I literally fell in love at first sip…read more A friend had been anxious to get me to visit Lenox with her and when she sent me the notification that Bonhomie was doing a pop up there, it was an immediate hell yeah from me. When I arrived at Lenox, you simply walked up and ordered your coffee before being sat at a table. There were visible menus for the coffee options and it was easy to order. I went with the Haitian Mocha Latte and it absolutely was everything I want my coffee to be. The first sip was smooth and bold at the same time: deep, slightly earthy Haitian coffee layered with a mellow chocolate note that didn't overpower, just quietly lingered. The brown sugar softened everything, adding this warm, almost caramel-like sweetness that wrapped around the espresso instead of sitting on top of it. I don't typically get iced coffees often because I don't want my coffee watered down, but even the ice didn't stand a chance of messing up this golden cup of delight. The latte remained silky throughout the entire drinking experience. It tasted like a slow moment in the middle of a busy day--cool, comforting, and just a little bit luxurious. I can't wait to come back!

This was a damn good hojicha from a coffee place. The house syrups were delicious sounding and I…read morewanted to try them but I am allergic to coffee beans, so I was happy to see they had hojicha too. The barista gave a great rec for which tea drinks each syrup was best in, which was very helpful to me. The drinks came out quick and honestly, if I hadn't had to go to work, I would have sat down for a few minutes to enjoy the gatsby coffee shop vibes. I'll def be back!

I want everything in this store! If you are looking for well made, well designed everyday wear,…read morethis is it i have some of their pieces and Im so excited for this pop up downtown. Along with other new shops in the area, definitely a fun afternoon out. All their stuff looks better on a body- I recommend trying things on. Im petite and was surprised to find styles i cant usually wear looked great.

From the owner: Prairie Underground is a small-batch, slow fashion design house. We aim to create adaptable…read moreclothing that embraces self-expression with the ease of a daily uniform. We are inspired by activists, artists, and non-conformists and believe creativity and ethics go hand in hand.

Seattle, the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, is home to glassy skyscrapers and tech giants,…read morealongside the historic stalls of Pike Public Market, Puget Sound, and two mountain ranges; the city is all about nature without sacrificing its cool food and culture scene. Built on the edge of a steep hill overlooking Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, Pike Public Market is known as the "soul of the city." Here locals have shopped since 1907 for fresh produce from hundreds of farmers, artisans, and specialty vendors, and it is proud to promote the fact that almost half of its businesses are female-owned. Since our hotel was within walking distance, my partner, his family, our friends, and I visited this most popular tourist attraction with more than 20 million annual visitors several times. It can get a bit overwhelming, especially with the large crowds and the maze of shops. It is definitely worth a look.

In Seattle for the day and just had to visit Pike Place Market…read more The market is honestly the busiest open air market I've been to in the country and there's something for everyone there. Seafood vendors galore all who are selling some of the freshest and largest pieces of seafood I've seen, floral vendors galore all who are selling the most beautifully full and beautifully arranged flower bouquets and food galore from vendors of all kind offering ethnic delights, local seafood and local favorites. The views of the market itself from the street and the views of the water from inside the market are breathtaking as well. Oh and we stumbled upon the "gum wall" ... even though I took a pic of it it's absolutely GROSS lol. Only reason it's not 5 stars is because it's wildly confusing to navigate and the maps don't help at all lol. So glad we got to experience the market!

I love this store--it's small but well-curated and I almost always walk away with something I love…read morewhen I'm visiting family in Seattle (right down the street! Lucky me). On my last trip, I was reminded how much I like Editor when I wasted about 2.5 hours roaming U Village and left annoyed and empty handed; I spent 30 minutes at Editor and found a 1/3 price Jenni Kayne sweater that I love. Will just skip the long trip next time and go straight here.

Welcoming service, good selection of designer brands but limited for larger sizes, good value.read more

I recently treated myself to a layered candle, and I'm so glad I did. It has the most beautiful…read moreorange blossom fragrance that feels fresh and calming. The design is stunning too--at the bottom there's wax blended with gold leaf, then a creamy white layer in the middle, and finally an orange layer on top sprinkled with little gold flakes. It's not just a candle, it honestly feels like a piece of art. I also love that it's made with 100% natural ingredients--no chemicals, no paraffin, just clean, eco-friendly wax that burns beautifully. The candle isn't only gorgeous, it also creates such a cozy, calming vibe at home. Definitely a brand I'd recommend if you want something special for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone else.

Phenomenal candles. These are my new favorite candle! Burns smoothly, no black smoke, and the…read morescent is relaxing. I got so many compliments from guests when I lit it during dinner. worth the price. must buy . highly recommended

Meeting Gracie, baker/owner of Grayseas Pies, was a wonderful convergence yesterday (10/24/21)…read more First heard of Gracie venturing out with her successful pies and pop up collaborations from fellow Yelp Elite/IGer friend, Wendy K. I missed out on a previous event hosted at Musang, but lucked out this time with a pre-order placed for pickup on Sunday afternoon. Often these baked goods are sold out pronto. Thankfully, there were no sports events scheduled, but freeway traffic was dense, trying to arrive in time, and dodge the forecasted bomb cyclone deluge. The pop up was hosted at Archipelago in Seattle's Hillman City where I received warm greetings from both Gracie plus Archipelago's Chef Aaron and Amber with their young child. Shortly thereafter even Wendy K was there too. Convergence of all these individuals truly made my day. This pop up was also a collaboration for Filipino American History Month. Her Calabasa Pie was baked with squash from local Filpino farmers and spice mix crafted with Archipelago. Delicious and with such depth of flavor! The paired beverage was from Enroot, a sparkling cold brew tea with apple lemon, cayenne, and yerbe mate. Side note : founded by Brad Pitt to help support the James Beard Foundation. Pairing beverage with dessert to highlight tasting notes was brilliant. And the unique sticker provided in the pop up package was inspired by Amber at Archipelago and created by the Ninang Nunu line available through Etsy. Yet another supportive, creative Filipino artist! Gracie of Grayseas Pies also raises donations through sales to benefit social justice organizations. The overall cross pollination and collaborative spirit among so many individuals in the local community is something I can truly support. The enthusiasm and genuine baking with love is truly apparent. Keep up with future Grayseas Pies pop up events and collaborations through www.grayseaspies.com and/or via IG @grayseas.pies

It's no secret to people who know me that I like to support small local businesses, particularly…read moreAsian owned. If I find a business that gives back that means even more to me. That's Grayseas wrapped into one little Filipino Woman owned business. I believe everyone one of her pop up a certain amount of proceeds have been donated to various foundations. on top of that she's genuinely one of the sweetest people I've met. So gracious and welcoming. I had been following Grayseas pop ups on Instagram thanks to fellow Yelpers Bryan K, Nelson L and another friend Ray for awhile but timing and location didn't always work. Until I was visiting my dad's on a weekend where the pick up was at The Station coffee house on Beacon Hill. The majority of the time you'll find her picks at minority or women owned businesses. This particular pop up she and another baker were doing a fundraiser for Filipinx Food Seattle documentary. I had pre ordered three of her pocket pies. The flavors were Peach Mango, Elote and Alex Pie a tribute to her brother (strawberry cream Oreo). So delicious!! What I like most about her flavors are that they aren't overly sweet. She doesn't do savory often so if you see one jump on it. My favorite that day was the elote!! So far one of my favorite Filipino inspired flavors has been the calamansi meringue and I'm not usually a meringue person. The pick up was at Hood Famous in the ID another Filipino Woman Owned business. Loved the unique tartness of the calamansi also if you have seen how small calamansi are you would understand how much work went into this one. My sister in law is Filipino and my brother is always trying Filipino recipes so whenever I get one of Gracie's pies that is influenced with Filipino flavors I'll save some to share with them. For the entire month of October Filipino American History Month Gracie did collaborations and pick ups at a number of Filipino owned businesses around town. A portion of proceeds for all sales in October are going to the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns. The pies were paired with Enroot Tea another Filipino owned business. I was able to pick up two of the five offerings. The pick ups I was able to get were the cassava langka at Musang and the Kalabasa pie at Archipelago. Both were delicious and ingredients I hadn't had before also loved the teas and can't wait to buy more. Each pairing also had stickers created specifically for each location pick up by artist @ninangnuni What I reallu loved was reading the stories behind the reason she selected each location. Can't wait to share the pics from Seattle Restaurant Weeks menu by Grayseas.

Nee Dohs!!!! Great…read moreservice, great selection, great value. Love the points reward system. Be back soon!!!!!

I was excited to discover this toy store--it has a fun vibe, great brand selection, and I really…read moreappreciated the free gift wrapping. However, I was disappointed to see that every item is priced well above MSRP. I love supporting local businesses, but this feels exploitative: Pokémon cards were priced at 125% over MSRP Jellycats were 36% over MSRP, far above what other small retailers charge Melissa & Doug toys were 25% over MSRP Most of these brands have strict pricing policies, and if they were aware of this markup, they likely wouldn't allow their products to be sold here. It's frustrating to see such inflated pricing, especially when there are other local stores--like Fireworks and Carousel--that offer fair prices and great service. I want to support small businesses, but not at the cost of being taken advantage of. I hope this store reconsiders its pricing strategy.