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Larry Mellum
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Portrait of Larry Mellum
i. Biography
Larry Mellum founded Pike Place Chowder in Seattle, a business defined by seafood chowder. His own account of the move is direct: “My first thought was: I want to be at Pike Place Market.” He adds, “To this day, I’m so grateful we moved our business here.”
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The Essentials - Role: founder of Pike Place Chowder. - City: Seattle. - Specialty: seafood chowder. - Craft note: “Every day I can select from the freshest produce and fish for my chowders, and this enables us to continue to perfect our recipe.” - Community note: “The Market Foundation does such important work for vulnerable seniors, working families and workers in the Market, I can think of nothing better than to give right back to the place that has given so much to me and my business.”
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Larry's signature dishes include Chowder in a Bread Bowl.
In Their Words “The Market Foundation does such important work for vulnerable seniors, working families and workers in the Market, I can think of nothing better than to give right back to the place that has given so much to me and my business.” “Every day I can select from the freshest produce and fish for my chowders, and this enables us to continue to perfect our recipe.”
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What is Larry Mellum's current role?
As of 2026, Larry Mellum is Founder.
What is Larry Mellum known for?
Seafood chowder.
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