When Julianna Owens and Laurie Fisher opened The Magpie Collective in August 2024, they envisioned a shop that would provide a workspace for local artists to “combine resources, help each other develop ideas, and learn new techniques,” according to their interview with Methow Valley News upon opening. They also anticipated increased foot traffic at their […]
BUSINESS
Glover Street Market celebrates 35 years
Twisp institution built on community connections, quality products, adaptability On Friday (July 10), Glover Street Market in Twisp will celebrate its 35th year of serving the Methow Valley with — as its understated slogan has promised for many years— “pretty good groceries.” With only two different ownerships during its entire history, the story of the […]
Sweetgrass Cut Co. salon relocates in Winthrop, expands services
Evelyn “Evie” Johnson opened her Methow Valley hair salon Sweetgrass Cut Co. in 2020. She recently relocated her business to 1112 State Route 20 in the professional building next to the Winthrop post office. In addition to her new location, she added a chair for a second stylist, Shelby White. Sweetgrass Cut Co. is a […]
It’s ‘the bomb’ — food truck opens on John Doran’s ranch
The Bomb Shelter is for the kids. Doran Doran and business partner Allen Woodard have opened a food truck on the ranch owned by Doran’s father John. They officially started flipping burgers and whipping up milkshakes on Wednesday (June 17). But Woodard, who describes himself as the cook and the creative guy of the operation, […]
Erika Spellman adds another Quail to retail roster
While not quite a covey, Erika Spellman’s ownership of both Quail stores in downtown Winthrop is a solid duo. Spellman purchased the French Quail in May 2022 and just four years later completed the pair with her recent purchase of the Courtyard Quail across the street. Although Spellman spent a long career in high school […]
Lal’s Fork food truck reopens at TwispWorks
A welcome sight appeared on the TwispWorks campus a couple weeks ago, for those who have enjoyed Lal Warnakulasuriyage’s Sri Lankan fare. Lal’s food truck was back. Lal’s Fork, offering up curries, samosas, teriyaki, and burgers and fries, opened for the season on Friday (May 8). After Lal had closed up shop in November of […]
Rustic Moon brings quality bar experience to you
New mobile business offers ‘craft cocktails’ and more for events While attending their friends’ wedding last summer, Shaun Baker (AKA “Baker”) and April Peterson had an idea that inspired them to create Rustic Moon, a mobile bar experience specializing in “craft cocktails.” They realized that “the best moments in life happen when people gather” and […]
Methow Combat Club blends conditioning, martial arts in new space
Gunnar Doggett views his business and venue — Methow Combat Club — as a martial arts hub for the Methow Valley. Doggett is a 2012 graduate of Liberty Bell High School, a two-time state high school wrestling champion (in the 145-pound weight class in 2011 and in the 160-pound class in 2012), and former Liberty […]
Family-friendly burger spot to open at familiar site in Twisp next week
Former Treeline Teriyaki is now The Burger Bros The brotherhood was born in Methow Valley restaurant kitchens. Ryan Berg and Anthony Whitaker aren’t blood relations. But the co-owners of The Burger Bros, the new Twisp eatery at the former location of Treeline Teriyaki, bonded as kitchenmates at the Twisp River Tap House. In a recent […]
Lucky Grouse Pizza and Wine gets off the ground
Tyler Rue and Sean Downes are excited about breathing new life into the restaurant at Wesola Polana. Lucky Grouse Pizza and Wine is now open at 18381 State Route 20 for takeout and bar seating, with limited Thursday through Saturday hours. The owners are enthusiastic about their concept to provide the Methow Valley with a […]
