Restaurants & Retail

Restaurant closures pile up in Spokane area

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

December 7, 2023

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

Houston TX Hot Chicken plans first Spokane restaurant

Vegas-based restaurant chain to have eateries in seven states this fall

August 31, 2023

Dylan Harris

Houston TX Hot Chicken plans to turn up the heat at a former Sweeto Burrito location in north Spokane. Known best for its hot chicken sandwiches and Southern-inspired food, HHC plans to hold its grand opening at its first Spokane-area restaurant,

Game World levels up with four new stores

Relationship with military fuels much of retailer's brick-and-mortar growth

August 17, 2023

Dylan Harris

Game World Inc. has doubled its number of stores, from four to eight, since last year and has plans to continue expanding, says owner Matt McKerall. 'We've been able to expand a lot of product lines, and business has been going strong, so I'm

Restaurateur Juli Norris plans speakeasy on North Bank

Bar, restaurant to open in Papillon Building

August 3, 2023

Dylan Harris

LorÃ¨n, a French-inspired speakeasy and restaurant tucked away in the basement of Spokane's Papillon Building, is expected to open in mid-September, says chef and owner Juli Norris. Once open, LorÃ¨n will be the third restaurant in the Papillon