Shikorina Explained

Shikorina
Current-Owner:Hana Yohannes
Street-Address:907 East Pike Street
City:Seattle
County:King
State:Washington
Zip:98122
Country:United States
Coordinates:47.614°N -122.3203°W
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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. It has been described as Black- and LGBT-owned.[12]

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, 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.[20]

Reception

Kurt Suchman included Shikorina in Eater Seattle 2023 overview of recommended restaurants for "delectable" pies.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-05-29 . For Pride and beyond, support these 61 bars and restaurants with LGBTQ+ owners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240614174113/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/64-seattle-bars-and-restaurants-with-lgbtq-owners-to-support-for-pride/ . 2024-06-14 . 2024-07-13 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2022-05-01 . A young bakery hopes to be the sweet heart of this community . 2024-07-13 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2024-06-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240612095414/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/a-young-bakery-hopes-to-be-the-sweet-heart-of-this-community/ . live .
  3. Web site: Vansynghel . Margo . As Seattle restaurants struggle, local pastry shops rise Cascade PBS News . 2024-07-13 . crosscut.com . en . 2024-02-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240228013516/https://crosscut.com/culture/2021/03/seattle-restaurants-struggle-local-pastry-shops-rise . live .
  4. Web site: Harris . Jeremy . 2024-05-09 . Capitol Hill businesses ask for city's help with security costs, cleaning up the area . 2024-07-13 . KOMO News . en . 2024-05-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240514092429/https://komonews.com/news/local/capitol-hill-business-alliance-chba-neighborhood-public-drug-use-investment-cleanup-environmental-lighting-vacant-buildings-community-hotspot-safety-east-precinct-police-department-staffing-east-pike-broadway-infrastructure-spd-gun-violence-cal . live .
  5. Web site: 2024-06-08 . 10 more Seattle restaurants have closed — but some have been saved . 2024-07-13 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  6. Web site: Strawberry Pop-Tart Lawsuit Raises Bigger Questions about Marketing . 2024-07-13 . . en-US . 2023-05-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230510042054/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2021/11/is-the-strawberry-pop-tart-lawsuit-valid . live .
  7. Web site: 2021-08-12 . Pastry shop owner hopes to inspire young Black entrepreneurs . 2024-07-13 . KIRO 7 News Seattle . en . 2024-02-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225061420/https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/pastry-shop-owner-hopes-inspire-young-black-entrepreneurs/PBCBPARNVRHLZBY5YMXWLT2V6M/ . live .
  8. Web site: 2021-07-08 . Seattle's new Shikorina Pastries creates safe community space in Central District . 2024-07-13 . king5.com . en-US . 2024-07-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240713012002/https://www.king5.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/evening/seattles-new-shikorina-pastries-creates-safe-community-space-in-central-district/281-f5acf3f4-ea26-4b80-ab91-bd1886f214b5 . live .
  9. Web site: Let Them Eat Cake! . 2024-07-13 . ParentMap . en . 2024-06-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617005338/https://www.parentmap.com/article/let-them-eat-cake . live .
  10. Web site: Queer & Local: Businesses you should be proud to support . 2024-07-13 . . en-us . 2024-07-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240713011958/https://www.sgn.org/story.php?326213 . live .
  11. Web site: 2021-07-24 . Tom Douglas reopens Dahlia Bakery, and 31 other new restaurant openings in Seattle . 2024-07-13 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2022-10-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221021165934/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/tom-douglas-reopens-dahlia-bakery-and-33-other-new-restaurant-openings-in-seattle/ . live .
  12. Web site: 2023-02-01 . Seattle Celebrates Black History Month . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240713011959/https://seattlemag.com/features/seattle-celebrates-black-history-month/ . 2024-07-13 . 2024-07-13 . Seattle Magazine . en-US.
  13. Web site: 2021-06-05 . Intentionalist: Spend With Pride at These Seattle LGBTQIA+-Owned Businesses . 2024-07-13 . South Seattle Emerald . en-US . 2022-12-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204015904/https://southseattleemerald.com/2021/06/05/intentionalist-spend-with-pride-at-these-seattle-lgbtqia-owned-businesses/ . live .
  14. Web site: Allain . Lauren . 2021-11-27 . Shikorina Pastries in the Central District brings a whole new level of joy to sweets . 2024-07-13 . KOMO . en . 2021-11-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130120503/https://komonews.com/seattle-refined/shikorina-pastries-central-district-bakery . live .
  15. News: Tomky . Naomi . March 15, 2021 . You deserve cake: 5 new Seattle-area bakeries are here to help . . July 13, 2024 . February 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230208015256/https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/food/article/5-new-seattle-bakeries-for-custom-cakes-16027483.php . live .
  16. Web site: Suchman . Kurt . 2016-10-26 . Where to Order Delectable Pies in Seattle . 2024-07-13 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-11-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221128041242/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-pie-seattle . live .
  17. Web site: 2022-02-11 . 11 New Black-Owned Restaurants In Seattle - Seattle . 2024-07-13 . The Infatuation . en . 2024-05-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240512053432/https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/new-black-owned-restaurants-in-seattle . live .
  18. Web site: 2021-07-07 . Seattle's new Shikorina Pastries creates safe community space in Central District . 2024-07-13 . king5.com . en-US . 2021-07-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210726032015/https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/shikorina-pastries-central-district-hana-yohannes/281-bbdb3090-bac7-4d3e-b109-c7149d1f5fa7 . live .
  19. Web site: Vansynghel . Margo . As Seattle restaurants struggle, local pastry shops rise Cascade PBS News . 2024-07-13 . Crosscut.com . en . 2024-07-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240713143017/https://uat1.crosscut.com/culture/2021/03/seattle-restaurants-struggle-local-pastry-shops-rise . live .
  20. Web site: 2024-05-04 . 46 new Seattle restaurants you should know about . 2024-07-13 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2024-06-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240608182518/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/46-new-seattle-restaurants-you-should-know-about/ . live .