From The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle Best Nearby Specialty Shops (Shopping) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Seattle, WA De Laurenti Specialty Food and Wine (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 1435 1st Ave Pike Place Market, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-622-0141 • 800-873-6685 Distance: ~1160 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. This popular Italian gourmet market boasts a phenomenal inventory of meats, olive oils, sauces, breads, vinegars, cheeses, and pastas. An espresso cafe, serving food and pastries, is available upstairs as well. Market Spice (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 85-A Pike Place Pike Place Market, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-622-6340 Distance: ~0.26 mi User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Located beneath the clock in Pike Place Market, where a bordello once operated, Market Spice features an exquisite line of teas, including black, blended, flavored, loose-leaf, and decaffeinated. Each tea is noted for its robust flavor and rich aroma, especially the signature blend which shares its name with the shop. Sur La Table (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 84 Pine St Pike Place Market, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-448-2244 Distance: ~0.32 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. This business has been a leading importer of kitchen items for more than 20 years. With their extensive stock of cookware, cutlery, table linens, and accessories, you're certain to locate the perfect gift for the gourmet or the sous-chef in your life. Patagonia (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 2100 1st Ave, Seattle  WA  98121 • 206-622-9700 • 800-638-6464 Distance: ~0.51 mi         Description: BELLTOWN. Seattle is known for its outdoor enthusiasts and incredible scenery. This well-stocked supplier of outdoor clothing and camping gear has something for the entire family and makes sure that you experience the outdoors in comfort and style. Choose from a wide range of backpacks, stoves, fleece pullovers, waterproof apparel, and expedition equipment. Uwajimaya (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 600 5th Ave S Ste 100, Seattle  WA  98104 • 206-624-6248 Distance: ~0.81 mi         Description: INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT. This expansive emporium is the largest Japanese department store in the Northwest. If you're a connoisseur of Asian goods and cuisine, you'll definitely want to browse through the well-stocked aisles. Along with sections for produce, seafood, meats, and grocery items, you'll also find an on-site deli and an interesting array of quality gift items. A branch of one of Japan's best bookstores can be found on the premises and carries a selection of Asian books and periodicals. Paid parking only. REI (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 222 Yale Ave N, Seattle  WA  98109 • 206-223-1944 • 888-873-1938 Distance: ~0.86 mi         Description: CAPITOL HILL. You haven't been shopping until you've visited REI's flagship store! This remarkable outdoor supply store promises an unforgettable experience. They offer an extensive inventory of gear for everything from kayaking to bird watching. Most impressive, however, are the phenomenal facilities, which allow you to assess the merchandise. On-site trails let you test-drive mountain bikes and footwear, a simulated rain room gives you the opportunity to try out a Gore-Tex jacket, and 65-foot pinnacles allow rock climbers to test their gear. You'll also find a great hands-on section for children. Bitters Company (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 513 N 36th St, Seattle  WA  98103 • 206-632-0886 • 866-664-2488 Distance: ~3.12 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: FREMONT. Operated by two sisters, this incredible shop presents a wealth of unique items, many of them imported from Portugal, the Philippines, and South America. The sisters travel regularly, bringing back textiles, jewelry, clothing, and all sorts of decorative items. They also stock merchandise from the area, along with sister Amy Carson's hand-crafted furniture. University of Washington Bookstore (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 4326 University Way NE, Seattle  WA  98105 • 206-634-3400 • 800-335-1323 Distance: ~3.73 mi User Rating: 5.5 / 10         Description: UNIVERSITY DISTRICT. Recognized as one of the country's largest collegiate bookstores, this establishment makes available an astounding selection of books, magazines, office supplies, and art-related merchandise. You're guaranteed to find an elusive academic text, the perfect watercolor brush, or a hard-to-locate periodical. They will special order items not in stock – be it book, CD, or even computer software. They even offer free out-of-print book searches. Gift wrapping and shipping are also available. British Pantry Ltd. (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 8125 161st Ave NE, Redmond  WA  98052 • 425-883-7511 Distance: ~10.77 mi User Rating: 9.1666 / 10         Description: REDMOND. An authority in classic British cuisine for more than 20 years, British Pantry offers menus for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. There's also a separate shop decked out with posters and British memorabilia and stocked with candy, sausage rolls, iced teacakes, fruitcakes, and biscuits packaged to go. Also look for gift items such as English bone china. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.