NILS ROSDAHL/NIBJ Contributer Published: December 31, 2024 | Updated: December 30, 2024

Business comings and goings

The Chipotle crew in Post Falls.

Chipotle opens in Post Falls

Mexican-inspired food is featured at the new Chipotle restaurant in the River City Center complex at 950 Highway 41.

Choices include smoked brisket, burritos, bowls, tacos, salads and beverages from 10:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Manager Maryan Zahid and 36 employees offer dine-in, pick-up, drive-through, order-ahead and catering. Chipotle started in 1993 in Newport Beach, Calif., and has about 3,500 locations. Phone 208-208-1673. Check www.chipotle.com.

Joyful Journey Childcare opens

Enrolling for full-time and part-time clients, Joyful Journey Childcare opens Tuesday at 8160 N. Cornerstone Drive (Suite B) in Hayden.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays with owner-director Shannon Jacobs.

Phone 208-719-0002. Email childcarejoyfuljourney@gmail.com.

Trader Joe's still plans opening

Although a date isn't set yet, Trader Joe's should open soon at 303 E. Spokane Ave. (connected to the Runge Furniture complex off Fourth Street).

Manager Jackee Piller and about 70 employees will offer daily staples, domestic and imported products and unique foods and beverages from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Trader Joe's began in 1967 in the Los Angeles area and has about 565 stores in 42 states. Unsold but fit-to-enjoy products go to food banks and food-recovery agencies. Check www.traderjoes.com.

Premiere Aesthetics opens in Post Falls

Offering state-of-the-art esthetics training and certifications, Premiere Aesthetics Institute has opened a facility at 1616 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls.

Ryanna McMillen offers a cutting-edge esthetics and med-spa campus to elevate beauty education in North Idaho. The robust hands-on curriculum includes 600 hours of esthetics training preparing students for their licensure exams for optional certifications in hydrafacial, facial waxing, body waxing, lash extensions and more.

For information, contact Aleah at 208-626-2895. Email Aleah@premiereaestheticsinstitute.com.

Bruchi's offers 'fresh' meals in Post Falls

"Fresh and Quality" is the motto of Bruchi's eatery at 1041 Highway 41.

The menu includes cheese steaks, salads, burgers, subs, sides, kid items and monthly specials with inside seating, takeout, order-ahead and a drive-through.

Owners Brenda and Brittany Greene offer hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. In the lobby and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the drive-through. Managers are Dez Bena and Jeffrey Wood.

Bruchi's was founded in Spokane in 1990 and has 19 locations. Locally phone 208-314-6857. Check www.bruchis.com.

Boost Espresso on East Sherman

Offering inside and patio seating, pick-up and drive-through, Boost Espresso has opened at 1923 E. Sherman Ave.

The menu includes coffee, protein shakes, matcha, other beverages, breakfast hand-helds and bagels with hours of 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Owners Eric Rude and Jake Kraft converted the 1950s gas station into their new place. Check www.boostespresso@Gmail.com.

Paris Vintage locates in Fairgrounds Center

Paris Vintage Market offers a vendor mall with a variety of quality vintage items, decor, furniture and clothing in Suites 13 and 14 of Fairgrounds Center at 4055 N. Government Way.

The inventory changes weekly with hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Stephanie Pasinia is the owner with managers Samie and Alexus. Phone 208-771-7110. Check Paris Vintage Market on Instagram and Paris Antiques in Facebook.

Petite Paws Resort on Ramsey Road

Offering a holistic dog wellness spa, hotel and day care center, Winston & Bay Co. is now at 3570 N. Ramsey Road.

Housed in the historic former Coeur d'Alene Dog Pound, the center offers small breeds a low-stress, nurturing environment with calm, individualized experiences, dedicated playtime and wellness services.

Dawnell Wheeler and Jadyn Wheeler offer appointment hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Phone 208-667-9226. Check www.winstonbayco.com.

Oval Office restaurant reopens in Post Falls

American cuisine with a foreign flair is offered at the new Oval Office restaurant at 620 N. Spokane St. in Post Falls.

The menu includes sharable plates, classic steaks, chicken, seafood, salads and beers, wines and martinis with political names. Seating fits 75 customers at tables, a counter and fireplace patio with order-in and takeout. An outdoor area will be added in May.

Owner Raci Erdem offers hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Phone 208-777-2102. Check www.TheOvalOfficeBistro.com.

Lash & Locks Girl Studio opens today

The grand opening of Lash & Locks Girl Studio will be 3 to 6 p.m. today at 2412 Government Way.

As part of Certification Training Academy, it is home to Lash Girl Academy, Locks Girl Academy and FX Girl Academy as the premier destination for expert beauty services and professional training including hair extensions, lash extensions, esthetics and FX makeup. It offers continued education and opportunities for those looking to advance their skills in the beauty industry.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment. Christina Hart is director. Phone 707-907-1027 or 208-929-5737. Check www.Locksgirlacademy.com/studio.

Raising Canes plans building off Neider

The Raising Canes restaurant company has applied for a site development at 201 Neider Ave. in Coeur d'Alene.

Located in front of the At Home store off U.S. 95, the chicken-chain building will be 3,368 square feet with a dual-lane drive-thru. The general contractor listed is Embree Construction Group of Georgetown, Texas, with architectural work by PM Design Group of Englewood, Colo. Check www.raisingcanes.com.

Early Dawn Commercial Center to open in April

A huge Early Dawn Commercial Center is planned for the Highway 41 and Early Dawn intersection.

Planned to open in April, it includes three buildings of 12,000 square feet, all with five or six commercial suites. Anyone interested should contact Danny Davis of TOKcommercial.com (208-691-6003).

The Lanai prepares on Fourth Street

Planning to open at 821 N. Fourth St. on Dec. 21, The Lanai will offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, Happy Hour food and drinks and full high-end coffee by Akamai Coffee.

Byron and Kimberly Brown will have indoor seating with natural design touches 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with takeout and online ordering. They came from Maui, Hawaii, where they had award-winning Akamai coffee. Check www.TheLanai.com.

Rose Restorative opens in Post Falls

A wellness company called Rose Restorative has opened at 780 N. Cecil Road (Suite 104) in Post Falls.

Alexandra Peshlakai offers a wide range of personalized services including guided weight loss treatments, non-invasive body contouring, vitamin hydration and injections, classic facials and Gloz facials, waxing, botox and fillers.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone 208-446-3847. Check www.roserestorative.com.

Squad9 opens at State Line

An open room with a gym, turf area and workout equipment and a studio room for classes or parties is offered at Squad9 that opened this weekend at 727 N. Creative Way at State Line (south of West Seltice Way and between Beck Road and Pleasant View Road.

Youth-focused sports and personal training are the emphasis with renting for team practices and mini clinics and exercise equipment for adults and classrooms for strength and agility classes, mobility classes and home-school sports.

Hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily with owners Lesley Ward and Katie Libby. Phone 208-626-9100. Check www.Squad9Life.com.

REVV Health opening on Sherman

A premier health optimization company, REVV Health will open in mid-December at 1401 E. Sherman Ave.

Britni Sternberg and Travis Gray specialize in cutting-edge personalized treatments that empower men and women to achieve optimal health, longevity and vitality with services including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, IV treatments and a range of supplements designed to support anti-aging, wellness and overall performance.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and weekends by appointment. A grand opening will be in January.

Earth Fairy Holistics on Government Way

A retail holistic shop with herbs, teas, crystals, books, metaphysical supplies, herbal balms, oils and plant-based skin and bath products, Earth Fairy Holistics is at 2202 N. Government Way.

Jennifer Davis formulated many of the products herself and spotlights local small crafters and has in-store pickups. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Phone 208-770-7544. Check www.EarthFairyHolistics.com.

Local Market planned for Highway 41-Hope Avenue

With an opening planned for next year, the new Post Falls Local Market will be at Highway 41 and Hope Avenue.

It will include an espresso coffee shop, a San Francisco Sourdough restaurant, a high quality deli with fresh-made breakfast sandwiches and fresh smash burgers. The grocery and beverage selection includes juices, beers, wines and ice cream. Follow it on Instagram.

The Human Bean building third location

A third location of The Human Bean is under construction at 7321 W. Prairie Ave. in Post Falls.

It will include a two-sided drive-through serving coffee (hot, iced or blended), smoothies, energy drinks, protein drinks, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, pastries and more. It will have a walk-up window and outdoor seating. Opening in February, hours will be 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Owners Jonathan and Cheryl Lannen and Alicia Smith will have specials and promotions and happy-hour and holiday specials. They also have locations in Coeur d'Alene and Hayden. Check www.thehumanbean.com.

B. Boulangerie Bakery coming to Hayden

Specializing in French-inspired pastries and chocolates, B. Boulangerie Bakery will open in January at 8214 N. Government Way in Hayden with takeout and in-store pickup.

The Paniagua family will offer croissants, Danishes, macarons, handmade chocolates, cinnamon rolls, napoleons and tiramisu. They previously did custom orders as "cottage bakery." In the food industry since 2010, the owners have been to pastry and culinary schools in Colorado and New York. Follow B. Boulangerie on Facebook or Instagram.

Albatross Golf Experience opens on Government Way

Offering a premium indoor golf simulator experience and state-of-the-art Trackman I.O. Systems, Albatross Golf Experience has opened at 2930 Government Way.

Tre Cameron adds a front-of-the-house sports bar with sports-viewing TVs and beverages for ages 21 and older. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Phone 208-667-4803. Check Facebook and Google search and reviews.

Coeur d'Alene honored on Facebook

This week, Coeur d'Alene was honored on Facebook as "one of the 20 most beautiful cities" in the nation.

The article mentioned the natural scenery, outdoor adventures around the lake, the scenic Tubbs Hill trails, the fascinating Museum of North Idaho and the vibrant downtown with unique shops, restaurants and galleries with "one of the largest holiday light shows in the country, making it a magical winter designation."

Now the Tidbits

• A four-story Residence Inn is proposed for Northwest Boulevard between Emma Avenue and West Davidson Avenue by CDA Hotel Inc., the same developer as the proposed Marriott Hotel on Sherman Avenue.

• Lakeside CrossFit Athletic & Wellness Club will be at 215 E. Lakeside in late December.

• A mixed-used building "Nonna" is planned for 102 E. Fourth Ave. in Post Falls. Mother-daughter Laura and Kelsey Horn will have commercial space on the main floor with a Miss Dazee's brunch restaurant. The three upper floors will house 33 apartments with 25 covered parking spaces and 18 on-street spaces. Developers include DCI Engineers, Kartchner Engineering, Facet Engineering, HDG Architecture with Michael Mannhard, Aubrey Plaisance and Monique Vang.

• A new location for Relic Moon will be at 305 E. Locust Ave.

• A building with six commercial suites and 44 parking spaces is under construction at 9627 Government Way (the northwest corner with Hayden Avenue). Planned to open in the spring, all units are available through Kiemle Hagood Real Estate's Mary Kienbaum (208-770-2589 or mary.kienbaum@kiemlehagood.com) and Chad Burd (208-770-2597 or chad.burd@kiemlehagood.com).

• The North Point Plaza is under development at the intersection of Poleline and Highway 41 north of Post Falls. The 7-Eleven store should open soon, and the Grocery Outlet store should open early in 2025. Four remaining parcels are available for tenants or buyers through developer Jordan Wirsz of Corhaven Properties. Phone 208-834-1000. Check www.corhaven.com.

• Coffee Warehouse will be in a 50,000-square-foot building under construction at 4291 W. Poleline Ave. off Pleasant View Road in Post Falls. Opening early in 2025, sales will be open to coffee stands and shops with business licenses and the general public. It will also offer delivery options. Check www.thecoffeewarehouseinc.com.

• A Supa Japanese ramen restaurant will open where the Thomas Hammer place was in the Highland Crossing complex in Post Falls.

• A retail and manufacturing business primarily for outdoor products, Yozzy Overland will move in the spring from 9044 W. Prairie Ave. (Suite 107) to the new building off Huetter Road and north of Interstate 90. The new location will have a large showroom, warehouse and manufacturing space. John Yozamp is company founder and CEO and is assisted by Brady O'Neil and Morgan St. Onge. Phone 208-262-7216. Check www.yozzyoverland.com.

• Four commercial suites on each floor are planned for a two-story building under construction at Fourth Street and Birch Avenue. Three of the main floor suites are office-retail with a coffee shop-bakery-small restaurant. The upstairs has suites of 450-650 square feet. For information, contact Duffy Smock of Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty at 208-699-5466 or Duffy@windermere.com.

• Pre-development information in Post Falls has been requested by Nom Nom, Discount Tire, Freddy's Steakburgers and a Tru by Hilton Hotel for the Point at Post Falls development area. Other possible new businesses include a Houston Hot Chicken at Highway 41 and Mullan. Places at Highway 41 and Prairie can include a Metro Express car wash, Human Bean Coffee, a McDonald's and an indoor trampoline park. Possible new places coming to Coeur d'Alene include a Sleep Number and Jersey Mike's near the At Home store off Neider Ave.

• Offering outdoor gear, shoes, clothing, accessories and home furnishings, Sierra Trading Post will occupy the location of the former Bed, Bath & Beyond store in the complex at 440 Wilbur Ave. (west of U.S. 95). Planning to open in the spring, its merchandise is geared toward outdoor recreation, fitness and adventure. Check www.sierra.com.

• With plans to relocate its administrative operations and Coeur d'Alene area lending teams within the next two years, Mountain West Bank has acquired the large Spokesman-Review building at 608 Northwest Blvd. The branch at the corner of Ironwood Drive and Government Way will remain where it has been since 1993. Check www.mountainwestbank.com.

• A new location for Kootenai Vision Center is under construction at the corner of Highway 41 and Early Dawn Avenue in Post Falls. Completion of the clinic with two leaseable sites should be soon.

• A new location for Indigo Urgent Care is under construction at 151 W. Prairie Ave. in Hayden. The new place will open in early 2025 as a joint venture between Kootenai Health and Multicare. Check www.indigohealth.com.

• MADD Chicken eatery will open soon at 1520 Government Way (at Hazel Avenue).

• Watch for a major development on property at the intersection of Hanley Avenue and Atlas Road.

• A new building at 4378 W. Selway Ave. in Riverbend Commerce Park will house Dragon Jacket Insulation.

• A new office building for J-U-B Engineers is planned for 1964 N. Nicholson Center St. on 2.33 acres in Post Falls. Completion should be in June 2025. Phone 208-376-7330. Check www.jub.com.

• Heritage Health will be in a large building at 3700 W. Seltice Way.

• A Milk & Honey coffee stand will be at 5273 Government Way.

• A proposed Marriott Hotel will be on about a half acre at 602 and 612 E. Sherman Ave. The six-story hotel would include 131 guest rooms, 130 parking stalls among the main level and three levels underground, an administration area, a bar, kitchen, lounge, dining area, meeting area, laundry, fitness room and a rooftop patio bar.

• The Marcus Anderson building under construction at 8182 N. Wayne Drive in Hayden has commercial units to be occupied by Ascent Counseling and Marcus Anderson Family Foundation (now at 8382 N. Wayne Drive). A third unit of 1,508 square feet is available through Marissa McCreary at admin@maffidaho.com. The building should be done soon.

• The Thomas George building under construction at Third Street and Front Avenue downtown will be 18 stories. It will comprise 60 condominiums on floors 4-18 with garages, an on-site concierge, a 24-hour gym, golf simulator, indoor-outdoor pool and a lakeview community terrace. The first floor will have a Union Roasters shop with coffees and pastries. For information, contact Hayden Anderl at 208-964-0234 or hayden@cbinw.com. Check www.haydenanderl.com.

• The Appleway Quarter new building at 295 E. Appleway will have businesses on the ground floor and 24 apartments on the two floors above. The 6,000 square feet remaining could contain one to three units. Contact Chad Oakland at 208-704-2000 or chad@nwidaho.com. Dan Stubbs shares ownership. The apartments (16 two-bedroom and eight one-bedroom) will have private decks and share common-area patios, an elevator and garages or carports. The building should be complete next fall by J. Meyer Construction with Momentum Architecture.

• With many options for food and beverages in an elevated space and on a patio, Rooted Social House is planned for 310 N. Spokane St. in Post Falls.

• A four-story 151-room Hyatt Place Hotel is planned for the Millworx development on Fourth Avenue in Post Falls.

• Mountain View Business Center's commercial leases for flex space in the new building at 9044 W. Prairie Ave. are all taken. More info later.

• Describing it as a "new product vendor mall," Marketplace@Miles is under construction in the southeast corner of Government Way and Miles Avenue in Hayden. Spaces in a variety of sizes are available for retail vendors with additional onsite storage offered. Information is through Commercial Real Estate Consultants at 208-691-5328 and www.marketplaceatmiles.com.

• Suites are leased in a new building at 2420 Government Way. Ranging from 898 to 915 square feet, each unit is a shell with a fully finished bathroom with tenants finishing the balance of the space.

• Selkirk Sport will relocate its pro shop from 12037 N. Tracey Road in Hayden to 7878 Government Way later this year.

• Huetter Business Park, which is three flex industrial and office buildings owned by Etco Services, will open on Huetter Road north of Interstate 90 and Seltice Way. About 8,600 square feet and yard space are available in each building through leasing agent Jeffrey Simonds of Coldwell Banker Commercial Schneidmiller Realty at 208-518-8860.

• With buildings of 168,000 and 238,000 square feet, The Pointe at Post Falls is at North Beck Road and Pointe Parkway. Zoned industrial, the buildings have deck-high loading doors and eight ground-level drive-in doors. Check Darren Slackman for lease rates at dslackman@naiblack.com. Phone 509-622-3593.

• With 16 luxury apartments on floors 2 and 3 and an Akamai Coffee Co. on the ground floor, the Midtown Centre Apartments building should be complete soon at 821 N. Fourth St. The contact is John Beutler of Century 21 Realty at 208-765-5554.

• Two 1,550-square-foot suites with 2,500-square-foot shop areas will be available for lease in Anderl Plaza under construction at 8512 N. Wayne Drive in Hayden. For information, contact Hayden Anderl at 208-964-0234.

• U-Haul Self-Storage will be at Seltice Way and Herborn in Post Falls.

• A new building under construction in Hayden is Lake Forest Interior Design (9245 Government Way).

• A commercial building with three suites is being constructed at 9041 N. Hess St. (just north of Walmart) in Hayden. The suites of 1,100 square feet each can contain retail or office places with easy access and visibility to U.S. 95. Contact Josh Beebe at Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty at 208-699-7980.

• The neighboring Anthem Corners project has one of the three suites leased with two units available. They can be combined for a 3,920-square-foot unit. Contact Joel Johnson of Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller at 208-771-6068.

• Spoon Junkie or Rogue Carnivore evidently will be a new place at 400 N. Fourth St.

• Sonja's Cleaner By Nature places will change to Lemondrop Laundry.

• Watch for Prime IV Hydration & Wellness to be in Ironwood Square.

• The PACR office building is under construction at 1857 W. Hayden Ave. All four commercial units are leased.

• A new pizza place will be in the former Syringa building on Fourth Street.

• Tidbits places that have changed dates or information should let me know.

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Contact:

Kootenai County — Nils Rosdahl at nrosdahl@cdapress.com.

Benewah, Bonner, Boundary and Shoshone counties — Caroline Lobsinger at clobsinger@bonnercountydailybee.com.

One of the play areas inside Joyful Journey Childcare.

Trader Joe's in Coeur d'Alene

The Bruchi's crew at the Post Falls location.

Jake Kraft (left) and Eric Rude of Boost Espresso.

Stephanie Pasinia of Paris Vintage Market.

A dog runs on a treadmill inside Petite Paws Resort.

The Oval Office staff from left Michael Smith, Alexys McKern, Rob Harsh and Raci Erdem.

Lash & Locks Girl Studio staff top (from left): Clair Ostrem (instructor), Christina Hart (director) and Felicia Gates (instructor). Bottom (from left): April Ombrek, Avery Main, Christina Hart, Brinnley Rehrnmann and Felica Gates.