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Business Spotlight: Curvy Cactus

Curvy Cactus is a movement for inclusion, creativity, and joy in plus size fashion. Founded by sisters Amber and Alyss Seelig, this Seattle-based shop celebrates plus-size bodies through resale, upcycled designs, and a welcoming community space inside the Seattle Fat Mall. Amber and Alyss created Curvy Cactus and the Fat Mall to create a space for...

Business Spotlight: Un Bien

Seattle is full of local restaurants that bring unique flavors and community vibes to the city, and Un Bien is a standout. This Caribbean-inspired sandwich shop, run by brothers Julian and Lucas Lorenzo, serves bold, flavorful sandwiches that honor the tastes of the Caribbean while keeping the local community at heart. With three Seattle locations...

Business Spotlight: Cocoa Legato

If you love chocolate and music, Cocoa Legato in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood is a must-visit. Aaron Lindstrom, a lifelong musician and chocolate maker, has created a space where the two passions come together beautifully. Bean-to-bar chocolate crafted from scratch, vegan pastries, Café Vita coffee, and live music performances make every visit...

Business Spotlight: Café Dulzura

Step inside Café Dulzura in Burien, and you’ll feel like you’ve been invited into Maria Cid’s home. With colorful art on the walls, mugs that transport you straight to Mexico, and the smell of tamales and fresh coffee in the air, it’s more than just a café, it’s a celebration of culture, community, and corazón. This interview has...

Business Spotlight: Gion Banh Mi

Gion Banh Mi and Tea is a cozy, woman-owned Vietnamese sandwich shop in West Seattle’s Admiral neighborhood. Founded by Mi and Tram, the restaurant is known for its crispy baguettes, flavorful fillings, and warm community vibe. In this Q&A, the founders share the story behind their name, their most popular dishes, and how they’re spreading...

Business Spotlight: PJ’s Classic Homemade Ice Cream & Bon Bons

Seattle’s Central District is home to PJ’s Classic Homemade Ice Cream and Bon Bons, a family run creamery blending tradition with creativity. Sisters Michelle and Danielle Forbes bring plant based and dairy options to the neighborhood, inspired by their father PJ’s ice cream-making...

Business Spotlight: Highland Park Corner Store

Highland Park Corner Store in West Seattle is more than just a neighborhood shop, it’s a community hub where locals gather for coffee, New Zealand-style ice cream, and locally made goods. Owned by Meaghan Haas, the corner store and its sister spot, Tip Top Ice Cream Shop, intentionally stock...

Business Spotlight: Nook & Cranny Books

At Nook & Cranny Books, every book on the shelf tells a story you haven’t heard before. Recently relocated to the edge of Seattle’s U District, this boutique bookstore is a haven for curious readers spotlighting translated literature, queer voices, and underrepresented perspectives from around the world. We chatted with owner Maren...

Business Spotlight: Exhibit Coffee

In the heart of Seattle’s Pioneer Square, there's a vintage-meets-café space that feels less like a store and more like being invited into someone’s living room — if that living room were curated by a dozen incredibly stylish friends and served nostalgic, artist-inspired lattes. Exhibit Coffee (located inside the Friend Museum) is more than...