Seattle Eats

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about where he thinks we all should be eating right now.

Discussed in this episode:

• Try this hidden gem of a Seattle bistro for your next great date night
• New Ballard seafood restaurant from vaunted chef debuts
• Hot new Seattle sake bar with fusion food is the talk of the town

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Seattle Eats is edited by Jim Gates. It’s produced by Alec Cowan and Brandi Fullwood.

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As the incoming days of rain threaten to push us inside, Seattle restaurants are making soups worth leaving your house for. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to food writer Meg Van Huygen about the best soups around the city.

Discussed in this episode:

• Tho Seattle, South Lake Union
• Situ Tacos, Ballard
• Pidgin Cooperative, Interbay
• Kin Len Thai Night Bites, Fremont
• Linda's Tavern, Capitol Hill

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Tell us about your favorite soup! Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

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Cold beer, good music, and plenty of skewers of meat and veggies– Japanese izakayas are built for the afterwork crowd. Johnny Courtney, the chef and co-owner of Atoma in Wallingford, tells you about his favorite and why you should put it on your list of restaurants to try next.

This week, host Brandi Fullwood finds out how this 2026 James Beard finalist unwinds after a long day and what he orders to celebrate the end of the day.

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Seattle Eats is edited by Jim Gates. It’s produced by Alec Cowan and Brandi Fullwood.

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If you want good barbacoa, you're gonna have to put in the work to make it. Making it the traditional way is a 24-hour process that involves roasting lamb, goat or beef in an underground fire pit until the meat is velvety and almost melts on your tongue.

And if you're not making it yourself, finding the real thing can take some digging, too -- a deep search on Facebook Marketplace, or asking around the neighborhood.

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Gustavo Sagrero, KUOW’s immigration race and identity reporter about his search for traditionally-made barbacoa and how it led him to a family barbecue.

Read Gustavo’s story on barbacoa here: WA immigrants continue traditional Barbacoa, despite looming threats of deportation

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Seattle Eats is edited by Jim Gates. It’s produced by Alec Cowan and Brandi Fullwood.

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You don’t have to have the right equipment, or a secret location, or a car to start foraging. Plenty of tasty foraged foods are easier to find than you might think: your backyard, parks, and local trails.

Alexis Nikole Nelson, also known as the @BlackForager on TikTok, wants to make it easier. She has a new cookbook that teaches expert and novice foragers how to find and eat the mushroom, berries, and flower petals. Happy Snacking, Don’t Die is packed with delicious and informative recipes for every season.

Seattle Eats host Brandi Fullwood spoke with Alexis live at Town Hall Seattle as part of the Seattle Arts & Lectures speaker series. Alexis talked about experimenting with recipes, how she connects her indigenous and Black ancestry to her practice, and what it means to be a "filthy vegan."

Check out the rest of the Seattle Arts & Lecture line up and snag tickets: https://lectures.org/

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about why he loathes smashburgers–the flattened crispy patties with lacy edges. He’ll share where to get the best juicy, big burgers in the city instead.

You can read more about why Tan prefers big juicy burgers in the Seattle Times: Seattle’s 4 best big burgers: No smashed patties, just juicy beef

And why Tan is passing on smashburgers here:

Smashburgers took over Seattle. Why? Our food critic has thoughts

Discussed in this episode:

• Little Beast, Ballard – The “classy trashy” signature burger
• The Shambles, Roosevelt – The Shamburger
• FlintCreek Cattle Co., Greenwood – cheeseburger special
• L’Oursin, Central District – fast-food-style burger

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Seattle Eats is edited by Jim Gates. It’s produced by Alec Cowan and Brandi Fullwood.

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Birthdays should be special. Where should you celebrate yours?

This week, Host Brandi Fullwood and friends of Seattle Eats share their favorite places to celebrate a special day. Spoiler! Our perfect birthday restaurants have tarot, fried catfish, and soy sauce ice cream.

Discussed in this episode:

• The Corson Building, Georgetown
• Monsoon, North Capitol Hill
• Iconiq, Mount Baker
• No.9 Alley Hotpot, Bitter Lake
• Rainier Restaurant, Othello? Rainier Valley
• Halfseas Wine Bar, Ballard
• Ramie, Capitol Hill
• Needle and Thread, Capitol Hill

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Seattle Eats is edited by Jim Gates. It’s produced by Alec Cowan and Brandi Fullwood.

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Typically, getting food in a brewery, you can expect some simple classics: maybe some tavern pizzas or pretzels, some peanuts. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about great neighborhood breweries with even better food.

Read more about brewery food from Jackie Varriano at the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/four-seattle-breweries-with-great-food-from-fair-isle-to-aslan-brewing/

Discussed in this episode:

• Kochendorfer’s kebaburrito
• Blue fin tuna tostadas at Fair Isle’s La Marea
• French fry sandwich at Figurehead Brewing
• Deck oven pizza at Aslan Brewing
• A surprise hack to elevate your salad at Rhein Haus

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. It is produced by Alec Cowan and edited by Jim Gates. The host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood and food writer Harry Cheadle squeeze out the last drops of summer, one new restaurant at a time. Think retro pizza shop, dry-aged seafood and Puerto Rican coffee.

Discussed in this episode:

• Stevie’s Famous Pizza, Phinney Ridge
• Sea’d In, Capitol Hill
• El Cerro, Capitol Hill

Check out a load of other new restaurants in Harry’s column Opening Night in Seattle Magazine: https://seattlemag.com/food-drink/opening-night-sead-inn-tries-something-a-little-different-with-seafood/

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. This episode was edited by Jeannie Yandel.

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Tina Fahnbulleh the chef-owner of Gold Coast Kitchen about her favorite lunch spot on First Hill, George’s Polish Deli.

Discussed in this episode:

• Adventurous eating vs comfort food
• Snails, pickles, and herring make the best soups
• Finding a little bit of home in a deli

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. Jeannie Yandel also edited this episode.

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Could a tiny bar fix the Seattle freeze? What about boost your dating life? This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about his big feelings about tiny bars around the Seattle area.

Read more about tiny bars in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/these-seattle-area-bars-may-be-tiny-but-they-have-great-cocktails-and-more/

Discussed in this episode:

• Why you save the tiny bar for second dates
• The McMenamins that transports you to New Orleans
• A smoked beef french fry lollipop (it’s really good)

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Ellary Collins, a baker at The Wayland Mill. Collins shares her go-to spot in the International District, where late-night industry workers and early-shift bakers cross paths. She’ll tell you what to order and how to do it like a regular.https://www.instagram.com/bootscootinbread/

Discussed in this episode:

• Luscious claypot eel and umami (sorry) forward xo rolls
• Bearing witness to karaoke
• Hitting up the late night spot at 3PM
• Thanksgiving at Gan Bei

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and senior producer is Brandi Fullwood. Jonathan Chang helped produce this episode.

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement about the best cold noodle dishes in the city right now.

Read more about cold noodles in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/3-top-seattle-spots-for-cold-noodles-one-of-summers-best-bites/

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. Jonathan Chang helped produce this episode.

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This week, we are heading to a local fish fry with KUOW politics reporter Scott Greenstone. We’ll tell you how this backyard party, hosted by a notable elder of Seattle’s south end became an informal political hub for aspiring politicians. And we’ll taste the fish!

Check out more of Scott’s work over on Sound Politics, a podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest: https://www.kuow.org/podcast/sound-politics

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.

Become a member today at https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Victor Steinbrueck, the chef and owner of Local Tide in Fremont, about his go-to-spot to eat in the city. He's been going to this late night dim sum spot with his family, his friends... really anyone for 25 years.

Read more about this story a list of what to order: https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-late-night-spot-this-seattle-chef-has-been-going-to-for-25-years

Discussed in this episode:

• Being a 25 year regular
• Organized chaos at a late night dim sum spot
• How to order for a full squad (hint: ask for the whole fish)
• Local Tide’s new spot coming soon.

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Lucy Soucekhelped edit this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.

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It might be National Ice Cream Month but there’s more on the menu in Seattle: shave ice, raspado, kakigori, and bingsu. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met food writer Naomi Tomky about the coldest, sweetest treats around town.

Check out Naomi’s full line up here.

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. Alec Cowan helped produce this episode.

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to food writer Meg van Huygen about the Seattle sandwich orders that are great year round but perfect for summer: by the lake, on a boat, or in line for the ferry.

Sandwich Spots Discussed:

• Bottega Gabriele, Pioneer Square
• Oxbow, Montlake
• Lyon’s Grocery, Queen Anne
• Stacked (Inside Montana Badlands!), Lower Queen Anne
• LASA Sandwiches and Pearls, Lynnwood
• Greenbank Pantry & Deli, Whidbey Island

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your favorite sandwich in the city? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer is Jonathan Chang. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and senior producer is Brandi Fullwood.

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Hot dog! The NYT Wirecutter team made it bracket-official and crowned the Seattle dog best in America. The signature late night street food knocked out every other style in a head-to-head battle (yes, including Chicago and NYC). But how did the best hot dog in America get its cream cheese? We dig into the KUOW archives to tell you the origin story of the Seattle Dog.

Read more about the origin of the Seattle dog on KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/stories/polaroids-how-seattle-s-signature-hot-dog-got-its-cream-cheese

Check out the hot dog bracket battle on the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/chef-jose-andres-hot-dog-taste-test/

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about the openings and closing, shaking things up for better or worse. Plus, they’ll tell you how to order at some of the newest restaurants in Seattle.

Find out about more openings in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/18-new-restaurants-in-downtown-seattle-and-neighborhoods-around-it/

Discussed in this episode:

• Sophon
• Baiana, Pike Place Market
• Louie’s Deli, Pioneer Square
• Anh Ơi Bake Shop, Chinatown-International District

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer isJonathan Chang. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to baker and owner of Pan de la Selva, Mayra Sibrian. Mayra shares where she routinely gets breakfast in Mount Baker on her way to work. It’s a sandwich with lots of details: american cheese, a melt in your mouth egg patty, arugula, labne, muhammara, just to name a few.

ICYMI! We talked about Mayra's bakery on a previous episode with Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement: https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-bakery-hiding-in-city-hall-with-bethany-jean-clement

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Do you have a question for the Seattle Eats team? Do you want to share your go-to-spot to eat? Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer isJonathan Chang. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.

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