Since opening Bis on Main, Bellevue, WA, nine years ago, owner Joe Vilardi has created a distinctive environment featuring works by modern Northwest artists, primarily from the Seattle Art Museum’s rental program. “We get paintings for a three-month period, after which we have the option to renew, return, or buy.” (With 12 months to pay, interest free.) Joe now owns over half the art and has helped the sale of many other works by referring customers to the museum. A recent remodel provided more space for the rotating inventory, which also includes pieces obtained directly from local artists, creating a gallery of sorts. “We don’t have flowers on the tables; we have beautiful art on the walls,” says Joe.