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Unbelievable Onions
Folks, meet the Walla
Walla Sweetest:The best
onion ever, grown only for
Metropolitan Market
Hot Housewares
It’s the sale you wait for
all year, with demos, book
signings, and incredible
deals on the best products
The Sweetest
Juiciest Peach
You’ll Ever Eat
in stores early this year!

2. Sweet Summer
Sip — Simple!
Recreate the Bellini that was invented
at Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy by
Giuseppe Cipriani with Zardetto
Prosecco and Cipriani Bellini Mix.
Your friends might not care about the
history lesson, but they’ll love
the finished product.
It’s Back: The Sweetest, Jui
Handle with Care:
How to Take Home Your Perfect Peach
As beautiful as they are to look at, handling peaches more than
necessary bruises their delicate flesh. Peach-O-Rama peaches are
handled only twice: as they're picked and when they're packed in
signature single-layer Peach-O-Rama peach boxes. No hands — or
anything else — touch them again until they get to you.
Pick your peach gently. Tenderly place the peach into a paper bag, not
in a grocery cart or basket — which will indent your precious fruit.
Be careful not to let it get smashed or jostled by other objects on the
way home.
Eat your peach as soon as possible; Peach-O-Rama peaches are
picked at their peak and best eaten immediately.
If you can’t get to your peach right away, do not refrigerate it! A wise
man once said, “Peaches shiver at the thought of being stuck into a
cold fridge.” Instead, set it stem side down on the counter.
We suggest a bib and a few paper towels/cloths to catch the juice as it
rolls down your chin and arms while eating — saves on laundry.
hold gently
in your hand
you’ll be able to feel
the softness &
juice within
peaches vary in color -
some sporting bright reddish
blush, others dominated by
sunshiney yellow and orange
tones. As long as there’s no
tinge of green (signaling
it was picked too early),
you’re good to go!
Ripe & Ready
For maximum flavor and
sweetness, peaches should remain
on the tree as long as possible.
Most peaches are picked too
early — but Peach-O-Rama
peaches are plucked only when
the growing experts say
they are at their best.
Wow! Peach-O-Rama has been serving up the sweetest, juiciest peaches you’ll ever
eat for 19 years. These sweeties have decided to come a little early this year, so look
for them in stores in mid- July.

3. How do you cuta peach withoutsquishing it? Peach-O-Rama peaches areso juicy, they can behard to handle, but Victorinox’sSantoku blade has built-in airpockets so your slices will fallneatly from the super sharp blade.
Peach, Prosciutto,
Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
Sandwich with Arugula
All Stores:
Thur. 7/30, 4-7PM
Fresh-stretched mozzarella
is made daily in-store,
then combined with salty
prosciutto, peppery arugula,
and sweet peaches for the
perfect sandwich.
There’s More in Store
More of a peach eater than a peach baker/caker/cooker? Good thing we're
making the most of Peach-O-Rama peaches every day in store.
Peach Cheesecake: Made fresh daily just for Metropolitan Market, the decadent
dessert is topped with a layer of Peach-O-Rama peaches, delivering over-the-top
flavor. Serve alongside a fruity Riesling for the perfect warm weather pairing with
just the right amount of acid.
Peach-Blueberry Crumble: Made with juicy Peach-O-Rama peaches and tart
local berries, this seasonal favorite is special enough to top with candles for a
summer birthday celebration.
Fruit Smoothies: Stop by the coffee shop for your daily dose of delicious, in the
form of fresh fruit smoothies. Made to order, these cold and creamy stunners are
packed with zingy flavors and an entire Peach-O-Rama peach in every cup!
Made Wi
th
Peaches
Peachy Keen
Pairings
Washington Riesling and Viognier
wines have natural peach and apricot
nuances which compliment fresh
peaches, whether prepared with fresh
goat cheese for a salad or added to
grilled chicken or fish. Two of our
favorites are Eroica Riesling and
Powers Viognier.
iciest Peach You’ll Ever Eat
Sautéed Peaches & Chicken
Proctor, Sand Point, Magnolia:
Thur. 7/23, 4-7PM
One of our all-time favorite
recipes, this sweet and
savory dish makes a great
lunch, dinner, or party meal.
Come and see how easy
it is to prepare!
Grilled Peaches with Balsamic & Ice Cream
Admiral, Proctor, Sand Point, Uptown, Kirkland: Fri. 7/24, 12-3PM
This dessert is so delicious and simple, it’s almost cheating.
Barely grilled peaches get a little drizzle of Met Market
Balsamic Vinegar and a dollop of ice cream.
(Psst, don’t wanna cook? Pick em up in the Deli!)
Fresh-Stretched Mozzarella,
Peach & Basil Salad
Admiral, Sand Point, Uptown,
Kirkland, Magnolia:
Sat. 7/25, 3-6PM
The best salad on the planet?
It’s possible. Our famous
fresh-stretched mozzarella
meets fresh, juicy peaches and
fragrant basil in this undefeated
block party star.
French Toast
Topped with Peaches
& Met Market Maple Syrup
Admiral, Sand Point, Uptown,
Kirkland, Magnolia:
Sat. 7/25, 11AM-2PM
Is it breakfast or dessert?
Who cares! All we know is it’s
a delicious way to celebrate
the season’s best peaches —
and our divine maple syrup.
Peach-O-Rama Peaches
All Stores: Wed. 7/22, 4-7PM
The juiciest, sweetest peaches
you’ll ever eat are in stores, and
our Culinary Artists will slice em
up as fast as you can eat them,
served straight up.
Peach & Feta Tarts
Admiral, Proctor, Sand Point, Uptown,
Magnolia: Sun. 7/26, 11AM-2PM
Savory tarts offer herbaceous
freshness, a hint of sweet peach,
and fresh-baked dough. Breakfast,
lunch, or dinner approved.
Peach &
Field Green Salad
Admiral, Proctor,
Sand Point, Uptown,
Kirkland: Fri. 7/24, 4-7PM
Juicy peaches take an
ordinary green salad to a
new summer standard.
Taste It
in the Kiosk
Mark your calendar
and stop by the Kiosk
to taste delicious
Peach-O-Rama
peaches.
Taste the Peachy Fab Four From the Deli
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4. In 1890, a French immigrant named Peter
Pieri brought onion seeds from the island of
Corsica to the Walla Walla Valley. Noticing
that the onions were so sweet, you could
practically eat them like an apple, local
farmers saved seeds from Pieri’s onions to
grow their own. The early 1900s saw Walla
Walla growers plant acres of onions, and
word spread of the distinctive sweetness.
After working for Pieri for a number of years,
Italian immigrant Joe Locati bought a farm
along the foothills of the Blue Mountains,
starting his own onion operation in 1909.
In 1995, onion growers took steps to protect
their unique vegetable, getting a USDA order
for the Genuine Walla Walla Sweet seal to
certify theirs as special. 12 years later, it
became Washington’s state vegetable.
Four generations of the Locati family have
been integral in creating the distinctive flavor
of Walla Walla sweet onions, and their name
is synonymous with great product.
Locati Farms onions achieved an even
greater distinction, when people noticed that
their onions seemed to be sweeter than any
others being grown.
An independent lab tested the Colossal
onions, and results showed that the onions
indeed have an extremely low level of pyruvic
acid — the lower the level, the sweeter the
onion!
We’re proud to start a new tradition of great
Walla Walla Sweetest Onions at Met Market.
Introducing Walla Wa
The fertile Walla Walla Valley is famous for its ideal
growing climate, with notable wineries for miles. But
the most treasured prize in the region is the Walla Walla
onion, and Metropolitan Market carries the sweetest one
there is. Brought over from Corsica in 1890,
these onions grow to a Colossal size, with
remarkably sweet flavor. Hurry in, because
the Walla Walla Sweetest Onion is only at
Metropolitan Market,
and only for a
short time.
Meet the Grower: Locati Farms
When you have a ton of onions to cut,
a mandolin is the right tool to reach
for. Our Housewares Department
carries ceramic, handheld, and large
sizes of mandolins, so you can slice
and shave your Walla Walla Sweetest
onions quickly and easily. The PL8
Mandolin from Progressive is our
Culinary Artists’ go-to gadget.
The sharper your knife, the less you cry.
Kyocera’s Ceramic knife blades hold
an edge longer, making them the ideal
companion for cutting up a bunch of
onions so you can keep your cool.
See it in action at one of our
Housewares Sale-ebration demos:
Kirkland: Thur. 7/16, 12-3PM
Magnolia: Fri. 7/17, 12-3PM
BlossomingWalla
Save Your Tears! Slice Walla Walla Sweetest Onions With the Best Tools
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5. Morada Sangria is an already
mixed wine option that is ideal
for your next backyard bash. The
perfect balance between dry red
wine and sweet fruit juices, the
only way to make it taste even
better is with a heaping helping
of the freshest local berries.
Taste it at Sip & Snack!
Uptown: Thur. 7/9, 5-7PM
Proctor: Fri. 7/10 4-6PM
alla Sweetest Onions
Orondo Cherries & Cheese
Admiral, Proctor, Sand Point, Magnolia:
Thur. 7/9, 12-3PM
Cherries and cheese are a naturally
sweet-tart-savory pairing, and we can’t
get enough of these locally grown fruits!
Blueberry Pancakes Topped with
Met Market Maple Syrup
All Stores: Sun. 7/5, 11AM-2PM
Blueberry pancakes? Uh, yes please. The
only way to enhance them is to douse
them heartily in Metropolitan Market’s
thick, sweet, compex maple syrup.
Berry Shortcake
All Stores: Sat. 7/4, 11AM-2PM
Cook it up or pick it up — however you
get the shortcake, make sure to top it with
the bountiful berries of summer.
July is
Berry Bonanza!
The Grill Companion Blossoming Onion rack lets
you make tender, flavorful onions at home for great
party snacks without a fryer. Just follow the guide to
cut up a Walla Walla Sweetest Onion, plop it on a hot
grill, and wait for the compliments.
W
alla Sweetest Onion
Proctor, Sand Point,
Kirkland, Magnolia:
Wed. 7/1, 4-7PM
Simple to use and delicious
to eat, you’ll want to start
every meal with a grilled
Walla Walla Sweetest
Onion appetizer.
WhiteBean
& Walla Walla Sweetest
OnionSalad
Proctor, Sand Point,
Kirkland, Magnolia:
Thur. 7/2, 4-7PM
A hearty salad that’s great for
picnics, packs like a champ for
office lunches, or makes a
solid centerpiece.
Fom cherries to tayberries,
the freshest local berries
are delivered to Met Market
7 days a week!
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t Onions, Basil, & Tomatoe
s
All Stores:
Sun. 7/12, 3-6PM
Fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes,
and, of course, Walla Walla
Sweetest Onions make the best
base for pasta. Eat it hot or cold
for a great summer meal with
minimal effort and
maximum flavor.
Taste It in the Kiosk
Mark your calendar and stop
by the Kiosk to taste delicious
Walla Walla Sweetest Onions
prepared in a variety of ways.
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lledChickenwithWallaW
alla Sweetest Onion Mint S
auce
All Stores: Fri. 7/3, 4-7PM
Walla Walla Sweetest Onions
get together with mint and
succulent strips of chicken
for your new weeknight go-to
meal. A little marinating goes a
long ways for big flavor.
Look around the store for Walla Walla
Sweetest Onions and you’ll find them
popping up all over the Deli. From the service
case to the Poke Bar, everything tastes a little
sweeter. The Ahi and Onion Poke, California
Roll Poke, and more get the sweetest
treatment for a limited time only!
Poke Gets a Sweet
Makeover
eetest Onion & Watermelo
nSalad
Admiral, Sand Point,
Uptown, Magnolia:
Sat. 7/11, 3-6PM
Give your fruit salad a little
bite by combining fresh,
atisfying watermelon chunks
with the sweetest onions
there are.
Walla Walla Sweetest O
nionTart
Admiral, Proctor,
Sand Point, Magnolia:
Thur. 7/9, 4-7PM
An onion...tart? Yep! All you
need is a little tender loving
care and you’ll produce the
best-tasting tart with an
unexpected star.
Gri
lled Swordfish with Walla
WallaSweetestOnion&O
rangeSalsa
Proctor & Magnolia:
Mon. 7/13, 4-7PM
Juicy oranges, cured olives,
and the sweetest onions ever
give meaty swordfish steaks a
light and flavorful treatment in
this lovely dish.

6. Fresh & Fermented
by Julie O’Brien & Richard J. Climenhage
Kirkland: Fri. 7/17, 5-7PM
Magnolia: Sun. 7/19, 12-2PM
Local favorite Julie O’Brien makes fermented foods
fashionable with a ton of great recipes. Come taste
two of our favorites.
Kitchenware SAL20%
off
all regularly priced
housewares merchandise
Bye Bye Fruit Fly
Locally made by a Met Market customer!
Admiral: Fri. 7/17, 12-3PM & 4-7PM
Sand Point: Sat. 7/18, 11AM-2PM & 3-6PM
Kirkland: Sat. 7/18, 11AM-2PM & 3-6PM
Sun. 7/19, 11AM-2PM & 3-6PM
Magnolia: Sun. 7/19, 11AM-2PM & 3-6PM
Proctor: Fri. 7/17, 12-3PM & 4-7PM
One of our Sand Point customers had the
genius idea to mix up an all-natural formula
and get rid of your peskiest fruit fly problem.
Vitamix Magic
Proctor: Fri. 7/17, 12-3PM
Sand Point: Sat. 7/18, 11AM-
2PM
Kirkland: Sun. 7/19, 11AM-2PM
The Vitamix is the ultimate
blender, and a must-have for
any serious cook. Every part
is made in the USA and tested
to a T — plus guaranteed to
last. Stop by and taste two
recipes from the accompanying
cookbook, which highlights
sauces, soups, and more.
e-cloth
Sand Point: Thur. 7/16, 12-3PM
Using only water and nothing
else, these magical cloths take
the dirt and bacteria right off of
anything. Chemical free cleaning!
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
Make ice cream instantly with
the push of a button. Because
everything tastes better when
you don’t have to wait.
Passion & Palate
by John Howie
Kirkland: Sat. 7/18, 12-2PM
Famous for his steaks, philanthropy, and
accessible cooking, John Howie is one of
our favorite chefs. Learn his secrets as he
signs his classic cookbook.
Cookbook Signings with Local Authors
Simple Fixes to Make Kitchen Life Easier
Plug-In and Perform Like a Pro
We Thought You
Should Know…
We carry hard-to-find specialty items like
truffle graters, spaetzel makers, and tagines.
We can special order any item from the lines
we carry, including Staub and Le Creuset.
If your purchase doesn’t work for you, we’ll
happily find you something that does.
Seasonal items for entertaining, holidays,
and special events are all here.
We get new items in every week.
We travel all over the country to
shows and shops to find the best products
from the USA and around the world.
We’re always looking local!
Neighborhood pride is big for us, and we
carry lines from artists around our stores,
plus plenty of Seattle-centric swag.

7. Nordicware
Admiral: Sat. 7/18, 11AM-2PM
Proctor: Sun. 7/19, 11AM-2PM
Come and see how easy it is to make
shortcakes with Nordicware’s aluminum
cake pans. Nonstick and made in the
USA, they’re super fun to use, too.
E-ebration!
JULY 16-19
Demos & Book Signings
Tips & Tricks
Giveaways
and MORE!
Zing Water Bottles
Proctor: Thur. 7/16, 12-3PM
Add your favorite fruit and
flavor your water in a cinch. The
built-in device at the base will
infuse your water to keep you
deliciously hydrated all day.
Grayl Water Bottle
Magnolia: Thur. 7/16, 4-7PM
Admiral: Fri. 7/17, 4-7PM
Kirkland: Sat. 7/18, 3-6PM
Sand Point: Sun. 7/19, 11AM-2PM
Filter your water on the road with the
ultimate water bottle. Three different
filters take out everything but the
hydrogen and oxygen.
RSVP Potato Ricer & Herb Scissors
Admiral: Thur. 7/16, 12-3PM
Magnolia: Fri. 7/17, 12-3PM
Rated the top potato ricer by Cook’s
Illustrated, RSVP’s gadget makes
mashed potatoes flawlessly. The Herb
Scissors cut clean for even portions.
Fresh Pantry
by Amy Pennington
Admiral: Thur. 7/16, 5-7PM
Magnolia: Fri. 7/17, 5-7PM
Eat fresh with Amy! Ask the well-known
gardening guru and savvy pantry pro all
about the season’s best produce. Our CAs
will whip up a couple of her recipes to enjoy.
Hydrate in Style
Shortcuts to Kitchen Magic
Tovolo Perfect Poach
Admiral: Thur. 7/16, 12-3PM
Magnolia: Fri. 7/17, 12-3PM
Toss aside every other poaching product:
We’ve got a winner for the easiest, prettiest
poacher right here. Come in & see why...
save up to
40% off
select
housewares
sale items!
Scanpan
“I use these every day! They’re
ceramic-titanium, eco-friendly, non-stick
pans. The 10” is great for everything.
You can sub it for cast iron because it
can go into an oven up to 500 degrees.
Cooking fish has never been easier.”
– Megan Doherty, Uptown Culinary Artist
Kyocera Ceramic Pans
“These pans cook food so evenly
every time. The depth of the pans are
helpful for making everything from
sauces to pasta dishes, and they’re
super easy to clean up.”
– Rodd Russell, Sand Point Housewares Manager
E-Cloth
“I have two grandbabies that smear food
on everything. I tried the E-Cloth on my
windows to clean up their shenanigans,
and I swear I couldn’t have gotten
my windows any cleaner without a
professional!”
– Deena Griffin, Uptown Housewares Manager
more from macrina
by Leslie Mackie
Admiral: Fri. 7/17, 5-7PM
It’s no secret that we love Macrina — and
we’re not alone. Meet owner Leslie Mackie
and taste her cookbook’s sweet buns, stuffed
with seasonal berries and baked to perfection.
Great Pans for Making Great Food
Staub Steam Grill
Kirkland: Thur. 7/16, 12-3PM
Magnolia: Sat. 7/18, 11AM-2PM
Part grill pan, part steamer, this handy sand-casted
contraption makes any cooking project easy.
Culinary Artist &
Housewares team
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8. Minimalist
2014 Cotes du Roussillon
This Metropolitan Market exclusive
comes from the southernmost
vineyards of France: the Cotes du
Roussillon, just north of Catalonian
Spain. A complex, feisty blend of
Grenache (50%), Syrah (35%), and
Carignan (15%), it displays facets
of wild herbs, expansive black fruit,
earth-mineral, and sassafrass,
revealing its impressive characteristics
over a long, relaxed, satiny build.
Montmassot
2014 Picpoul de Pinet
(Coteaux du Languedoc)
From the initial bracing sip
through notes of lemon zest and
lime leaf, subtleties of minerals
and white pepper, aromas of
almonds and flower petals, this
complex, impeccably clean,
brisk white has go-to summer
wine written all over it.
Domaine Francois Millet
2014 Sancerre Blanc
This is a gutsy, sturdy example
of Sancerre, the world’s
quintessential Sauvignon Blanc.
Resplendent with crisp lemon
and gooseberry fruit, infusions of
fresh-cut garden herbs, and vivid
mineral highlights, beautifully
and firmly constructed, this is
all one could ask for in a great
Sancerre Blanc.
Mojo Sandwich
All Stores: Wed. 7/15, 4-7PM
Featuring succulent pork marinated in
a mojo of fresh citrus, the meat is slow-
cooked for 12 hours until it falls apart
into tender hunks. A generous portion is
served on fresh-baked bread with pickled
jalapeños, our secret recipe aioli, sweet
onions, crisp romaine lettuce, and cilantro.
Fresh-Baked Bliss
Served Warm All Day.
Our signature cookie is packed
with two kinds of Belgian
chocolate and toasted walnuts.
Come Taste The Cookie with
Twin Brooks Creamery Milk
Uptown:
Wed. 7/1, 4-7PM
Thur. 7/2, 12-3PM & 4-7PM
Sat. 7/11, 11AM-2PM
Admiral:
Wed. 7/1, 4-7PM
Thur. 7/2, 12-3PM & 4-7PM
Fri. 7/3, 12-3PM & 4-7PM
Sat. 7/11, 11AM-2PM
Sand Point:
Sat. 7/11, 11AM-2PM
Manchester United
Meet & Greet
Uptown: Thur. 7/16, 4-6PM
Meet the legends of Manchester
United and enter a drawing
for free Manchester United
swag. Limited edition bottles
of Concha y Toro Cabernet
Sauvignon will be available for
purchase. Then get ready for
some great soccer on July 17
at the International Champions
Cup at CenturyLink!
We’ve discovered an
impressive portfolio of
French wines, ordering
direct and passing the
savings along to you. Here
are a few, please see your
Wine Steward for
the other offerings.
Bastille Day is July 14:
Enjoy French Wine