Specialty candy shop opens in Richland + A coffee shop supports recovery
A vendor at the Public Market in downtown Kennewick is opening their own shop.
How Sweet It Is candy shop owner Diana Milton has been with the Public Market at Columbia River Warehouse since it opened this summer, and now she’s opening a storefront in Richland just in time for Christmas.
Milton said the store specializes in bulk, novelty, retro and specialty candy from all around the world, as well as unique pop culture-themed items.
Some new and interesting items they’re currently carrying include: Mystery Stockings, which are like a mystery box, full of fun and unique candies; Greeting card themed chocolate bars; flavored licorice; and fine chocolate, including holiday flavors, from Portland-based Moonstruck Chocolate.
How Sweet It Is store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Public Market booth hours are Friday noon to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 to 4 p.m.
The store is at 710 George Washington Way Ste. E in the Parkview Plaza shopping center at Howard Amon Park. The Public Market is at 10 E. Bruneau Ave. in downtown Kennewick, with parking and the main entrance near Bruneau and North Beech Street.
Coffee shop
A mission centered coffee shop has opened in Kennewick.
The Grind Cafe bills itself as “the Tri Cities’ first social forum for adults in active recovery.” Its mission is to provide a safe environment for people in recovery to help rebuild a healthy social network, engage in clean and sober relationships and community led-therapeutic activities, according to a news release.
Activities include ways to enhance life skills, occupational readiness and self-awareness. They’re looking to partner with established recovery-based programs in the area while supporting medical models and treatment-based services.
The Grind is open to the public, and coffee is donation based with all proceeds benefiting people in recovery. The donations will help provide direct services to improve the life-skills and well-being of people working to overcome addiction or maintain their path to recovery.
The Grind is at 925 S. Auburn St. in Kennewick. They’re open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and plan to add weekend hours soon.
Those interested in helping sponsor events or the cafe, can contact StayAnchored.info@gmail.com
Boba and Pho
A new Boba tea shop has opened in Pasco.
Ding Tea and Viet Bistro is serving a variety of flavors of boba tea, as well as pho and other Vietnamese favorites.
They’re at 5802 N. Rd 68 Suite 104, just past Wendy’s. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Restaurant expansion
A Pasco restaurant is looking to expand. The owners of Kinta Restaurante in Pasco are in the early stages of exploring expanding their restaurant at the corner of North 5th Ave and West Clark St.
The first step in the process is having the restaurant rezoned to a classification that will allow them to expand their outdoor and entertainment offerings, according to paperwork filed with the state.
The public comment period on the proposal ends Dec. 21
Hotel rebrand
The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western is now open at 602 N. Young St. in Kennewick.
The rebranded hotel bills itself as an affordable option near the Toyota Center, which is just a short walk away.
It features 61 rooms with 50-inch TVs, microwaves and mini fridges. They also have an indoor pool, fitness center, business center, guest laundry and free Wi-Fi.
Before being taken over by Best Western, the hotel was the Inn at Columbia Center Tri-Cities.
