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Pacific Northwest Trip Itineraries
Local Food
Destination(s): Seattle
There is nothing better than good food and spectacular scenery. Make your vacation memorable by enjoying the best food Seattle ha* to offer and then making your own culinary creations in the San Juan Islands! Eating local in Seattle is a food lover’s dream, all the best restaurants have caught on to the concept that local, sea*onally appropriate food not only ta*tes better but also ha* the added benefit of supporting local farmers, fisherman, ranchers and foragers and this provides the additional benefit of creating a local economy that supports the preservation of farmlands, healthy forests and clean water. People have been eating locally by default for centuries but only in the la*t two decades ha* the movement evolved into a full blown gourmet extravaganza. Now it is not only possible to expect that almost every ingredient on your plate wa* raised or grown nearby, it ha* become the standard of all the best chefs in the Northwest. Local game ha* recently become more widely available, venison, phea*ant, quail, elk and wild boar are not uncommon options, and now that more attention is being paid to the wa*tefulness of by catches when long lines, trawlers and wide nets are used, supplies of short line caught seafood and sustainably harvested shellfish, prawns and crab are often the choice of more and more high end restaurants who’s guests are willing to pay a little extra to know their food is environmentally procured. Many restaurants have just a few local produce suppliers who are almost entirely dedicated to producing fruit and vegetables for that establishment. The symbiotic relationship that ha* developed between the producers of high quality local food and the restaurants that showca*e these delectable delights ha* been enthusia*tically supported by a discerning public that demands the best quality and freshness on their ecologically sustainable plates. read more about Local Food
Pensione Nichols
- 1923 1st Ave
- tel:+1 206 441 7125
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98101
Tilth
- 1411 N. 45th Street
- tel:1 206 633 0801
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98103
Pike Place Market
- 85 Pike Street
- Between Pike and Pine sts. at First Ave
- tel:206/682-7453
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98121
Nine acres of fresh produce, seafood, coffee, donuts, crafts, unique restaurants and friendly vendors, all set against a backdrop of the Puget Sound – that's Pike Place Market, widely recognized as one of the oldest and best farmer's markets in the country. If you only have one day in Seattle, head downtown to get a real taste of the city in every sense. From fresh cheese curds at Beecher's to chowder at Pike Place Chowder, from necklaces and bags to hand-stitched leather journals and hats, from accordions to pianos to hula-hooping guitarists – there's something for your eyes, ears, and nose everywhere you look at the market.
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University District Farmer's Market
- NE 50th and University Way NE
- tel:206 547-2278
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98105
Lisa Harris Gallery
- 1922 Pike Place
- tel:206/443-3315
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98121
Kenmore Air Seaplanes
- 6321 Northeast 175th Street
- tel:+1 425 486 1257 / +1 800 543 9595 (Toll Free)
- Visit website
- Kenmore, 98028
Pike Place Fish
- 86 Pike Place
- Pike Place Market
- tel:800/542-7732
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98101
Washington State Ferry
- 2911 Second Avenue
- (mailing address)
- tel:+1 206 464 6400 / +1 206 515 3400
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98121
The country's largest ferry system would have to be in a city surrounded by water. With twenty terminals, eight routes and over 15 million passengers a year, Washington State Ferries are both practical and fun. If you're considering hopping over to Bainbridge, Bremerton, Mercer or any of Seattle's interesting islands, a peaceful ferry ride is a far cry from sitting on a bridge in traffic.
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Matt's in the Market
- 94 Pike St
- Corner Market Building
- tel:206/467-7909
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98101
One Pot
- Various locations
- Visit website
- Seattle
Victor Steinbrueck Park
- 2000 Western Avenue
- At Virginia Street
- tel:+1 206 684 4075 (Seattle Parks)
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98101
The Tasting Room
- 1924 Post Alley
- tel:206 770 9463
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98101
Sitka and Spruce
- 1531 Melrose Ave. E
- tel:(206) 324-0662
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98122
Head chef Matthew Dillon moved this popular Seattle restaurant up to its new location in Capitol Hill's Melrose Market in 2010. With fresh market produce, meat, cheese, and herbs, this is the place for foodies looking for a fresh, original meal. Sitka & Spruce also has a fantastic wine list, or if you'd prefer to grab a drink before or after your meal, Chef Dillon also owns and operates Bar Ferd'nand, a wine bar and shop just across from the restaurant. read more about Sitka and Spruce
The Corson Building
- 5609 Corson Avenue South
- Visit website
- Seattle, 98108
