Friends of Carmela
Family-owned neighborhood deli opening at Pike Place Market in former Michou Deli space. Will serve breakfast sandwiches, hot and cold heroes, antipasti and desserts. Co-owned by Keka Westof and Nate Simmons.
Ballard Sports Park
Tech-forward indoor soccer and basketball venue with food and beverage program. Features video technology, cameras on fields, digital billboards, and livestreaming capabilities. Plans for 2-3 soccer fields, basketball court, warm-up area, and comfortable lounge areas.
Starla’s
Acclaimed pizzeria and wine bar relocating from Bellingham to Seattle. Previously served sourdough pizzas and small plates. Co-owners are Jordan Koplowitz (James Beard semifinalist) and Christy Wyble. No signed lease yet but planning legit pizzeria with table service.
Velvet Fox
Wine bar getting ready to open in the coming months in a 1899 Victorian home in North Spokane, next door to The Scoop and Hidden Bagel
Feteers
First-of-its-kind Egyptian restaurant opening in Spokane, owned by Amir Talb and family. Grand opening coincides with Team Egypt’s arrival for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Zoco Cafe and Wine
Restaurant soft-opened early April 2026 with grand opening celebration scheduled for May 1-3, 2026. Serves brunch, lunch and dinner with American, Mexican and Italian dishes. Features local wines and cocktails.
The Drunken Crow Pub & Grub
The Drunken Crow Pub & Grub is planning to open a second location in the former Top Bop space. The original location opened in 2024 and offers pizzas, brunch, and bar food with a ‘bougie dive bar’ concept.
Eggslut
Eggslut’s second Washington location opening at Westfield Southcenter, featuring made-to-order sandwiches and sides with new Wagyu burgers exclusive to this location. District Manager James Pham overseeing operations.
Le Croissant Bar
Croissant cafe and bar concept opening in former Starbucks space, serving croissants, coffee, and offering beer/wine/champagne pairings on weekends. Owner previously operated BraveHeart Mountain Coffee and sold croissants at farmers markets.
Moezy Inn
Historic dive bar from 1945 reopening under new ownership by the team behind Elloitts an urban kitchen. Will feature updated space, food, full liquor license, pool, pinball, and darts. Liquor license recently approved.