Food Lover's Guide to Seattle
Where to shop for just about anything that's great to eat.
By Laura Cassidy and Shauna JamesWith contribution from Robbie Corey-Boulet, Will Mari, Chris Nishiwaki, Britt Olson, and Jessica Voelker
ANY DAY NOW, one of those glossy food mags is going to latch on to the craze for eating local ingredients and do a nationwide investigation (read: stuff their faces from coast to coast) to determine which city has the best supply of regionally grown and produced goods. When we open up that glossy mag and see Seattle at the top of the list, none of us will be surprised. From gorgeous Hama Hama Hood Canal oysters to plump red Whatcom County raspberries and farmstead cheese made from just-milked cows in Carnation to tender veal raised on Vashon Island and ears and ears of sweet Yakima corn, we enjoy a true embarrassment of riches. And boy do we enjoy it. With some of the best kitchen-supply stores, a rich and diverse supply of imported ingredients, thriving farmers markets, and talented chefs and food gurus generous enough to share their knowledge, opportunities abound for augmenting our area’s bounty with world-sourced goodies to get the most out of every bite. Our Food Lover’s Guide was designed to showcase the beauty of local products and the genius of local purveyors. You’ll find out who slices the best house-cured bacon, and you’ll read about bakers from around the world. You’ll learn how retro this whole local-eating trend really is, and you’ll be seduced by images of uncommonly beautiful local and locally available goods. One warning: You’ll also become very, very hungry.
Farmers Markets
