10 new restaurant openings redefining Tri-Cities dining

10 new restaurants open in the Tri-Cities area offering new dining options and highlighting an evolving food scene, focused on culture, innovation, and community connectivity.

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NO. 1: 25-YEAR MEXICAN RESTAURANT CLOSING + NEW FOOD TRUCK INSPIRED BY A BELOVED ‘NANA’

Tri-Cities is also getting a 3rd Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. | Published July 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by Wendy Culverwell

Richland’s iconic Spudnut Shop is opening locations in Kennewick and Pasco under its new owners, Ryan Pierson and Mike Bishop. The Kennewick shop is at 5216 W. Okanogan, next to the Edison Street Food Park near Kamiakin High School.

NO. 2: RICHLAND’S ICONIC SPUDNUTS SHOP TO OPEN IN KENNEWICK AND PASCO AFTER 76 YEARS IN ONE TOWN

Other Tri-Cities openings: Peacock Roasting is moving, Stick + Stone pizza headed to TV and Fiiz-y wishes. | Published September 10, 2024 | Read Full Story by Tri-City Herald staff

Amon Eatz, specializing in Vietnamese cuisine, has opened at 702 George Washington Way, near the entrance to Howard Amon Park in Richland.

NO. 3: OPENINGS: WALK-UP WAFFLE WINDOW, VIETNAMESE EATERY + RICHLAND FOOD CO-OP STOREFRONT

The Tri-Cities Food Co-Op makes its long-waited debut today Oct. | Published October 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Wendy Culverwell

NO. 4: OPENINGS: AFGHAN EATERY, NEW KENNEWICK BOOK SHOP & RICHLAND EXTENDED-STAY HOTEL

Hungry? New owners dishing up kabobs, Mexican-American fare and more Spudnuts. | Published November 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Tri-City Herald staff

Jesse Martinez, left, and Carmel Perez will celebrate the grand reopening of Salud! Bar and Kitchen in the Riverfront Hotel in Richland on Dec. 5. They purchased Salud from the prior owners and got the keys on Halloween By Bob Brawdy

NO. 5: NEW OWNERS AIM TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF RICHLAND’S HIDDEN WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

The veteran entrepreneurs bring new energy to hotel-based shoreline restaurant. | Published December 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Wendy Culverwell

Will Willingham recently opened Public House 255, with his wife Maigh, in the former Fat Olives restaurant building on Williams Boulevard in Richland. She is general manager and he is the chef. By Bob Brawdy

NO. 6: DEEP SOUTH DISHES MEET NW CUISINE AT THE SITE OF A POPULAR FORMER RICHLAND RESTAURANT

Fat Olives closed last October after 15 years. | Published January 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Wendy Culverwell

The Neighbor’s BBQ mobile trailer is owned by Michael Hicks and his wife, Kristin, and their menu features Texas barbecue items. They recently relocated it from Prosser to the Edison Food Park at 5222 W. Okanogan Place, near Kamiakin High School, in Kennewick. By Bob Brawdy

NO. 7: NEW BBQ RESTAURANT MAKES A PROMISE TO TRI-CITIANS: ‘WE WILL LIVE UP TO THE HYPE.’

A Texan in search of proper barbecue created a business and now it’s in Kennewick | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Wendy Culverwell

Kassie Norris, a lifelong baker, mother of six and body builder who recently brought Grumpy Monkey Cookie Co. to the Hansen Park area. The gourmet cookie shop opened March 7 at 910 S. Columbia Center Blvd. in Kennewick. By Bob Brawdy

NO. 8: OPENINGS: HOMEGROWN GOURMET COOKIE SHOP OPENS TRI-CITIES STOREFRONT + 2 OTHER NEW STORES

A sub sandwich chain also is looking to expand with shops in Kennewick, Pasco and Richland. | Published March 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Wendy Culverwell

Owner Michael Miller moved Power Up Arcade Bar to Pasco after its lease atop Porter’s Real BBQ in Kennewick’s Columbia Center area expired at the end of March. It’s now located at 6627 Burden Blvd. in Pasco, next to Proof Kitchen and Bar. By Bob Brawdy

NO. 9: ARCADE BAR WITH VINTAGE GAMES FINDS NEW HOME IN NOSTALGIC PASCO SPEAKEASY

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The classic Cuban sandwich at Cuba Libre Tri-Cities, a new food truck serving Cuban cuisine in Kennewick.

NO. 10: OPENINGS: NEW CUBAN FOOD TRUCK + GRAND OPENING EVENT FOR RICHLAND’S LATEST RESTAURANT

The menu features a heavy rotation of Cuban favorites from Cubano sandwiches to a Cuban stew and twice-fried green plantains. | Published May 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Wendy Culverwell

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