Restaurants & Retail

Feast World director acquires meal-delivery service

Pantry Fuel's new owner to expand menu, offer catering

February 1, 2024

Dylan Harris

Pantry Fuel has been acquired by the co-executive director of Feast World Kitchen.

Sober-nightlife company diverts from the norm

Diversion Events' next gathering set for Jan. 26

January 18, 2024

Dylan Harris

Diversion Events brings sober nightlife experience to the Inland Northwest

Rex & Relax indoor dog park opens along North Division

New business offers place to play, snacks for dogs and their owners

December 21, 2023

Dylan Harris

Rex & Relax LLC, an indoor dog park has opened at the former Wheel Sport space, at 1711 N. Division.

Restaurant closures pile up in Spokane area

Suki Yaki Inn, Red Lion Pub, Lost Boys among eateries to be shuttered

December 7, 2023

Dylan Harris

A flurry of restaurant closures has marred Spokane’s food scene in recent months, with at least seven Lilac City establishments either closing or announcing plans to close since October.

Coffee, sandwich shop finds footing in GU area

Paper St. Coffee partner hearkens past employer as inspiration for eatery

November 22, 2023

Dylan Harris

A former Brooklyn Deli employee is trying to pay homage to the now-closed downtown Spokane sandwich shop with Paper St. Coffee Co.

Kids’ clothing retailer outgrows pop-up shops

Spokane Baby Co. finds space in Garland District

November 9, 2023

Dylan Harris

Graduating from pop-up shops to a storefront in the heart of the Garland District, Spokane Baby Co. has opened its doors at 825 W. Garland.

Alaskan cod company to relocate food truck to INW

Current, former fishing captains expect to open here in mid-November

October 26, 2023

Dylan Harris

A pair of Alaskan fishing boat captains soon will be frying up their wild Alaskan cod in the Inland Northwest. Cashmere, Washington-based Captain's Cod Company is relocating one of its food trucks to the Spokane area from Western Washington. Its

TTs to bring barbecue, brews to Liberty Lake

Restaurant is expected to open this month, says co-owner Chad White

October 12, 2023

Dylan Harris

TTs Brewery & Barbecue tentatively plans to open its second location later this month in Liberty Lake, says co-owner and chef Chad White. The Liberty Lake TTs will be located across the street from Orchard Park, at 1950 N. Harvest Parkway.

Killer Burger franchise expands to Spokane Valley

Restaurant slated to open in November

September 28, 2023

Dylan Harris

Killer Burger, a popular Portland, Oregon-based burger franchise that has made headlines with its potentially polarizing Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon burger, is expected to open in Spokane Valley on Nov. 15.

Birdie's Pie Shop to open in Spokane

Bakery along Monroe to be company's third location

September 14, 2023

Dylan Harris

Post Falls-based Birdie's Pie Shop is mixing Spokane into its operations this week with the opening of a bakery just north of the Monroe Street Bridge. The grand opening of the new shop, at 712 N. Monroe, is set for Sept. 16, says owner Sharee Moss