19 W. Main is one of the coolest new places in Downtown Spokane. Located in the heart of what some describe as " Little Portland " 19 W. Main is the site of Saranac Commons.
Saranac Commons, if you don't already know is a bit of a market of small businesses, many geared towards food. It's not huge but it is a huge step in the right direction for building up our locally owned and operated business scene.
And, now after some delays with roofing,etc... the businesses that call Saranac Commons home are now open and ready for customers. Here is a look at what all can be found at Saranac Commons-
Mediterrano
Just opened a few days ago, Mediterrano is a unique restaurant with a delicious menu of dishes from Mediterranean nations. The menu consists of starters, sandwiches , burgers, grain bowls and yes, they make Gyros.
Everything is made fresh from the small space towards the front of building.
To my knowledge Mediterrano doesn't have a web site just yet. But they can be found on Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mediterrano/1560120770904953?fref=ts
Caffe Affogato
Caffe Affogato is a locally owned and operated coffee shop, but it's far from the ordinary coffee shop. Caffe Affogato sells more upscale coffee drinks including their signature drink also named Caffe Affogato. This is a espresso drink served over ice cream.
The business also sells tea and Italian Soda's , occasional live music is also available. Coffee lovers will defiantly want to add Caffe Affogato to their list of local businesses to check out.
For more information on Caffe Affogato visit-
http://caffe-affogato.com/
Or, find them on Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/cafeaffogatospokane
Common Crumb Artisan Bakery
Common Crumb is a new locally owned and operated bakery, but while the business is new the business owner is not. Common Crumb is a new venture from Chef Jeremy Hansen, the James Beard Award nominated executive chef over at Sante in Downtown Spokane's Liberty Building.
Common Crumb sells many different breads, French pastries , chocolates and confectionaries. In addition Common Crumb even has some meal options like a bratwurst made using beer from Black Label Brewing who is also located within the Saranac Commons building.
For more information on Common Crumb Artisan Bakery visit their web site at-
www.commoncrumb.com
Or, find them on Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/commoncrumb
Black Label Brewing Co.
One of the newest microbreweries on the scene in Spokane is right here in the Saranac Commons building.
Black Label Brewing makes an effort to actually produce as many of their beers ingredients as possible and beer's by Black Label are made in smaller qualities then some of the big brewer's .
For more information on Black Label Brewing visit their web site at-
http://www.blacklabelbrewing.com/
Or, find them on Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/BlackLabelBrewingCompany
Sun People Bed & Bath
The last local business to open for business at Saranac Commons will be Sun People Bed & Bath. The business will open very soon however, the estimated opening date is April 20th and hiring for this new shop has already begun.
Sun People Bed & Bath is a branch off of the now closed Sun People Dry Good retail shop that was over in the Spokane Public Market / Pacific Bridge building on W. 2nd .
The new Sun People opening at Saranac Commons will be a retail shop and will still continue to focus on environmentally sustainable merchandise. The only real difference will be that the new store will focus on the bed and bath side.
More to come soon as Sun People Bed & Bath opens up shop.
Also, Saranac Commons the building itself can now even be found online. Check out their new web site at-
http://saranaccommons.org/
There, you will also find a Google Map to find the building and even parking which IS NOT an issue to find.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Roast House Coffee's new tasting room opens April 2nd.
Roast House Coffee, a Spokane based craft coffee roaster is the first coffee company to bring the popular ModBar coffee system to Spokane. Roast House will use this " ModBar " at their new coffee tasting room opening very soon in the same building as their warehouse and production facilities.
The new tasting room will be primarily used for product tasting and training and not exactly geared as a full coffee shop with wifi, seating, etc... . Even though, the public is welcome to stop in and see what is available from Roast House Coffee at anytime during open hours.
Roast House Coffee and Roast House's new tasting room are both located at 423 E. Cleveland Ave.
The Modbar tasting room grand opening party will be held on Thurs. April 2nd from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. Included in the celebrations will be... Coffee samples including a sample of their new limited release coffee , coffee cocktails , samples of Roast House Stout a beer made locally by Orlison Brewing in Airway Heights, coffee ice cream from The Scoop and even some " tasty bites " from The Wandering Table.
Roast House Coffee is as mentioned a local craft coffee roaster. Their coffees are served at many local establishments like The Ivory Table, Satellite Diner and many more. It is also sold retail at many local stores like North 40 Outfitters and Yoke's. There are way to many places to list here so look them up for more locations.
For more information on Roast House Coffee please check them out on their website at-
http://roasthousecoffee.com
Or, on Facebook at-
www.facebook.com/roasthousespokane
The new tasting room will be primarily used for product tasting and training and not exactly geared as a full coffee shop with wifi, seating, etc... . Even though, the public is welcome to stop in and see what is available from Roast House Coffee at anytime during open hours.
Roast House Coffee and Roast House's new tasting room are both located at 423 E. Cleveland Ave.
The Modbar tasting room grand opening party will be held on Thurs. April 2nd from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. Included in the celebrations will be... Coffee samples including a sample of their new limited release coffee , coffee cocktails , samples of Roast House Stout a beer made locally by Orlison Brewing in Airway Heights, coffee ice cream from The Scoop and even some " tasty bites " from The Wandering Table.
Roast House Coffee is as mentioned a local craft coffee roaster. Their coffees are served at many local establishments like The Ivory Table, Satellite Diner and many more. It is also sold retail at many local stores like North 40 Outfitters and Yoke's. There are way to many places to list here so look them up for more locations.
For more information on Roast House Coffee please check them out on their website at-
http://roasthousecoffee.com
Or, on Facebook at-
www.facebook.com/roasthousespokane
Monday, March 30, 2015
NW Brew Gear opens in East Central Spokane
Recently on Inland Northwest Business Watch I posted about a couple of new beer growler filling businesses that have opened or are opening soon in our area. Totally forgetting about one important new storefront that actually sells said growlers.
My most sincere apologies to this new business and encourage everyone who loves Spokane's craft beer scene to pay a visit to the new NW Brew Gear.
NW Brew Gear is located a short distance off of E. Sprague Ave. at 25 N. Napa St. . NW Brew Gear sells both by wholesale and retail. They produce their own growlers and growler accessories with custom designs and logo work also available.
The business is locally owned and operated and has many different styles of growlers that are very cool and unique. They even sell a growler carrier called the brewhawler and their growlers come in a variety of colors.
If you don't want to commute to NW Brew Gear's new retail location, you can buy online via squareup.com . Their online store can be found at-
https://squareup.com/market/northwestbrewgear
And, for more information about NW Brew Gear itself check their web site or Facebook page-
www.northwestbrewgear.com
www.facebook.com/NWbrewgear
My most sincere apologies to this new business and encourage everyone who loves Spokane's craft beer scene to pay a visit to the new NW Brew Gear.
NW Brew Gear is located a short distance off of E. Sprague Ave. at 25 N. Napa St. . NW Brew Gear sells both by wholesale and retail. They produce their own growlers and growler accessories with custom designs and logo work also available.
The business is locally owned and operated and has many different styles of growlers that are very cool and unique. They even sell a growler carrier called the brewhawler and their growlers come in a variety of colors.
If you don't want to commute to NW Brew Gear's new retail location, you can buy online via squareup.com . Their online store can be found at-
https://squareup.com/market/northwestbrewgear
And, for more information about NW Brew Gear itself check their web site or Facebook page-
www.northwestbrewgear.com
www.facebook.com/NWbrewgear
New shopping center opening on Newport Hwy
Once the rumored site of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant, construction work is wrapping up on a new shopping center in North Spokane. The new center is going up at 9412 N. Newport Hwy and will feature four storefronts with one already leased as the anchor of the new building.
The center at 9412 N. Newport Hwy is surrounded by many other retail establishments / offices and restaurants. The building is directly in between the North Pointe Shopping Center and " The Y" on the east side of the busy roadway.
The building will be anchored by a new Sherwin Williams Paint Store with the other three spaces still available for lease. Leasing is being done by Kiemle & Hagood .
Work on this new building was done by Kilgore Construction of Colbert with architecture by Russell C. Page Architects PS of Spokane. The building offers 8,000 square feet of space, we will keep an eye out for new businesses opening here as we expect announcements coming soon.
The neighborhood around this new shopping center has been the location of many new business developments, both good and bad. Shakey's Pizza and a Hallmark store recently closed nearby, but a new hotel and Sketchers retail store are also coming soon nearby. And, perhaps even one day a Texas Roadhouse will open near there, but as of now there are no immediate plans for that chain there.
The center at 9412 N. Newport Hwy is surrounded by many other retail establishments / offices and restaurants. The building is directly in between the North Pointe Shopping Center and " The Y" on the east side of the busy roadway.
The building will be anchored by a new Sherwin Williams Paint Store with the other three spaces still available for lease. Leasing is being done by Kiemle & Hagood .
Work on this new building was done by Kilgore Construction of Colbert with architecture by Russell C. Page Architects PS of Spokane. The building offers 8,000 square feet of space, we will keep an eye out for new businesses opening here as we expect announcements coming soon.
The neighborhood around this new shopping center has been the location of many new business developments, both good and bad. Shakey's Pizza and a Hallmark store recently closed nearby, but a new hotel and Sketchers retail store are also coming soon nearby. And, perhaps even one day a Texas Roadhouse will open near there, but as of now there are no immediate plans for that chain there.
New business wanted for former Garland Liquor Store
The Garland District is a unique district in Spokane, filled to the brim with locally owned and operated retail shops, restaurants and bars. While I personally considered all of Spokane's neighborhood business districts special, Garland is a favorite of mine.
And, this spring a new large commercial vacancy has opened up in the heart of the district, just under a block away from the landmark Garland Theater.
The vacancy is the former Garland Liquor Store at 1022 W. Garland Ave. . And, with this new opening the district's business owners are seeking a new tenant that will bring additional life to the neighborhood. I'm told they are hoping to land a restaurant or grocery store. They are also hoping to stay away from another bar as the district is already home to 7 like establishments.
The building is empty and ready for a new business to move right in. 1022 W. Garland has good visibility from both Garland Ave. and N. Monroe and plenty of off street parking. The building may need some remodeling but if a lease we're too be signed soon a business may be able to open in time for the 2015 Garland Street Fair, which will be held on August 8th.
The building has 5808 square feet of space and is listed through Bill Duffy with Goodale & Barbieri. The space is available at $12.00 per square foot and would make an ideal new business location.
For more information leasing / opening a new business at 1022 W. Garland. Check this page, which includes a photo of the space-
http://g-b.com/properties/50990/
And, this spring a new large commercial vacancy has opened up in the heart of the district, just under a block away from the landmark Garland Theater.
The vacancy is the former Garland Liquor Store at 1022 W. Garland Ave. . And, with this new opening the district's business owners are seeking a new tenant that will bring additional life to the neighborhood. I'm told they are hoping to land a restaurant or grocery store. They are also hoping to stay away from another bar as the district is already home to 7 like establishments.
The building is empty and ready for a new business to move right in. 1022 W. Garland has good visibility from both Garland Ave. and N. Monroe and plenty of off street parking. The building may need some remodeling but if a lease we're too be signed soon a business may be able to open in time for the 2015 Garland Street Fair, which will be held on August 8th.
The building has 5808 square feet of space and is listed through Bill Duffy with Goodale & Barbieri. The space is available at $12.00 per square foot and would make an ideal new business location.
For more information leasing / opening a new business at 1022 W. Garland. Check this page, which includes a photo of the space-
http://g-b.com/properties/50990/
Friday, March 27, 2015
Filling Station on 5th coming to Downtown CdA, other Growler fill shops coming
The next big business trend to hit the Inland Northwest may just be the Growler filling business. Over the last few months to Oregon based Growler Guys has set up shop here. Opening first in North Spokane at 9329 N. Newport Hwy and more recently on the South Hill at 1314 S. Grand Ave Suite 4. For more on The Growler Guys find them at- www.thegrowlerguys.com
But now some locally owned and operated businesses are wanting to get in on this relatively new business concept. The first new business will be opening very soon in Downtown Coeur d' Alene and will be called The Filling Station on 5th .
But now some locally owned and operated businesses are wanting to get in on this relatively new business concept. The first new business will be opening very soon in Downtown Coeur d' Alene and will be called The Filling Station on 5th .
The Filling Station on 5th is a venture of Scratch Bistro and will in fact be located in the suite at the back of Scratch's building. The new business will be in the same space as the now closed Scratch Creamery and Pizzeria.
The Filling Station on 5th will both sell and fill beer growlers as well as smaller to go pints of beer. They will feature 20 different beers on tap many of which being locally produced craft beers.
For more information on The Filling Station on 5th, find them online at- http://www.thefillingstationon5th.com/
or on Facebook at
And, over in Spokane....
We are also hearing a new business called Filt will be opening soon in the Garland District at 911 W. Garland Ave. Filt is belived to also be a growler filling business but we are still waiting to get more info as it is still in the process of opening.
Keep and eye out for more info, coming soon.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Urban Art Co-op opening this weekend
Previously mentioned on inlandnwbusiness.com , a new art business called Urban Art Co-op will be opening soon here in Spokane. And, now we are happy to announced that the co-op will open for business this upcoming weekend.
Urban Art Co-op will be located at 3017 N. Monroe and will open with a open house / mug sale. The grand opening will start on Saturday, March 28th at 9 am - 2 pm and run though the weekend. The space is primarily a pottery studio.
Urban Art Co-op is a non profit establishment with no paid employees. According to their Facebook the co-op will be open to all artists with this phrase posted on the site:
"Urban Art Co-op provides a place where artists of all levels can work, collaborate and share ideas."
For more information on Urban Art Co-op, visit their web site at-
And, find them on Facebook at-
New restaurants coming to 829 E. Boone
829 E. Boone ( corner of Boone & Hamilton ) is perhaps better known as the 8,000 square foot multi-tenant building that took over the land that was David's Pizza near Gonzaga University. But it's also meant to provide Zags and Spokane's Logan neighborhood with a multitude of dining options.
The building, which is named the Clementine Center was developed by John Stockton and built by locally based Baker Construction. When it was completed a couple of years ago it was full of restaurant tenants, but quickly those numbers have started to dwindle.
Pizza Oven which was in suite A, closed citing a dispute over lack of payment from a general contractor. Noodle Works ( Suite B ) and Loco Dogz ( Suite C ) also closed up shop for unknown reasons ( Loco Dogz also closed their flagship store in Cheney ) . Leaving the new building kind of empty looking.
But all of that is about to change with these new restaurants leasing space in the 829 E. Boone Building-
Joey's Taste of Chicago
Joey's will soon open their third store within the building. The restaurant also has locations at 9222 N. Newport Hwy in North Spokane and in Rathdrum.
The business is growing and gaining a bit of following in it's relatively short life. Joey's Taste of Chicago is a Chicago style hot dog restaurant. They are one of only a small few restaurants in the Inland Northwest using Vienna Beef hot dogs.
In addition to delicious hot dogs, Joey's Taste of Chicago also serves hot Italian Beef and Gyros. A liquor license is also in the works for their new location.
For more information Joey's Taste of Chicago find them online at-
http://www.joeyschicago.com/
Or via Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/joeystasteofchicago
Joey's Taste of Chicago also offers retail purchases of their hot dogs and condiments.
Sushi Sakai
After gaining a name as a Sushi restaurant in Spokane Valley, Sushi Sakai will soon leave the Valley for 829 E. Boone.
Sushi Sakai will close their location at 11520 E. Sprague Ave and relocate to a suite in the this building. Sushi Sakai offers many different sushi rolls and sushi party boats. Bento boxes , some teriyaki and Korean food dishes are also available on the menu for reasonable prices.
Sushi Sakai is also a Sake bar with many brands and flavors available.
While this will be the Sushi Sakai's first venture into the City of Spokane proper, Spokane Valley will not be left without. The business says they also plan to re-open a second location, back in Spokane Valley sometime " within the year ". Exactly when and where is not yet known.
For more information on Sushi Sakai visit them online at-
www.sushisakai.com
Or via Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sushi-Sakai/108717535834909
Some original restaurants never left....
While the building at 829 E. Boone has appeared a little empty, it never actually was empty. That's because two of the tenants that moved in when the building was built are still open for business there.
The frozen yogurt chain, Froyo Earth and cheesesteak / sandwich chain Bruchi's also maintain restaurants there serving hungry students and locals alike. Bruchi's did also recently announce they are planning a new location in Downtown Spokane, not too far away but will likely still keep this location.
The building, which is named the Clementine Center was developed by John Stockton and built by locally based Baker Construction. When it was completed a couple of years ago it was full of restaurant tenants, but quickly those numbers have started to dwindle.
Pizza Oven which was in suite A, closed citing a dispute over lack of payment from a general contractor. Noodle Works ( Suite B ) and Loco Dogz ( Suite C ) also closed up shop for unknown reasons ( Loco Dogz also closed their flagship store in Cheney ) . Leaving the new building kind of empty looking.
But all of that is about to change with these new restaurants leasing space in the 829 E. Boone Building-
Joey's Taste of Chicago
Joey's will soon open their third store within the building. The restaurant also has locations at 9222 N. Newport Hwy in North Spokane and in Rathdrum.
The business is growing and gaining a bit of following in it's relatively short life. Joey's Taste of Chicago is a Chicago style hot dog restaurant. They are one of only a small few restaurants in the Inland Northwest using Vienna Beef hot dogs.
In addition to delicious hot dogs, Joey's Taste of Chicago also serves hot Italian Beef and Gyros. A liquor license is also in the works for their new location.
For more information Joey's Taste of Chicago find them online at-
http://www.joeyschicago.com/
Or via Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/joeystasteofchicago
Joey's Taste of Chicago also offers retail purchases of their hot dogs and condiments.
Sushi Sakai
After gaining a name as a Sushi restaurant in Spokane Valley, Sushi Sakai will soon leave the Valley for 829 E. Boone.
Sushi Sakai will close their location at 11520 E. Sprague Ave and relocate to a suite in the this building. Sushi Sakai offers many different sushi rolls and sushi party boats. Bento boxes , some teriyaki and Korean food dishes are also available on the menu for reasonable prices.
Sushi Sakai is also a Sake bar with many brands and flavors available.
While this will be the Sushi Sakai's first venture into the City of Spokane proper, Spokane Valley will not be left without. The business says they also plan to re-open a second location, back in Spokane Valley sometime " within the year ". Exactly when and where is not yet known.
For more information on Sushi Sakai visit them online at-
www.sushisakai.com
Or via Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sushi-Sakai/108717535834909
Some original restaurants never left....
While the building at 829 E. Boone has appeared a little empty, it never actually was empty. That's because two of the tenants that moved in when the building was built are still open for business there.
The frozen yogurt chain, Froyo Earth and cheesesteak / sandwich chain Bruchi's also maintain restaurants there serving hungry students and locals alike. Bruchi's did also recently announce they are planning a new location in Downtown Spokane, not too far away but will likely still keep this location.
Monday, March 23, 2015
The Heart of it All wedding chapel opening in Coeur d' Alene
Considered to be the wedding capital of the Pacific Northwest, Coeur d' Alene already has several business in the wedding industry. But, lately this industry has been a big news making topic locally. Recently Idaho began allowing same sex marriage, making the landmark Hitching Post wedding chapel to refuse marrying non traditional couples. Something that has brought about lawsuits, protests, etc...
But soon, Coeur d' Alene area couples will have a new wedding chapel option with the opening of a new business called, The Heart of it All in Downtown Coeur d' Alene.
The Heart of it All is currently under construction as it will take over what was a vacant storefront. The chapel will occupy what was last HippieKat, a vintage clothing store at 314 N. 4th St. only blocks away from Coeur d' Alene Lake.
An official opening is expected soon , perhaps during the month of April. The Heart of it All will be a " judgment free wedding chapel " that will marry both traditional and same sex couples. This new business is being started by local residents Dave & Vesta Sterenchock.
The Heart of it All will be able to do all weddings from full weddings to quick, more Las Vegas style weddings, both indoors and outdoors.
While work is already happening at 314 N. 4th , some more work and items are needed for The Heart of it All to officially open their doors. Because of this the business has launched a fund raising web site gofundme.com . To donate, and get more information on what they are purposing to do at The Heart of it All, check out their page at-
http://www.gofundme.com/overthemoon
Also, like them on Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartofitAllweddings
But soon, Coeur d' Alene area couples will have a new wedding chapel option with the opening of a new business called, The Heart of it All in Downtown Coeur d' Alene.
The Heart of it All is currently under construction as it will take over what was a vacant storefront. The chapel will occupy what was last HippieKat, a vintage clothing store at 314 N. 4th St. only blocks away from Coeur d' Alene Lake.
An official opening is expected soon , perhaps during the month of April. The Heart of it All will be a " judgment free wedding chapel " that will marry both traditional and same sex couples. This new business is being started by local residents Dave & Vesta Sterenchock.
The Heart of it All will be able to do all weddings from full weddings to quick, more Las Vegas style weddings, both indoors and outdoors.
While work is already happening at 314 N. 4th , some more work and items are needed for The Heart of it All to officially open their doors. Because of this the business has launched a fund raising web site gofundme.com . To donate, and get more information on what they are purposing to do at The Heart of it All, check out their page at-
http://www.gofundme.com/overthemoon
Also, like them on Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartofitAllweddings
Construction starts on new Downtown Indaba Coffee + renderings!
In case you haven't heard the good news yet, the West Central neighborhood's anchor coffee shop, Indaba Coffee is adding a new second location in Downtown Spokane!
We posted about this back in early February when the coffee shop launched their indiegogo.com fundraising campaign. ( read that post here - http://www.inlandnwbusiness.com/2015/02/indaba-coffee-launches-indiegogo.html )
The Indiegogo campaign has since closed and while it did raise an impressive amount, it still fell short of the goal. But Indaba fan's ,like myself , need not worry because regardless the new Downtown location will still happen. In fact, some early construction work has already started on the new space.
The new location will be in the heart of the Downtown core in a neat historical building, The Bennett Block building. Indaba will take the small space at 212 N. Howard , the storefront immediately south of Mizuna.
But why post, what is basically old news? Because there are new details...
Uptic Studios, a Spokane based architecture and design firm who is in charge of what this new Indaba location will look like has released some renderings of the purposed finished product. Here is a look at those...
The new location will employ about 5 and offer a wide selection of coffee drinks, coffee cocktails and retail coffee's.
Currently no opening date is set but should be within the next few months. Also the orginal location at 1425 W. Broadway in West Central Spokane will remain open for business.
For more information on Indaba Coffee visit their web site at-
www.indabacoffee.com
Or via Facebook at-
www.facebook.com/indabacoffee
We posted about this back in early February when the coffee shop launched their indiegogo.com fundraising campaign. ( read that post here - http://www.inlandnwbusiness.com/2015/02/indaba-coffee-launches-indiegogo.html )
The Indiegogo campaign has since closed and while it did raise an impressive amount, it still fell short of the goal. But Indaba fan's ,like myself , need not worry because regardless the new Downtown location will still happen. In fact, some early construction work has already started on the new space.
But why post, what is basically old news? Because there are new details...
Uptic Studios, a Spokane based architecture and design firm who is in charge of what this new Indaba location will look like has released some renderings of the purposed finished product. Here is a look at those...
The new location will employ about 5 and offer a wide selection of coffee drinks, coffee cocktails and retail coffee's.
Currently no opening date is set but should be within the next few months. Also the orginal location at 1425 W. Broadway in West Central Spokane will remain open for business.
For more information on Indaba Coffee visit their web site at-
www.indabacoffee.com
Or via Facebook at-
www.facebook.com/indabacoffee
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