Farmers market finds, French brunch, lavender and cherries. Tri-City foodie stories
June brought a wave of openings, closings and seasonal launches across the Tri-Cities food scene, from new brunch menus to farm U-picks.
Here’s a roundup of what’s happening at local restaurants, farms and markets this month.
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Lavender season is underway at U-pick boutique farms across the Tri-Cities region, including Sunkissed Lavender, Blue Mountain Lavender Farm and Crockett Road Lavender Farm, where visitors can find culinary treats like lavender ice cream, jelly and infused lemonade.
The Richland Farmers Market kicked off its 20th season on Lee Boulevard with vendors offering everything from sausage breakfast sandwiches and tamales to strawberry matcha tiramisu and honey-spiced flatbread, running Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October.
The Bradley by Chef Jessie in Richland is launching a new French-focused weekend brunch menu with items like a $15 berry-topped waffle and a $26 tenderloin plate, plus specialty cocktails including a mimosa flight.
Angel and Carmen Peña are opening Angel’s Family Restaurant near the HAPO Center in Pasco, a larger full-service spin-off of their Angel’s Cafe that will seat more than 72 and serve both breakfast and dinner.
Mocha Express is closing its Kennewick drive-thru at 1400 W. 27th Ave. after eight years as Jackson Food Stores expands operations on the property, though two other Kennewick locations will remain open.
Ray French Orchards in Richland opened for one of its final U-pick cherry seasons, with owners Sandra and Robin French planning to wind down the multi-generation orchard by 2027 or 2028 due to their age, high costs and development pressure.
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant on George Washington Way in Richland has closed after three years after owners Tony and Valle Morina lost their lease when the building was put up for sale.
Copper Top Tap House and Growler Fills in Kennewick’s Southridge neighborhood is up for sale after 10 years, with owner Darren Mayer hoping to find a devoted customer to take over the 40-tap bar and keep the Copper Top name.
Two Benton City wineries — Terra Blanca’s Vineyard Grill and Frichette — have been nominated for USA Today 10 Best awards in the Best Winery Restaurant and Best Wine Club categories, with voting open until July 20 and winners announced July 29.
Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in Kennewick is celebrating two new additions with a ribbon cutting for Wheat Head On the Water taproom and Brandi Dayton Art Studio, which offers oil painting classes starting with a signature sunflower composition.
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