Located in the Main Arcade, next to the bronze pig. People flock here for wild Alaskan seafood that's been smoked to satiny perfection. Phone orders and shipping are no problem. When food dignitaries come to town, they head here. He's also usually the first local to score the highly sought after Copper River salmon, available only for a limited time each spring.
Savvy cooks call ahead to tailor their menus to what's in that day.
The recently remodeled West Seattle Thriftway carries on the same fine tradition, with a stunning service counter. When it comes to caviar, Betsy Sherrow, owner of this Lake Union caviar importer, offers only the best. She gladly arranges beautiful gift packages, and even handles shipping. Good prices and impeccable quality are the hallmarks of Dale Erickson's U-District fish market. The selection includes salmon, halibut, and lingcod, plus seasonal treats such as local sturgeon.