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Seattle Bites is delighted to have Jan Marie Johnson leading your extraordinary behind-the-scenes tour of Pike Place Market. Jan Marie’s years of world-travel, her culinary education as well as creative background with both The Walt Disney Company and Universal Studios Hollywood brings a unique talent that makes this lively tour full of food, facts and a heaping-serving of fun.
Jan Marie developed her food expertise while attending culinary school and led a team that snagged a “Future Chefs of Seattle” award. Seattleites also know Jan Marie as the creator of the acclaimed Festival at Mount Si Chili Cook-off, Burstin’ with Blueberries Dessert and famous Twede’s Pie Eating Contests.
She also has taught local cooking classes. Before moving to Seattle her creative and marketing talents were utilized in such areas as the opening of Euro Disney & California Adventure for Walt Disney Attractions and back-lot extravaganzas (e.g., Academy Country Music Awards, Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future) at Universal Studios.
Jan Marie brings a life that compliments the market like no other tour. She is renowned on her travels for scoping out hidden restaurants, connecting with the best local guides, and exploring wineries, kitchens, and farmer’s markets.
Bringing these talents and interests back home to Seattle, she continues to research (and taste) all that Pike Place Market and Seattle have to offer. As Seattle Bites’ founder and tour leader, she shares this wealth of information and enthusiasm bringing the most unique and memorable experience to you all with a “permission to have fun philosophy”.
Now let’s go take a bite out of the Market!