Inside Pike Place Market

Come along on a guided tour of Seattle's world-famous Pike Place Market where the fish can fly and the tomatoes are never far from home. The people, places, and history of Seattle's famed Pike Place Market come alive in this colorful book of photographs, profiles, and a sampling of Market recipes. Go behind the scenes to meet farmers, fishmongers, craftspeople, an herbalist, and even a tattoo artist -- the personalities who make this nine-acre village in the heart of downtown Seattle a must-see stop. Locals will discover nooks and crannies they never knew existed, and visitors from afar can now take a bit of the Market home with them.

Inside Pike Place Market is a visually rich digital book that celebrates the urban design, role of citizen activism, immigrant and cultural groups, and principles embedded in the foundation of the Market. The Market’s unique characteristics and history make it one of the most successful — and most studied — public markets in the world. This book includes hundreds of photographs, maps and documents of the Market's past and present, and it is designed to be a free resource for historians, educators, students and others interested in the history, function and politics of public markets and, in particular, Pike Place Market. Inside Pike Place Market is made possible in part by a grant from 4Culture/King County Lodging Tax.

The famed market comes alive in this book of photographs and profiles (20 market recipes included!). A nine-acre village in the middle of downtown, the market is home to farmers, fishmongers, craftspeople, even a tattoo artist.

"You can energize your people and delight your customers by modeling the fabulous ideas that come from the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market." -- Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager In this revealing business advice book, the magic of the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market proves a dynamic example of what a group of people can create when they are aligned and living a powerful vision. Here for the first time, owner John Yokoyama explains in his own words just how he transformed his business into a workplace that is renowned worldwide. When Fish Fly offers Yokoyama's cohesive strategy for achieving world famous results for owners, managers, and front-line workers alike. Once you understand the generative principles behind the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market you, too, can develop a culture that leads to excellent employee morale and legendary customer service.

In 1907, Seattle’s farmers and shoppers were angry. The former were being cheated by middlemen, the latter objected to the high price of onions. A city experiment to connect the two groups was proposed, and thus was born the Pike Place Market. One hundred years later, the Market still exemplifies the farm-to-table experience. Its nine acres are home to an amazing array of fresh meat, produce, and fish. What's more, there's even marvelous spice shops, fantastic florists, a Shoe Museum, and a hardware store. This is where Starbucks first tested the nutty idea of gourmet coffee and where Sur la Table sold its first stockpot. Officially commemorating the Market’s centennial, this delightful book is packed with fascinating historical images, seasonal shopping lists, and pointers to lesser known spots. It tells the story of the place rightfully known as "The Soul of Seattle,” its quirky, colorful past, and its vibrant presence in today’s sophisticated city.

For close to 100 years, Seattle's Pike Place Public Market has been a favorite destination for food-loving locals and tourists alike. Packed with stalls offering the best quality and selection of fish found on the West Coast, restaurants serving up Pacific Northwest cuisine, and culinary shops of every persuasion, the market is a fish-lover's paradise. In this cookbook, best-selling author Braiden Rex-Johnson shares shopping tips, cooking techniques, mail-order sources, and more than 50 recipes for fish and shellfish from the chefs, restaurateurs, and fishmongers who represent the market community. Filled with candid, colorful photos, the PIKE PLACE PUBLIC MARKET SEAFOOD COOKBOOK is perfect for any seafood-loving soul. • A full-color seafood cookbook from Seattle's Pike Place Public Market, including 50 recipes and 50 vibrant photographs of the market's people, sites, and seafood. • Features information on sustainable fisheries and preservation. • Includes a brief history of the Pike Place Public Market. • Recipe highlights include Broiled Halibut with Sundried Tomato Tapenade; Balsamic Glazed Salmon; Mussels Provençal; Shellfish Risotto; and such simple, tasty sauces as Champagne Sauce, Simple Soy Glaze, and classic Romesco.

A Day at the MarketKa-chub-ka-chub / Salmon-in-a-tub. / Shovel in ice, / cold and nice.Revel in one glorious day of fresh flowers, fish, and produce at Seattle's Pike Place Market--a 108-year-old working farmers market that steals the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Designer, artist, and longtime Pike Place Market resident Sara Anderson distills the essence of the Market she treasures--not only its friendly cacophony, but also the richness of its colorful community, the secrets of its many nooks and crannies, and its irresistible summer bounty. Jaunty rhymes, rich colors, and a bold cut-paper style further distinguish this sturdy, oversized board book with peek-a-boo die-cuts. (All ages)

Two dogs that look identical, one who lives on a boat and one who is pampered in a penthouse apartment, get switched accidentally in Seattle's Pike Place Market.