Business Spotlight: Self-Made Couture

  Meet Laron Daniels (1st photo) & Brandon Chestnut (2nd photo), the co-owners of Self-Made Couture in Downtown Seattle. Founders and spouses Brandon & Sydney Chestnut established the company in 2015. In 2023, Laron opened their Seattle storefront as a participant in the Seattle Restored activation. When you choose...
Read more
  • August 5, 2023
  • 0

Business Spotlight: Overcast Coffee

  Meet Jonathan Pak, the owner of Overcast Coffee Company in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Overcast Coffee Company opened in 2020 and believes in the importance of community — that’s why they buy all of their coffee and ingredients from small, local businesses in Seattle. The coffee shop also donates to Recovery Cafe, which...
Read more
  • July 28, 2023
  • 0

Business Spotlight: Monster

  Meet Rosalie Gale, the co-owner of Monster in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. The store supports independent artists who craft visual art, clothing, accessories, gifts, greeting cards, and socks — lots of socks. Monster also participates in Ballard Night Out and Ballard Art Walk each month. Want to check out more awesome...
Read more
  • July 24, 2023
  • 0

Business Spotlight: Elm Candle Bar

  Meet Joseph Wilder and Erin Page, the co-owners of Elm Candle Bar in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, WA. If you’ve ever wanted to craft your own custom candle, fulfill your creative dreams at Elm Candle Bar. The unique store is the brainchild of cousins who each share a sincere passion for the thing they call a “coziness...
Read more
  • July 11, 2023
  • 0

Business Spotlight: Buddha Bruddah

  Meet Drea and Mark Mizer, the owners of Buddha Bruddah in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. In December 2014, they opened the first Buddha Bruddah food truck, serving hefty portions of delicious Hawaiian favorites like Kalua Pork and Huli Huli Chicken alongside Thai classics like Red Chicken Curry and Phad Thai Noodles. They opened...
Read more
  • July 5, 2023
  • 0

Business Spotlight: Greenbridge Cafe

Meet Blanca Rodriguez, the owner of Greenbridge Cafe in Seattle’s White Center neighborhood. Greenbridge Cafe’s rotating, seasonal menu highlights fresh ingredients from the Pacific Northwest via its sandwiches, soups, baked goods, and more. Former Nordstrom executive chef, Blanca Rodriguez infuses the menu with a signature Latin...
Read more
  • July 1, 2023
  • 0

5 Small Businesses Recommended by Drag Personality Aleksa Manila

Image by Clean Earth Photography During the day, Aleksa Manila is an activist. At night, she revels in the world of socialites. As a highly acclaimed and respected drag personality, Aleksa has made a name for herself in the Seattle community and beyond. Originally from Manila, Philippines, she...
Read more
  • June 28, 2023
  • 0

Business Spotlight: Rock Steady Hair

  Meet Alicia Pierson, the owner of Rock Steady Hair in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. As a child, Alicia had two aunts who did hair and she loved everything about it. Her love for doing hair and making people feel good led her to a career as a hairstylist that spans more than two decades. She opened Rock Steady Hair in 2018 with...
Read more
  • June 27, 2023
  • 0

Business Spotlight: Biang Biang Noodles

  Meet Alison Deng and Sia Zhang, the owners of Biang Biang Noodles in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Biang Biang’s long, thick, hand-pulled noodles are delightfully chewy and a great canvas for chili and garlic. Alison and Sia infuse these traditional noodles with lots of different flavors, proteins, and veggies. Order the Mapo...
Read more
  • June 20, 2023
  • 0