Shikorina Bakeshop and Cafe (originally known as Shikorina Pastries, or simply Shikorina) is a bakery in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] Owner Hana Yohannes opened the shop in the Central District in 2021, and renamed the business after relocating to Capitol Hill.
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 The bakery's exterior on East Pike Street, 2024 | |
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| Established | 2021 |
| Owner(s) | Hana Yohannes |
| Street address | 907 East Pike Street |
| City | Seattle |
| County | King |
| State | Washington |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 98122 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 47°36′50″N 122°19′13″W / 47.6140°N 122.3203°W |
| Website | shikorinaseattle |
Shikorina offers various baked goods such as breads, brownies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pies, and Pop-Tart-style handpies. The Black- and LGBT-owned bakery has garnered a positive reception.
Description
editShikorina—which means "sweetheart" or "sweetness" in Tigrinya[2][3]—is a bakery on East Pike Street, on Seattle's Capitol Hill.[4] Previously, the business operated in a purple house[5] on East Union[6] in the Central District.[7][8] It has been described as inclusive and sustainable.[9][10] According to The Seattle Times, Shikkorina uses "locally sourced, organic and fair trade ingredients".[11] The shop on Capitol Hill has high ceilings and lavender accents.[5] It has been described as Black- and LGBT-owned.[12][1]
Shikorina sells banana bread, brownies, cakes, cookies (including chocolate chip),[13] cupcakes, pies, and other baked goods.[14] Cake varieties include browned butter vanilla, red velvet with cream cheese filling, and vegan chocolate.[15] Pie varieties include apple, berry, and pumpkin, and varieties of Pop-Tart-style handpies include blueberry matcha, salted caramel apple, and strawberry.[16] Drinks include coffee and lemonade.[17]
History
editThe bakery is owned by Hana Yohannes,[2] who participated in The Pastry Project and raised funds to open the original shop via the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe.[18] The business opened as Shikorina Pastries in the Central District in 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[19] Following the relocation to Capitol Hill, the business was renamed to Shikorina Bakeshop and Cafe. It operates in the space that previously housed Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli.[5][20]
Reception
editKurt Suchman included Shikorina in Eater Seattle's 2023 overview of recommended restaurants for "delectable" pies.[16]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "For Pride and beyond, support these 61 bars and restaurants with LGBTQ+ owners". The Seattle Times. 2024-05-29. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ a b "A young bakery hopes to be the sweet heart of this community". The Seattle Times. 2022-05-01. Archived from the original on 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Vansynghel, Margo. "As Seattle restaurants struggle, local pastry shops rise | Cascade PBS News". crosscut.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Harris, Jeremy (2024-05-09). "Capitol Hill businesses ask for city's help with security costs, cleaning up the area". KOMO News. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ a b c "10 more Seattle restaurants have closed — but some have been saved". The Seattle Times. 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Strawberry Pop-Tart Lawsuit Raises Bigger Questions about Marketing". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Pastry shop owner hopes to inspire young Black entrepreneurs". KIRO 7 News Seattle. 2021-08-12. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Seattle's new Shikorina Pastries creates safe community space in Central District". king5.com. 2021-07-08. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Let Them Eat Cake!". ParentMap. Archived from the original on 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Queer & Local: Businesses you should be proud to support". Seattle Gay News. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Tom Douglas reopens Dahlia Bakery, and 31 other new restaurant openings in Seattle". The Seattle Times. 2021-07-24. Archived from the original on 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Seattle Celebrates Black History Month". Seattle Magazine. 2023-02-01. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Intentionalist: Spend With Pride at These Seattle LGBTQIA+-Owned Businesses". South Seattle Emerald. 2021-06-05. Archived from the original on 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Allain, Lauren (2021-11-27). "Shikorina Pastries in the Central District brings a whole new level of joy to sweets". KOMO. Archived from the original on 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Tomky, Naomi (March 15, 2021). "You deserve cake: 5 new Seattle-area bakeries are here to help". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Suchman, Kurt (2016-10-26). "Where to Order Delectable Pies in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "11 New Black-Owned Restaurants In Seattle - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-02-11. Archived from the original on 2024-05-12. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Seattle's new Shikorina Pastries creates safe community space in Central District". king5.com. 2021-07-07. Archived from the original on 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Vansynghel, Margo. "As Seattle restaurants struggle, local pastry shops rise | Cascade PBS News". Crosscut.com. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "46 new Seattle restaurants you should know about". The Seattle Times. 2024-05-04. Archived from the original on 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
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