Central Market in Issaquah Highlands - A Good Choice!
We have lived in Issaquah Highlands since 1999 and were among the first occupants. One of the things we most enjoy is watching it grow and change. I have long been anticipating a grocery store, any grocery store. It has now been announced, the grocery store of choice is CENTRAL MARKET. I was thrilled even though I had never been to a Central Market. Rumors once went around that we might get a Whole Foods. That would have been fine, but as much as I like that store, I had to make more stops because many things I needed were not carried there.
Larry was going to a meeting is Lynnwood so I jumped at the chance to drop him off and continue to Mill Creek where they have a Central Market. What exactly is Central Market like? I wanted to know. Here is a tour I took. I walked in on the produce side and was instantly awed by the huge selection.
My first stop was at The Culinary Resource Center. Note the quote above the booth by Pavaratti: “One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is that we are doing and devote our attention to eating”
Jenny Nichols (right), Culinary Education Coordinator and Kathleen (left) gave me much information about the market and were very helpful. Jenny also got permission for me to take photos. At this station they make many delicious creations and share the recipes which you can put in a binder especially for them.
Produce:
Organic or not. You choose. Much is locally grown as these tomatoes above.
Meat, fish, shell fish aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalive, alive Oh.
Central Market has a very large Asian Market
Meat and Cheese Area
Anti Pasto Bar
Bulk Foods
Even a Vegetarian Food Bar
I am no longer excited about having a grocery store in Issaquah Highlands, I am excited about having a Central Market grocery store in Issaquah Highlands!
August 23rd, 2008 at 10:56 pm
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September 11th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
is anyone else but me concerned about the scale of central market and the other planned retail/commercial spaces? not only will traffic be a concern, but what about the potential impact on existing retail such as downtown issaquah, gilman village, and other areas? i feel that stores like apple market, pcc, trader joes, some restaurants, and existing strip malls stand to lose. the current high streets plan only introduces more of the same in the area (including sammamish).
better collaboration is needed between port blakely and the greater issaquah planning dept. don’t mean to be a downer, but i feel the need to have smaller and unique businesses that service the highlands in a dispersed fashion (within each subdivision) would be a better win/win.
how interesting would it be to have more walkable mixed-use neighborhood cafes/bakeries, breakfast/luncheonettes, pubs, news stands, boutiques, etc. - kind of like a network of villages embedded within the highlands neighborhoods (modeled like madrona, freemont, queen anne,etc.) a model like this would truly keep us on our feet and out of our cars and give highlands residents a better sense of pride.
am i alone in wanting something different and more suitable to to the supposed community ideals that northwesterners promote?
September 30th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
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October 16th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Hi mixed_emotions, Genny wanted me to put this comment here for you. Larry - As a long-time member of the larger community of Issaquah and the greater Sammamish Plateau, it is important for Port Blakely Communities that all prosper. We thank you for your concern and willingness to express it here. For over a dozen years, we have worked closely with the planners, civic and business leaders to create a sustainable community in Issaquah Highlands that meshes well with old Issaquah, new Issaquah and the surrounding areas. We also appreciate the fact that the businesses we attract, like Central Market, look at the competitive environment, projected growth and need for more services. When a business makes a large investment, such as opening a new store, they are very careful. Overpopulating the retail sector serves no one, and is bad business. Adding a “new face” serves everyone by adding choice and competition to the mix, bringing better value and service to all residents.
December 27th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
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