About Seattle's Pike Place Market

How you handle sticky situations can tell the world a lot about who you are and how you will be in other sticky situations.

People want to get a sense of whether you will gum up the works or not. They want information they can chew on without feeling they have to immediately spit it back out.

If you want to get rid of those unpleasant qualities that you have been carting around for years---how about considering symbolically going down to the Pike Market in Seattle and finding Post Alley and sticking them on the infamous Gum Wall. When you walk by the wall and smell the cornucopia of gum flavors that have come from all around the world you can perhaps leave yours there as well.

I can not think of a more colorful way to deal with a sticky situation.

I think even Jackson Pollock would approve.

Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector

I am blessed to live just blocks away from Seattle's Pike Place Market, one of Seattle's top visitor attractions, and often a daily stop for local chefs and "foodies". The sights of "flying" fish tossed through the air by the seafood purveyors, the sounds of the many street musicians, and the smells of foods from around the world can nearly put a first time visitor into sensory overload! And the colors...even on a the cloudiest of days the market presents natures rainbow in many forms...flowers, produce, seafood, even people.

Who would have ever thought that a "bouquet" of sweet peppers could display such color and beauty?

Every buyer of Seattle real estate visits the market on occasion to take in this vibrant part of the city's culture. Many owners of Seattle downtown condos have this spectacle right at their doorstep. They only have to take a few steps to get a loaf of artisan bread, some fresh fish and produce, craft made cheese and a bottle of wine for an incredible night in! Oh, the chocolate shop is just around the corner, very convenient for an after dinner stroll!

Seattle real estate offers this, and so much more. It truly is the Emerald City.

"Guiding you in the right direction"

My daughter, Emily, getting rather chummy with a pig sculpture in downtown Seattle.

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG, Crabbing in the Hood, Everyday CK, Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com

While in Seattle attending Re Bar camp, I and few other fellow bloggers came upon a very special little establishment at the Pike Place Market. This gem was a real discovery. I have to give credit where it is due because without our Enthusiastic Traveler (check this site out) Doumina Whyman, an associate at our Windermere (Hey, check this site too) office in Allyn, I would not have know about the La Buona Traola.

When stepping through the timeless (Seattle pike place funk) entrance you encounter a world that has existed for ages.(alright, a little dramatic).

The owners encourage sampling and I have to say that the truffles, soups and chocolates are exquisite. After tasting this and that and sampling the wines, I had to bring it all home. In doing so, I was able to create an unforgettable Valentine's Day Dinner for my bride of 40 years.

Our hostess the "Truffle Queen" was wonderful at recommending recipes and had everything on hand that you can imagine to make a meal to remember. From pasta to sauces, and of course the truffles and oils it is hard to keep from getting carried away.

I am including a link to La Buona Tavola so you can stop by and discover what we are all talking about. A real Seattle treat.