Shikorina
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.
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
Shikorina—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
The 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
Kurt Suchman included Shikorina in Eater Seattle's 2023 overview of recommended restaurants for "delectable" pies.[16]
See also
References
- ^ 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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