"One of Seattle’s most iconic independent coffee chains is getting a fresh start in 2020. On January 1, local restaurant mogul Deming Maclise — who has opened prominent places such as Poquitos, Stoneburner, and Rhein Haus — took over ownership at Caffe Vita, which has been at the forefront of the city’s coffee culture for more than 25 years (Seattle Met first reported the news)." - Gabe Guarente