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Aloha Vintage marketplace opens in Millwood

New store features 23 vendors, offering a mix of handmade, antique, new items
November 20, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Aloha Vintage Mercantile LLC has reached full vendor capacity a month after opening its doors to the public at the Trent & Argonne Plaza, in Spokane Valley.



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Fratello's opens to strong demand in Kendall Yards

Italian sandwich shop exceeds owner's expectations after October launch
November 6, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Just a month after opening, Fratello’s Inc., an Italian sandwich shop in Kendall Yards, has exceeded expectations. The shop has had lines wrapped around the block and the business is already operating at full capacity, says owner Lauren Blumenthal.



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Dodo's at the High Spot set to open in the Valley

Century-old building to house restaurant featuring modern American cuisine
October 23, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Dodo’s at the High Spot LLC, a restaurant and passion project between two lifelong friends, is expected to open Nov. 15 at 17416 E. Sprague, about a mile west of Barker Road in the Greenacres area of Spokane Valley.



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The Porchlight restaurant offers gluten-free menu in Valleyford

Family-owned eatery touts homemade baked goods, coffee-only days
October 9, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Less than 10 miles south of Spokane Valley, a cozy new community restaurant has opened its doors at 12212 E. Palouse Highway, in Valleyford.



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Ramen restaurant slated to open in November

Nekojita to share space with Inland Pacific Kitchen
September 25, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Spokane’s culinary scene will warm up just in time for winter with the addition of a new ramen restaurant in the Washington Cracker Co. building at 304 W. Pacific, in downtown Spokane.



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Wienerschnitzel franchise plans Spokane expansion

Hot dog franchise signs deals for four new locations
September 11, 2025
Emily Botter-Hanson

Wienerschnitzel plans to open four new locations in Spokane.


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Crêpe Café Sisters to open Liberty Lake location

Restaurant to take over former BBQ eatery space
September 11, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Crêpe Café Sisters is getting ready to open its second brick-and-mortar location in an area where the company got its start 23 years ago: Liberty Lake.


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Smoking Monkey Pizza opens in downtown Spokane

West Side-based restaurant offers up over 30 pies
August 28, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Smoking Monkey Pizza, an award-winning restaurant founded in Renton, Washington, has expanded to the Inland Northwest with the opening of its third location — this one across from The Davenport Hotel.



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Alibi nightclub opens in Indian Trail neighborhood

21-and-older establishment offers food, craft cocktails
August 14, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Deb and Bill Weisgerber’s latest business venture brings a new nightlife destination to the Indian Trail neighborhood.


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North Idaho boat club adds third location

Lake Coeur d'Alene added to Hayden, Pend Oreille options
July 31, 2025
Tina Sulzle

For those who dream of a boating life without the hassles of boat ownership, Carefree Boat Club of North Idaho offers an enticing alternative – pay a yearly membership fee and enjoy unlimited boating.


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