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Clover Island restaurant celebrates 50 years. Owners ready to pass the torch
In the last 50 years, a Tri-Cities waterfront restaurant has witnessed anniversary dinners, been the backdrop to proposals and hosted countless nights out with friends and family. Owners Doug and Carrie Lundgren have put together a month-long celebration to honor Cedars at Pier One’s legacy. In the background, they’re looking for someone new to take over the decades-old business on Clover Island. Celebrating Cedars To kick off the celebration, the Lundgrens want to recognize those special occasions shared at the restaurant. The first is a treasure chest where diners can write out their favorite Cedars memories. In December, the restaurant will pull some with prizes to be announced. They’re also inviting guests to bring photos of their favorite moments at Cedars and put them on the bulletin board. To honor all of the special occasions Tri-Citians have celebrated at the restaurant, the Lundgrens are throwing a prom-themed dinner. Dress in your finest formal wear and attend the Solar-Spirit -sponsored event, on Saturday, Nov. 14. Attendees can expect specialty drinks, appetizers and dinner specials. Then Block One Distillery will join the party for a Harvest Fest-themed evening on Saturday, Nov. 21. Special crafted cocktails and appetizers specials are on the menu.
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New coffee shop coming to Pasco + Fan favorite bakery launches loyalty program
You’ve seen the signs. The “Coming Soon” banner on that long-empty building or the flashy posting on Facebook and Instagram. New restaurants, coffee shops and more are in the beginning states of their Tri-Cities’ debut. They may not be quite ready to open, but we’ll share what we know about them. Send your questions and tips to news@tricityherald.com. Soul Café 8425 Chapel Hill Blvd. Pasco A new coffee shop is making its debut in Pasco. Soul Café’ s grand opening is set for Friday, Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The café , owned by Mykola Lavrynchuk according to state records, has a menu of signature lattes, matchas, refreshers and more. Food offerings include cake slices, macarons, tarts and more. After the grand opening, hours will be Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Rise & Shine Bake Shop 308 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick Tri-Citians may remember Rise & Shine Bake Shop from the beloved Jimothy cookies they made this summer. Now the bake shop, started in 2021 by Annelee Giese , is leveling up. This week, a loyalty program is kicking off. Customers can sign up in store while making a purchase. “I am excited to be able to offer a little
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Dinner in 321: The meal that almost made Josh break FCC regulations
We are so excited to welcome Laura Ashley Johnson, dietitian and food content creator behind Dinner in 321, to our Apple Valley News Now kitchen!. With more than 3 million followers and a passion for making delicious, approachable meals for busy families, Laura Ashley is bringing her most popular recipes right here to our region.
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Food trucks moving + Tri-Cities Dave and Buster's update and more
You’ve seen the signs. The “Coming Soon” banner on that long-empty building or the flashy posting on Facebook and Instagram. New restaurants, coffee shops and more are in the beginning stages of their Tri-Cities’ debut. They may not be quite ready to open, but we’ll share what we know about them. Send your questions and tips to news@tricityherald.com. Dave & Buster’s 1321 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick City records for the Tri-Cities’ Dave & Buster’s were updated earlier this month. The restaurant and arcade will be taking over the old JoAnn’s Fabric & Craft building and expects to open in August 2027. Permit updates show they’re making steady progress on the massive renovation. A mechanical permit worth more than $500,000 went through last week. The interior demolition appears to be done and now work on turning it into an “eatertainment” destination begins. This will be the region’s first Dave & Buster’s and should have a maximum occupancy of at least 1,000. WinCo Foods 2370 S. Myra Rd., Walla Walla Walla Walla will be getting its first WinCo Foods before the end of the month. On Monday, Oct. 26, the grocery store will open at 9 a.m. After that, it’ll be
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Retail therapy meets sweet treats at these Tri-Cities boutiques
Shop and sip concepts are nothing new. Who doesn’t like retail therapy with a beverage in hand? Sometimes, shop and sip events are pop-ups at wineries or boutiques with craft cocktails, but the Tri-Cities has several places with non-alcoholic options to sip while you shop. As the weather gets colder and holiday shopping begins, these are some of the best one-stop shopping options in the Tri-Cities. Market North 200 Helm Dr., Pasco Market North started as a hobby for shop owner Britany Tapani. Before it opened six years ago, Tapani would host annual sales with friends at someone’s house. Eventually, the conversation turned towards opening a storefront of their own. Now, the market has home decor, children’s clothing, plants, coffee and more. In the warmer months, you-pick flowers are also available on the property. Tapani tries to support local as much as possible. “We’re always trying to find new vendors that fit our vibe,” Tapani said. The setup of the store makes it feel inviting and comfortable, with cozy, lived-in vibes. Adding to the homey feel of the market, is the coffee shop located in-house. “There’s definitely the people that come in, and they’re going straight for the coffee shop,”
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Sip on something spooky as traveling speakeasy stops in Tri-Cities
“Literature and libations” meet at a short-lived Kennewick attraction. That’s how CEO Julia Austin describes the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy . This gothic gathering is making a stop in Kennewick on Thursday, Oct. 22 and Saturday Oct. 24. All three shows on Friday, Oct. 23 are sold out. This is a 21 and older event.
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New Tri-City eats: Pizza shop + waffles and Nepali food + bakery and more
You’ve seen the signs. The “Coming Soon” banner on that long-empty building or the flashy posting on Facebook and Instagram. New restaurants, coffee shops and more are in the beginnings stages of their Tri-Cities’ debut. They may not be quite ready to open, but we’ll share what we know about them. Send your questions and tips to news@tricityherald.com. Vava’s Waffles 6494 W. Skagit Ave., Kennewick Ryan Combs and Sushma Bishwakarma reopened Vava’s Waffles on Friday, Oct. 9. Customers of the original Vava’s Waffles can expect classics, like Oreo covered waffles, s’mores and even pizzas on a waffle base. Eventually, the couple will add Nepali food items to the menu, like Momos, which are a kind of dumpling. “She makes really good Nepali food,” Combs said. For those that have never had it, the pair describes it as similar to Indian cuisine, but milder with the spices. Combs and Bishwakarma took over from the previous owners in September. Sifithu Pizza & Bar 4112 W. 24th Ave., Kennewick Indian Punjabi-style pizza restaurant Sifithu Pizza & Bar is scheduled to open Monday, Oct. 12 with a grand opening at 11 a.m. Co-owners Jatinder Singh, Raj Samdatr and Bobby Singh will be serving up
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Peacock closes, owners ready for new venture
A Richland coffee shop has closed two years after opening near Kennewick’s Resort at Hansen Park. But the owners are cooking up something new. The Peacock announced its closure via social media on Oct. 9. Originally Peacock Coffee Roasting Co. was located at Richland’s The Parkway before rebranding as The Peacock and moving to 910 S. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick, in 2024. There, the shop expanded from coffee to pizzas, cocktails and events.
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Local chefs showed off and were honored during Tri-Cities Parade of Homes
Local chefs are being honored for culinary creations made in someone else’s kitchen. Almost a month after the Chefs on Parade event, which allows Parade of Homes ticket-holders the chance to tour newly-built homes while also sampling local chef’s food, the winners have been announced. Perch Cantina Executive Chef Luis Talavera took home the 2026 Best Chef on Parade award. The panel of judges was impressed “with his creativity and standout flavors,” according to the announcement. Talavera is known for its elevated take on Latin American cuisine. Perch Cantina is at 592 Columbia Point Dr., Richland. The event-goers had a different favorite. Amina Mohammad, the founder of Tri-Cities Afghan Food , took home the People’s Favorite Chef on Parade award. If you want to try the food for yourself, they’re located at the Pasco Specialty Kitchen, 110 S. 4th Ave. Both Talavera and Mohammad have been invited back to the 2027 Chefs on Parade event to defend their titles. Other participating chefs included Kyle and Shirley Simmons from CG Public House & Catering, Megan and Jason Savely from Frost Me Sweet Bakery + Bistro , Spencer Evers from Lu Lu Craft Bar + Kitchen, and Kara Vogt from The Village
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Peacock closes, but the owner has something new coming in Richland
From the ashes of two Tri-Cities businesses, The Peacock and Salud Bar & Kitchen , rises a new cafe and kitchen concept in Richland. Phoenix & Folly, opens Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. The Peacock announced online Friday that they were closing. Salud closed earlier in the year, and Phoenix & Folly are moving into its space. This new restaurant is the brainchild of Thomas Kalmbach, the Master Roaster at The Peacock, and new business partners Justin and India Bazinet.
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Pasco food truck plaza on the market
A Pasco food truck plaza is for sale less than a year after opening. Summer’s Hub of Pasco, sister food park to the popular Summer’s Hub of Kennewick, opened in November 2025 at 6120 Burden Blvd., near the HAPO Center and Gesa Stadium in Pasco. It was built with room for 26 different food trucks in addition to the business’s signature permanent restaurant, Brady’s Brats and Burgers, and hosts a variety of events on a regular basis.
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Local brewery wins award at national competition
A Richland brewery earned a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival. White Bluffs Brewing’s Biere de Garde was recognized in the European Style Amber Ale category. The Great American Beer Festival awards bronze, silver and gold medals for beverages in 105 beer categories and five cider categories, including 131 subcategories. Gold medals are awarded to “a world-class beverage that accurately exemplifies the specified style, displaying the proper balance of taste, aroma and appearance,” according to the festival’s website.