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Big John's

PFI

Shop for specialty food and ingredients from Italy, the Mediterranean, and beyond!

Come visit our new location!

Gouda

Experience traditional flavors alongside the latest in specialty food.

From Our Family, to Yours

Cheeses

Explore our extensive collection of cheese varieties from Europe and the United States ranging from washed rind and creamy bries to aged goudas and blues to cave aged and alpine cheeses. Ask for a tasting during your next visit!

Olive Oils

Explore our curated selection of premium olive oils, infused oils, and specialty oils, each chosen for its exceptional quality, distinct flavor profiles, and unparalleled versatility in the kitchen.

Charcuterie

Explore our curated selection of premium salami, mortadella, prosciutto, and more,  sourced from renowned producers across Europe who prioritize quality and tradition above all else.

Wines

Discover an unparalleled selection of wines sourced from renowned wine regions across Europe, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-drenched vineyards of Bordeaux.

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Reimagine the Art of Cheese

Blue cheese wheel

Birba Blue

This unusual blue cheese is soaked in beer for 10 days then covered in malted wheat. The result is a fruity, malty flavored cheese that is buttery with hints of spiciness in the blue mold.

Pairings

• Uncle Jerry's Pretzels

• Menabrea Blonde Lager

French soft cheese, triple cream, brillat, domain du vallage

Brillat Savarin

The ultimate rich, buttery triple cream! 

Pairings

• Mitica Valencia Almonds

• Champagne

We believe that good food brings people together.

Family owned and operated since 1971, Big John's PFI is known around Seattle as a hidden treasure trove for chefs, home cooks, food lovers, and those who love to entertain. We stock our shelves with classic and modern ingredients and products from Italy, Europe, and beyond. Stop by and taste cheese and olives, stock your spice cabinet, or pick up a bottle of wine. We hope to see you soon!

-The Croce Family

Cheese cut to order and charcuterie sliced to order

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mimolette french cheese

Mimolette

Mimolette is a cow's milk cheese produced in Flanders. It has a mild flavor with hints of nuttiness, fruity flavor, and butterscotch. It is a one of a kind cheese!

Pairings

• Prosciutto di Parma 

• Languedoc Cabernet

raclette cheese from switzerland

Grossvättu Raclette

It's raclette season and we've got several options for you to choose from! Grossvättu is made by a co-op of small cow farms in the Emmental Valley. It is full bodied, with strong aromas, but still a very approachable raclette!

Pairings

• Cornichon

• Gruner Veltliner

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