Pike Place Market - AMERICA'S #1 CHOWDER + Must-Eat Market Tour in Seattle American Food
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Date: 2019-08-19
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Comments and reviews: 10
Icyle
I'm originally from Los Angeles, but have lived here for the past 18 years. Coming from the melting pot that is California, Seattle was kind of a bummer when it came to trying to eat anything that tasted remotely ethnic/ authentic. Most of the dishes are very white washed and on the milder side. The prices are pretty crazy as well. To be honest, I tend to not buy much food from Pike Place Market because it is incredibly overpriced and way too crowded. While I get that it's a tourist Mecca, it doesn't make sense to shop there (as a local) unless you need something that would be considered more of a specialty item. I go there mostly for Tenzing Momo, to buy medicinal herbs in bulk. There are many other places and Farmers markets to go to that are going to be far better priced and more accessible than PPM. However, if you head into certain places where ethnicity and cultures are more concentrated you'll find some really nice gems. I highly suggest Carniceria El Paisano, in White Center. (9629 15th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 206-767-5526) It is a Mexican butcher shop that serves mouth watering tamales everyday for lunch. They're really affordable too. I suggest calling ahead to order your tamales to be sure you get what you want in advance. If you are the type to just show up, you'll likely have few options as they sell out pretty quickly and usually have a very large line of people around lunchtime. Pick up some fresh Pico De Gallo and other salsas to go with your tamales while you're at it. I recently took my friend there for the 1st time (her first time, and on the way to the car she had a bite. Right then and there she insisted that we stuff our faces on the hood of her car. It's that good There are also a lot of restaurants in the international district that have great food as well (primarily Asian cuisine. It's delicious, affordable, and always a nice way to get a tiny break from the Tech Bros, and incredibly Caucasian culture that is Seattle. It's very white here.
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I'm originally from Los Angeles, but have lived here for the past 18 years. Coming from the melting pot that is California, Seattle was kind of a bummer when it came to trying to eat anything that tasted remotely ethnic/ authentic. Most of the dishes are very white washed and on the milder side. The prices are pretty crazy as well. To be honest, I tend to not buy much food from Pike Place Market because it is incredibly overpriced and way too crowded. While I get that it's a tourist Mecca, it doesn't make sense to shop there (as a local) unless you need something that would be considered more of a specialty item. I go there mostly for Tenzing Momo, to buy medicinal herbs in bulk. There are many other places and Farmers markets to go to that are going to be far better priced and more accessible than PPM. However, if you head into certain places where ethnicity and cultures are more concentrated you'll find some really nice gems. I highly suggest Carniceria El Paisano, in White Center. (9629 15th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 206-767-5526) It is a Mexican butcher shop that serves mouth watering tamales everyday for lunch. They're really affordable too. I suggest calling ahead to order your tamales to be sure you get what you want in advance. If you are the type to just show up, you'll likely have few options as they sell out pretty quickly and usually have a very large line of people around lunchtime. Pick up some fresh Pico De Gallo and other salsas to go with your tamales while you're at it. I recently took my friend there for the 1st time (her first time, and on the way to the car she had a bite. Right then and there she insisted that we stuff our faces on the hood of her car. It's that good There are also a lot of restaurants in the international district that have great food as well (primarily Asian cuisine. It's delicious, affordable, and always a nice way to get a tiny break from the Tech Bros, and incredibly Caucasian culture that is Seattle. It's very white here.
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Michael Slotboom
I used to manage a shop in the market during the 70's and 80's. We were a tobacco/cigar shop in Post alley, right across from La Coppa Pan. Both long gone. I ate breakfast at Lowell's everyday. Breakfast was 3. 50 plus tip, and it was always more than I could eat. Baby Gramps used to play outside out shop every Friday and Sat. This was before street musicians needed a license and needed to schedule a time and place. After Baby Gramps would leave, a saxophonist named Arnie would play. I used to give him packs of Chesterfield cigarettes. There was a little grocery store down the main entrance and they would sell me 2 beers for 75 cents, provided I didn't care about the brand. You could buy huge slices of pizza from DeLaurentis on the corner for a dollar a slice. There was an old man that had a news stand across from Delaurentis, his name was Arnie, he owned the stand with his brother. I would get the morning paper and head straight for Lowells. You could walk right up to the counter at Starbucks. Times have changed. I took my sons down there about 2 years ago and I barely recognized the place. But I still loved it. Only difference was, I took them back to my parents house to make them dinner.
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I used to manage a shop in the market during the 70's and 80's. We were a tobacco/cigar shop in Post alley, right across from La Coppa Pan. Both long gone. I ate breakfast at Lowell's everyday. Breakfast was 3. 50 plus tip, and it was always more than I could eat. Baby Gramps used to play outside out shop every Friday and Sat. This was before street musicians needed a license and needed to schedule a time and place. After Baby Gramps would leave, a saxophonist named Arnie would play. I used to give him packs of Chesterfield cigarettes. There was a little grocery store down the main entrance and they would sell me 2 beers for 75 cents, provided I didn't care about the brand. You could buy huge slices of pizza from DeLaurentis on the corner for a dollar a slice. There was an old man that had a news stand across from Delaurentis, his name was Arnie, he owned the stand with his brother. I would get the morning paper and head straight for Lowells. You could walk right up to the counter at Starbucks. Times have changed. I took my sons down there about 2 years ago and I barely recognized the place. But I still loved it. Only difference was, I took them back to my parents house to make them dinner.
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Lisa Stephen
Maybe I'm the only one who would complain about this but the rule of not holding a table until you have your tray? Sorry, not sorry but If I'm standing in line ordering, or my husband is, one of us usually always holds a table I'm spending money at your establishment, by god, I'm holding a seat Also my husband is a heart surgery/2x stroke survivor and he can't stand very long at times, plus on occasion we have my 82 year old Mother in law with us and I REFUSE to allow her to STAND until our order is ready Food looks amazing but that one rule may stop me from ever trying their chowder plus I think It's a bit too expensive, but its also 2019 and its Seattle, its going to be
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Maybe I'm the only one who would complain about this but the rule of not holding a table until you have your tray? Sorry, not sorry but If I'm standing in line ordering, or my husband is, one of us usually always holds a table I'm spending money at your establishment, by god, I'm holding a seat Also my husband is a heart surgery/2x stroke survivor and he can't stand very long at times, plus on occasion we have my 82 year old Mother in law with us and I REFUSE to allow her to STAND until our order is ready Food looks amazing but that one rule may stop me from ever trying their chowder plus I think It's a bit too expensive, but its also 2019 and its Seattle, its going to be
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Steven Komberec
You didnt show the hordes of addicts slumped on all the benches and up against the walls panhandling. Or the guys with backpacks selling to all of them. You didnt show the jungles of cardboard houses and broken tents under every bridge and overpass hiding among the blackberry brambles. Or the urine soaked stairwells and bathrooms full of needles. You cant have a true food experience without feeling guilty for spending 25 for breakfast or having to explain to your kids why so many people live like trolls under bridges as you walk them to the pier to get chowder and fries at Ivers.
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You didnt show the hordes of addicts slumped on all the benches and up against the walls panhandling. Or the guys with backpacks selling to all of them. You didnt show the jungles of cardboard houses and broken tents under every bridge and overpass hiding among the blackberry brambles. Or the urine soaked stairwells and bathrooms full of needles. You cant have a true food experience without feeling guilty for spending 25 for breakfast or having to explain to your kids why so many people live like trolls under bridges as you walk them to the pier to get chowder and fries at Ivers.
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Brian Brian
Im obsessed with clam chowder and I know that classic NE clam chowder has bacon in it and I love bacon but I prefer it without bacon. It's like the bacon flavor takes over the subtle flavors of clams and potato and high quality cream and butter. I'm also a fan of NE clam chowder with very limited celery or celery salt as that too seems to overpower the other ingredients. One wants a hint of celery, not a taste of celery in NE clam chowder IMO. On another note though, Manhattan clam chowder can kick bricks NE all the way. and I'm a New Yorker ha ha
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Im obsessed with clam chowder and I know that classic NE clam chowder has bacon in it and I love bacon but I prefer it without bacon. It's like the bacon flavor takes over the subtle flavors of clams and potato and high quality cream and butter. I'm also a fan of NE clam chowder with very limited celery or celery salt as that too seems to overpower the other ingredients. One wants a hint of celery, not a taste of celery in NE clam chowder IMO. On another note though, Manhattan clam chowder can kick bricks NE all the way. and I'm a New Yorker ha ha
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Character Cult
First off people it's called PIKE Place Market NOT PIKES. Second Seattle is a corporate city. The median rent for a one bedroom is around 1700. That being said t's very expensive to do business in Seattle. Pike Place is specifically a tourist destination so they capitalize on that in terms of prices. Truth be told you could get the same items elsewhere in the city for more affordable prices.
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First off people it's called PIKE Place Market NOT PIKES. Second Seattle is a corporate city. The median rent for a one bedroom is around 1700. That being said t's very expensive to do business in Seattle. Pike Place is specifically a tourist destination so they capitalize on that in terms of prices. Truth be told you could get the same items elsewhere in the city for more affordable prices.
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Rikkity Rakk
People complaining about prices. Seattle is a big city. It's a major center of commerce and innovation. Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks. it's going to be expensive, that's a fact of life. If you go there, just plan to spend some big bucks and have fun. It's called the Emerald City for a reason. If that's too much for you, go back to small town America and enjoy your Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
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People complaining about prices. Seattle is a big city. It's a major center of commerce and innovation. Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks. it's going to be expensive, that's a fact of life. If you go there, just plan to spend some big bucks and have fun. It's called the Emerald City for a reason. If that's too much for you, go back to small town America and enjoy your Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
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Marjorie Wallace
A couple of places I love and always try and visit are Mee Sum (we always go there for breakfast) and I would not miss the Hom Bow and bean paste buns. OMG delicious Also Tom Douglas' Etta's at the north end of the market. The most delicious clam chowder and that Coconut cream pie is to die for. Loved your video and you gave some great recommendations that I will try next time.
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A couple of places I love and always try and visit are Mee Sum (we always go there for breakfast) and I would not miss the Hom Bow and bean paste buns. OMG delicious Also Tom Douglas' Etta's at the north end of the market. The most delicious clam chowder and that Coconut cream pie is to die for. Loved your video and you gave some great recommendations that I will try next time.
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Lana H
It is expensive and its a tourist site. The smoked salmon is king salmon not your regular salmon. Look how thick the filet is and the quality. Quality food always come with a price. Def worth a try. Been there and I love Pirosky Pirosky Love the market. Theres a section of fresh flowers for sale too and artist works. Great market. Thanks for another great video Mark
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It is expensive and its a tourist site. The smoked salmon is king salmon not your regular salmon. Look how thick the filet is and the quality. Quality food always come with a price. Def worth a try. Been there and I love Pirosky Pirosky Love the market. Theres a section of fresh flowers for sale too and artist works. Great market. Thanks for another great video Mark
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white angel
If you ever get a chance try Manhattan Chowder, no milk or cream, it is all tomato based it has basil an thyme in with a little spice heat, I can not drink milk, so to eat my chowder I learned how to make Manhattan style, I went up to nyc an learned from an executive chef. I learn to cook just by watching some else do it.
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If you ever get a chance try Manhattan Chowder, no milk or cream, it is all tomato based it has basil an thyme in with a little spice heat, I can not drink milk, so to eat my chowder I learned how to make Manhattan style, I went up to nyc an learned from an executive chef. I learn to cook just by watching some else do it.
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