About
Roots to Restaurants, founded in the Greater Seattle area in spring 2024, emerged from a personal journey during one of my therapy sessions. This pivotal moment inspired me to create a media company that champions food-centric, human-interest storytelling through photos, videos, and mini-documentaries. With a deep passion for discovering local eateries, both in Seattle and while traveling, I combined my expertise in photography and videography to build a brand that celebrates food and the people behind it.
Roots to Restaurants, founded in the Greater Seattle area in spring 2024, emerged from a personal journey during one of my therapy sessions. This pivotal moment inspired me to create a media company that champions food-centric, human-interest storytelling through photos, videos, and mini-documentaries. With a deep passion for discovering local eateries, both in Seattle and while traveling, I combined my expertise in photography and videography to build a brand that celebrates food and the people behind it.
Add together:
1 cup photographer
1 cup videographer
1 'rainbow' cup LGBTQ+ member
Mix in:
1 cup of local food
3 cups of loyal friend, partner & family member
Fold in:
1/2 cup Seattle based
1/2 cup world traveler
1/4 cup solo dance car partier
Bake:
Roughly 9 months & enjoy!
Ingredients for One 'DOUGAL Brownlie' VISUALS CREATOR CAKE
Baker's Recommendation - For extra flavor:
Heavily frost with drive and ambition. Add a light pinch of sass - serve while watching tennis.
The CORE Values: aka ABC's
Authentic
Belonging
Belonging
Authentic:
At Roots to Restaurants, we tell your food story by highlighting your cultural heritage and traditions. We create authentic content that connects your restaurant’s journey to a food and drinks-loving audience!
Belonging:
As a queer-owned business, we proudly amplify voices from historically marginalized communities. Your story matters, and we’re here to help it shine in the food world at large!
Culture:
We showcase your restaurant’s unique culture and values, using character-driven visuals that focus at the heart of your community.
Sustainability:
We support local, sustainable, and organic food practices. Our content promotes a mindful, planet-friendly and collaborative experience.
At Roots to Restaurants, we tell your food story by highlighting your cultural heritage and traditions. We create authentic content that connects your restaurant’s journey to a food and drinks-loving audience!
Belonging:
As a queer-owned business, we proudly amplify voices from historically marginalized communities. Your story matters, and we’re here to help it shine in the food world at large!
Culture:
We showcase your restaurant’s unique culture and values, using character-driven visuals that focus at the heart of your community.
Sustainability:
We support local, sustainable, and organic food practices. Our content promotes a mindful, planet-friendly and collaborative experience.
4 NON-NEGOTIABLES
Our philosophy
Culture
Sustainability
Sustainability
Support Marginalized Communities:
We work with businesses that actively uplift marginalized communities.
Professionalism:
Respect and professionalism are key. Disrespect may result in contract termination.
Cultural Exploration & Fun:
Let’s explore your cultural roots through food! Don’t worry—I’ll help ease any nerves.
Charitable Giving:
1% of your bill goes to a food charity of your choice, with a receipt for tax purposes. Need ideas? We’ve got you covered!
I often get asked why an onion as a logo.... For me, it symbolizes my love for multilayered visual storytelling. Just as an onion has many layers, our approach to storytelling peels back the surface to reveal the rich, intricate stories behind every dish and establishment. Roots to Restaurants captures the essence of local food culture, focusing on farm-to-table dining and the unique narratives of chefs, restaurateurs, and farmers.
In four words - Real People, Reel Moments!
A Few Fun Facts About Me:
In four words - Real People, Reel Moments!
A Few Fun Facts About Me:
- Favorite dishes: My mama's caramelized onion salmon pasta, my partner Nick's surprise meals, fried chicken sammies, and fish tacos.
- I was born abroad in Cape Town, South Africa.
- I absolutely loathe baked potatoes— a tale for another time.
- Solo car dance parties are a daily must - the music is a wide variety.
- Travel fuels my spirit, and Edinburgh has a special place in my heart.
- COVID and the Great British Bake Off sparked a cake-baking hobby, and now I make them for loved ones’ birthdays and celebrations.
- Dogs are life. Future fur dad? Absolutely. Oh, and I adore cows!
I often get asked why an onion as a logo.... For me, it symbolizes my love for multilayered visual storytelling. Just as an onion has many layers, our approach to storytelling peels back the surface to reveal the rich, intricate stories behind every dish and establishment. Roots to Restaurants captures the essence of local food culture, focusing on farm-to-table dining and the unique narratives of chefs, restaurateurs, and farmers.
In four words - Real People, Reel Moments!
A Few Fun Facts About Me:
In four words - Real People, Reel Moments!
A Few Fun Facts About Me:
- Favorite dishes: My mama's caramelized onion salmon pasta, my partner Nick's surprise meals, fried chicken sammies, and fish tacos.
- I was born abroad in Cape Town, South Africa.
- I absolutely loathe baked potatoes— a tale for another time.
- Solo car dance parties are a daily must - the music is a wide variety.
- Travel fuels my spirit, and Edinburgh has a special place in my heart.
- COVID and the Great British Bake Off sparked a messy cake-baking hobby, and now I make them for loved ones’ birthdays & celebrations - see the illustration on the left....
- Dogs are life. Future fur dad? Absolutely. Oh, and I adore cows!
The food motivated visuals creator
The food motivated visuals creator
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© Liam Brownlie 2024
