Who cares Shark Week was in July? We’re still celebrating! Swing through to enjoy Chef Cher’s nutritious, flavorful “Sharkuterie” Boards and inspire your own memorable, themed charcuterie!

The stillness of “retirement” never sat well with Chef Cher’s vibrant spirit; when she moved to Olympia from Southern California, she enrolled in a local Culinary Arts Program and set out on her journey to becoming a renowned Chef. Her personable, can-do attitude, open, curious sensibility, and finely honed technical skills quickly made her a sought-after caterer, forging a reputation for her delectable creations and impeccable service through BiteMe Catering. When it comes to sourcing ingredients, Chef Cher values sustainability and considers the Olympia Farmers Market a treasure trove for seasonal produce, microgreens, and more. She tailors her selections to various budgets, ensuring her culinary creations remain accessible, and advocates for the community and power of local business. “The unity we’ve discovered…bridging the arts and commerce, is palpable and immensely valuable”, says Chef Cher, who is on the verge of opening another project: Altitude15, which will provide a dynamic food hall, performance space, and more, for various foodies and entrepreneurs to show their stuff.

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Getting into landscaping? Ready to take your indoor plant love outside? Curious about seasonality, pest-identification, or “smart” planting? Swing by Kitt’s Landscaping Clinic; enjoy interactive worksheets and many resources for whatever kind of landscaping/gardening you’re interested in! Kitt is eager to answer your questions and guide you to valuable resources that will inform your gardening/landscaping projects to come!

You’ll probably recognize Kitt from our Market Office Window! After growing up caring for gardens in South Texas, Kitt moved to the UK where she studied with Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in London and earned her MSc in Ethnobotany. She’s now called Olympia home for 4 years, loves designing gardens with her friends, and invites you to explore the value of landscaping no matter your skill level or experience.

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