June 23, 2006
by Jonathan Haeber
Local Education Columnist
Between 1906 and 1907 a unique thing happened in Seattle: The price of onions increased ten-fold. City councilman Thomas Revelle saved the city from exorbitant produce prices through a unique proposal. He would create a public square, in which farmers would sell their produce directly to the consumer. Since then, the Pike Place Market has become known as the "Soul of Seattle."
If you're considering culinary school in Seattle, you've made a wise decision. With easy access to imports from all across the Pacific Rim, Seattle always has a variety of exotic ingredients readily available. Pike Place Market is "internationally recognized as America's premier farmers' market," but you'll find more in the city of the Northwest than just great food.
Enjoying the City of Seattle
Seattle is known for its grunge music, Starbucks coffee, and the Space Needle. As the Pacific Northwest's largest city, it also has a number of culinary schools and other universities. There is always something to do, whether you decide on a game at the Mariner's Safeco field, or you stroll through the oldest park on the West Coast, the Woodland Park Zoo (opened in 1889). Nightlife is active, and you'll find a number of exciting performances--poetry slams, underground clubs, symphony performances, and theater.
A Culinary Education in Seattle
Whether you're trying the latest exotic foods from the Pike Place Market or cheering at a Mariner's game, Seattle is an exciting place to receive a culinary education. Home to a number of famous chefs, from Kathy Casey to Thierry Rautureau, Seattle is also a place to learn from the best.
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About the Author
Jonathan Haeber is no secret agent man, but writes about merchandise as a full-time copywriter for Discovery Channel Stores. He graduated from U.C. Berkeley with degrees in English and Geography.
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