Radicci Italian Bistro to open soon in Hayden

After extensive remodeling in the building, Radicci Italian Bistro will open soon in the former Daanen’s Deli location at 8049 Wayne Drive (north of Prairie Avenue in Hayden).

Owners Danny and Jen Morey will offer pasta, pizza, sandwiches, soups, salads, beer and wine with table and bar seating for 80 (and a patio in the summer). Floor manager is Kate Bates.

“We have a passion for good food, and we want to share it with others,” Jen said.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 Friday and Saturday. Phone 208-635-5821. Check www.radiccibistro.com.

El Taco Loco opens off Canfield

Mexican food is the specialty of El Taco Loco, which opened last week at 219 Canfield Ave. (formerly the Valentino’s Pizza place).

The menu includes nine varieties of tacos, five burritos, tortas (sandwiches), quesadillas, ensaladas (salads) postres (desserts) and bebidas (drinks including beer and wine.

With seating for about 40 and TVs, hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Owner Alfredo Guerrero also has the Rancho Viejo restaurants in Hayden and Post Falls. For El Taco Loco, phone 208-719-0040 or 208-719-0045.

Enchanted to open St. Patrick’s Day

A children’s boutique with a real kids’ castle, Enchanted will open Saturday (St. Patrick’s Day) in Fairground Center at 4055 Government Way. The action will include a treasure hunt and princesses.

With items from local designers, the shop offers clothing, accessories, custom room decor and furniture. Events will include teas and story times. And kids can explore the castle while mom shops.

Phone 208-779-2320. Check www.enchantedcda.com.

Bangin’ Nails, Beauty opens in Post Falls

Offering a variety of nail options, Bangin’ Nails & Beauty has opened in Suite 106 (formerly the Faithful Chocolates location) at 740 N. Cecil in Post Falls.

With five stations open by appointment, technicians are Marie Rose Adams, Rachal Bailey, Michelle Buck and Laci Caminetti.

Phone 208-416-1628. Check Bangin’ Nails in social media.

Now for the Tidbits

- The Exchange is moving from 849 N. Fourth St. to 1901 N. Fourth. Pure Barre is coming to 515 N. Fourth. And White Pine Coffee will open soon at 814 N. Fourth.

- Anchored Coffee will have a drive-through in the former Orlando’s building beside Skate Plaza off Highway 95.

- Two new medical buildings are under construction in Riverstone. Details soon.

- Brothers Flooring is coming to Riverbend Commerce Park.

- Sonrise Urban Taquera will open soon where Victory Tap House was at Sixth and Sherman.

- Super 1 Foods will open soon in Athol.

- Watch for news on Coeur Beauty Bar in Fairground Center on Government Way.

- Zips Drive-In will open in April where Burger Express had been at 715 E. Sherman. Yes, Zips had been there earlier.

- Just Baked bakery and cafe will be with Andrus Fine Art at 6491 E. Seltice Way.

- Honey Co. restaurant will open in the spring where The Cellar was downtown on Sherman.

- Ellenbecker Eye Clinic will move this summer from 2140 Riverstone Drive to nearby 2020.

- Renovation is underway at the former Kelly’s Pub building at 726 N. Fourth St. This spring it will be a breakfast-lunch eatery called Ten/6.

- Pizza & Pretzels will open in Silver Lake Mall.

- ICCU is building a new place near Winco. Several new apartment buildings will be there also.

- Hotel news: The Shilo Inn is being remodeled on Appleway and will become a Comfort Suites with 138 rooms, an indoor pool and a meeting room for 50 people. Staybridge Suites hotel is under construction in Riverstone with a $10 million building permit.

- New construction off Mullan Avenue will be a Coachman Auto Body.

- The correct phone for Santorini’s Greek Cuisine is 208-676-0407.

- Remember daylight saving time starts today. Businesses: Fix those clocks.

- We usually use male phrases such as “Oh, boy!” and “Oh, man.” But when we have to pee we say “Mother Nature calls.” And we call our planet Mother Earth.

- Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.

- Contact Nils Rosdahl at nrosdahl@cdapress.com.