New hair salon adds even more beauty to CdA
Two new dining/beverage places for Coeur d’Alene are in the works, according to the rumor-passing folks who left messages this week. After some investigation, we found the planned restaurant would be an Azteca (or Desert Fire) Mexican eatery in Riverstone, and a tavern with food, which would be an expansion of Brix Restaurant on Sherman Avenue.
The most likely location for the Azteca would be in a 6,000-square-foot space being developed just south of the cinema complex. The expansion of Brix would be into the 3,160-square-foot space now occupied by the Penny Candy Store at Sherman Avenue and Fourth Street.
The latter is not without its concern, as the Penny Candy Store must leave the building by Nov. 15, because of both an expired lease and increasing rent. In the busiest downtown intersection since 1992, the Candy Store plans its last day there Monday and is looking for a new location.
The Brix pub would have its own name and menu and operate through the full Brix liquor license. Owner Jerry Goggin said the place would have a casual Northwest historical theme and employ about 20 people. He said it would be nonsmoking and would not be a sports bar. If all goes right, it will open in early spring and bring a “destination atmosphere” for downtown Coeur d’Alene.
A former TWA pilot and transplant from San Pedro, Calif., Goggin bought Brix and its 11,000-square-foot, three-story building in early 2004. He has 55 employees during peak season. The current bar portion of the business has seven seats.
Azteca would ideally open in April. It’s described as having “the best American food, Mexican style.” Now with 33 outlets in Washington, Oregon and Florida, Azteca began in 1974 when the four Ramos brothers moved to Seattle from Cuautla, Mexico. They also own Desert Fire, which has a more Southwest flavor, in Redmond, Wash. If the current plan falters, Azteca will try for an undeveloped Riverstone site. It would have 25-30 employees.
They repair the big bikes
Harley-Davidson and other big motorcycles are the specialty of Idaho Performance, a motorcycle repair shop that opened last week at 808 W. Mullan Ave. (behind the Slab Inn), Post Falls.
Owner Ed Biaggi has 25 years of experience with the bikes, including quarter-mile drag racing. Active in the national circuit, he was ranked fourth last year and is aiming for third this year. Biaggi joined relatives in North Idaho in 1993 when he moved from Vallejo, Calif. His fellow mechanic is Jesse Hull.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Phone: 773-8495.
They repair hair, nails
Anything to do with making women’s hair look good is the specialty of the six hairdressers at Studio 3B Hair Design. The new business opened this month at 510 Sherman Ave. (a former bead shop) in Coeur d’Alene.
Shop owner Tasha Seath said each of the beauticians sets her own appointments Monday through Saturday, but walk-ins are welcome. With three to 28 years of experience, the women also offer wedding party service and facial waxing and soon will offer nail work and pedicures.
Originally from Ventura, Calif., Seath and her family came to North Idaho in 1991 after hearing about the area from friends. Studio 3B will celebrate its grand opening from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11. The business has two work stations available. Phone: 664-7004.