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 cityâ€™s flavor, style, and spirit. From backyard BBQ joints and decadent dessert shops to trailblazing wineries and welcoming salons, these businesses reflect the kind...

Business Spotlight: Gion Banh Mi

Gion Banh Mi and Tea is a cozy, woman-owned Vietnamese sandwich shop in West Seattleâ€™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 theyâ€™re...

Black-Owned Sweets in the Greater Seattle Area

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

Business Spotlight: PJâ€™s Classic Homemade Ice Cream & Bon Bons

Seattleâ€™s Central District is home to PJâ€™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 PJâ€™s ice...

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). Hereâ€™s where to get your next fix ðŸ‘‡ ðŸ– Berryâ€™s BBQ (Burien) â€“ A Burien staple for over a decade, reopened by Judy Berry in 2022...

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. Itâ€™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...

Business Spotlight: Sugar Bakery

In a city known for its love of good coffee and pastries, Sugar Bakery has quietly become a beloved stapleâ€”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 â€œQueenâ€ La Walton, who took the reins nine...

Business Spotlight: Patrick’s Cafe & Bakery

Step into Patrickâ€™s Cafe & Bakery in White Center and youâ€™re instantly wrapped in the warm spirit of alohaâ€”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...