The Local Bite Food Truck Joins Columbia Gardens Artisan Village

01 Oct The Local Bite Food Truck Joins Columbia Gardens Artisan Village

Kennewick, Wash. – The Local Bite, a micro-business entrepreneur, has joined Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in Kennewick’s Historic Waterfront District. This food truck already has a strong local following for their Hawaiian inspired dishes, which include Shoyu Chicken, Kalua Pig, Hawaiian Beef, Katsu Chicken and Spam Musubi.

The Local Bite, now located at 325 E. Columbia Gardens Way in Kennewick, will operate Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as some weekends, depending on their off-site catering commitments.

Owners, Kristal and Race Ostman, purchased The Local Bite from her childhood friend in 2024. They’re excited to call Columbia Gardens home and looking forward to adding DoorDash service so Hawaiian-food fans can easily get favorite menu items.

Columbia Gardens’ Food Truck Plaza is also home to Bobablastic Tri-Cities, Botanas Culichi, Frida’s Mexican Grill, Nana’s Kitchen and La Bahia. Swampy’s BBQ restaurant is also located at Columbia Gardens.

Award-winning wineries, Bartholomew, Monarcha/Palencia and Gordon Estate, flank the food trucks. And that waterfront location is home to public art installations, with views of the Cable Bridge and diverse wildlife at the nature pond.

Each Columbia Gardens vendor sets its days and hours of operation. Visit ColumbiaGardensVendors.com for more information about Columbia Gardens businesses and amenities.

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