Makini Howell facts for kids
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Makini Howell is a talented chef and restaurant owner from Seattle, Washington. She is famous for creating amazing vegan dishes. Vegan food means it is made without any meat, dairy, or other animal products. Her main restaurant, Plum Bistro, is a popular spot in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, offering delicious vegan meals.
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Makini Howell's Story
Growing Up Vegan
Makini Howell grew up in a vegan family. Her parents owned vegan sandwich shops starting in the 1990s. They also sold their sandwiches through local food co-ops. A co-op is like a group where people work together to buy and sell things. Makini learned a lot about food and business by helping out in her family's shops.
From Design to Dishes
Before becoming a chef, Makini worked in New York City. She was a graphic designer, creating visuals for brands. She also designed clothes, even for famous companies like Jay-Z's Rocawear. Later, she moved back to the Northwest. She decided to follow her passion for cooking and food.
Opening Plum Bistro and More
Makini opened her first restaurant, Plum Bistro, in 2009. It quickly became a favorite for vegan food. In 2013, she shared her recipes in a cookbook called Plum. The next year, in 2014, she appeared on the Queen Latifah Show.
In 2015, the famous musician Stevie Wonder hired Makini. She was his personal chef during his long "Songs In The Key Of Life" tour. This tour visited 44 cities!
Besides Plum Bistro, Makini runs other food businesses. She has a catering company that makes food for events. There's also Plum Burgers, a food truck that serves vegan burgers. Plum Pantry is a casual eatery located in Seattle Center’s Armory. And for those with a sweet tooth, she has Sugar Plum, a dessert shop. Plum Burgers, which started in 2013, was one of the first vegan burger food trucks in the United States.
Supporting Workers
Makini Howell also cares about her community. She supported a law in Seattle from 2012 that made sure workers got paid sick leave. This means if employees get sick, they can take time off without losing money. In 2015, she also supported a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The minimum wage is the lowest amount an employer can pay workers. She even spoke at a special meeting at the White House in 2014 about why raising the minimum wage helps working families.
See also
- List of vegetarian restaurants
- List of vegans
