A Letter from the Owner, Kym Joles

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My journey in the world of creativity began in London, a city that wakes up all your senses with its energy and inspiration. Coming from South Africa, I immediately felt drawn to the anonymity and depth that Europe offered—a space where I could explore my passions freely. I launched into fabric design and fashion, discovering a world where I could be everything I needed to be.

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After an incredible 10 years, I settled in the USA, a place I now call home and where I could dive into my forever love: food and connection. The kitchen has always felt like home to me, but here, I fully embraced the culinary arts. Feeding people is intimate and kind; it’s a way of giving a part of yourself. After beginning to turn my passions into professions in Seattle, Washington, my first home in the US, I was fortunate to be approached by the Food Network to be featured as an artist. While television is often a uniform approach, I embraced the challenge, developing a style that was uniquely my own. Life is about progress, not comfort, and I’ve learned that growth comes from listening to others, pushing past fears, and evolving.

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This passion for creating beauty became even more significant after my father’s passing; it became my way of grieving, of finding and sharing beauty in life once more. With a love for color and flavor, I built The Fox and Pantry around these ideals, merging art with food in a space meant to inspire others. Here, I encourage everyone to reconnect with their creativity, embracing the freedom of creating without boundaries, like we did as children. 

This vision led me to create a welcoming brick-and-mortar space where people could gather, make memories, and connect deeply.

 

By day, The Fox and Pantry is a coffee shop, bakehouse, and café, serving thoughtfully crafted espresso with our handmade machine from Florence, using organic, locally roasted beans and imported European chocolate for a true, rich flavor.

 

By night, it transforms into a cocktail lounge and dynamic event space—hosting a wide array of workshops and celebrations. Our classes—open to all and often featuring talented local artists—bring a unique and hands-on experience to our guests, sparking joy and community connection. We host private events, from baby showers to corporate gatherings, wedding parties, and intimate dinners. The Fox and Pantry has become a place for meaningful, memorable moments. I am deeply humbled by the support and feel honored to share this journey with you. Connection, after all, is one of the purest forms of love, and it’s my privilege to foster that connection in our community. Thank you for being part of our story. There are so many beautiful people in this world, and I am grateful for the chance to meet them every day.