Sur La Table

Sur La Table was founded in Seattle in 1972 by Shirley Collins, a woman with a passion for food and a fondness for community. Living in Seattle, she fell in love with Pike Place Market with its inspiring blend of products, artisans, and farmers.

To her, it was a special gathering place for food lovers and culinary visionaries alike.

When Shirley opened her first store in Pike Place Market, she was determined to assemble the best selection of cookware, gadgets, linens and books—even importing exclusive specialty items from France, her favorite culinary destination.

Using the market as her inspiration, she thoughtfully filled her store with cooking tools that would bring people together in the kitchen and around the table.