Food Archives - Intentionalist

Business Spotlight: Tibbitts@FernHill

In the heart of Tacoma, Washington's historic Fern Hill neighborhood, a culinary gem has taken root. Tibbitts@FernHill, helmed by the unstoppable Shawn Tibbitts, is more than a restaurant – it's a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and a commitment to community. In a world where restaurants often strive for trendy concepts, Shawn bet...

Business Spotlight: Campfire Coffee Co.

Meet Quincy and Whitni Henry, the owners of Campfire Coffee Co. in Tacoma, Washington. They wanted to open an outdoorsy coffee shop with the social goal of getting diverse families into nature. With this dream, Campfire Coffee Co. opened in 2020. Made with grit, love, and campfires (yes, they roast their coffee beans over a campfire!), the coffee at...

Business Spotlight: Pam’s Kitchen

Meet Pam Jacob, the owner of Pam's Kitchen in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Pam moved to Seattle in the mid-1990s and dreamed of opening her own restaurant. She began catering events for her housecleaning clients, and before she knew it she had opened Pam’s Kitchen, where she serves outstanding Trinidadian food. This interview has...

Business Spotlight: Ladd & Lass Brewing

Meet Nick Ladd and Jessie Quan, the owners of Ladd & Lass Brewing in Seattle’s University District. Jessie and Nick want to celebrate the full spectrum of beer styles by always ensuring a diverse tap list. The couple describes themselves as unapologetically geeky about fermentation and sells beers from lagers to hoppy libations to...

Business Spotlight: Cafetal Quilombo Cafe

Meet Heriberto Magdaleno and Maria De Luna, the owners of Cafetal Quilombo Cafe in the Seattle Beacon Hill neighborhood. Heriberto Get to know more about Maria, Heriberto & Cafetal Quilombo Cafe in this week’s Business Spotlight Q&A. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What's your favorite part about the community...

Business Spotlight: Two Doors Down

Meet Rebecca Denk & Erin Nestor, owners of Two Doors Down Beer and Burgers in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle, WA. Erin and Rebecca’s burger joint, Two Doors Down, is in fact two-doors-down from their bar, The Bottleneck Lounge. Get to know more about Erin and Two Doors Down in this week’s business spotlight Q&A! What’s...

Business Spotlight: Seattle Fish Guys

Meet Desiree Chinn and Sal Panelo, owners of Seattle Fish Guys in Seattle’s Central District neighborhood. Desiree and husband Sal opened their premium seafood market in 2016. They serve a variety of fresh seafood dishes, including poke and oysters, and offer fish to cook at home. Get to know more about Desiree and Seattle Fish Guys in this...

Business Spotlight: Viking Soul Food

Meet Megan May Walhood and Jeremy Brandon Ikaika Daniels, the owners of Viking Soul Food in Portland, Oregon. Since 2010 the two have been operating out of their trusty airstream and continue to thrive. Get to know more about Megan, Jeremy, and Viking Soul Food in this week’s Business Spotlight Q&A. This interview has been edited for length...