It is such a blessing to have so many amazing markets in the Seattle area. Of course we have the unrivaled Pike Place which has just about everything you could hope for from teh Great Northwest. But take the time to visit one of Seattles neighborhoods and you will find hidden gems from local vendors all over the Puget Sound. Here are a few of my favorites:
Ballard - Sundays. A full three blocks of fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry, pasta, bread, cheese, flowers, wine, jewlery and more. My absolute favorite place to go on Sunday morning.
Magnolia - some of the best poultry, produce and cheese all in one very inconvenient location. Luckily, I happen to live here!
Fremont - more of a flea market, but worth a trip to see fun bath products and local jewlery.
When Joshua and I visited Barcelona this December we had to check out the famous La Boqueria Market on La Rambla. As you can see the displays are lovely and the food was fresh and beautiful. But the prices were through the roof and if you strolled to the corner market, the food was just as fresh for half the price. Bottom line, take a trip as a tourist, but don't plan on shopping there every Sunday for your weekly groceries.
When Joshua and I visited Barcelona this December we had to check out the famous La Boqueria Market on La Rambla. As you can see the displays are lovely and the food was fresh and beautiful. But the prices were through the roof and if you strolled to the corner market, the food was just as fresh for half the price. Bottom line, take a trip as a tourist, but don't plan on shopping there every Sunday for your weekly groceries.
