Andy Warhol was misquoted in the 1960s. What he really meant was: In the future, everyone in the Yakima Valley will operate a burger stand for 15 minutes.
Among the hamburger happenings over the past two months:
• Five Guys, the national chain, suddenly closed its 1901 S. First St. location in Yakima two weeks ago. Printed signs posted on the windows stating “This location is permanently closed” were the only explanation given.
• A second Wendy’s location is now open in the Yakima Valley, at 28 Adelyn Way in Union Gap, just north of Valley Mall Boulevard, near McCurley Subaru. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; call 509-834-7880.
• The former Burger Ranch site at the southeast corner of Mead and South First Street will soon have a new occupant. A banner proclaiming “Coming Soon: Dragon Sushi and Teriyaki” has been posted there.
• The vacant Sonic Drive-In at 1327 S. First St. is listed among the City of Yakima’s pending planning applications. Building permits have been requested by the property’s owner, Gc II LLC, and the site’s potential tenant, Sortis Holdings of Portland. The latter is associated with Burgerville restaurants in the Portland/Vancouver, area. Stay tuned …
A bushel of Tidbits
More business tidbits:
• Xochimilco has reopened its restaurant at 2304 W. Nob Hill Blvd. in Yakima. Hours listed on its website are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 509-453-3096.
• Taco Chavez has opened at 1004 E. Edison Ave. in Sunnyside. The menu includes tacos with a variety of fillings and toppings, including birria tacos, quesadillas, tortas, burritos and Milanesa. The food truck is open 3-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit the Taco Chavez Facebook page
• Queen Nails and Spa has opened at 6411 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Suite 106 (previously the Foundation Juice Bar). The nail salon is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call 509-317-2031.
• A city of Yakima building permit was issued for the Les Schwab Alignment Center at 2002 S. First St. Interior work, a mezzanine buildout and installation of equipment in a former shell building was approved. The business was the site of an accidental structure fire in December 2024.
• The Pep Boys Auto Service and Tires shop at 1 E. Lincoln Ave. in Yakima has closed.
