http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/42552 Everyone has that one perfect friend who has their dinner parties planned to the last napkin ring weeks in advance. If that sounds like you, stop reading--this guide's for the rest of us, whose best-laid plans consistently go AWOL and leave us scrambling to put everything together at the last minute. The next time you've got guests arriving in five hours and nothing to feed them, remember this list of one-stop shops for affordable wine, appetizers, dips and more party necessities. en Copyright 2007 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/81/f9/42552r1.jpg http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/42552 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Cheap wine, tasty dips and freezers full of ready-to-bake gourmet appetizers make TJ's a quick and easy pre-party stop. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10780874/seattle_wa/trader_joe_s.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Pick up cheese, meat, olives and other exotic imported food for practically pennies at this glitz-free gourmet bargain basement. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10803971/seattle_wa/big_john_s_pacific_food_importers.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Discounted wine at 30 to 60 percent off retail prices can be found at this small shop just south of Safeco Field. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/43926047/seattle_wa/wine_outlet.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Forget about slaving over the stove: Stop by Kathy Casey's flagship cafe for gourmet spreads, dips, jams, cheeses and more tempting snacks. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/43929935/seattle_wa/dish_d_lish.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This crowded Pike Place shop stocks plenty of cured Italian meats, fancy cheeses, imported spreads and good wines. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10767102/seattle_wa/delaurenti_specialty_food_market.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Shop for affordable treats like marinated vegetables, olives, Belgian chocolate and hundreds of fine wines at this extravaganza of international goodies SEATTLE, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10795994/seattle_wa/cost_plus_world_market.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Fresh pastas, sauces and specialty foods draw those who want gourmet food, but lack the time to prepare it. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10781321/seattle_wa/pasta_co.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles High-class takeout and gourmet market caters to the foodies of the Eastside. Bellevue, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/41923264/bellevue_wa/porcella_urban_market.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/40516 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/caterer Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/40584/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:36:46 -0800