Leo and Teresa Gonder, who own and operate a construction company in Leavenworth, Wash., will open the Tamarack Public House this summer at 912 W. Sprague Ave., in downtown Spokane.

Following renovations, their hope is to have a soft opening around the time of Hoopfest, said Teresa Gonder, who will be the executive chef and operations manager.

The business will serve food, wine, beer and spirits.

Gonder said she and her husband lived in Spokane before moving to Leavenworth, and have looked for a way to return.

Mark McLees, of NAI Black, helped the Gonders arrange the building lease, Teresa Gonder said

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