Maggie’s Grill busy serving hungry patrons
By the look of business, first-time restaurateur Maggie Watkins isn’t making any rookie mistakes.
Her 62-seat restaurant called Maggie’s South Hill Grill has been a hit since opening three months ago in the old Kay’s Teriyaki Plus’ site at 2808 E. 29th Ave. On any given day – the place is open seven days a week – and any given time from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the place is jumping.
“It’s just this little neighborhood South Hill thing. It’s been awesome,” said Watkins, who owns the bistro-style restaurant with husband Jake Watkins.
The Watkinses moved to Spokane from Los Angeles about two years ago.
Maggie said she came here to be a soccer mom to her kids, who are now 5 and 8 years old.
But the former Wolfgang Puck and Hard Rock Cafe chef realized there was a need for a place that serves wholesome soups, sandwiches, salads, wraps as well as full dinners. (Make sure you try the homemade potato chips.)
“This is what I needed, and I was hoping if I needed it, someone else needed it,” Watkins said.
South Hill Family Medicine adds to family
Two registered dietitians, a cosmetic laser therapist and a spa specialist have joined South Hill Family Medicine.
Linda Torretta, a nurse practitioner, also has been hired. The clinic, 3010 S. Southeast Blvd., now has four doctors and two nurse practitioners on staff.
“It’s nice because you can get all these added things at your own M.D.’s office,” said Debbie Romane, Family Medicine office manager.
The nutrition department is headed by registered dietitians Mary Kay Grossman, formerly of The Wellness Workshop, and Terry Perry, a nutrition columnist for a children’s magazine.
Andee Schmick and Ami Montague run the cosmetic and spa center.
Schmick is a licensed massage therapist, specializing in clinical and relaxation massage.
Montague is a licensed practitioner nurse and aesthetician who specializes in laser therapy and skin care.
For more information, call 533-1000.
Engineering firm thrilled with new home
There won’t be restaurants going out of business at 510 E. Third Ave. anymore.
That’s because Storhaug Engineering bought the vacant building and has relocated its business to the highly visible corner of Third Avenue and Sherman Street.
What once was Culpepper’s Cattle Co., Harry O’s and most recently, Doc Holliday’s Steakhouse and Saloon, has been the headquarters for 18 employees since January.
The company had been leasing space on the North Side at 1322 N. Monroe St. but moved when Music City took over the building. The firm gutted and redid the Third Avenue building.
“We love it,” said Debbie Hayes, accountant. “The location is great because we have a lot of clients in Airway Heights and the Spokane Valley.”