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The small businesses at the heart of our communities are in crisis. In late 2025, we surveyed 136 independent, brick-and-mortar small businesses across Seattle and surrounding Washington communities. These are neighborhood businesses—cafes, restaurants, shops, salons,...

This Latinx / Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the people and flavors that bring warmth, culture, and connection throughout South King County. From hand-churned nieves to homestyle birria and Honduran favorites, explore 6 delicious destinations in South King County (Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila) that serve up flavor, tradition, and...

In this interview, we catch up with Johnathan from Coffee TAB, the Belltown-based specialty coffee shop that’s as mission-driven as it is community-loved. Since winning “Rookie of the Year” at last year’s Intentionalist Awards, Coffee TAB has expanded into a new flagship space—one that’s not just beautiful but also allows them to scale...

🍷 Drink local. Drink Black-owned. Drink Like It Matters. August is Black Business Month, and we’re raising a glass to the Black winemakers redefining Washington’s wine scene. Use this list to get to know these trailblazers — then plan your next tasting. 🍇 LaShellé Wines (Woodinville) Owner: Nicole CampA cozy, woman-owned tasting...

If you’ve spent even a little time in the Seattle area, you’ve felt the creative buzz. You see it in yarn-bombed trees, murals over old brick, or the steady hum of the local markets. This city doesn’t just appreciate art — it lives and breathes it. Here, small local businesses...

Seattle’s soft serve scene is bursting with flavor — and impact. When you choose to cool off at an Intentionalist business, you’re doing more than treating yourself. You’re supporting women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and immigrant entrepreneurs who are shaping our city one swirl at a time. This summer, let your sweet tooth guide...

There’s something brewing in Georgetown, and it’s not coffee. It’s tangy, it’s fizzy, and it might just be your new favorite afternoon ritual. We sat down with Lyz, co-owner of Seeking Ferments, to talk about their brand-new growler fill station located within Harried & Hungry, the...

We’re honored to feature original Pride Month artwork by our guest artist, Mica Viacrucis (they/them). Mica’s piece pays tribute to the secret language of flowers—a tradition rooted in queer history, where blooms carried coded messages at times when LGBTQ+ folks couldn’t safely be out. Their work brings these symbols to life in the...