New art shop in North End, juice chain closes at Tacoma Mall, other biz news
A new art gallery and gift shop is coming to Tacoma’s North End.
Houndstooth has set up shop at 2701 N. 21st St. and is set for a soft opening in mid-July, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The gallery portion of the store will display co-owner Ryan Love’s original art, which will be for sale. The retail portion of the store will sell a range of artisan items like prints, candles, puzzles and other home goods.
Co-owner Peter Westphaelen said he expects the store to be open Wednesday to Sunday, since Love will use the space as an art studio part-time.
Houndstooth intentionally doesn’t have a website, so Westphaelen and Love encourage customers to check out the store in-person once it’s open.
New cafe opens in downtown Tacoma
Cafeto 21 is now open at 1127 Broadway, Suite 101 in Tacoma, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The cafe specializes in crepes of both the sweet and savory variety. Sweet fillings include Nutella, berries and ice cream, while savory options include ham and cheese, prosciutto and pesto.
There’s also a standard lineup of coffee, teas and smoothies, plus matcha, horchata and Mexican mocha. Other bites include avocado toast, sandwiches and waffles.
Cafeto 21 is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.
Popular eateries in Gig Harbor, Tacoma reopen
Devoted Kiss Cafe reopened Tuesday after 11 weeks of renovations, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The waterfront breakfast and brunch destination at 8809 N. Harborview Dr. has expanded its capacity both inside and out on the deck. The renovations give the cafe enough kitchen space to start serving pancakes.
Other menu items include a chorizo burrito, scratch biscuits and gravy and banana bread French toast.
Devoted Kiss Cafe opened in 2011 and announced the temporary closure in April of this year. The cafe is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day.
Over in Tacoma, Redd Dog Brewing Co. has reopened at 2302 Fawcett Ave. after closing its Tacoma taproom earlier this year, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
Redd Dog has transitioned from a U-Pour taproom to a family-friendly brewery with an expanded beer and food menu. Mexican cuisine is on display, with dishes like tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos, along with bites like ceviche and street corn.
The brewery opened on Sixth Avenue in Tacoma in 2021 and also operates taprooms in Puyallup and Bellevue.
The new Tacoma Redd Dog is open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Lakewood auto repair shop will reopen after renovations
Rolf’s Auto Import Service will debut its new and improved Lakewood location after being closed for over a year for renovations.
The auto repair shop, with locations in Tacoma and Fife, specializes in luxury vehicles and offers services on vehicle suspension, brakes, air conditioning, engines and more.
The shop posted on Facebook that the Lakewood location’s grand opening is coming soon.
Classic juice chain leaves Tacoma Mall
No more Jamba Juice in Tacoma. The juice bar appears to have closed about a month ago at the Tacoma Mall, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
Jamba Juice, or “Jamba,” still operates locations in Puyallup and Federal Way.
The storefront formerly occupied by Jamba Juice will become Clove Indian Cuisine, a modern Indian restaurant in Renton.
The restaurant is slated to open next year.
LA Fitness closes West End Tacoma location
The gym chain will permanently close its location at 5915 Sixth Ave. next month, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The last day will be July 20, and doors will close at 2 p.m.
Front desk staff at the gym said members can continue their memberships at other nearby locations in Tacoma, Puyallup and Federal Way, or cancel their membership with no added fees.
Decades-old craft shop closing in Bonney Lake
Ben Franklin Crafts and Frame Shop will not renew its lease after 40 years in Bonney Lake, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
The craft shop, 21121 State Route 410, sells a range of crafting supplies, floral arrangements, home decor and kids toys. Connected to the craft shop is also a frame store and a coffee shop called Ben’s Espresso.
The shop’s lease expires Feb. 28, 2027, and owner Adrian Taylor said the grand closing sale will be “exceptional.”
The franchise still has other locations in Redmond and Monroe.
