In the beginning...
John "Big John" Croce began PFI out of the back of his car–selling imported olives and feta cheese to Greek restaurants. As a product of Seattle's "Garlic Gulch" neighborhood, he soon added Italian products to his assortment of specialty food products.
Before long, there was such a great demand from the public for Big John's products that he began to open once a week to satisfy retail customers. Every Saturday customers would line up outside the shop and be waited on by the Croce family.
Today, Big John's PFI is nestled on the border of the International and Central Districts of Seattle and continues to act as a place for people around the area to find their favorite specialty foods.
Today!
The legacy of Big John lives on through his children Mike and Holly, who proudly carry forward their father's vision. Together with the next generation, represented by Holly's daughter Margo, they continue the family tradition of offering an exceptional array of classic and contemporary specialty foods that won't break the bank.
