New Tri-Cities bike shop, Dollar General and Ulta Beauty. What’s opening and closing
Here are the latest business openings and closings in the Tri-Cities.
Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty is celebrating its upcoming move across the street from Columbia Center mall with a sale.
The beauty supply retailer is moving from its Kennewick location south of the mall to the old Pier One store site at 1232 Columbia Center Blvd, in front of the retail strip with T.J. Maxx and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
Shoppers can sign up online for coupons good through Feb. 6 when the old store closes. They plan on a soft opening the following week, with an official grand opening set for mid-February.
Pedego bikes
An electric bike shop has opened in Richland.
At Pedego Tri-Cities, customers can buy or rent electric bicycles. The shop is at 1084 George Washington Way.
It’s conveniently located near the Columbia River so customers looking for an new outdoor activity can head over to the Richland Riverfront Trail portion of the Sacajawea Heritage Trail.
Rentals are available for 1 hour, 3 hours or 6 hours, starting at $25.
The bikes have an estimated range of about 40 to 75 miles, and come with safety features such as an LED brake light.
And they’re designed to allow users to pedal when they want to and use electric power when they don’t.
Pedego’s website says they are great options for seniors and people with a disability that might otherwise prevent them from enjoying an extended bicycle trip.
In addition to the rentals, Pedego sells a variety of electric bicycles. Styles range from cruisers to mountain bikes to low step bikes, tandem style and even trikes.
Amendment XXI
After Amendment XXI Prohibition Bar and Grill got new owners last fall, co-owner Robert Jacobs said they began working on an updated and expanded menu.
The speakeasy-style bar and restaurant had been using a limited menu during the COVID-19 restrictions.
The restaurant is at 2525 N. Columbia Center Blvd. In addition to the new menu, the eatery also hosts themed menus for holidays and special events.
Their new menu features old favorites and some new twists, such as: Moonshiner’s Meatloaf, Tommy Gun Tacos, Lucky’s Cubano, Chaplin’s Chicken (sandwich), Idaho Nachos, which are made with fries, Blind Pig nachos with pulled pork, Mafia Meatballs, Garlic Truffle Fries and themed drinks.
Peacock Coffee
Fans of Peacock Coffee Roasting Co. may have to wait a bit longer to get a sip of their favorite brews.
The coffee house hoped to open this week, but renovation snags caused a setback. They’re now aiming for an opening near the end of February.
The coffee shop will offer customers the opportunity to roast their own single origin beans in a state-of-the-art, zero emissions roaster.
They also plan to focus on teaching customers how to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home. In addition to coffee, they also will have small bites such as rum truffles and pastries.
Peacock Coffee Roasting Co. will be at 707 The Parkway in Richland.
Flight Tap and Table
Flight Tap and & Table has officially opened in Richland.
Owners Joey Casados and wife Amanda Thavone said the new-era taphouse takes the “flight” format, which traditionally offers a sample of craft beers, and applies to small plates and cocktails.
They’re located in the old Dupus Boomers building at 502 Swift Blvd.
Bash Events
This Tri-Cities event planning company just opened a brick and mortar in Pasco.
Bash offers traditional event planning services, but specializes in custom backdrops for photos at parties and events.
Some of their more intricate designs include flower walls, graduation year marquis, custom entry arches and doorways for weddings and more.
They also offer balloon garlands for the arches.
Their new storefront is at 3315 W Court St, Suite 102.
Dollar General
The Dollar General has opened a new store in Pasco.
It’s the third in the Tri-Cities area. The others are in Benton City and Burbank.
Simon CRE — the development company for Dollar General — bought the one acre at the corner of East Lewis Street and Franklin Avenue in Pasco last June.
Along with grocery items, the store carries basic household goods such as cleaning supplies, kitchen products, basic clothing and seasonal items.
Washington state’s first Dollar General opened in April 2020 and now has nearly two dozen outlets that have opened or are under construction. The company targeted Washington has part of its larger growth strategy to build about 1,000 stores in 2021.
Tasting room closes
Cave B Estate Winery is pulling out of the Columbia Gardens Wine and Artisan Village.
The Port of Kennewick announced during its Jan. 25 meeting that Cave B had tried to stick it out, with its tasting room, but having opened their doors just four days before pandemic, the lockdown restrictions made the location untenable.
The Quincy, Wash., based winery itself is still in business, just the Kennewick tasting room at 421 E. Columbia Dr. has closed.
No word on who will replace them in the port’s wine village.
This story was originally published January 28, 2022 at 12:54 PM.
