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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...

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:...

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...

Business Spotlight: Cafetal Quilombo Cafe

Meet Heriberto Magdaleno and Maria De Luna, the owners of Cafetal Quilombo Cafe in the Seattle Beacon Hill neighborhood. Heriberto Get to know more about Maria, Heriberto & Cafetal Quilombo Cafe in this week’s Business Spotlight Q&A. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What's your favorite part about the community...

Business Spotlight: Komadre Kombucha

Meet Julie Davidson, the owner of Komadre Kombucha in Tacoma. Komadre Kombucha began as an at-home science project as Julie was searching for an alternative to soda. Sharing her sparkling concoction with her neighbors grew into a business and Julie opened her first retail location in 2021. Get to know more about Julie and Komadre Kombucha in this...

Latinx-owned Businesses in LA

#SpendLikeItMatters at these Latinx-owned businesses in LA and the greater Los Angeles area. Looking for a place to grab authentic Salvadorian food? Ever tried an Oaxacan mocha? Looking to pick up a plant that also gives back to the local Latinx community? This list has you covered. Check out these Latinx-owned Businesses in LA where you can eat,...