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Nick Novello’s Road to Culinary Freedom

Nick Novello’s Road to Culinary Freedom

There’s a new chef in town at Skillet Diner and his name is Nick Novello Fans of Skillet Diner come in two forms: Long-time patrons remember the early days of seeking out the once elusive Airstream trailer while waiting in cold, rainy morning lines down SODO...
The Evolution of the Puget Sound Food Hub

The Evolution of the Puget Sound Food Hub

Why are Argentinian Pears in my Seattle Grocery Store? The food distribution system in this country is broken.  The supply chain bringing your farm products to market is only cost-effective for big enterprises.  While semi-trailers, cargo ships and airplanes move...
Bean Box – Seattle’s Coffee Roaster Connection

Bean Box – Seattle’s Coffee Roaster Connection

A Box Full of Stories… JT said it best: Step 1 – Get yourself a small box Step 2 – Put your beans in the box And so on… Meet the Bean Box boys – co-Founders Ryan Fritzky and Matthew Berk bucked the trend of launching yet-another-technology-startup by...
The Indomitable Spirit of Tin Umbrella’s Joya Iverson

The Indomitable Spirit of Tin Umbrella’s Joya Iverson

Building a Tin Umbrella for Hillman City’s Coffee Lovers What do you do when not one, not two, but three cars hit you within a five month period? Most people might relegate themselves to ordering takeout, getting groceries from Amazon Fresh, and watching hours...
Farmers Market Culture – An Inside Look

Farmers Market Culture – An Inside Look

Farmers Markets = Local Culture Personified All my life I’ve enjoyed shopping for food.  When I travel, one of the first things I do is locate the best local markets to check out the food scene and what’s on offer.  To me, it’s the place where you...
Kau Kau = Best Chinese BBQ in Seattle

Kau Kau = Best Chinese BBQ in Seattle

Kau Kau BBQ – File Under: Life’s Simple Pleasures I was driving home from a fun filled summer day with the kids this afternoon when we stopped in the International District to pick up the key ingredient for tonight’s dinner.  I can make a pretty mean...