Think Global Market within reach.  Central Market incorporates Uwajimaya, PCC/Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and QFC under one roof.  I was astounded by how much inventory of perishables they keep in stock.  They all look so fresh!
Reasons to check them out:
1) Abundant selection on produce
2) Ethnic variety of produce, dry goods, freezer section - lumpia
3) Organic produce, frozen veggies - Stahlbush
4) Food sample stations and food demonstrations -  learn!
5) Cheese - dubliner, chevre
6) Bakery - fresh humbows!
7) Seafood - fresh clams or lobster anyone?
8) Price -  reasonable.
With the price of gas these days, why go to 3 different places to complete your shopping list?  They have a coupon in the Chinook Book.
                        
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