ICONIC MARKETS JOE PATTI'S SEAFOOD

caPtain Giuseppe “Joe” Patti and his family have cemented themselves in Pensacola history through their service to the people and restaurateurs of the Gulf Coast. With a legacy as lengthy and rich as the fisherman’s life, the Joe Patti Seafood Company has set a standard for their products and services that honors Joe Patti’s own values of perfectionism and integrity.

Joe Patti was born in Riposto, Sicily in 1901 and found his way from New York to Pensacola, where his journey to veneration began when he worked his way up from a humble snapper fisher to the captain of his own boat. He was a simple yet stern man that believed in equity, reason, independence, and honest, hard work. He applied those beliefs to the founding of his company, which started 90 years ago from the front porch of his home on DeVilliers Street. It was here that he and his wife, Anna Patane-Patti, would sell the fish and shrimp that he caught from his boat to their neighbors. The couple then opened a shop on the same street that they lived on, and the rest was history, as his six sons and daughters carried the torch of his legacy into the future of fishing, shrimp grading, vending, distribution and wholesale retail.

Over the years, their shop moved from De Villiers Street to a more suitable location on B Street just off the bay in downtown Pensacola. Since then, the market has expanded immensely, now offering not just freshly caught and fileted fish, shrimp and shellfish, but also sushi, baked bread, ice cream, artisan deli meats, wines, cheeses, coffee and more. The market itself is a spectacle for the senses with stunningly fresh tuna and shrimp being crowd favorites.

Visitors can rarely find Joe Patti’s without a parking lot full of cars and a queue that reaches beyond the front entrance. The quality of its seafood and the lively character of the staff all contribute to the success of this world-renowned fish market.

The Patti family has brought an irreplaceable presence with them to Pensacola and continues to go above and beyond in their service to the community. If you haven’t already given Joe Patti’s a visit, be sure to stop in this summer and see for yourself what all the commotion is about. For more information, visit joepattis.com.

Shoreline Foods

1180 W Main St., Pensacola

Shoreline Foods International Market and Deli is a Grecian, family-owned grocery that prides itself on its specialty, handmade and meticulously curated products, such as legendary olive oil, Diamantopetra wines, honey, spices, home and personal products and delicious deli meats. For more information, visit sfpensacola.com.

Apple Market

1021 Scenic Hwy., Pensacola

Deemed “The Biggest Little Store In Town,” David Apple’s Apple Market has been a pillar of the Pensacola community since 1996. The cute red and white shop located just off of Scenic Highway in Pensacola has it all: fresh cut deli meats, produce, delicious Drowsy Poet coffee and even an off-site catering service. For more information, visit applemarketpensacola.com.

Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Café

315 W Garden St. & 1000 E 9 Mile Rd., Pensacola

Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Café has been providing the Gulf Coast with healthy and organic groceries, deli items and personal care products since 1973. Ever’man’s commitment to a vibrant and healthy community is evident in their many low or no cost educational, fitness and wellness classes as well. For more information, visit everman.org.

Bailey’s Produce & Nursery

4301 N Davis Hwy., Pensacola

Known by locals as the home of the Jolly Green Giant, this locally owned, year-round market and nursery has been bringing the finest produce and plants to the Pensacola community for more than 80 years. In addition to their large assortment of fresh veggies and flavorful fruits, Bailey’s also offers a variety of plants in their nursery. Their Christmas tree sale is a favorite among locals. For more information, visit baileysproduce.com.

Palafox Market

121 N Palafox St., downtown Pensacola

Boasting a variety of artisan and craft foods, home goods, art and other locally-made goodies, the Palafox Market has been a means of the community serving itself and others for over a decade. The market operates every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. The original runs in the median of Palafox between Garden and Wright Streets, and its newest expansion, Palafox Market South speaks to the market’s success, evolving from a modest pop-up consisting of a handful of farmers to a flourishing economic cornerstone of Pensacola. For more information, visit palafoxmarket.com.