Rústico Coffee & Bakery
Family-owned coffee shop and bakery opening in a renovated former Dave’s Meat & Produce building. Four co-owners: Kristin and Diego Sierra, and Maria Jose Quesada Esquivel and Danny Xavier Cruz. Menu features scratch-made pastries (croissants, cinnamon rolls, pain au chocolat, pastelitos), Latin American-influenced items, gluten-free and vegan options, plus specialty drinks including spritzers, energy drinks, […]
St. Nick’s
Year-round Christmas-themed bar and restaurant planned for the first floor of the former Evergreen Inn property (being renovated as Red Bell Inn). Concept from Yes Parade Restaurant Group. Menu inspired by holiday meals, led by Chef Evan Kuehni. Features live music, Christmas karaoke, movie trivia, and Santa photos. Open to all guests, not just hotel […]
Kokovoko
Beach-inspired craft cocktail bar and daytime cafe concept. Will serve coffee and sandwiches during the day, shifting to craft cocktails at night. Food menu includes tacos and Latin American-inspired street food with Northwest touches. Named after the fictional island in Moby-Dick. Owner also operates Proof cocktail bar in Old Town Tacoma. Space previously housed food-service […]
Sodam Korean Kitchen
Sodam Korean Kitchen is preparing to open at the former Fuji Japanese Restaurant location. A liquor license application was filed on August 5, 2026. The space was under renovation as of May 2026, and a ‘coming soon’ sign has been placed outside with the tagline ‘Authentic flavors. Warm memories.’ Menu and opening timeline have not […]
Pearl Diver
Pearl Diver is a Northwest Neo Bistro / Parisian-style seafood bistro from first-time owner and chef Ash Stockham, a Rene Erickson protege. The ~1,100 sq ft restaurant will replace Bober Tea and Mochi Dough at 605 Broadway E on Capitol Hill. A change-of-use permit (retail to restaurant) is underway and construction is set to transform […]
Red Leaf Organic Coffee
Red Leaf Organic Coffee is taking over the former Starbucks space near H&M at Vancouver Mall. Co-Founder Ray Vandervalk confirmed a September 7 opening. Founded in 2008 in Cowlitz County, Red Leaf specializes in organic coffee, dye-free drinks, zero-added sugar beverages, smoothies, and toasted breakfast sandwiches. This will be a new franchise/corporate location joining existing […]
Love Shack Country Club
Country music bar and venue opening at 13921 E. Trent Ave. in Spokane Valley, WA. Soft opening planned for September 1, 2026, with grand opening weekend September 25-26. Owned by Carrie and Norman Thomson, who also own Stormin Norman’s Shipfaced Saloon. Features indoor and outdoor stages with live bands every weekend, line dancing lessons, and […]
Wingstop
Wingstop opening its second Thurston County location and 28th Washington state location for franchisee Far West Restaurant Group. Features ‘next gen’ lobby interior paying homage to the city. Currently hiring 15-20 workers. Located in shopping center at Cooper Point Road and Black Lake Boulevard.
El Pollo Sabroso
El Pollo Sabroso, a family-owned Colima-style Mexican restaurant specializing in grilled chicken, is preparing to open a second location at 1304 N. 4th Ave in Pasco, WA. The original location opened in 2020 at 1623 W. Lewis St. No opening date has been announced. Menu includes tacos, tortas, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, carne asada, carnitas, pozole, […]
Bamboo Sushi
Bamboo Sushi, owned by SoHi Brands, is preparing to open a new location at 128 Lake St S in Kirkland, WA. This will be the brand’s second Washington location, joining its University Village location in Seattle. Known for sustainably sourced seafood, the menu includes nigiri, sashimi, crispy rice, and rolls. No exact opening date has […]