's K-Dogs establishes brick-and-mortar after starting with pop-ups
June 18, 2026
Matt Stephens

Izzie Wayuono has transformed a viral food trend into a growing Spokane business with the opening of Izzie's K-Dogs in April.


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Native arts market opens in Airway Heights

Indigenous makers, artisans have new place to grow sales
June 4, 2026
Matt Stephens

After years of organizing events, supporting Native artists, and operating a nonprofit focused on Indigenous communities, Spokane Tribe member Jeff Ferguson has opened a new brick-and-mortar business designed to give Native artists a permanent place to showcase and sell their work.



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People's Waffle expands into Coeur d'Alene

Spokane-based brunch spot eyes growth in other markets
May 21, 2026
Matt Stephens

Spokane-based restaurant People's Waffle is expanding into North Idaho with a new location opening May 22 at 400 N. Fourth, in downtown Coeur d'Alene.



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Wandering Bear readies smoked food for May launch

Couple rebrands, expands Mama's Take & Bake eatery
May 21, 2026
Matt Stephens

Wandering Bear Kitchen is prepping to open at 429 E. Second in Spokane, with a focus on wood-smoked meals, take-and-bake dishes, and community connection. Belinda and Shaunn Wenig expect to open the 800-square-foot facility in late May, offering a gathering spot where people can meet and eat.



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