Food & Wine https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss en-us Walla Walla wine facility shutting down Washington state’s largest wine producer is consolidating its southeast Washington operations as it focuses on strengthening the company’s long-term sustainability. Washington state’s largest wine producer is consolidating its southeast Washington operations as it focuses on strengthening the company’s long-term sustainability. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8041 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/walla-walla-wine-facility-shutting-down NOR-tastingroom Horse Heaven Hills winemakers buy Prosser winery facility Three winemakers, two of them longtime tenants of a 20-year-old building at Prosser’s Vintners Village, have come together to buy and fully occupy it. Three winemakers, two of them longtime tenants of a 20-year-old building at Prosser’s Vintners Village, have come together to buy and fully occupy it. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7932 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/horse-heaven-hills-winemakers-buy-prosser-winery-facility Winemakers-Loft.jpg Wine leaders join forces to promote WA wines Leaders from some of the largest players in Washington wine will now work together to promote the state’s industry across the country. Leaders from some of the largest players in Washington wine will now work together to promote the state’s industry across the country. 
 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7905 Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wine-leaders-join-forces-to-promote-wa-wines Wine grape crates at Kiona Emerald of Siam raising $100K for required upgrades to stay open One of the Tri-Cities’ most iconic restaurants and performance venues is asking for the community’s financial support as it faces a major reconstruction project in order to stay in business. One of the Tri-Cities’ most iconic restaurants and performance venues is asking for the community’s financial support as it faces a major reconstruction project in order to stay in business. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7890 Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/emerald-of-siam-raising-100k-for-required-upgrades-to-stay-open Emerald of Siam Habit Burger on Canal Drive opens May 20 The Tri-Cities’ second Habit Burger & Grill opens this week, bringing the California-based fast food chain’s charburgers into the growing Columbia Center shopping and entertainment area. The Tri-Cities’ second Habit Burger & Grill opens this week, bringing the California-based fast food chain’s charburgers into the growing Columbia Center shopping and entertainment area. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7884 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/habit-burger-on-canal-drive-opens-may-20 Habit This brewery is still tapping into success after nearly 30 years The owners of Ice Harbor Brewing Co. in Kennewick have tapped into a business partnership that has lasted longer than many marriages. Yet here the two owners are, closing in on three decades together as the founders of a brewery that regularly produces award-winning beer that draws legions of fans. The owners of Ice Harbor Brewing Co. in Kennewick have tapped into a business partnership that has lasted longer than many marriages.  Yet here the two owners are, closing in on three decades together as the founders of a brewery that regularly produces award-winning beer that draws legions of fans.


]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7817 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ice-harbor-brewing Ice-Harbor-Cheers Longtime Italian restaurateurs list property ahead of retirement rachel@tcjournal.biz The owners of a Kennewick restaurant which has been dishing up authentic Italian food for more than a quarter of a century have put it on the market to prepare for retirement. The owners of a Kennewick restaurant which has been dishing up authentic Italian food for more than a quarter of a century have put it on the market to prepare for retirement. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7791 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/bella-italia Bella Italia Farmers markets beginning to open Farmers market season kicks off this month with Pasco welcoming vendors and patrons alike to its downtown mercado. Farmers market season kicks off this month with Pasco welcoming vendors and patrons alike to its downtown mercado. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7788 Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/farmers-markets-beginning-to-open Game on: Dave & Buster’s planning Tri-Cities location ty@tcjournal.biz Another option for a fun night out with friends and family has plans to come to the Mid-Columbia. Another option for a fun night out with friends and family has plans to come to the Mid-Columbia. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7760 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/game-on-dave-and-busters-planning-tri-cities-location Joann Dave and Busters Drone Vista Field’s first restaurant is now open Looking for a new spot for Japanese cuisine? Vista Field’s first restaurant opened on April 20 with limited seating. Looking for a new spot for Japanese cuisine? Vista Field’s first restaurant opened on April 20 with limited seating. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7756 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/vista-fields-first-restaurant-is-now-open Kuki-Izakaya 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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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.

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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/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. 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://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/breakfast-for-dinner-dual-restaurant-to-open-in-grandview-off-i-82 IHOP and Applebees map