Big John's P.F.I. bigjohnspfiseattle.com/

Mediterranean themed fare. Site includes recipes and coupons.

Central Market shoreline.central-market.com/newSite/shoreline/home.php

Specialty grocery store – excellent bakery, seafood, deli and prepared food departments. Has a great selection of bulk food items. Various locations around the city, including Shoreline, Mill Creek, Poulsbo.

De Laurenti delaurenti.com/

An Italian “general store” with high standards, in the middle of Pike Place Market. Great selections of artisan cured meats, cheeses, wines, oils, vinegars, salts, etc. Also has a cafe in the store. A but pricey, but good value for the money.

Metropolitan Market metropolitan-market.com/homeA.php

6 locations around Seattle. Offers various in-store events around a monthly theme

PCC Natural Markets pccnaturalmarkets.com/

Seattle’s premier food coop now has 8 modern, full service locations and still has great values. A community leader.

Procella Urban Market porcellaurbanmarket.com

Italian deli and market – terrific selection of meats and cheeses

Sidecar for Pigs Peace sidecarforpigspeace.com/main/index.html

SPP says: “Pigs Peace Sanctuary is the proud owner of a store that is all about compassion and kindness towards animals! Washington state’s only 100% vegan store, Sidecar for Pigs Peace, is located in Seattle’s University District, on the corner of 55th and University Way.

If you just love the sanctuary and what we do for animals, then this is the place to shop. 100% of the profits go to the animals!”

Trader Joe's traderjoes.com

Innovative, privately-owned regional grocery chain with 14 locations around Seattle. Decent produce, including affordable organics; offers a wide range of healthy staples, including whole wheat pastas; also has an extensive and unique selection of prepared foods (frozen foods a Trader Joe’s specialty). Respectable wine selection, considering the affordable prices.

Uwajimaya uwajimaya.com/

A Seattle institution, world famous, and community leader. Best selection and quality Asian food products in the city. Extensive produce and fresh fish sections. The East side of the store offers Japanese kitchen products, ceramics and gifts. Uwajimaya has cooking classes and a great Japanese bookstore, Kinokuniya. Make sure you check out the Asian food court! Locations in the International District (flagship), Bellevue and Beaverton OR.