Cidery to host fest, bakery will move and an historic Olympia building sells for $2.2M
French bakery Left Bank Pastry has found its fourth and final home, the business announced on Facebook.
According to a photo that accompanies the social media post, the business will be moving to Fourth Avenue East at Edison Street Southeast, just east of Ralph’s Thriftway.
“Moving a bakery for the third time is no fun, but being better able to serve our awesome community is a dream come true,” the owners said in the post. “We will finally be able to offer seating and our kitchen is four times as large as our current space. The new location is absolutely beautiful and we are still putting the final touches on it so stay tuned for updates.”
For now, the patisserie can still be found at its current home, 1001 Fourth Ave. E.
Other business happenings
Cider Fest 2022, which will feature ciders from more than 50 cideries, is returning to Huntamer Park in Lacey from 1-8 p.m. July 30, Cider Barrel owner Troy Kirby announced.
The Cider Barrel, which can be found in downtown Olympia at 168 Fourth Ave. W., is catering the event, he said.
“This is a great opportunity for us to get both small and regional cideries in the same place, for a unique event,” he said. “Everyone has a brew fest around here, but we’re the only cider fest.”
The festival will benefit Charlie’s Fund, a nonprofit that helps cover veterinary bills. It is run by two Nisqually Veterinary Clinic employees, Kirby said.
Cider Fest attracted 350 people last year. The goal this year is to double attendance. The cost to attend is $30 pre-sale and $35 at the door. For more information, go to: www.olyciderfest.com.
A new drive-thru coffee stand is being explored near Lacey at 7914 Martin Way E., according to Thurston County information.
Coastal Farm and Ranch’s new Lacey store has opened, but its grand opening celebration runs through Sunday, July 17.
The expansion into Lacey is the West Coast retailer’s sixth store in the Seattle region, according to a news release.
The grand opening celebration includes 25-cent hot dogs and free drinks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, and free ice cream bars starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 17.
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Real estate transactions
The Rants Group has sold the building adjacent to the Capitol Theater, the Olympia-based commercial real estate business announced.
According to an image shared on social media, the building is next door to the theater, at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Washington Street.
The downtown Olympia property sold for $2.2 million. The Rants Group’s Becky Samuelson represented the seller in the transaction.
“We are excited to continue to manage this unique property for the new owner,” Rants Group officials said.
If you know of a retailer, restaurant, coffee shop or other business that is opening, closing, expanding, remodeling, or changing its focus, send an email to reporter Rolf Boone at rboone@theolympian.com.
This story was originally published July 15, 2022 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Cidery to host fest, bakery will move and an historic Olympia building sells for $2.2M."
