Goodies

Four years ago we got the keys to an empty room in Old Town and started building Goodies from scratch.

Looking back through these photos, it’s kind of unbelievable how much life passed through this space.

Plant swaps. Kimchi-making classes. Gimjang. Fireside gatherings. Sketch clubs. Workshops. Pop-ups. Dinners. Late nights after closing.

Somehow this little storefront kept finding new ways to bring people together.

A lot of our favorite memories happened inside these walls.

These photos only capture a small part of it, but they remind us how much this community shaped Goodies over the last four years.

We’re really proud of what grew here.

And very excited for what comes next. 💫

4 years ago, we signed a lease to our first shop here in Oldtown - we got our keys in the dark month of February and got to work restoring a neglected space filling it with love and intention for all the memories we wanted to create here. A month later, we got to experience the wonder of 100 Sakura trees blooming on the Japanese American historian plaza - it felt as if the whole neighborhood came to life in those fleeting weeks the blooms graced the waterfront. Every year since then we’ve treasured this time of year where we get to celebrate with friends and community the coming of spring and see the neighborhood filled with families and visitors from all over who come to enjoy the beauty together.
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Over the last few years, our relationship and connection to our neighbors and community have deepened and many now feel like family. We’ve made so many beautiful memories together
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It is that time of year again now - and as we watch the cherry blossoms opening up, we’re reminded of the beautiful days to come surrounded by our community. We look forward to seeing old friends and new faces as people pass through the neighborhood, and as always want to create an inviting space for all to enjoy. •
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This year we are grateful to be gathering together with who is hosting Hanami (Flower Viewing) with friends next Tuesday ! join us !