In 1969, wine connoisseurs Emile and Stephanie Ninaud opened Champion Wine Cellars, the first wine specialty shop in Washington. Today, the store is owned by wine connoisseur and former wine director at Cafe Campagne Erin Lyman. Champion Wine Cellars carries wines from around the world and offers an approachable, budget-conscious, high-quality selection of wines. Grab individual bottles or pick up a case that includes a wine for every occasion.

Owned by Marlo Miyashiro, The Handmade Showroom is a stylish, curated gift shop that carries goods made by artists and designers from the Pacific NW and beyond. The store provides a thoughtful alternative to mass-produced goods and showcases high-quality, handcrafted, and unique items. Visit them on the 3rd floor of the Pacific Place Shopping Center in Downtown Seattle.

Owned by Monika Mathews, QueenCare is a skincare and beauty supply store that carries a curated selection of handcrafted, aromatherapeutic skincare products, candles, and more. Monika says each product is infused with good energy, love, and natural products to help you and your loved ones heal and uplift your mood while leaving your body feeling luxurious. A portion of the proceeds at QueenCare supports youth programming in the Seattle/King County area.

Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery was created as a multi-use safe haven for marginalized artists. Located in White Center and opened by Jake Prendez and Judy Avitia-Gonzalez in 2018, Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery hosts art exhibitions and workshops along with spoken word, music, and arts events. Nepantla is also home to a unique gift shop where you can buy prints from artists, T-shirts, art reproductions on canvas, and more.

In the fall of 1995, after moving back to Seattle from Tokyo, Binko and John Bisbee opened KOBO Shop and Gallery in the historic Loveless Building, on Capitol Hill in Seattle. In 2004, Binko and John realized their dream of opening a second location of their artisan gallery in the historic Higo Variety Store in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Both shops feature art, fine crafts, and design from Japan and the Northwest.

In the fall of 1995, after moving back to Seattle from Tokyo, Binko and John Bisbee opened KOBO Shop and Gallery in the historic Loveless Building, on Capitol Hill in Seattle. In 2004, Binko and John realized their dream of opening a second location of their artisan gallery in the historic Higo Variety Store in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Both shops feature art, fine crafts, and design from Japan and the Northwest.

If you’re a fan of Amaro (Amaricano and Amaricano Bianca), Queen Anne distillery Fast Penny Spirits produces the tasty spirit on site. Owners Jamie Hunt and Holly Robinson launched their first product for Fast Penny Spirits in 2020. Dedicated to sustainability, Fast Penny Spirits bottles with recycled glass and reclaimed corks and packages with eco-friendly materials. Shop classic cocktail kits to make every drink at home perfect, or attend their online pairing classes!

In the early 1980s, Mary Wesley realized that there were no Black florists in her community. So, she went back to school, acquired the necessary skills, and opened up Flowers Just 4-U where she has been arranging flowers for all occasions since 1984. Flowers Just 4-U has an expansive array of roses, flowers, plants, and gifts. Their experienced staff can work with you to create a one-of-a-kind arrangement.

Gini Wingard-Phillips started Math ‘n’ Stuff in 1993 to change peoples’ minds about math and encourage life-long learning. Today, her daughter Mikaela Wingard-Phillips is working to carry on what her mother started. At Math ‘n’ Stuff, you’ll find shelves full of a selection of books, brainteasers, puzzles, toys, and more that bring learning and fun together. Gini and Mikaela have a mission to engage, inspire, and empower their community to learn, play, and solve problems every day.

Seattle’s self-declared “most charming toy store” is co-owned by Brittney Geleynse and Ashley Church. Clover’s huge selection of children’s toys, games, costumes and even miniature instruments make it fun and easy for kids to be kids!