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BY AMANDA ZURITA
Our vibrant community of creators, makers, and designers are committed to qualitysourced goods and local craftsmanship. For a uniquely Seattle souvenir, stock up on these specialty snacks, artisan accessories, and handmade housewares from some of the city’s top talents.
1. For more than a century, Seattle-based Filson has been outfitting adventurous
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types—from gold-seeking stampeders to modern-day hipsters—with durable gear, like this oilcloth travel kit ($95). 1555 Fourth Ave S; filson.com 2. Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery, which started as a farmers market stand, now sells its delectable treats—rich, gooey cakes and boozy milkshakes—and signature Pacific Coast sea salt caramel sauce ($10) from a brick-and-mortar in Ballard. 5427 Ballard Ave NW; getyour hotcakes.com 3. Caffe Vita partnered with local confectionary Theo Chocolate for its medium-bodied Theo blend ($13.95) with hints of dark fruits and nutmeg that pairs best with cocoa. 1005 E Pike St; caffevita.com; theochocolate.com 4. Take home Il Corvo’s renowned house-made pasta ($9) in varieties from bucatini to tagliatelle. 217 James St; ilcorvopasta.com 5. Artist Jennifer Ament carves and prints each of her graphic linocut editions ($225) by hand, many of which are inspired by Northwest images and sold as framed pieces in stores. Available at Maison Luxe, 2806 E Madison St; maisonluxe.net 6. All of Seattle Sundries’ soaps, like this woodsy Jet City bar ($9.50), are made in small batches using premium, natural ingredients and packaged in a recyclable tin. 2400 NW 80th St, Ste 328; seattlesundries.com 7. Each of Aleksandra Pollner’s delicate porcelain fortune cookies ($20) features a fortune written by a Seattle-area psychic. Available at Far4, 1020 First Ave; far4.net 8. Sun Liquor Bar & Distillery’s Sun Rum Silver ($32 for a 750mL bottle) is made from Caribbean sugarcane and twice distilled for a clean flavor perfect for summery cocktails. 512 E Pike St; sunliquor.com 9. A pioneer in Seattle’s artisan jewelry scene, Kimberly Baker has spent years cultivating edgy, romantic pieces—like this unicorn horn necklace ($165)— much loved by local guys and gals alike. 6421 Phinney Ave N; kimberlybaker.com
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