Newsletter 4 - Metropolitan Market

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M E T R O P O L I TA N M A R K E T P R O D U C T S & E V E N T S − DECEMBER 2 0 15
Center Cut
The Holiday Pear
Pick your meal's biggest
part with help from our
expert Butchers.
The sweetest, creamiest pear
you'll ever eat has arrived
for a limited time.
Truly Gifted
The latest gadgets and best
gifts for the cook in your life are
here in Housewares.
We will close at 6PM on Christmas Eve, Thursday 12/24, and reopen at 6AM on 12/26. We are open New Year's Day.
Party
Starters
White Toque
Airy, crispy,
crunchy,
and kind of
addictive, the
fillo-centric line
of appetizers
from White
Toque are a
must-have when
the holidays approach. Pick up a
few boxes of their eight varieties
of appetizers to have on hand.
Hosting festive fêtes is one of the best parts of the season, with plenty to
celebrate. But, from sprucing up the house to planning a menu, baking to
roasting, entertaining can shift quickly from a winter wonderland to an
overwhelming undertaking. So, rather than making it all from scratch, start with
delicious appetizers that require only minutes in the oven or microwave, a simple
call to our Catering Department, or just a few dollops and dashes to prepare.
Perfect Bite
They're pros
at interpreting
restaurant favorites
into heat-uppable
bites that are, dare
we say, perfect
for any occasion.
From risotto ball "arancini" stuffed with porcini
mushrooms to croquettes brimming with squash
and spinach, savory appetizers are covered. And
when you want a cinchy dessert, Perfect Bite
offers sweet treats to satisfy.
Annie's
Everyone's
favorite
natural
foods
company
has what
you need
when it comes to cheesy bites.
Kids and adults alike can't say no
to a tray of Pizza Poppers and
Mini Bagels in three cheese and
pepperoni varieties.
Wildly Delicious Bruschetta toppers + MM Crostini
There is no easier way to make a flavorful appetizer than spooning Wildly
Delicious Bruschetta toppings onto an MM Crostini. Our Rosemary Sea Salt
or Garlic crostini are the ideal, crisp landing place for toppings like Oven
Roasted Tomato & Basil, Three Pepper with Basil & Lemon, and Tomatillo &
Jalapeño. Add a curl of cheese or a little greenery, if you like, for a simple
crowd pleaser in minutes flat.
Truffle Hunting
Let Us
Cater To You
Smart party planners call
our Catering team to handle
the details. We have dozens
of party platters to choose
from, for delivery or pick-up.
Call 206.343.8466
Please allow 72 hours notice.
Brie en Brioche
A wheel of Brie is
wrapped and baked
into a buttery brioche
pastry. Serve it at room
temperature or give it a
few minutes in the oven
to achieve maximum
gooeyness. Order the
platter with fruit from
Catering or stock up on a
la carte rounds from
the Bakery.
‘Tis the season for extravagant treats, and is there
anything more decadent than truffles? These 7 cheeses
will truly impress guests:
Melkbus Truffle Gouda: Raw milk cheese is mixed with
Italian truffles and aged for 10 weeks.
Marin French Cheese Company Triple Crème Brie with
Truffles: Rich and smooth, sweet and earthy, it’s a study
in balance.
Mount Townsend Trufflestack: Washington’s modern classic
is a soft-ripened swirl of bold truffles and subtle floral tones.
Laura Chenel Truffle Chevre: Earthy Italian black summer
truffles even out bright, fresh goat milk flavor.
Fromager D’Affinois with Truffle: The world’s most
approachable cheese gets a sophisticated upgrade in
spreadable form.
Cypress Grove Truffle Tremor:
Elegant and heady, you’ll taste floral,
herb, and mushroom notes.
Belper Knolle: The closest thing to
a truffle, in cheese form. Use this
intense, aged cheese the same way
you would a truffle, thinly shaved
alone or over pasta.
The Red Coats Are Coming!
Your Holiday Concierge Service
All Stores: 12/21–12/24
Looking for something? Need recipe advice?
Ask our Holiday Team!
Our Culinary Artists trade in their chef whites
for cherry reds and become roaming culinary
concierges. They're here to help you locate
those hard-to-find ingredients or whatever you're
looking for — and give sound advice for what to
do with it all when you get home.
Brunch Buffet of Greatness
This year, set the standard high for the most delicious way to wake up.
Holiday Brunch
Spend more time with friends and family and less in the kitchen when you
order our new Metropolitan Market Pre-Packed Holiday Brunch. It’s ready
to heat and serve, so you can just set a timer and get back to making
memories. Each brunch includes two 9” quiche, eight large, freshly baked
muffins, and fresh strawberry & orange salad with mint, all packed into a
Met Market tote. Christmas reservations must be received by Thurs. 12/17.
New Year’s reservations must be received by Thurs. 12/24. Pick up any time
during business hours from the Deli.
Lily's Babka
The traditional Jewish deli
specialty is flown in fresh
to the Pacific Northwest.
Tender dough is woven
through with with
rich chocolate and
fragrant cinnamon
for breakfast or
dessert.
Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
Saigon cinnamon mingles with sweet
cream cheese frosting on these rich,
buttery rolls that put all other cinnamon
buns to shame.
Holiday
Tastings
Linda's Latkes
Taste it at all stores:
Sat. 12/5, 3-6PM
Available in our Deli, this is one
of the best potato pancakes we've
ever had! Try it topped with sour
cream and apple sauce.
Matzoh Ball Soup
Taste it at Proctor, Sand Point,
Uptown, Kirkland, & Magnolia:
Sun. 12/6, 3-6PM
Made with our award-winning
rotisserie chicken, this easy and
delicious traditional comfort
soup is a real winter fighter.
Easy Entertaining
Taste it at Admiral, Proctor,
Sand Point, Uptown, &
Kirkland:
Sun. 12/13, 3-6PM
MM Cranberry Focaccia
Lightly sweet focaccia is filled
with succulent cranberries and
raisins, then topped with a
crunchy layer of Turbinado sugar.
Spread it with butter or turn it
into decadent French toast!
The 2015 Metropolitan
Market Holiday Blend
is a medium-dark roast
coffee with beans from
three of our favorite
regions: Colombia,
Brazil, and Ethiopia. The
blend has notes of dark
chocolate, deep cherry,
and a lasting clove finish.
Taste it daily at the Kiosk.
It’s not always easy to choose
what to serve, but our Culinary
Artists have plenty of ideas
for appetizers to share at this
season’s holiday parties. Try
beautiful Grace & I Fruit and
Nut Presses, The Holiday Pear
with ideal cheese pairings, MM
Posh Party Mix, MM Mixed
Nuts, and more.
Holiday Brunch
Sabatino & Co.
Fior Di
Pistacchio
Pistachios are
whipped into a
luscious cream
that will change how
you look at everything.
Croissants, rolls, bagels…
the sky's the limit for how
you use your jar.
Taste it at Admiral, Proctor,
Sand Point, Uptown, & Kirkland:
Sun. 12/20, 11AM-2PM
Featuring fresh-baked quiche
and strawberry orange salad,
this ready-to-serve brunch
is available to reserve
in the Deli or online:
METROPOLITAN-MARKET.COM/
HOLIDAYS
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2. Pancetta Cotta: Three pork bellies are
overlapped and then steamed together
with a fat and lean layer pattern, for
a delicate flavor and a buttery, rich
mouthfeel.
6.
A Cure for
Everything
Cured meats couldn't be more in demand right now, and Metropolitan Market
is proud to be the Pacific Northwest's exclusive purveyor of one of the best
brands in Italy: Levoni. Since 1911, Levoni has produced the highest quality meat
in Northern Italy. There, they raise the pigs, manage the butchering, process the
meat, and age it to perfection in-house. Welcome to the delicious land of Levoni.
5. San Daniele Prosciutto: Produced in
accordance with the DOP San Daniele
Prosciutto Consortium production
standards, fresh legs are carefully
selected for 16-20 months of aging. Red
and rosy slices are laced with silky white
fat woven throughout. The prosciutto has
an intense aroma with a delicate taste
and an aftertaste of almonds and nuts in
legs that are aged longer than others.
6. Mortadella: Called "The Ferrari of
Bologna," Levoni has been producing
Mortadella for more than 100 years with
their signature recipe.
Cheese and charcuterie are beloved platter pals, but don't forget
the balancing act of it all: A relish tray. Mix it up with a trip to our
Antipasti bar, with highlights like Grilled Olives and Pickled Cauliflower.
Pickled
Brussels Sprouts
Pickled
Cauliflower
Tunisian Olive Blend
1.
3.
Castelvetrano Olives
Raise a glass of a little sparkling
something as we say goodbye
to 2015 and hello to a brand new
year. These are worth celebrating:
1. Delmas Blanquette de Limoux Cuvee Berlene
This classy French wine is a go-to for the holidays
and affordable enough to stock for all occasions.
Impeccably dry, it has a creamy texture with
classic nuances of mocha, spice, and brioche.
2. Lucien Albrecht Cremant D’Alsace Brut
Vinified in the traditional methode champenoise,
these are some of the finest sparkling wines
outside of the Champagne region. The 100%
Pinot Noir Brut Rose sparkler offers notes of
strawberries and cherries, creamy textures,
and crisp acidity. The Brut is a blend of Pinot
Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Riesling with complexity,
elegance, and balance.
4. Porchetta: Two pork loins are wrapped
around a trimmed belly and rolled. First,
it's cooked in a steam oven, then roasted
in a dry oven with aromatic herbs.
4.
Cured Kalamata
Figs & Olives
2.
3. Coppa Arrosto: Baked and browned,
this ham has a soft consistency and a
rich, mouth-watering scent.
5.
Relish the Moment
Cheers to the
New Year!
1. Speck: Dry-cured smoked prosciutto
is made in accordance to the IGP Speck
Alto Adige Consortium production
standard. Legs of the highest quality
pigs are naturally smoked then aged a
minimum of 3.5 months. The end result is
a slight smoky scent and a sweet flavor.
4.
3. Metropolitain Brut
Our exclusive, signature Metropolitain
Champagne is blended and bottled for us and
directly imported from France. Primarily made
from Chardonnay grapes from only Premier Cru
vineyards, it captures classic scents of brioche
with a crisp presentation of complex fruit and
spice flavors, and a long creamy finish.
4. Sparkling Cocktails: Giffard Liqueurs
Bold liqueurs from France’s Loire Valley are
made from the finest ingredients in the world.
Authentic natural flavor profiles make for
delightful dessert accompaniments or additions
for creative cocktails and sparkling wine floats.
A Port in a (Winter) Storm
Warm up this season with a sophisticated fireside sipper:
Port wine, a pairing dream for sweets and cheeses.
Warre’s Otima 10
10 Year Tawny Port
Dapper brandied
fruit and cedar mix
with caramelized
brown sugar notes in
this full-bodied, silky
smooth Tawny Port.
Expect complexity
and big aromatics.
2008 Quinta do Crasto Late
Bottled Vintage Port
Spectacular with Stilton or just
about any chocolatey dessert,
this rich, balanced Port is a
seasonal favorite. The 2008
LBV resonates with ripe berry
and fruit flavors, steeped in
notes of dark cocoa, anise,
and mulling spices.
Holiday
Sippers
A blend of 12 different aged
rums made from premium
blackstrap molasses, Zaya
Rum Gran Reserva is
rich and sweet with notes
of vanilla, caramel, and
cocoa. It's a delicious
fireside sipper or a superb
addition to Twin Brook
Egg Nog or the seasonal
favorite, hot buttered rum.
Batch 206 Old Log Cabin
Bourbon is a long-awaited
release aged for 19 months with
a mash bill of corn and malted
Washington barley. It has a
subtle smokiness, with notes of
baking spices and vanilla with a
malty, smooth finish.
Woodinville Whiskey Co.
Limited Release Straight
American Whiskey is distilled
at a higher proof, aged in
new full oak barrels specially
seasoned and then re-barreled
in used bourbon barrels for an
additional year.
Tart Teetotalers
Pok Pok Som Drinking
Vinegar: Portland's famous
Thai restaurant kickstarted
the shrubs trend. Mix the
bright concentrates in
flavors like Tamarind and
Chinese Celery with soda
water or add a little
splash of something.
Pok Pok Som Soda:
Distinctive flavors like
Turmeric and Thai Basil
turn soda expectations
up a notch.
Center
Stage
A great holiday dinner centers around a beautifully prepared centerpiece,
and the best meals start with a trip to Metropolitan Market's Meat
Department. Our naturally raised, highest grade meats are thoughtfully
raised and carefully selected by our experts before they make their way to
your home. All you have to do is decide which succulent selection is the best
fit, follow our recipes or pick out your prepared meal, and enjoy. Bon appétit!
Prime Picks
Your prime choice for flavor this season is our exclusive rime
rib, available in custom cuts from wet-aged to dry-aged,
prime to wagyu. Our meat will meet or beat your favorite
steakhouse.
Dry-Aged: Our all-natural, dry-aged USDA Choice beef
comes from cattle raised in the Pacific Northwest, free of
antibiotics and hormones. With age, roasts become supple
and tender, gaining a remarkable depth of flavor.
Naturally Raised: Our signature naturally raised beef is wetaged under strict guidelines, then expertly trimmed by our
seasoned butchers. Expect tender, rich meat that will truly
make its mark as the centerpiece to an unforgettable meal.
Holiday Taste of
Metropolitan Market
Uptown & Magnolia: Thur. 12/10, 4-7PM
Admiral & Kirkland: Fri. 12/11, 4-7PM
Sand Point & Proctor: Sat. 12/12, 12-3PM
Our Culinary Artist teams highlight our favorite
holiday meals, showing off prime rib and Kurobuta
ham alongside Tracklements Horseradish Cream, Kitty
Keller Mustards, and Scalloped Potatoes with Melkbus
Truffle Gouda. Plus, finish up with a taste of our custom
roasted MM Holiday Blend coffee and Larsen's Kringle.
Ham It Up
Kurobuta Ham: We’re crazy for Kurobuta ham, which comes from purebred
Berkshire hogs. Highly marbled and deeply flavored, you’ll never go back to
that mail-order brand again.
Slow-growing Kurobuta pigs produce meat that’s juicier, with a beautiful, dark
color, and firm texture. Then, our natural smoking process brings out a subtly
sweet flavor. Pick up a whole or half ham, boneless or bone-in.
Kurobuta Half-Ham Dinner: Reserve one of our signature smoked hams along
with all the fixings . It's available to reserve in the Deli or online at metropolitanmarket.com/holidays by 12/21 with pickup in stores through 1PM on 12/24.
• Kurobuta Half-Ham
• Brown Sugar-Glazed Yams
• Cornbread Stuffing
• Brioche Dinner Rolls
• French Green Beans and Carrots
with Garlic Butter
• Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Sea You Soon
Caviar: We can’t get enough of caviar, and with
varieties from Ikura to Paddlefish, Smoked Trout to
Sturgeon, Met Market is your holiday season stop for
the good stuff.
Prime Rib Dinner: Love Prime Rib but don’t love cooking? Try
our signature Prime Rib Dinner, with a 4-pound roast that's
aged, then roasted to perfection. It's available to reserve in
the Deli or online at metropolitan-market.com/holidays by
12/21 with pickup in stores through 1PM on 12/24.
Oysters: Nothing says New Year’s like a tray of oysters on the half-shell. We
bring in a selection of the freshest oysters to help you celebrate, with Hama
Hamas, Blue Pools, and more. Want to add oysters to your meal without the
need to shuck them? We also stock a selection of Hama Hama's fresh jarred
oysters, grown in Lilliwaup, Washington.
• 4-pound Prime Rib Roast
• Yukon Gold Garlic
Mashed Potatoes
• Brioche Dinner Rolls
• 1 pint Au Jus
Lobster: Whether it’s a Christmas Eve dinner for two, or you’re saluting
2015's departure at a swanky New Year’s Eve party, consider adding fresh
seafood to the menu. Our lobster tails are the biggest you'll find anywhere.
And may we recommend you serve them with some Champagne sauce?
• French Green Beans and
Carrots with Garlic Butter
• Savory Sage Stuffing
• 1 pint Horseradish Sauce
• Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Kitty Keller Mustards
Super smooth and intensely punchy, these luxurious
mustards are ideal for everything from crusting lamb, to
serving on a charcuterie and cheese board.
Violet: Despite what its name might imply, there are no
flowers in this mustard, which is raisiny sweet thanks to the
inclusion of Cabernet Sauvignon grape must.
Espelette: Spicy red peppers from the Basque region of
France are blended up wtih cider vinegar and mustard
seed, giving it a fruity finish.
Black Truffle: Silky mustard takes a lux turn with black
truffle and truffle aroma.
Banyuls: Barrel aged for six years, Sherry-like vinegar from
France has a bright, fruity note that pops when combined
with coarse mustard.
Crab: Feeling crabby? We fly in enormous Alaskan King Crab legs for the
occasion. Plus, we're proud to offer fresh-caught, fresh-cooked whole
Dungeness Crabs as available.
Wild & Wonderful
Tender American Lamb: Raised in the USA, our lambs are naturally raised,
and a delicious roasted centerpiece for your holiday dinner. Whether you
want to butterfly and stuff a juicy leg of lamb with fresh herbs and traditional
accompaniments, or cook a perfect rack of succulent lamb, you’ll find all the
right cuts in our Meat Department.
Fresh Duck: If roast duck is on the menu, Met Market should be your first
stop. Our ducks are free-range and raised with plenty of room to explore
California’s great outdoors. We carry whole ducks, as well as duck breasts
and legs. Come try the delicious bird at one of our tastings and look online
for our favorite way to prepare the traditional holiday meal.
Reserve holiday meats and meals by 12/21 with
pickup in stores through 1PM on 12/24.
METROPOLITAN-MARKET.COM/HOLIDAYS
Holiday
Tastings
Roasted Duck with
Apples & Prunes
Taste it at Uptown & Kirkland:
Sat. 12/12, 3-6PM
Feast-worthy duck with sweet and
sophisticated accompaniments
is a favorite holiday centerpiece.
Find it online: Recipe #504.
Boneless New York
Strip Roast &
Cornbread Stuffing
Taste it at all stores:
Thur. 12/17, 4-7PM
A leaner alternative to prime rib,
this is a demo not to be missed.
One part steak-lover's paradise,
one part stuffing-fiend's dream,
this combination will surely land
you on the "nice" list.
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Taste it at Admiral, Proctor,
Sand Point, Uptown, & Kirkland:
Fri. 12/18, 4-7PM
A yearly tradition for good
reason, our Culinary Artists help
take the mystery out of cooking
lamb for you with Recipe #406.
Lobster in
Champagne Sauce
Taste it at all stores:
Thur. 12/31, 11:30AM-2PM
It's time to ring in the New Year,
and one final luxurious meal is
how we like to say goodbye and
welcome a new chapter.
Sweet
Treats
Pies and cakes are great, and candy is dandy. And whether you have a sweet tooth or
a hollow leg, you'll certainly find plenty to fuel your sugar cravings at Metropolitan
Market. If your party calls for a fun way to share some sweets, we recommend
picking up an assortment of single-serving sensations, our brand new Bakewell Tart,
and all the artisanal goodies you can only find in our Bakery.
Single Serving Sensations
Brown Butter Pear Tart
Brown butter, almond frangipane, and
poached pears are packed into single-serving
flavor bombs that will be a hit at your party.
The Bakewell Tart
Inspired by a trip to London, these dense,
buttery, delicious tarts are part almond
frangipane, part raspberry jam, and completely
delicious. Share one for a traditional afternoon
tea, lay them out on a dessert buffet, or just take
the time to nibble one by the fire on a cold night.
Twin Brook Creamery
Eggnog Latte
Twin Brook Creamery Eggnog is one of the
richest treats of the season. So, just imagine it
steamed with our favorite espresso in a limited
time latte. Or, better yet, come and try one!
Ginger Bread Pudding
with Vanilla Bourbon Sauce
Gooey, sweet, and so sophisticated, three kinds
of ginger are baked into a delicious, creamy
custard bread of bliss. Calling all ginger lovers!
Crème Brûlée
You can never go wrong with this holiday
classic, and ours is rich with vanilla creaminess
and ready to set dessert aflame. Hand-torched
to order, or do it at home.
Salted Caramel Tart
Full-size flavor, tiny tart. Creamy salted
caramel mousse is scooped into a chocolate
tart shell, drizzled with ganache, and topped
with pecans.
Fresh
Baked
Macrina Classic
Buttermilk Rolls
Macrina Dinner Rolls
No meal is complete without
locally made wedges of pure roll
perfection. Macrina’s come in
Classic Buttermilk and Potato for
the traditionalist. Those who crave
a bit more flavor would be smart to
try the Porcini, with real mushroom
baked right in alongside earthy,
herby flavor.
Panzanella Bread Co. Christmas Stollen
A long-standing tradition, this fruit
bread is dense and flavorful, packed
with dried fruits and oh so good.
Metropolitan Market
Holiday Cookie Tray
Six types of bite-sized cookies are
cozied up into a tray that’s ready to
gift or present on a dessert table.
Hammond’s
Candy Canes
Intensely
flavored candy
strands are
woven together
to revamp the
classic cane.
Hanukkah
Chocolates
Charles Chocolates
Chocolate Covered Nuts
Dark-roasted nuts
are tossed in chocolate
and dusted with
cocoa powder or
powdered sugar.
Finnriver Pear Wine is a decadent
dessert wine made with fermented
local organic pear juice and fortified
with apple brandy made from
local organic heirloom apples.
Concentrated pear aromas and pie
spice notes bring out caramelized
sweetness that complements hard
and blue cheeses.
David's Dufflet Chocolate Dreidels
are Belgian chocolates individually
wrapped and tied up with a bow.
Lake Champlain Milk
Chocolate Coins
Traditional Hanukkah gelt
gets a big boost with great
quality kosher chocolate
from Vermont.
MM Breads
Baked fresh all day,
our selection of inhouse breads includes
baguettes, ciabatta, olive
breads, and more.
Our Brioche Rolls
Buttery, rich, and so
happy to sop up your
gravy or jus, these rolls
are our all-time favorites.
MM Sweet Shop
Peppermint Truffles or Salted Caramels
These 9-piece boxes of truffles are festive, readyto-give, and a perfect little treat or stocking
stuffer. Try the dark chocolate with peppermint
or locally made buttery caramels, hand-dipped in
Belgian chocolate and finished with sea salt.
Holiday
Tastings
The Bakewell Tart
Taste it at all all stores:
Sat. 12/5, 11AM-2PM
And at all stores (except Magnolia)
Wed. 12/9, 4-6PM
Our decadent, show-stopping
Bakewell Tart will be showing off
at all stores. Some tastings also
feature Ginger Bread Pudding
with Vanilla Bourbon Cream Sauce
or Pistachio Baklava.
Larsen's Holiday Baked Goods
Taste it at all all stores:
Thur. 12/17, 12-3PM
Smorkage, Kringle, and
Cardamom Bread are three
great Scandinavian ways to start
your day. Come taste your new
favorite breakfast pastries!
Seattle Chocolates
Hanukkah
Dark San Juan Sea
Salt & Dark Chocolate
Truffles are wrapped
in blue and silver foil.
MM Sweet Shop
Peppermint Snowflakes
Candy canes are crumbled
atop layers of white and
dark chocolate in individually
wrapped seasonal treats. Pick
up a few for stockings or a
sleeve of eight to go around.
Metropolitan
Market Snappys
Crisp, crunchy, and oh
so snappy, these little
sticks of big flavor are
available in Sweet Butter,
Chocolate, and Ginger.
Live Well,
Give Well
This season, leave online shopping to the rest and put our
Housewares department to the test. Bring your list and one by
one, we’ll help you cross off names — how fun!
Help someone make a bigger batch of brew or cook food
perfectly with one device. And don't forget grillmasters, too, as
you dream up gifts for those who've been especially nice.
Madeira: Fogo Boards
Made in Brazil from 100% plantation teak,
your charcuterie and cheese will feel
right at home. Built-in sheen and
iridescence come from a hot
burn on the wood which gives
it an elegant, smoky dark color.
Cheese lovers are lining up to put
this beautiful gift on their lists.
Schmidt Bros. BBQ Set
Schmidt Bros. took their love for
grilled meat to the max with carefully
honed steel and carbon in the BBQ
tool set of all BBQ tool sets. Wrap it
up for the meat lover in your life, the
BBQ master who could use a hand,
and the life-long burger boss.
Metrokane Automatic Wine Opener
The simplest way to open a bottle of wine, all
you have to do is put it on top of the bottle
and let the automatic corkscrew cut the foil
and unscrew the cork. Pick em up for your
book club, new mother friends, and anyone
who has trouble getting a grip.
Who’s been extra good?
Novus Vita Juicer
This multifunctional Swiss juicer
features a conical mechanism
designed to get the most pulp
out of your produce, from
bananas to beets. The super
quiet machine can make baby
food in seconds. Want one?
They’re only at Met. Give it to
the health nut, busy bee, new
mom, or smoothie lover on
your list. Come see it in action
on Sun. 12/13, 11AM-2PM, at
Admiral, Proctor, Sand Point,
Uptown, & Kirkland.
Chantal Copper Tea Kettle
The ultimate tea kettle is an
aesthetically beautiful showstopper with a lifetime warranty.
The tea lover who's quick to put
the kettle on would whistle with
joy for this one.
WMF Bistro Set
This set of high-quality 18/10 stainless
steel tools is ergonomically superior
and lasts far beyond comparable
sets. Great for the college grad, new
home owner, or someone who needs a
refresh for tired tools.
Metrokane Whiskey Glasses
Pop a pair of double-walled glasses into
the freezer and prevent whiskey from
getting diluted. Plus, hands and tables
are protected from cold and water
beads, with a silicone base to act like
a built-in coaster. Whiskey lovers and
amateur barkeeps would love this.
Sansaire Sous Vide
Cook foods perfectly
with just a few clicks of
a button. The immersion
circulator holds foods at
a pre-set temperature so
you’ll never overcook a
steak or salmon fillet again.
Plus, you won’t poach
another egg without it.
This will change the whole
game for the aspiring chef
who loves gadgets or
someone you really love.
Staub 4qt Cocotte
A shiny, sturdy cast iron
cocotte that won’t break
the bank, this beauty
makes all your roasting
dreams come true.
Trim Your
Tree In Style
A range of adorable ornaments includes felted animals in handmade
fashion, delicate glass in fun shapes, and more cute collectibles and funky
treasures. This year, trim your tree with a bit more personality.
Espro French Press
Get the ultimate coffee from the
grind with a double filtration, twicepressed through a double stainless
mesh piece to prevent grounds
getting in. Find it in 8- and 12-cup
sizes so you can make French press
coffee for a crowd. The coffee
enthusiast and brunch lovers on
your list want this.
Metropolitan Market Balsamic &
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Our Balsamic Vinegar and Estate Organic
Extra Virgin Olive Oil are the dynamic
duo of gift giving.
The Republic of Tea Holiday Trio
A favorite holiday stacker, three
types of tea are tucked neatly into
this festive stocking stuffer.
Fishs Eddy Serveware
The respected NYC ceramic
company painted the Seattle
skyline just for us. Collectible pieces
sport the playful yet classic look on
a wide range of kitchenware. Don't
forget the newly arrived Seattlelite
or Emerald City memento collector!
Ella B Candles
Hand-poured, soy-based, and
paraben-free candles, boxed and
bowed and ready to go. These make
super thoughtful real estate client
presents, as each candle represents
a different neighborhood.
More from Macrina
Leslie Mackie
of Macrina Bakery
Kirkland: Fri. 12/4, 4-6PM
The founder of one of
Seattle’s favorite bakeries
stops by to chat. Come
taste her famous cookies
and learn her secrets.
Festive Floral
From lush scapes of winter whites
to twinkling holiday centerpieces
complete with candles, our
talented Florists can create your
dream custom arrangement with
24 hours notice.
Ethan Stowell's
New Italian Kitchen
Ethan Stowell
Admiral: Sun. 12/6, 1-3PM
If you’re eating Italian in
this town, you’re probably
eating Chef Stowell’s food.
Come meet him and discuss
your favorite dish.
Generous Table
Heather Christo
Uptown: Wed. 12/9, 5-7PM
Entertaining is easy with
Heather’s tips. Get the
scoop and taste her Beef
Tenderloin with Parsley
Cream Sauce recipe — a
luxe holiday dinner pick.
The Meat Lover's
Meatless Celebrations
Kim O'Donnel
Proctor: Thur. 12/10, 5-7PM
Admiral: Sat. 12/12, 12-2PM
Kim O'Donnel champions the
meatless movement thanks to
recipes that take vegetarian
food to another level.
The Sweetest, Creamiest
Pear You’ll Ever Eat
H U R R Y: P E A R S I N S TO R E S F O R A L I M I T E D T I M E !
Grown locally and picked at the peak of freshness, the Holiday Pear is
the sweetest, creamiest pear you’ll ever eat. These sugar-rich fruits are so
creamy and mouth-watering, you can eat them with a spoon!
Share Your Pears
With seven pounds of perfect
pears, the Holiday Pear
Gift Box makes a great gift.
Conditioned to the peak
level of sweetness, a box of
these beauties is the original,
thoughtful gift every food
lover will be happy to receive.
Handle It
Delicate and sweet, the
Holiday Pear bruises easily, so
it’s important to take care of
your pear! Once home, check
the neck to determine if it's
ready to eat. Gently press the
area near the stem, looking
for a little softness. Hold onto
that ripeness for up to 5 days
in the fridge, so it's ready to
eat when you are.
Holiday Pear
with Gorgonzola Dolce
Taste it at all stores:
Wed. 12/2, 4-7PM
Holiday Pear with
Grand Ewe and Laura Chenel
Orange Blossom Log
Taste it at Admiral, Proctor, Sand
Point, and Uptown: Fri. 12/4, 12-3PM
PEAR UP: 5 GREAT CHEESE PAIRINGS
1
2
3
4
5
Pecorino Toscano
Grand Ewe
Point Reyes Bay Blue
Laurel
Chenel
Chevre
The
sheep's
milk
Gorgonzola
Dolce
Another favorite
DOP 3 Months
cheese
boasts
a
Maybe
the
best
pairing
match, the sea
Young sheep milk with
Orange Blossom Log
nutty
butterscotch
ever,
the
tang
of
the
salt
and earthy
enough tang and piquant This pairing pulls out
flavor,
which
contrasts
cheese
only
enhances
notes
of
the cheese
tartness to contrast with
the soft and subtle
beautifully
with
the
the
pear's
sweetness,
highlight
the
the Holiday Pear’s
floral notes in both
sweet,
creamy
pear.
while
mutually
creamy
juiciness
of
the
pear.
natural sweetness.
the cheese and pear.
textures melt together.
All demonstrations are subject to change without notice. For the most current information, please consult your store's Culinary Artist.