Business Spotlight: Bonito

Bonito is not your average coffee shop. This queer and Latinx-owned gem on the corner of Melrose and East Olive Way is becoming a vibrant haven of culture, community, and delicious coffee. Open for less than a month, Bonito has already become a beloved fixture at the gateway to Capitol Hill, drawing in visitors from all over with its infectious...
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  • October 8, 2024
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Meet the Intentionalist Awards Finalists

  The Intentionalist Awards are back for the second year, celebrating the local legends who go above and beyond to build connections, give back, and make our neighborhoods thrive. These finalists aren't just shops and eateries; they're the lifeblood of our community. Meet the 2024 Intentionalist Awards Finalists, including direct...
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  • October 4, 2024
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Business Spotlight: Capitol Thrill

   Capitol Thrill is one of Capitol Hill’s most unique gift shops. Owned by Jeff Gonzales, this queer-owned store highlights local and independent brands, offering a curated selection of bold and thoughtful items. Since its 2021 opening, it has become a community staple, providing a welcoming space to discover special treasures. Learn about...
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  • September 17, 2024
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Business Spotlight: Maria Luisa Empanadas

Meet Rodrigo Cappagli, the chef and owner of Maria Luisa Empanadas in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood. Rodrigo remembers his grandmother, the namesake of his restaurant, making hundreds of empanadas for their Sunday family gatherings. The sounds of Tango music playing and the delicious smells that seeped from her kitchen live on through each...
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  • October 15, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Ya’axché Massage Therapy

Meet Gisela Mendoza Sanchez, the owner of Ya'axché Massage Therapy in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Ya’axché offers treatment massages designed to increase relaxation and reduce pain. Gisela founded the studio in 2023, aiming to provide balanced healing for each...
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  • October 5, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Honey Glow Health

Meet Tim Fletcher-Velasco, the owner of Honey Glow Health in Bonney Lake, Washington. After years of schooling and working with at-risk populations, 10-year Navy veteran Tim Fletcher-Velasco decided he wanted to help people find their beauty both inside and out. He started Honey Glow Health in 2022, specializing in non-invasive cosmetic and...
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  • September 29, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Doce Donut Co

Damian and his mother Silvia at Doce Donut Co Get to know Doce Donut Co After moving to Seattle, Damian and his wife Claudia began to dream of opening a bakery that combined Latin American flavors with a quintessentially American staple, the donut. Five years later, in 2023, they officially launched Doce Donut Co in the Fremont...
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  • September 26, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Rey Amargo

  Meet Carlos Rios, the co-owner of Rey Amargo in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Carlos and his wife, Valeria Calles, have brought the Rey Amargo chocolate legacy to the US with their Capitol Hill cafe. Rey Amargo’s vegan drinking chocolate recipe has not changed since Carlos’ grandfather opened the first factory in 1939:...
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  • September 17, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Greenbridge Cafe

Meet Blanca Rodriguez, the owner of Greenbridge Cafe in Seattle’s White Center neighborhood. Greenbridge Cafe’s rotating, seasonal menu highlights fresh ingredients from the Pacific Northwest via its sandwiches, soups, baked goods, and more. Former Nordstrom executive chef, Blanca Rodriguez infuses the menu with a signature Latin...
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  • July 1, 2023
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