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For press inquiries contact Deborah Sellers: ds@sellersmarkets.com

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August, 2007

2007 Greenopia Award

We are proud to announce our commitment to local sustainability, as we were recently awarded a “four-star rating” (90% or more of food/beverages served are local sustainable/organic).  This score puts us in elite company along with nationally-acclaimed, “green” fine dining restaurants like Chez Panisse and The Slanted Door.  In garnering such recognition, we are only reaffirmed in our mission to build a strong brand by staying true to our belief that fresh, local and sustainable products make a difference both for the consumer and for the environment.

June, 2007

Yelp! Honors Sellers Markets 2006/2007

Feburary 20, 2007

Sellers Markets was one of the top 10 San Francisco venues selected as the Best of the Bay and “one of the hidden treasures in the world’s best cities” for a break in the demands of the day.

Reviewers liked the simplicity and authenticity of a fast casual restaurant that offers the best tasting food locally sourced by award-winning artisan producers who practice sustainable agriculture. The recognition was awarded by Microsoft/Starwoods resorts. Other top picks in San Francisco for favorite out of the way places where locals go to relax, unwind and enjoy the sights and sounds that make their home unique include Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Funston, Sculpture Garden at the DeYoung Museum, Kabuki Hot Springs, Ferry Plaza Market, Burke Williams, Fleur de Lys and Westin St. Francis.

http://renewal.msn.com/Explore.html#SanFrancisco

Feburary 3rd, 2007

Sellers Markets makes a Contribution to the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Over 1,000 culinary enthusiasts enjoyed lavish samplings of signature hors d'oeuvres and fine wines from over 60 celebrated Bay area chefs and local wineries at the 6th annual Make A Wish Foundation benefit on February 3. The event grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Sellers Markets was the only fast casual restaurant invited to participate in one of the most talked about Bay Area food and wine events.  Eschewing fancier fare, guests made multiple trips to savor the Sellers Markets mini-baby barbecue Niman Ranch pulled pork sandwiches, a signature menu item available at both Sellers Markets locations in San Francisco

January 27, 2007
Gerry Spence, Author, Bloodthirsty Bitches and Pious Pimps of Power and Jim Sellers, president, Sellers Markets

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Gerry Spence, famed lawyer, author & guest media host of Hardball, had lunch with friends and fans at Sellers Market #2 after speaking to a packed crowd at The Commonwealth Club 1/26/06. Spence stated that "the United states has become a nation of haters; leading the charge are conservative commentators whose hate-filled propaganda clogs up the airwaves." He urged the nation to"change course before we head resolutely and irretrievably over a cliff."

December 9, 2006
San Francisco Mayor's Office, the SF Small Business Commission, and the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies recognizes Sellers Markets as one of San Francisco's five Most Innovative Entrepreneurs for 2006.

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November 30 , 2006
VIP Grand Opening Event featuring leaders from the sustainable agriculture movement

Success Fuels Launch of Sellers Markets #2 in San Francisco. Locally grown, sustainable artisan foods redefine fast-casual dining

Over 125 people kicked off the Grand Opening of Sellers Markets #2 in downtown San Francisco on November 30th that featured a conversation with industry leaders on sustainable agricultural practices and tasted new signature dinner menu items by award winning artisan producers. Sellers Markets #2 is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday- Thursday, 7am-7:30pm and Friday 7am-3pm.

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Greg Steltenpohl, Adina WorldBeat Beverages; Jim Sellers, Sellers Markets; Paul Dolan, The Mendocino Wine Company; Helen Russell, Equator Estate Coffees & Teas (back row), Deborah Sellers, Sellers Markets, Liam Mayclem, Host of CBS5 “Eye on the Bay”, Bill Niman, Niman Ranch and Michael Dimock, Roots of Change.

Maximizing the Minimal: Can Sustainability be Scaled?”Industry leaders discussed alternative models to large scale industrial practices at the opening of Sellers Markets #2. A lively Q&A was moderated by Liam Mayclem,CBS5 :Eye on the Bay”.

November 27,
City Search rates Sellers Markets 9.7

November 15,
2006 KQED interview with Amy Sherman

November 15,
TABLEHOPPER Announces Sellers Markets Second Location Opening.

Fans of the tasty eats at ~SELLERS MARKETS~ (at the corner of Front and Pine Streets) will be fired up to know Deborah and Jim Sellers will be opening their second restaurant at 595 Market Street (at the backside of the building, on the side of Second and Stevenson Streets). The opening date is set for Thursday, November 30. They will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


Press Release: Sellers Markets Opens 2nd Location

October 27-29, 2006
Sellers Markets Selected to Participate in Prestigious Culinary Event Inside the Kitchen at The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Sellers Markets was one of 20 restaurants and the only fast casual eatery selected to participate in the prestigious "Inside the Kitchen" at The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, an extraordinary weekend dedicated to enjoying and learning about wine and food from celebrity chefs and master sommeliers.  A portion of ticket sales from the signature event was donated to Meals On Wheels of San Francisco that provides two home-delivered meals each day to over 1,150 homebound seniors. Sellers Markets served their signature mini Niman Ranch pulled pork sandwiches on handmade buns by Boulangerie Bay Breads and Brownie Bites made with Scharfenberger chocolate to rave reviews.  For more info, www.insidethekitchen.net.

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"The Niman Ranch Cookbook" autographed by Bill Niman is available for purchase at Sellers Markets for $35.00. Makes a great Gift for the Holidays!

October 2005
Treehugger featues Sellers Markets " Sellers Markets' Sustainable Fast Food"

August 2005
San Francisco Chronicle Features Sellers Markets Cheese purveyors with Blue Ribbons from The American Cheese Society: Cowgirl Creamery, Cypress Grove, Belfiore, & Point Reyes

July 2005
San Francisco Station features Sellers Markets

June 2005
Where-to-guide- features Sellers Markets in "Restaurant Round-up...High Quality & Quick"

June 2005
City Search rates Sellers Markets a "9.5"

June 2005
Restaurant Business Magazine features Sellers Markets in its Cover Story "Local Color"

April 2005
Daily Candy features Sellers Markets "Fast Food"

March 2005
San Francisco Chronicle features Sellers Markets "Sandwiches: Hot, Cold and Ecofriendly"