Minority-Owned Archives

Latinx / Hispanic Heritage Month Artist Spotlight: Nathaly Lerma

In celebration of Latinx / Hispanic Heritage Month, we honored to feature original artwork by our guest artist, Nathaly Lerma of Flor de Cactus Studio. Nathaly's work reflects a deep connection to memory, heritage, and tradition, weaving together personal and collective histories through the...

Your Guide to 52 Black-Owned Restaurants, Wineries, Salons, and More

August was Black Business Month, and we spent it highlighting 52 Black-owned spots across Seattle that are shaping the city’s flavor, style, and spirit. From backyard BBQ joints and decadent dessert shops to trailblazing wineries and welcoming salons, these businesses reflect the kind of...

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...

Black-Owned Sweets in the Greater Seattle Area

The greater Seattle area is rich in Black-owned sweetness — bean pies with history, galaxy-swirled donuts, island cakes, hand-dipped bon bons, cinnamon rolls at the drive-thru, and ice cream that’s as bold as its makers. Dessert hits different when it’s intentional. Choosing...

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...

Black-Owned BBQ Spots in Seattle

Seattle-area BBQ (barbeque? barbecue?), Black-owned and full of flavor. These pitmasters are serving smoky, soulful plates that will have you coming back for seconds (and thirds). Here’s where to get your next fix 👇 🍖 Berry’s BBQ (Burien) – A Burien staple for over a decade, reopened by Judy Berry in 2022 to honor her late brother,...

Savor the Sunshine: 10 Black-Owned Seattle Restaurants with Outdoor Dining

Seattle in the summer means gorgeous sunny weather, making it the perfect time to enjoy a meal outdoors. It’s also Black Business Month, an ideal moment to celebrate and support the Black entrepreneurs whose creativity and dedication help make our city vibrant. Dining at a Black-owned...

Business Spotlight: Sugar Bakery

In a city known for its love of good coffee and pastries, Sugar Bakery has quietly become a beloved staple—one buttery croissant at a time. What began nearly two decades ago on Madison Street has grown into a three-location gem, thanks to the passion and vision of current owner Quynh “Queen” La Walton, who took the reins nine years ago...

Business Spotlight: Patrick’s Cafe & Bakery

Step into Patrick’s Cafe & Bakery in White Center and you’re instantly wrapped in the warm spirit of aloha—and maybe the scent of haupia cinnamon rolls. Owner Patrick may have started his career in swanky hotel kitchens and global corporate roles, but his heart (and hands) have...