Exclusive | 2 Tri-Cities pop-up Valentine’s events and other treats, gifts
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.
If you waited until the last minute, or forgot altogether, you’re in luck. Dozens of Tri-Cities businesses are working over time to ensure your sweetie never has to know. Shoppers can find the perfect gifts at pop-up markets, unique bakeries or any of the many gift stores in the area.
Let these Tri-Cities businesses take the work out of playing Cupid this Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Markets
Saturday, Feb. 12
Layered Cake Artistry is hosting a Valentine’s Day market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 117 W. Kennewick Ave.
Other market vendors will include florists, artists, coffee vendors and more: My Garden Over Floweth, Carly Allred Studio, LOBA, Flying X Coffee Stand and The Teal Box.
Layered Cake Artistry — run by sisters Elena Gavin and Concetta Gulluni — specializes in cakes that look as good as they taste. Their cakes come in flavors that seem like they’re taken straight from a Food Network competition, from strawberry champagne to orange passion fruit and chocolate salted caramel.
They even do fondant cakes that you’ll hesitate to slice because they look like works of art.
While it’s too late to get in a custom pre-order for Valentine’s Day, they’ll have plenty of pink treats on hand. In addition to cakes, some of their other baked favorites include pavlovas, mini bundts, eclairs, cream puffs and more. You can find their full menu online.
Gavin said the bakery will have a fully-stocked counter with special Valentine’s themed eats, as well as a themed backdrop for photos. She said shoppers can build their own custom gift sets with bouquets, jewelry, stationary and treats.
“We’re going to have some fun prepackaged gift items, we’ll have everything you can think of here,” she said. “You can put together a basket. It will be your standard valentines fair with a twist, it’s all very fun and modern.”
Sunday, Feb. 13
Red Mountain Kitchen in downtown Kennewick is hosting a Valentine and Super Bowl pop-up market with several of its vendors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 212 W. Kennewick Ave.
Vendors on hand will include Rise & Shine Bake Shop, European Desserts & Appetizers by Nena and Wild Olives Charcuterie Kingdom. You can also get information about upcoming classes and workshops.
There will be baked goods, charcuterie set ups, dessert and snack grazing boards and more.
For questions about larger orders, contact Wild Olives ahead of time.
Gift ideas
If you can’t make it to the Valentine’s weekend markets, there are other options.
Crumbl Cookies
With two locations in the Tri-Cities, this custom cookie shop is sure to have something to anyone on your list.
Richland Crumbl Cookies franchise owner Kevin Hatch said they can accommodate just about any order, if you order ahead of time by using their app or calling. They also offer weekly specials. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, this week’s special flavors include Cake Batter Blondies, S’Mores, Buckeye Brownie and more
Crumbl Cookies is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. They are closed on Sundays.
Chukar Cherries
This Prosser-based favorite sells a variety of gift ideas from their trademark chocolate covered dried cherries and nuts to decadent desert sauces, preserves and more.
Their Prosser Wine Country store offers tastings of their trademark dried cherry confections. They’re open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
The store and headquarters is at 320 Wine Country Rd in Prosser. Customers also can buy gifts and gift cards online.
Chukar Cherries products also are sold at various stores, including Yoke’s Fresh Markets.
Country Mercantile
This retailer has it all. From gift baskets to handmade chocolates to gourmet soup mixes and jams, and even local produce.
Country Mercantile is family owned, serving the Tri-Cities since 1996. They have a store in Richland and Pasco.
Country Mercantile in Richland is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Pasco outlet is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Pasco location is at 232 Crestloch Rd, just north of Pasco on Highway 395. The Richland store just south of Badger Mountain, at 5015 Ava Way. Take the Dallas Road (104) exit on Interstate 82.
Beaver Bark
This gift and garden center has everything from decor and gifts to landscaping supplies. They also offer classes and events.
Gift ideas include Koi pond accessories, seasonal decor, candles and diffusers, furniture, fashion and more. Don’t forget to check out the atrium to find gift ideas for loved ones with a green thumb.
Beaver Bark Gift and Garden Center is at 607 Aaron Drive in Richland. They’re open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
You also can buy gift cards online.
Great Harvest Bread
Great Harvest bakery makes a variety of breads with daily specialties. They also have muffins, cakes, cookies and other baked goods.
Great Harvest also offers catering and gifting options, such as baskets and gift boxes.
The Kennewick location is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and is at 8378 W. Grandridge Blvd. The Pasco bakery is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and is at 6705 Chapel Hill Blvd.
The Richland location at 3335 Innovation Blvd is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Craft Beer and Wine
Maybe your Valentine has a refined pallet, and enjoys exploring new wineries and breweries, Visit Tri-Cities has your guide to breweries, wineries and distilleries in the area.
Some winery standouts include 14 Hands, J. Bookwalter, Tagaris, Barnard Griffin, Goose Ridge Estate, Badger Mountain and many others.
For some craft brews, check out Sage Brewing Company, Ice Harbor, Bombing Range, Moonshot, White Bluffs, Atomic, Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing and more.
And for distillers and cider, there’s Solar Spirits, Black Heron, GR Distillery, d’s Wicked Cider and Tri-Cities Cider House.
Check out Visit Tri-Cities for all the details.
More bakeries
- Artfetti — 1360 N. Louisiana St, Ste F in Kennewick. They’re known for French macarons. Contact by phone at 509-579-0325 or online at artfettimacarons.com
- Aliona’s €uro-Bake — 4825 N. Road 68 Ste. C in Pasco. They offer traditional baked goods as well as European favorites such as spartak, medovik and praga style cakes. Contact by phone at 509-492-0740.
- Viera’s Bakery — a Mexican bakery with two locations in Pasco. They are located at 430 Lewis St. and 6411 Burden Blvd. Contact by phone at 509-545-4043, at vierasbakery.com or on Facebook.
- Francisco’s Bakery & Cake Shoppe — a traditional Mexican bakery at 5300 N. Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick. Contact by phone at 509-619-0585 or at franciscosbakery.com
- Our Cookie House — a bakery specializing in giant gourmet cookies at 8530 W. Gage Blvd. in Kennewick. In addition to regular hours, they will be open for Valentine’s Day on Monday with special Strawberry Cheesecake stuffed cookies available in store only. Contact by phone at 509-579-0520 or at ourcookiehouse.com
- Cupcake Creations — a cottage bakery in West Richland. Contact at 509-713-0089; via Facebook, Instagram or cupcakecreations6@gmail.com.
- Frost Me Sweet Bakery and Bistro — 710 The Parkway in Richland. Contact at 509-420-4704, frostmesweet.com, or Facebook.
- tsp Bakeshop - 4850 Paradise Way, Suite 202 in West Richland. Contact at 509-392-7733, tspbakeshop.com or Facebook
- Desserts by Kelly — 1312 Jadwin Ave., in Richland. Contact at 509-946-4552, Facebook or bykelly@gmail.com.
- Magnolia Cookie Co. —Cookie orders online or by phone at 509-282-0538
- Ethos Bakery & Cafe — 2150 Keene Rd. in Richland. Contact at 509-942-8417 or ethosbakery.net
Other ideas
- Baum’s in Kennewick has everything from candy to ice cream and gourmet popcorn at 513 N. Edison St.
- Lemon Grass Gifts is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2:30 p.m. at 8901 W. Tucannon Ave., Kennewick.
- Wish & Dream Creations offers custom bakes goods and crafting. Chocolate covered strawberry boxes are their go-to for Valentine’s Day this year.
This story was originally published February 11, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
