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An In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Mother’s Day in Seattle

We believe that moms deserve a little extra something special this Mother’s Day. To help you out, we've put together an InTENtional List so that you can #SpendLikeItMatters and find the perfect gift for the mom or mother figure in your life: Idea #1: Order Takeout! (Or a gift card, for...

Essentially AAPI

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're excited to celebrate the many ways that AAPI-owned businesses are an essential part of our communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on all small businesses, but weeks before the virus took hold of the American economy, Chinatown communities and...

Alair: Shandon Graybeal

When Shandon Graybeal first moved to West Seattle, she didn’t know any of her neighbors. Her life changed in 2016 when she opened her specialty gift shop, Alair. The store has been a labor of love for Graybeal, but she knew it was her dream — and it had to be in West Seattle. The location is part of the magic of her store, she says. She lives...

Brighten someone’s day with a Community Coffee Boost!

Over the past month, our world and communities have fundamentally changed. Yet in the midst of crisis and economic hardship, the small business owners we know continue to reach out to support those around them. In addition to the Fulcrum Cafe in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, Fulcrum Coffee...

The In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Easter Takeout in Seattle

When you order from Terra Plata, you can provide a meal for a family in need via the Food Is Love Project. If you haven't yet locked in your takeout plans for Easter Sunday, you're not alone. Fortunately for those taking a "just-in-time" approach to Easter brunch or dinner, there are plenty of...

Food Delivery Companies Should Put Community Over Commission During the COVID-19 Crisis + How YOU Can Help the Independent Restaurants You Love

Since early March, we have been sounding the alarm that at a time when independent restaurants (and consumers) are increasingly dependent on takeout and delivery, food delivery companies are not doing their part to help. A bit of...

Introducing Intentionalist’s Small Business Gift Certificate Marketplace

As national guidelines and local orders have shut down or restricted the activity of small businesses, the ability to continue making money is essential to their survival. Gift certificates have been touted as a way for consumers to support small businesses today, providing them with much...

Looking for “Good” Delivery? How Food Delivery Options Impact Local Restaurants.

Senor Moose Cafe offers Takeout and Delivery via Grubhub and Uber Eats. As the COVID-19 crisis worsens, more and more people are staying home. At the same time, efforts like #TheGreatAmericanTakeout reflect a growing concern for the...

Eat. Drink. Spend Like It Matters.

Update: Our NEW Takeout & Delivery Directory includes hundreds of options with the ability to filter and search by business name, city, type of service, and more! Throughout Greater Seattle, independent restaurants need our support as they navigate the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses. This is a consolidated list for...

Open Letter to Food Delivery Businesses

Update as of March 15, 2020 - 2:00 PM -- We have received clarification that Grubhub is deferring, not eliminating commissions on delivery orders from independent restaurants. As a result, we will resume calling on all of the previously named food delivery companies to do more to support independent businesses. Grubhub also mentioned in their email to...