Business Spotlight: Simply Soulful

Meet Barbara Collins and Lillian Rambus, owners of Simply Soulful in Seattle’s Central District. What began as a small operation selling their famous Sweet Potato Pie quickly transformed into a community hub for delicious food and friendly service. ​​Get to know more about Barbara, Lillian, and Simply Soulful in this Business...
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  • September 30, 2022
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Mendoza’s Mexican Mercado: More Than a Market

Mendoza's Mexican Mercado owner and chef, Sonia Mendoza Sonia and Carlos Mendoza have been operating Mendoza's Mexican Mercado on Aurora in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood since 2011. Today, Mendoza’s is a favorite local destination known for its delicious traditional Mexican food and menu...
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  • September 30, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Seeking Kombucha

Meet Lyz Bartolome and Jeanette Macias, owners of Seeking Kombucha in Seattle’s South Lake Union. After years of success at local farmer’s markets, in February 2021 Jeanette Macias and Lyz Bartolome opened the brick-and-mortar for their small batch kombucha business, Seeking Kombucha.  ​​Get to know more about Jeanette Macias, Lyz...
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  • September 13, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Elliott Bay Book Company

  Meet Tracy Taylor, the co-owner of Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Murf Hall, Joey Burgess, and Tracy, a long-time manager, took over ownership of Elliott Bay Book Company, one of Seattle’s longest standing independent bookstores, in June 2022. Tracy, Murf, and Joey are dedicated to preserving...
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  • September 6, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Youngstown Coffee

Meet Autumn Lovewell, the co-owner of Youngstown Coffee in West Seattle, WA. At Youngstown, Autumn and her wife and co-owner Monica serve up not only delicious coffee and treats but also space for community engagement and support for social justice causes. The duo also operates Heartbeet Cafe in West Seattle and Queen Anne. Learn more...
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  • August 16, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Lazy Cow Bakery

Meet Lara de la Rosa, the owner of Lazy Cow Bakery in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. Lara started the plant-based Lazy Cow Bakery out of her basement and opened her Fremont brick and mortar in December 2021. Get to know more about Lara and Lazy Cow Bakery in this Business Spotlight Q&A. This interview has been edited for...
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  • August 9, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Swagg-n-Wagon

Meet Monique Gatterson, the co-owner of Swagg-n-Wagon, a food truck based in West Seattle. Monique and her husband Cliff opened Swagg-n-Wagon to build their dream and are now serving up perfectly crispy chicken, waffle fries, buttery cornbread and the specialty Swagg sauce all over the greater Seattle area.  Get to know more about...
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  • August 2, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Post Pike Bar & Cafe

Meet Onjoli Dela Torre and Max Lovelace, the team behind Post Pike Bar & Cafe, a destination for any and every time of the day in Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington. You’ll find bagels, booze, and espresso morning, noon, and night. Onjoli and Max’s bar and cafe features locally sourced, small batch bagels and a full cocktail, wine,...
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  • July 26, 2022
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Business Spotlight: FogRose Atelier

Meet Quyen Dang, a former civil engineer turned food entrepreneur, and the owner of FogRose Atelier in Bellevue, WA. From decor, to presentation, to flavor, Quyen's dessert-forward restaurant is a luxurious sensory experience. Relax in the plush velvet chairs as you indulge in a menu of mouthwatering treats.  Pro-tip: FogRose ice...
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  • July 19, 2022
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