Sign for the Public Market Center with a large clock, buildings, and a partly cloudy blue sky in the background.

I AM HOME.

SEATTLE SOUL

What IS SEATTLE SOUL?

"Seattle Soul" cuisine is rooted in traditional American soul food, with innovations, improvisations, and riffs based on the experiences and influences of living in the Pacific Northwest. Chef Kristi's cooking style tells a story— culture, and the cross-pollination of neighboring communities. In Chef Kristi's words, "if you look deeply into the various neighborhoods within our city, you begin to understand the influences that made COMMUNION."

A variety of dishes on a wooden table, including sushi rolls, pasta, bread, salads, and desserts, with soy sauce and sauces in small bowls.

IN COMMUNITY

Cultivating partnerships within the Puget Sound and beyond.

The exterior of Vientiane Grocery, a single-story building with a tan facade, large front windows, and a glass door. A blue sign with white text displays the store name.
A bowl of steamed mussels with green onions and slices of toasted baguette on a wooden table.

Vientiane Grocery

Vientiane Grocery offers Southeast Asian grocery products and Laotian and Thai deli foods to go, party catering to specific needs. Order can be in these languages: English, Thai, Laotian, and Chinese Mandarin and Teatziew dialect.

From our Hella Filthy Rice to our new Scotch Eggs, you’ll find Vientiane Market’s Laotian Sausage front and center. Creating flavors to soothe the soul.

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Facade of a restaurant named East African Imports and Restaurant, with signage indicating it is open, including a reserved parking sign for disabled parking in front.

EAST AFRICAN IMPORTS

Berhane’s mother Wahid runs the operations in Ethiopia making her special blend of spices while maintaining a superior level of quality control. Over the past 20 years the reputation of East African Imports has grown and expanded, supplying outstanding products including special spice mixes, coffee, tea, teff, grains, baskets, clothing and more keeps customers coming back because of consistent quality and fast, friendly customer service.

The roots of East African culture are rich in Seattle, with many gems that make up the lively corridors of Cherry Street and Yesler. We source our Injera, Berbere and Mitmita from many local and family-owned shops like East African Imports.

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A person with black painted nails reaching for a small spoonful of yellow curry on a round black and white crackle pattern plate with three small bowls of side dishes on a wooden table.
A plate of grilled chicken with a dark, spicy coating, served with bowls of yellow rice, lentils, and sautéed vegetables on a rustic table.
Front of Tony's Bakery & Deli with a sign displaying the name, a variety of posters advertising products like sandwiches, French bread, party food, bubble tea, birthday cake, and take-out options, along with an illuminated 'Open' sign.

tony’s bakery

Providing retail/wholesale, fresh baked goods, Vietnamese hot foods, Bánh mì & Bubble tea/Coffee since 2002.

Fresh baked Bánh Mi and Chinese Donuts. Our Po’ Mis is where it’s at! It’s a love language between New Orleans & Vietnam, it’s a Po Boy & Bánh Mi all in one.

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Two Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches with fried chicken, fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and sauce in baguette bread.