2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts for Foodies

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• Indigenize: "At Indigenize we are connecting conscious consumers with Tribal and Native owned businesses who make quality everyday products. We are more than just a company, we're a movement to indigenize our economies and redistribute wealth back to tribal nations and people. 
• Macadons: Tasty macarons with unique and interesting flavors like Ube, Cap’n Crunch and Thai Tea. Macadons has a flagship store in Downtown Renton, a commercial kitchen in White Center, and a kiosk at the Waterfront Market at Ruston. Macadons has partnered with dozens of local small businesses but you can also find their treats at The Space Needle, Chihuly, Climate Pledge Arena, and more!
• McTavish Shortbread: "Family-owned and operated, we foster a culture in which we are empowered to make a difference, bring out the best in each other, and take care of our customers, our partners, and our communities. Our merry band of artisan bakers and staff pour integrity, collaboration, and kindness into every batch of cookies we bake."
• Nana's Exquisit Confections: Nana's Exquisite Confections is proud to be a bakery that passionately produces "Up-scale" versions of "Yester-Year" desserts.
• One Stripe Chai: Single origin chai concentrates and tea blends using high quality, ethically sourced ingredients is one of our most important virtues.
• Touring Coffee Roasters (Formerly Skaut Coffee Roasters): "Our approach is taking the sights, smells, and flavors we experience and expressing them through natural ingredients' aroma and tastes - in a perfect cup of coffee. Our mission is to bring you the beauties that nature has to offer with small-batch, handcrafted coffee - at home or away."
• Umami Kushi: Seattle-based Japanese inspired bakeshop, specializing in okazu pan (savory fried dough, filled with fresh ingredients all made from scratch and in small batches.
• Young Mountain Tea: Loose-Leaf Tea. Our mission is to work with Indian and Nepali communities to raise the quality of their tea, so they can earn more and raise the quality of their lives. 1% Of Every Purchase Goes To Launching A Himalayan Tea Factory.

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PORTLAND METRO AND SURROUNDING AREAS

• Amaro’s Table: At Amaro’s Table, we strive to provide friendly, personalized service, consistently great food, and an inviting ambience to ensure that every guest has the best experience. 1220 Main St. Ste. 100 or 816 NE 98 Cir. Vancouver, WA
• Baka Umai: Japanese slang for “stupid delicious”: committed to sourcing the freshest ingredients from local farmers to craft the perfect bowl of noodles. Broths, sauces, and noodles are made fresh daily with precision and patience to provide customers with a stupid delicious experience. 4707 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Ste 100 Portland, OR 97214
• Cecilia: Join this incredible brunch favorite for their Afternoon Tea. 2520 Columbia House Blvd #108 Vancouver, WA 98661
• Dediko: The tables and counters at Dediko emphasize wood elements that are designed to evoke the warm atmosphere of urban restaurants in Georgia. 210 West Evergreen Boulevard, Suite 700 Vancouver, WA 98660
• Gustav’s: Eat. Drink. Cheer. German specialties. 1705 SE 164th Ave Vancouver, WA 98683
• McTavish Shortbread: "Family-owned and operated, we foster a culture in which we are empowered to make a difference, bring out the best in each other, and take care of our customers, our partners, and our communities. Our merry band of artisan bakers and staff pour integrity, collaboration, and kindness into every batch of cookies we bake." 5916 NE 112th Ave Portland, OR 97220
• Nana's Exquisit Confections: Nana's Exquisite Confections is proud to be a bakery that passionately produces "Up-scale" versions of "Yester-Year" desserts. 1699 NW Civic Dr # 313 Gresham, OR
• Rockwood Market Hall: The Downtown Rockwood Market Hall is a welcoming open-air market featuring micro-retail and restaurant spaces, micro-grocers, a commissary kitchen, rentable cold storage, flagship full-size restaurants, and office space. Its goal is to offer fresh, healthy food options to our community along with opportunities for entrepreneurship and vitality. 458 SE 185th Avenue Portland, OR 97233
• Taiji Teahouse & Cafe: Owner Eric Arthur has four major passions: tea, tai chi, food and music. In opening Taiji Teahouse he is finally able to combine them all into one venue. Teaching tai chi before opening to serve tea and lunch, as well as holding small concerts at least once a month. 310 NW Davis St Portland, Oregon 97209
• Veracruz Taqueria: Home-style Mexican cuisines made with healthy and fresh ingredients. 3405 E 4th Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98661

SEATTLE METRO AND SURROUNDING AREAS

• Communion Restaurant and Bar: award winning, nationally recognized restaurant serving up Chef Kristi’s “Seattle Soul-food”. Black/woman/family-owned business. 2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
• Coping Cookies: delicious and gigantic cookies you can pick up in person Thursday – Sunday in Capitol Hill in Seattle. They also offer shipping across the country for a tasty present that never goes out of style! 1828 12th Ave Suite B Seattle WA 98122
• Jackson’s Catfish Corner: Black-owned legacy business, serving up fried catfish, hushpuppies, and more. Chef Terrell, third generation owner proudly uses the same family recipe passed down from his grandparents, who founded the original Catfish Corner. 2218 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
• Jerk Shack Kitchen: Hands down best Caribbean jerk chicken in the whole State. Softshell crab too! Now open in Seattle’s historic Central District neighborhood. Black-owned business. 1133 24 Ave, Suite N, Seattle, WA 98122
• Macadons: Tasty macarons with unique and interesting flavors like Ube, Cap’n Crunch and Thai Tea. Macadons has a flagship store in Downtown Renton, a commercial kitchen in White Center, and a kiosk at the Waterfront Market at Ruston. Macadons has partnered with dozens of local small businesses but you can also find their treats at The Space Needle, Chihuly, Climate Pledge Arena, and more! 826 S 3rd St, Renton, WA
• Maria Luisa Empanadas: An empanada is a pastry filled with various ingredients, often inspired by traditional recipes. At Maria Luisa Empanadas, we offer authentic, handcrafted Argentinian empanadas inspired by Chef Rodrigo’s grandmother traditional recipes. 2901 1st Avenue South, Seattle 98134
• OHSUN Banchan Deli & Cafe: Bold and patient Korean flavors with seasonal inspiration from the Pacific Northwest and a touch of Southern roots. 100% gluten-free friendly! 221 1st. Ave S. Seattle, WA 98104
• Umami Kushi: Seattle-based Japanese inspired bakeshop, specializing in okazu pan (savory fried dough, filled with fresh ingredients all made from scratch and in small batches. Visit a local partner

OTHER AREAS

• The Salmonberry: The Salmonberry embodies a time when food was lovingly prepared using homegrown ingredients. With an Italian influence, they offer dishes found in rustic village eateries or prepared by skilled home chefs. 380 Marine Dr, Wheeler, OR 97147

Handcrafted Gifts

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• ElSage Shop: Peruse locally made clothing, cards, household items and accessories at their storefront in Mount Vernon or order online through their website. ElSage seeks out local makers who believe in equality and social justice and businesses owned by women, members of the LGBT+ community, and people of color.
  
• Kiriko: A lifestyle brand forged from the spirit of Mottainai, a Japanese value of wasting nothing and recycling everything.
• Kokoro: Kiriko’s new store specializing in kitchenware and ingredients imported from or inspired by Japan.
• Noir Lux Candle Co.: Handcrafted premium soy candles, made in small-batches with love & good vibes. Black/woman-owned business.
• Tender Loving Empire: Tender Loving Empire supports artists, makers & small businesses, inspire our community and enrich the lives of our team. They were makers and musicians themselves and inspired by creative friends. They wanted to help them, along with other artists and musicians, share their work and build & strengthen their community as a result. 

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PORTLAND METRO AND SURROUNDING AREAS

• Kiriko: A lifestyle brand forged from the spirit of Mottainai, a Japanese value of wasting nothing and recycling everything. 1001 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
• Kokoro: Kiriko’s new store specializing in kitchenware and ingredients imported from or inspired by Japan. 986 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205
• Lollipop Shoppe: Lollipop Shoppe is a Music Venue, Bar/Restaurant and Curated Arts Space with one foot in the past and another firmly in the future. The food is Cajun from the Gulf Coast and the music is from Outer Space. 736 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
• Morrison Market: Food pod space and entertainment venue. A very unique and innovative concept designed to provide a memorable dining and entertainment experience for customers. Our venue is unlike any other, combining delicious food, state-of-the-art technology, and a vibrant atmosphere to create an unforgettable experience. 722 SE 10TH Ave Portland, OR 97214
• Piccolina: A Native American family-owned and operated children’s resale store, serving our neighbors since 2008. Our goal is to provide high-quality gently-used clothing, shoes, toys and gear for your rapidly-growing little ones. 4416 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97206
• Tender Loving Empire: Tender Loving Empire supports artists, makers & small businesses, inspire our community and enrich the lives of our team. They were makers and musicians themselves and inspired by creative friends. They wanted to help them, along with other artists and musicians, share their work and build & strengthen their community as a result. Visit any of their 6 Portland-area locations

SEATTLE METRO AND SURROUNDING AREAS

• ElSage Shop: Peruse locally made clothing, cards, household items and accessories at their storefront in Mount Vernon or order online through their website. ElSage seeks out local makers who believe in equality and social justice and businesses owned by women, members of the LGBT+ community, and people of color. 408 & 410 S 1st St Mount Vernon WA 98273
• Noir Lux Candle Co.: Handcrafted premium soy candles, made in small-batches with love & good vibes. Black/woman-owned business. 
  3020 Warren Pl Seattle, WA 98121

Services

PORTLAND METRO AND SURROUNDING AREAS

• Promethean Hair Lounge: Promethean Hair Lounge is a unique venue for talented hairstylists, barbers and professional cosmetologists to provide high quality services in the Oregon and SW Washington region with a special focus on curly hair and color. 6245 E Burnside St. Portland OR 97215
• Tattoo 34: An inclusive, welcoming space that has a great vibe. Toby and Nisha are intentional about the team of caring tattoo artists they have working with them in the tattoo shop. They are all talented and offer clients different styles of tattooing, they are down to earth, have similar values for learning, growing and giving back and are also all around amazing people. BIPOC-owned, women-owned. 4035 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97214

SEATTLE METRO AND SURROUNDING AREAS

• Earl’s Cuts & Style: Get your hair cut for the new year by a legendary master barber, Earl. Earl’s so famous, his face is on a mural in the Central District!  Black-owned business. 2320 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
• Soul Collective Salon: Soul Collective is a welcoming space where stylists with distinctive visions are united by the joy of creating looks our clients love. We support exceptional artistry by sharing expertise across ethnicities, identities, hair textures and disciplines. Our work is inspired and energized by the many ways we are different, together. 2210 East Union Street Seattle, WA 98122

Make a Donation

• Black Oregon Land Trust: BOLT is committed to eliminating the systemic barriers that continue to prevent Black communities from securely accessing land, because we believe that land sovereignty is the key to achieving our visions of food justice, generational wealth and health, cultural preservation, and thriving communities. Donate Here
• Central Oregon Veterans Ranch: A working Ranch that restores purpose and spirit to veterans of all ages and eras. Donate Here
• Columbia Land Trust: Columbia Land Trust conserves and cares for the Northwest places you love—the places that provide all of us well-being and an unrivaled quality of life. Donate Here
• Greenbelt Land Trust: Greenbelt Land Trust is a local land conservation nonprofit organization focused on protecting ecologically, agriculturally, and historically significant lands in the mid-Willamette Valley. Donate Here
• White Center Food Bank: The White Center Food Bank's mission is to minimize hunger while nourishing community, nurturing self-reliance, and embracing our rich cultural diversity. Donate Here