Seattle Eats

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 Pe...

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...

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-aroun...

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...

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Aaron Tekulve, the chef and owner of Surrell in Madison Valley. They get into what it's like to be a James Beard finalist (apparently it means a lot more microgreens at your door) and where he goes to eat on his day off. Hint: kid friendly, by the water, and there are plenty of cheesy chips. How to order at this go-to spot: Basket of chips, crispy, light, a...

Seattle restaurants are serving up dosas worth a long line or a reservation. We’re talking about fermented rice and lentil crepe's that are golden, crispy, fluffy and the size of a mini telescope (with and without sambar).This week, host Brandi Fullwood and writer Shri Repp make the case for Seattle’s best dosas right now.  Read more from Shri on dosas, Indian cooking and more: ht...

It's hot, then it's cold, and then it's rainy – it's Juneuary in Seattle, but we are eating so well. Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement and host Brandi Fullwood share notes on their latest favorite dishes at Seattle restaurants. Discussed in this episode: Great gravy! Little Jaye has great biscuits Busan Jeong’s cauldrons of soondaeguk  Harvest Vine’s Superlative...

From powdered eggs to wagyu tagliata, hotel food has the power to make or break a vacation. But, if you’re a local, where can you get a taste of that vacation mindset without leaving town? This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about why locals ought to check out Seattle's hotel food scene.  Read more about hotel food scene at the Seattle Time...

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Brady Ishiwata-Williams, the chef and owner of Tomo, about his go-to spot for big birthdays, out of town friends, and honestly any day that needs an upgrade. Hint: a skatepark-view omakase run by a chef that makes the whole night feel like a perfect DJ set. Discussed in this episode: Why eating at your friend's place hits different Foie gras of the sea: cri...

When you take into account quality, quantity, and the overall dining experience — what bites around Seattle give you the most for your money? This week, host Brandi Fullwood duels Tan Vinh in a screaming good meal deal battle royale (they’re not really going to battle, they’re just gonna talk about the best value bites around town).  Read more about these bites:  https:...

This week, Host Brandi Fullwood talks to Emily Kim, co-founder of the Pastry Project and the founder of Crumb Magazine, about her go-to spot for a great meal. Kim seeks out Masakan , a Malaysian pop-up, wherever they spring up. From the pop-up booths to catered meals, their meals have become a fixture in her life. Discussed in this episode: Hawker stall realness at the Ballard Farmers Market Beef...

From ancient grains to firefly squid, Seattle’s newest restaurants are trying it all. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met food writer Naomi Tomky about the restaurant openings— and one closing— that are hot on critics' minds. They discuss why these long-anticipated openings have diners and critics buzzing and which ones you’ll want to try. Read more about S...

Call your friends, call your partner and maybe call a babysitter… It's Seattle Restaurant Week! From April 19 to May 2, restaurants are serving prix fixe menus for $20 to $65. But with over 200 hundred participating spots, how do you decide where to eat? Host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle food writer Harry Cheadle about which Seattle Restaurant Week menus have the best food and better de...

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-fo...

 This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about what a gal has to do to get a good ham sandwich around here. Jackie has reviewed dozens of jambon beurre sandwiches (French for ham and butter) and she has plucked the best ones from the bunch to share with us. Read more about Jamon Beurre from Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano: https://www.seattl...

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times critic Tan Vinh about the nominees for the James Beard Awards. They'll breakdown the restaurants up for nomination and help you make a reservation before it gets too tough. Plus, what these awards mean for the Seattle food scene. Read more about the James Beard Awards nominations in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-dri...

This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement about which pastries to snag at bakery tucked inside of Seattle’s City Hall.  Read more about this story from Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement: https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/this-gift-of-a-bakery-is-hidden-in-plain-sight-at-seattles-city-hall/   Discussed in this...

This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met’s Naomi Tomky about finding truly special and exceptional fries in Seattle. Discussed in this episode: Washington Middle School’s absolute mastery of the French fry McDonald’s beef tallow era (RIP) The lingering scent of garlic sauce And whether In-N-Out fries are actually good Read more about the best fries in Seattle from Seat...

This week, host Brandi Fullwood spoke to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about which new openings deserve the hype – and Tan makes his case for trying something new in this city. Discussed in this episode: A Pioneer Square bistro with deliciously tender lamb ribs  The chicken shop worth standing in line for And why people won’t, but should, try new things in Ballard like a tagi...

If you have sticker shock at the grocery store, you’re not alone. In Seattle, the cost of groceries is about 30% higher today than before the pandemic.  Those high prices are straining family budgets and causing many people to change how they shop. Today, a special episode brought to us by our friends at Booming GUESTS: Rebecca Chobat, Dollar Tree Dinn...

Seattle is a haven for coffee fans. And the price of that fandom just got a whole lot more expensive. Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh speaks with Seattle Times Business reporter Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton to find out why jitter juice prices are skyrocketing. But don’t fret, they also share some good-cheap coffee spots and tips for navigating the high priced bean juice landscape.  ...

While Seattle food lovers flock to Richmond, BC, Bellevue is steadily becoming home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most diverse and authentic Chinese food. The dishes you’ll find there tell the story of a community cooking for itself, not just the tourists. From braised goose to smoked tea duck, Tan highlights the regional specialties worth crossing the 520 bridge for. Read more of...

From hot pot to dim sum to made-to-order crepes, T&T Supermarket is a treasure trove of delicious food. Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh, tried 300 items and shares his favorites with KUOW producer Brandi Fullwood. Read more about T&T Supermarket in The Seattle Times: T&T Supermarket: 12 best things to eat from the Asian grocery chain  How T&T’s Bellevue food court be...

 Seattle is a big coffee town. It's also known for its literary scene. So it's only natural that reading and coffee go hand-in-hand. Seattle Times arts and economy reporter Margo Vansynghel joins Tan to share her favorite cozy coffee shops to grab a warm beverage and read a good book.  Read more about cozy coffee shops in The Seattle Times:  https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/boo...

 When it comes to writing about Tacoma’s bar scene, Seattle Times food and drink writer, Tan Vinh almost ran out of ink. From kitschy tiki bars to serious cocktails, there is plenty to drink and even better food to wash it all down with. Kristine Sherred, a food reporter at The Tacoma News Tribune, joins Tan for a bar hopping chat about her neck of the woods. Read all ten of Tan’s pick...