Food & Wine https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/rss en-us West Richland winery declares bankruptcy ty@tcjournal.biz A West Richland winery that has sold most of its wine to an Italian wine producer for the past 15 year plans to liquidate its inventory over the coming months to pay back its creditors. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7728 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/west-richland-winery-declares-bankruptcy Pacific Rim Richland store offers warehouse-style shopping, without a membership CHEF’STORE in Richland offers professional chefs and home cooks a wide selection of restaurant-quality ingredients, kitchen equipment, and catering supplies—all without a membership fee.


]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7693 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/richland-chefstore-offers-warehouse-style-shopping Chefstore-Manager Brunch with a Mexican flair? Say no more – unless you also say mimosa flights ty@tcjournal.biz A popular Yakima brunch spot featuring mimosa flights, a menu with Mexican flavors and bright pink and flowery decor is opening a second location in Kennewick. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7685 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/brunch-bliss-bubbles-kennewick Brunch Bliss and Bubbles Burger joint prepares move into vacant drive-in ty@tcjournal.biz The Tri-Cities is one step closer to getting its first location of a popular Portland-area burger joint.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7665 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/burger-joint-prepares-move-into-vacant-drive-in Sonic Opening date set for new Columbia Gardens brewery A brewery which signed a lease in October for a space at Port of Kennewick’s Columbia Gardens Artisan Village is opening this month. 


]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7708 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/opening-date-set-for-new-columbia-gardens-brewery WheatHeadTaps.jpeg Fire damages downtown Kennewick restaurant ty@tcjournal.biz Firefighters were dispatched to a Mexican restaurant in downtown Kennewick after passersby saw black smoke billowing from the building. Firefighters also found another furry surprise on the building’s roof.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7609 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/fire-damages-downtown-kennewick-restaurant El Tequilas Fire Richland banana bread bistro closing shop A social club that sought to foster community and creativity while also slinging more than two dozen varieties of banana bread and soups will close at the end of March. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7603 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/richland-banana-bread-bistro-closing-shop Mercer acquires four wine brands, grows winemaking team One of the Mid-Columbia's oldest wineries is growing its portfolio and pool of expert winemakers.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7602 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/mercer-acquires-four-wine-brands-grows-winemaking-team Mercer Award-winning entrepreneurs team up to showcase French cuisine rachel@tcjournal.biz Two business owners who met at an awards event honoring them for their entrepreneurship have teamed up to take the reins of a Richland restaurant and bar, bringing a focus on hospitality and French food – along with a new name.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7529 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/the-bradley-by-chef-jessie The Bradley Local eatery opens at Howard Amon Park location A popular West Richland restaurant has moved into the space most recently occupied by a brewery near Richland’s Howard Amon Park. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7569 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/local-eatery-opens-at-howard-amon-park-location Endive Eatery - Edward Shoemaker Tri-City ice maker, partner freeze region’s packaged ice market A Kennewick-based ice maker and distributor, in partnership with a similar Oregon-based company, has acquired manufacturing, distribution and customer assets of one of its competitors, creating the largest packaged ice manufacturing network in the Pacific Northwest. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7511 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/tri-city-ice-maker-partner-freeze-regions-packaged-ice-market Columbia Basin Ice 2 Taco Crawl returns for its 10th year Rejoice, taco lovers: the Pasco Taco Crawl is nearly here. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7510 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/taco-crawl-returns-for-its-10th-year TacoCrawl.png Richland accepting applications for park food, beverage vendors Looking for a place to park your food truck or stand this summer to take advantage of the crowds enjoying the outdoors? The city of Richland has an opportunity for you. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7492 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/richland-accepting-applications-for-park-food-beverage-vendors Howard Amon Park Senior picnic Ice cream chain expanding to Richland Have we got a scoop for you: An Arizona-based ice cream chain plans to open its first Tri-Cities location in the Queensgate area of Richland.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7477 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/7477-ice-cream-chain-expanding-to-richland Coldstone Location A Kennewick woman’s wild ride with fame, fraud, food This is a story about a Kennewick-based food blogger who built a worldwide online following. It’s also a tale of how her recipe site got tangled in an illicit drug ring. And how a seemingly harmless podcast appearance resulted in her losing every single one of her Facebook followers.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7424 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/dinner-in-321 FoodBlogger_LauraAshley Richland library loses cafe lobby tenant rachel@tcjournal.biz The cafe in the Richland Public Library has closed, though the cafe’s other two locations remain open.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7380 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/richland-library-cafe Caterpillar-Cafe Founder of Baum’s Candy dies The woman who founded a Kennewick chocolate and candy shop that served the Tri-Cities for more than 40 years has died. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7438 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/founder-of-baums-candy-dies Kathryn-Baumgarten National burger chain coming to Columbia Center shopping district

A California-based fast food restaurant chain specializing in chargrilled hamburgers appears to be opening a second Tri-Cities location in the heart of Kennewick. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7375 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/national-burger-chain-coming-to-columbia-center-shopping-district Habit Lower drunk driving limit approved by WA Senate If it makes it through the House and into law, Washington would join Utah with the toughest standard in the nation on July 1. Foes of the bill cite concerns with enforcing it and worries it will drive away customers from bars, wineries and other hospitality businesses. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7372 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/lower-drunk-driving-limit-approved-by-wa-senate Breakfast for dinner? Dual restaurant to open in Grandview off I-82 A dual restaurant made up of two iconic brands is opening next month in Grandview.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7350 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/breakfast-for-dinner-dual-restaurant-to-open-in-grandview-off-i-82 IHOP and Applebees map This local vodka is grown and distilled in the Mid-Columbia An influential Pasco farming family has developed the state’s first farm-to-bottle distillery and received early accolades for their premium potato vodka, taking top honors in a Best of the Northwest contest.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7289 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/block-one Block One Distillery couple Seasoned chef and bar owner team up to open all-day diner Before this Pasco restaurant ever had a name on the door, it already had a history built on trust, loyalty and a bar owner’s belief in an experienced chef wanting to make the space his own.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7279 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/roadrunner Roadrunner-Restaurant-and-Lounge Ste. Michelle announces leadership changes The top leadership of Washington state’s largest wine producer is being tweaked roughly a month after it was bought by a longtime lower Yakima Valley farm family. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7315 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/ste-michelle-announces-leadership-changes Restaurant offering mix of Mexican cuisine, crepes closes A Kennewick restaurant where a vegan, someone with a peanut allergy or following the keto diet could easily order from the same menu has shut down. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7305 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/restaurant-offering-mix-of-mexican-cuisine-crepes-closes Walla Walla winery expands partnership with distributor ty@tcjournal.biz One of the Walla Walla Valley’s oldest and most recognizable wineries is growing its distribution network with a national distributor both in its home state and in California. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7270 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/walla-walla-winery-expands-partnership-with-distributor Lecole-winery 11-year-old Richland restaurant closes After 11 years in business, a Richland restaurant specializing in smoothies, salads, wraps, sandwiches and more has closed. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7265 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/fresh-leaf-closes Fresh Leaf Co. WA plastic bag fees to increase Jan. 1 If you haven’t gotten into the habit of bringing your own reusable bags while out shopping, you may want to start. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7249 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/wa-plastic-bag-fees-to-increase-jan-1 Reusable Bag Red wine spills? Wine Away to the rescue! Walla Walla is increasingly known for its 120 wineries and tasting rooms. What many might not know, however, is that the town is also home to the No. 1-selling red wine stain remover.


]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7236 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/red-wine-spills-wine-away-to-the-rescue Wine Away Christmas 21-year-old business calling it quits in Richland A Central Richland shop offering locally popped varieties of kettle corn, as well as its associated businesses, will close Dec. 31.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7227 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/21-year-business-calling-it-quits Park-Place-development Richland restaurant known for its fish dishes has closed A Richland restaurant known for its Bang Bang Shrimp dish closed permanently yesterday.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7223 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500 https://tricitiesbusinessnews.epublishing.net/articles/bonefish-grill-closed Bonefish