Frank's Quality Produce operates in the Corner Market building and stocks seasonal produce such as arugula, butter lettuce,[3] castelfranco,[4][5]dill, dragon fruit, frisée, mangos,[6] and mushrooms (including black truffles).[7] The business has also sold fruit baskets and produce gift boxes.[8]
History
Established in 1928, the business has been owned and operated by four generation of the Genzale family.[6][9] Frank Genzale is the owner as of 2020.[10] Frank's is one of seven permanent produce hightails at Pike Place Market, as of 2021.[11] During the COVID-19 pandemic, fruits and vegetables from Frank's were included in home-delivered Market Boxes, featuring products from various vendors at Pike Place Market.[12][13]
Reception
Aimee Rizzo included the business in The Infatuation's 2020 list of "Seattle produce stands to check out when you're tired of QFC".[8]