June 22, 2020
A portmanteau of "June" and "nineteenth," Juneteenth celebrates emancipation an and the abolition of slavery. On June 19, 1865 — two months after the U.S. victory over the Confederacy, and two years since the Emancipation Proclamation — U.S. troops arrived at Galveston, Texas, a Gulf coast town deep in the former Confederate South. Commanding officer Gordon Granger's announcement that the war was over and all slaves were now free was met with tremendous celebration. Since then, Juneteenth has often been celebrated with festivities and food.
On Juneteenth, Port employees submitted their favorite businesses owned by members of the black community in our region. Give one of them a try!
SEATTLE
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Amy's Merkato Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant and Deli This market offers Ethiopian and Eritrean food as well as specialty groceries in Southeast Seattle. Yodit Seyoum, the owner, is a warm and helpful host who can help you make a selection if you're not familiar with the menu! 5710 Rainier Ave S., Seattle, WA 98118 Website |
| Baked From the Hart Baked from the Hart connecting Rainier Avenue South and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Walk in the door and the warm buttery fragrance of baking pie will wrap around you like the best-smelling, coziest scarf in the world. Order online |
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Bells Pastries Online baking classes and custom cakes, cookies, macarons! Also, winner of Food Network Halloween Baking Championship. Order online |
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Brown Angel All Naturals |
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Catfish Corner Express 11805 Renton Ave South Seattle, WA (206) 735-7084 Website NOTE: Call ahead to avoid wait times! |
| Coach KS Shabazz One – On – One Virtual Personal Training Motivation, accountability and know-how delivered over video conferencing 4714 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (206) 659-6737 Website |
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Downtown Spirits Order online or through the app for alcohol delivery on demand. The owner also operates a store at SEA Airport.
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Jones Barbeque Ribs, pulled pork, bean, potato salad, and cornbread — yum :) 4417 Fauntleroy Way SW Seattle, WA 98126 Website (206) 739-6169 |
| Delish Ethiopian Food The food is wonderful and full of flavor. Delish, his wife, and family are the best. 5701 Rainier Ave S Seattle, Washington (206)-723-3821 Website |
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Emerald City Fish and Chips 3756 Rainier Avenue Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 760-FISH (3474) Website |
| Emma's BBQ I dream about the mac and cheese here sometimes. Tess Thomas (the owner) and her family are also the nicest folks. 5303 Rainier Ave South Seattle, WA 98118 (206) 413-1523 Facebook page |
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The Fish Box The Fish Box provides deliciously seasoned catfish fried to perfection in a grab and go box. 172 20th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 227-1911 Website |
| Pam’s Kitchen 1715 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 696-7010 Casual Trinidad-Caribbean food in Wallingford with jerk chicken, curries, and deliciousness. Website |
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Island Soul Cafe 4869 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 (206) 329-1202 Website |
| Jacob Willard Home A Mom and Pop Shop Serving Up Vintage Home Furnishings and Aural Nostalgia Buying and selling mid-century furniture in the heart of Seattle. 5600 Rainier Ave South Seattle, WA 98118 (206) 290-8619 Facebook page |
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Jerk Shack The Jerk Shack pays tribute to classic Caribbean food thoughtfully cooked with care and modern technique. 2510 1st Ave Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-7817 Website |
| Masons' Cheesecake Co. Michael Mason began experimenting with various cheesecake flavor ideas while he was finishing his culinary education at Renton Technical College. Vegan flavors available! Order online |
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Scoop Du Jour — Madison Park Ice creamery conveniently located near Madison Park Beach. Opened by Edward Washington and his mother in 1984. Offering ice cream, burgers, and sandwiches. 4029 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 325-9562 |
| Simply Soulful Cafe 2909-B E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 474-9841 Website Note: CALL ahead to avoid wait times! |
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Swagg-n-Wagon Wings & Things Food truck in West Seattle 4514 SW Fauntleroy Way Follow on Facebook |
| The Postman The Postman provides private mailboxes and self-service copying, faxing and scanning. Pictured above are the owners, KeAnna and D’Vonne Pickett. 1143 Martin Luther King Junior Way (206) 257-4623 Website |
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The Station Coffee Shop on Beacon Hill Leona Rodriguez, pictured here, co-owns The Station with her husband Luis. This café hosts many community gatherings that focus on making this a welcome space for black and brown folks. During the pandemic they have hosted a food drive in the café. 1600 S Roberto Maestas Festival St. Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 271-7302 Website |
| Dr. Terrill Harrington My Family Doctor of West Seattle My Family Doctor offers a full range of medical care to people of all ages, amidst a respectful environment. 3623 SW Alaska Seattle, WA 98126 (206) 362-8674 Website |
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EASTSIDE
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Métier Brewing - Woodinville Washington's first black-owned brewery, Métier offers distinctive award-winning beers, local cider, and their own in-house nitro brewed coffee. 14125 NE 189th Street Woodinville, WA 98072 Website |
| Seattle Cinnamon Roll Co. 13410 NE 175th St. Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 939-0541 Facebook page |
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KENT
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Altha's Louisiana Cajun Store & Deli Po-Boys, Red Beans and Rice, and Crawfish dishes made by "real" NOLA folks! 201 E Meeker St., Kent, WA 98032 b/t S Railroad Ave & S 2nd Ave (253) 719-2242 Yelp page |
| Nana’s Southern Kitchen 10234 SE 256th St, Kent, WA 98030 (253) 243-6711 Facebook page |
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NORMANDY PARK
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Salon Dayvion I get better haircuts at Salon Dayvion than anywhere else, ever! (They do nails now too.) And it is close to the airport! 17817 1st Ave S #3 Normandy Park, WA 98148 (206) 420-3288 |
ONLINE
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HandmadeByNish! Your one stop shop for handmade jewelry! Website |
RENTON
| Boon Boona Coffee I was in Renton yesterday and decided to try Boon Boona for lunch — the lavender latte is pictured here. The owner, Efrem Fesaha, was very warm and friendly. He appreciates the support of everyone loving on Black-owned businesses right now! 724 S 3rd St. Renton, WA 98057 Website |
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TUKWILA
Beautiful Awakenings Massage
Jamila April B.A., LMP
(253) 951-1852
[email protected]
351 Strander Blvd
Tukwila, WA
