The Seattle Medium in partnership with
The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle,
Byrd Barr Place
and Central Area Collaborative
Supporting Black-owned restaurants
& coffee shops. One week at a time.
About the campaign
Pack the House is a ten-week campaign from The Seattle Medium, in partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Byrd Barr Place and Central Area Collaborative.
Every week for ten weeks, we feature one Black-owned restaurant — in the paper and here. The ask is simple: show up. Dine in or order direct, bring someone with you and tell people where you went.
These restaurants are more than places to eat. They create jobs, strengthen our community and provide spaces where people connect and celebrate. What helps most isn’t just a good review — it’s becoming a regular.
Show up. Spend money. Come back. Support Black-owned restaurants, one meal at a time.
Now serving
Featured restaurant
A family-owned vegan restaurant and food truck on Pacific Highway South in Kent.
Moe Vegan was created in loving memory of our brother Moe who passed away at a young age. We honor his legacy by serving bold, flavorful plant-based comfort food with heart and purpose.
As a family-owned business rooted in our community, we’re committed to feeding those in need, empowering local youth, and creating healthier, stronger neighborhoods.
On The Seattle Medium
How to take part
The campaign only works if seats get filled. Pick whichever one fits your week.
Take a seat. Bring someone. A full dining room is the whole point — it’s what a packed house looks like.
Reserve this week’s table →Can’t make it in? Ordering direct from the restaurant — not a delivery app — keeps the most money on the block.
Find a number to call →Post the meal. Tag the restaurant. Tell one person who hasn’t been. Word of mouth is what fills the next ten weeks.
Follow @theseattlemedium →All 10 restaurants
The full roster is live from day one — you don’t have to wait for a restaurant’s week to come around to go. Filter to find one near you.
Plus three coffee shops
These three aren’t on the weekly rotation — they’re here for the whole run. Buy a coffee, hold a meeting, get a few hours of work done.
The schedule
Each week brings a new feature article, a new at-a-glance, and a new neighbor saying why they love the place. Everything else on this page stays put.
Special thanks to our sponsors & community partners
Presented by
In its 57th year of publication.
In partnership with
Empowering communities. Changing lives. Building a stronger, more equitable future.
In partnership with
Building strength. Building community. Building a better future together.
In partnership with
Supporting economic empowerment in Seattle’s Central Area Community.