A new soulful space built on the foundation of African and indigenous ancestry is coming to Spokane this March.
Good Medicine, owned by Deekon Jones, will open at 301 W. 2nd Ave.
“I was born and raised on the reservation. Good Medicine is always when you’re giving good thoughts to other people that you love or even strangers. Good Medicine is what we call it and it’s caring for your community and your family,” Jones told What Now Seattle.
The space will operate as a cafe from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“The daytime will be Good Medicine Apothecary, and that will carry teas and coffees, the classics like the latte and Americano. We’re also working with local roasters on bringing in some beans and grinds to sell as well. We’re also selling books and a lot of little fun trinkets that go with apothecary,” he said.
Beyond operating as a daytime cafe, Good Medicine will host a range of events inviting the community to connect over music, food and drinks.
“We’ll listen to some vinyl and give an education on the music that we chose for that particular event. We’ll give some backstory on the creation, and then we’ll play it on a high-fidelity system. It’ll give you all the nuances that you don’t normally hear when you play something over your phone or digitally,” Jones said.
The first event on the calendar is a Rhythm and Brunch gathering.
“We’re going to be playing a lot of R&B, soul music. There may or may not be some dancing and mimosas,” Jones joked.
The food served at the events will be rooted in cultural traditions.
“There will be a lot of cuisine that honors Indigenous and Black food ways, to more modern dishes and small plates,” he said.
The interior of Good Medicine will feature a dark, cozy ambiance.
“The interior is a reflection of me, so people can kind of get to know me,” Jones said. “We have a deep blue color–that’s our main theme on the wall. We have rugs that make it feel like home, nice leather chairs to sit on and tons of natural wood elements.”
Jones is eager to welcome the community.
“I’m really excited to see what the community looks like in this space,” Jones said.
He continued, “During the day, there’s going to be a sign on the door that says, ‘Before you enter, take a deep breath.’ We’re intentional, and we’re slow, and we want you to slow down too. When we open up in the evenings, I just want it to be a place where people are lining up to get in because of the representation, the culture, and all the fun that’s going to be had.”
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