COEUR d’ALENE — Twigs Bistro owner Trevor Blackwell has a vision for the regional chain’s newest location in the new Thomas George building at the corner of Third Street and East Front Avenue.

“We want to be more than just your ‘special destination’ restaurant,” Blackwell said. “We want to be the place you go once a week to grab an appetizer or cocktails with friends.”

The restaurant, which could open as early as December, is a first for North Idaho. Twigs got its start in 2001 in Spokane and will now have eight restaurant locations in its portfolio.

Over two decades and with every franchise expansion, Twigs has stayed family-owned and operated, with Blackwell, his wife, Jayne, and his dad at the helm.

“To make it 24 years now and still be working and thriving is really great,” Blackwell said.

The new restaurant will offer Twigs’ “core” menu that includes a wide variety of entrees, handhelds, pizzas and popular sharable dishes like “Twigs Fries,” Moroccan beef and calamari.

New menus are introduced a few times each year and are collaborative efforts by the teams of chefs at each restaurant, Blackwell said. Their craft cocktail and drink menu also rotates seasonally.

“(Twigs) is really a big family for us,” he added. “That’s how we run the business — everyone puts in the work to make things the best that they can be.”

Though smaller than other Twigs locations, the downtown Coeur d’Alene spot offers views of Lake Coeur d’Alene, McEuen Park and indoor and outdoor dining options.

Blackwell said guests will be able to expect good value and a “lively, energetic vibe” when dining at Twigs.

“You should walk away feeling like you had a great meal and memorable service,” he said.

For more information on Twigs, visit http://twigsbistro.com — and keep an eye out for an announcement on its official opening date.

Now the TidBits

New and Upcoming

• Jersey Mike's Subs is set to open Wednesday at 9627 N. Government Way in Hayden. The franchise owners are also having a fundraiser through Sunday, Oct. 26, for the Red and Blue Foundation: Customers who have received a special fundraiser coupon can make a minimum $3 contribution to the Foundation in exchange for a regular sub. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 

• Offering Brazilian lymphatic draining, reformer Pilates, and more, luxury body studio Sportive is now open at 1107 N. Fourth St. Suite 104 in Coeur d'Alene.

• Eyemart Express is now open at 7307 N. Culture Way, Coeur d'Alene. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

• Post Falls Brewing Company is opening a new location in the former CDA Cider Co. space at 1327 E. Sherman Ave. "We know we have big shoes to fill in this spot," the brewery shared to social media in part. More details to come.

• Enterprise Rent-A-Car is taking the place of the former Grease Monkey Auto Repair location at 3273 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls.

• U-Haul Moving and Storage of Post Falls is now open at 365 N. Herborn Place.

• Featuring over 20 pinball machines and other arcade classics, Big Flipper is now open at 312 E. Annie Ave., Coeur d'Alene.

• Offering "authentic Indian cuisine," Tandoori Grill is now open 118 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.

• The grand opening of Cultura CDA's flagship location at 155 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d'Alene will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25. Check out Cultura CDA on Facebook for more information on opening-day deals. 

• A Club Pilates studio is opening Dec. 11 at 900 N. Highway 41 Suite 8, Post Falls. In anticipation of the new studio, Club Pilates is offering 20% off the lifetime of the membership and no enrollment fee for its first 50 founding members. For more information on memberships, visit clubpilates.com/postfalls or call 208-626-2163.

Ongoing Projects

• The Habit Burger Grill is coming to North Idaho. The chain, known for its "Charburgers," is eyeing an opening sometime in late spring or early summer of 2026. An exact location for the restaurant has not been disclosed, but a spokesperson confirmed it will be "in the 83814 ZIP code area." This location will be a first for the region.

• A four-story Residence Inn by Marriott is under construction on Northwest Boulevard between Emma Avenue and Davidson Avenue.

• Crews have broken ground in the southwest corner of Lake City Marketplace, where national chain Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will eventually be opening its first location in North Idaho. The restaurant will be 3,368 square feet and have a dual-lane drive through. Other national retailers, including Jersey Mike's, Nothing Bundt Cakes and a Sleep Number store, have also applied for development at that site.

• 7-Eleven is coming to Post Falls; this one is planned for the southeast corner of Pleasant View Road and Seltice Way.

• With many options for food and beverages in an elevated space, Rooted Social House is eyeing an opening sometime this year at 310 N. Spokane St. in Post Falls. In a recent social media post showcasing interior design concepts for the building, HDG architecture said, "Rooted builds on a growing cluster of HDG designed spaces, each contributing to a more connected, walkable, and character rich district in Post Falls."

• Idaho Central Credit Union, or ICCU, will open a branch location in Rathdrum. More details to come once construction gets underway.

• A 7-Eleven is taking the place of the former Wells Fargo building at Government Way and Appleway Avenue.

• Work is underway on the new Local Market building at Highway 41 and Hope Road in Post Falls. Another new Local Market is planned for Best Avenue and 15th Street in Coeur d'Alene. Both markets will have an emphasis on produce, fresh flowers, coffee and products sourced from local vendors in addition to freshly-made deli sandwiches, pastry bars and premium espresso coffees with drive-throughs. They will also include gas and electric car charging.  

• A Marriott Hotel is under construction on about a half-acre at 602 and 612 E. Sherman Ave. The six-story hotel will include 131 guest rooms, 130 parking stalls on 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.

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

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    A rendering of the future Twigs Bistro in downtown Coeur d'Alene.
  

    Twigs Bistro is well-known for its selection of craft cocktails.