Equity My best friend, the 'illegal immigrant' Hugo Kugiya (bottom row, third from the left) and his friend Tony (bottom row, very end of left side) in first grade. by Hugo Kugiya / June 3, 2013
Culture A Cuban food tradition where none exists Pedro Vargas, at his authentic food truck Paladar Cubano on Aurora. by Hugo Kugiya / December 30, 2009
Culture Deep in the heart of Aurora, a Russian refuge Cold appetizers served at European Foods in Seattle. by Hugo Kugiya / December 16, 2009
Culture Coconut juice makes itself at home in Seattle Boxes of produce at Samway by Hugo Kugiya / October 21, 2010
Culture A Thai restaurant that actually stands apart from the crowd Thai Palms restaurant by Hugo Kugiya / October 14, 2010
Equity McGinn's budget: heavy lifting in troubled times Mayor Mike McGinn by Hugo Kugiya / September 30, 2010
Culture With Thai restaurants everywhere, why are authentic 'boat noodles' so hard to find? Noodles or nails, take your pick. Noodle Boat restaurant sits in a strip mall in Issaquah. by Hugo Kugiya / March 17, 2011
Culture A Chinese restaurant that's nothing like you would expect The open kitchen at Din Tai Fung. by Hugo Kugiya / February 10, 2011
Equity Ideal Network: social marketing, with a societal purpose Ideal Network co-founder Ronny Bell. by Hugo Kugiya / March 1, 2011
Culture A once-professional cellist returns to his love, and helps others along the way Waiting in line with Bach and Bartok at the Wallingford food bank. by Hugo Kugiya / February 24, 2011