WORK • Friday Routine
OLIA ROSENBLATT • founder + head chef • MISHKA Dog Boutique
Neighborhood you live in: Marin County
It’s Wednesday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
At our San Rafael production kitchen, our team is prepping luxury dog cakes, candies, and treats, while our retail boutiques in Cow Hollow and the Ferry Building are getting their daily deliveries. Between answering texts from loyal clients and double-checking each cake detail (no turning them upside down, please!), I’m also juggling baby snuggles with my nine-month-old.
What’s on the agenda for today?
We’re swimming in Labubu cakes. They’ve become wildly popular, and we can barely keep up! We’re also launching a collaboration with GPS pet collar company Fi. Right now, customers who spend $100 at MISHKA get a free Fi collar.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
Dinner at Zuni Café is always a treat. But for everyday cravings, I’m loyal to Picante in San Rafael. It’s the best Mexican food I’ve ever had.
How about a little leisure or culture?
A walk in Sausalito or Golden Gate Park with my baby and our two Brussels Griffons is my version of balance.
Any weekend getaways?
Half Moon Bay is our reset spot. It’s close enough for a spontaneous escape but always feels like a true break. A walk along the coast, lunch at Pasta Moon, and life feels a little softer.
What was your last great vacation?
We went to Hawaii with family and friends and stayed on the Big Island at the stunning Kona Village Resort. I usually prefer active getaways, but this one was all about slowing down. For the first time in a long time, I let myself fully relax: sunshine, slow mornings, and my daughter’s first swim in the ocean.
What store or service do you always recommend?
ATYS Design. They’ve got such a clean, creative eye for home and gifting.
Where are you donating your time or money locally?
Giving back to the dog community is a big part of our mission, and we regularly support local shelters by offering cakes and treats for rescue events. Two shelters are especially close to my heart. Muttville in San Francisco, which supports senior dogs, is doing such important work. Their mission is deeply moving, and the team behind it is full of heart. I also love Jelly’s Place in the East Bay — they’re grassroots, dedicated, and endlessly compassionate. I have so much admiration for people who work in animal rescue.