Nyne

Every bar has its crowd. Fast Eddie's is teeming with fresh 21-year-olds. The Riff attracts tatted wanderers. Dempsey's bubbles with drag queens. With the opening of Nyne Bar & Bistro, downtown Spokane's social niche has expanded to include a ladies-specific niche.

Nyne’s historic location is vast, spacious and loft-like — kind of like Tom Hanks’ dream pad in Big. Origami paper lanterns illuminate rustic oak ceiling beams and metal plumbing. Commanding square windows with industrial glass panes circumnavigate the looming brick walls. An aged garage door rolls up to access patio seating.

The fare is geared towards morsel-munching with a menu that’s concise but thoughtfully stratified. (BT)