About the business: Founded and run by the Glenn Family, Jeff and Helen with their son Matt, Highside Distilling is a craft spirits producer quietly tucked away on Bainbridge Island with some incredible handcrafted spirits. Highside is celebrated for its unwavering commitment to quality and tradition. They skillfully combine locally sourced ingredients with time-honored distilling techniques for a unique portfolio of spirits, each with a distinctive taste that tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. While they have an impressive collection of delicious gins and amari, they occasionally release special collaborations, seasonal offerings, and carefully crafted whisky and brandy in small batches that sell out instantly.
Pro Tip: we highly recommend signing up for their newsletter to catch these special editions when they come available for pre-order then when you order, go pick up your bottles from the distillery, enjoy some cocktails in their tasting room and say hello to the family!
Distillery and Tasting Room Location:
8895 Three Tree Ln NE Units 10-11, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Website: highsidedistilling.com
Social: @highsidedistilling
Atelier Drome Connection: Collaborated with the Glenn family to capture photography around the distillery, work in progress, and some of their incredible spirits.
About the business:
Elm Coffee Roasters is a Seattle-based coffeehouse that roasts their own exceptional coffee right in the cafe. They believe that sincere hospitality and unpretentious services is just as important as great tasting coffee and they even say....maybe even more important. Founder Brendan Mullally, born and raised in Seattle, is obsessed with great tasting coffee and it shows. Their cafe, which is thankfully near the Atelier Drome office so we can all visit daily, was designed with his other obsession of welcoming service at the forefront. One key design element is the bar where visitors sit on one side and the barista crafts drinks on the other. Everyone can chat and the barista can hand drinks right over to the person sitting on the other side, no shouting necessary.
While we recommend grabbing drinks in person so you can enjoy the perfectly crafted cup from their talented baristas, if you don't live in the area, you can order their fabulous coffee from their website and have your own Elm experience at home.
Location: 240 2nd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104
Website: elmcoffeeroasters.com
Social: @elmcoffeeroasters
Atelier Drome Connection: Design of their Pioneer Square cafe and roastery space.
About the business:
Paju is a celebrated dining destination in Seattle known for its innovative Korean cuisine and has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its unique blend of traditional Korean flavors and contemporary culinary techniques. Since its opening, Paju has garnered praise for its exceptional dishes that pay homage to Korean heritage while incorporating fresh, locally-sourced ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. The ambiance at Paju is warm and inviting, with a modern, minimalist decor that allows the food to take center stage. The menu is a carefully curated selection of small plates and larger entrees, designed to be shared and enjoyed communally.
Pro Tip: Order everything family style to share with your entire party. Dishes not to skip out on would be the yellowtail, bugak, and the paju fried rice. Also the bingsu for dessert!
Location: 513 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Website: pajurestaurant.com
Social: @paju_seattle
Atelier Drome Connection: We worked with Paju to remodel their new location in South Lake Union to help make it feel like their own.
About the business:
Bryn Rose Quarles Cocktail Co. is a beverage company creating individually bottled, handcrafted cocktails that feature a twist on the classics. The company curates ingredients from local growers and socially-conscious brands that are fresh and built on years of spirited heritage and masterful ingredient pairings. The founder and innovative mixologist, Bryn Rose Quarles, has built her business on the belief that everyone deserves access to fine, custom-crafted beverages and seeks to bring both adult and family-friendly recipes to the market in an approachable and fun way.
Pro Tip: The founder, Bryn Quarles, loves to host classes, tastings, and supply beverages for events around the Puget Sound so grab a spot on her mailing list or keep an eye on Instagram to find out when these special events will take place.
Website: www.quarlescocktailco.com
Social: @quarlescocktailco
Atelier Drome Connection: Collaborated with Bryn Quarles to design the branding identity, packaging, and photography.