I was excited to join Jan Marie Johnson and her Seattle Bites tours of the market. With the help of Jan Marie we were able to meet the unique and charming merchants that give the market it's personality from the mom and pop eateries, to the one of a kind food shops. Seattle Bites pairs memorable stories of the history of the market and it's merchants with delicious gourmet and unique food and beverage tastings. We had the good fortune of trying "America's Best Chowder" which has been put in the hall of fame in the competition because it was unbeatable, to authentic pastrami flown in from New York, to sea salt or wasabi chocolates from an experienced chocolatiere, to artisanal family owned Italian wines.
Over the next few weeks I will be sharing my experiences with you about the history of the market as well as the tour with Jan Marie. In the meantime please enjoy a few snapshots of this memorable experience.
I've always wanted to visit Pikes! I'm going to Vancouver's Granville Public Market later this month which isn't quite the same.
ReplyDeleteare those peppers? this looks amazing - cannot wait to see the photos of pike's market
ReplyDeleteA wonderful weekend!
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Rosa
Aaaaahh Seattle... I was there in the 92, it was Autumn and I had the best time! I met a musician, a paintor, I wandered the streets and of course went into the Market! A remarkable experience that I want to repeat someday.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great time too Valli! I bet you did! Good you took some time away from your computer ;D
Glad to hear it went well! Look at those awesome chiles!!! I want some hanging in my kitchen, they're gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! I would love to see Seattle one day.
ReplyDeleteI'm planning a trip to Seattle. Can't wait to go to Pike's Market. It's on the list. Thanks Val!
ReplyDeleteLook wonderful Vall, xxxx Gloria
ReplyDeleteI'd love a shop till you drop weekend!!I can't wait to hear more about it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun outing. I've always wanted to go to Pike's Market. Haven't made it yet. :(
ReplyDeleteWe visites Seattle a little less than 2 years ago and loved it. Pike's Place was so great! We went there every day.
ReplyDeleteI love Seattle AND Pike's Market. Sounds like you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteIs that you in the photo Val? I would love to have a shopping trip like this!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that market is gorgeous! I hope you had a fabulous time in Seattle.
ReplyDeleteNow, that's what I call a shopping spree!!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Looking forward to your updates on your trip. Happy Mothers Day Val!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like an amazing market, love the pics of the chillis hanging up!
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David
I'd love to go there, can't wait for more photos!
ReplyDeleteYou have to go back there - I absolutely want one of those hanging pepper thingies - how cool are those. A trip to remember for real.
ReplyDeleteI'm due to visit Seattle soon and have been thinking of taking the tour. Looking forward to more of your report and pics.
ReplyDeleteIsn't the market incredible? We were there last September and loved it. Looking forward to your future posts.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible shot of hanging vegetables! What do they do with them afterwards?
ReplyDeleteThe vegetables are peppers so you dry them at home and use them in dishes of your choice:D
ReplyDeleteI love going to Pike's Market, never get enough of the place.
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