Syd

The Seattle Restaurant Podcast

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Syd Suntha (Kottu, Pop Pop, Goosesuit) chats with local chefs and restauranteurs about the Seattle dining scene, issues in the industry, and awesome restaurants around town. New episodes every week!

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"How one word on a receipt cost Josh Henderson a Million Dollars" is the best clickbait line I can come up with Josh Henderson of Burb's Burgers and Chris Morgan of Canilis 21.03.2023 52:23

Chef Chris from Canlis picks up James shift, however Taco Time still comes up. Dave reveals what soda is best served hot, Syd finds his Nacho Cheese Rosebud, Josh flies high with The Eagles. Also listen to the end for the time Syd almost ruined Rob Zombie's night TWICE.

Short Eats 004 -It's a Chemical Bucket Jungle Juice Party with Heather Dalton of Spinasse 14.03.2023 16:48

Heather joins us to talk about why she had to get sober to continue working in the Restaurant Industry, and why she is happier than ever.  If you are struggling with addiction, check out www.bensfriendshope.com. You are not alone! 

Short Eats 003 - The Cost of Sustainability (Hint - its $1.25) with Buck Shinners of Tummy Yummy Thai 10.03.2023 16:18

We sit down with Buck Shinners of Tummy Yummy Thai, and we chat how to fired at the exact right moment, how trucks survived during quarantine, and the importance of Sustainability. 

Who's a better tipper, Macklemore or Dave Matthews? w/ Matthew Parker of Grillbird 07.03.2023 47:11

James Beard Nominated Matthew Parker lets you in on how to make an easy $10K, Dave breaks the first rule of Skillet Fight Club, Find out what two restaurants James has been kicked out of, Why the tacos Syd made Green Day makes Senior Birria roll over in his grave. Also James celebrates 14 hours sober! 

Short Eats 002 - Break-Ins, Tipping Culture, Socialism, OH MY! with Christos Andrews of Ghostnote Coffee 07.03.2023 17:14

In this episode, Owner of Ghostnote coffee chats about exactly what he would like to see happen to people that break into his shop, why tipping is bullshit, and we review Pepsi Vanilla Nitro for some reason. Please note this episode is edited for time, and not because we are trying to censor Christos like when Fox News did him dirty. Theme music by Benj_E

I Didn't Fusion Anything!! w/ Jose Garzon of Garzon 23.02.2023 44:30

Syd visits a much talked about Asian food hall, Dave makes dumplings at home, and James won't shut up about Taco Time. We also get a visit from Jose Garzon who explains why touring with a punk rock band is similar to working in the food industry. 

Short Eats 001 - The absolute worst thing that can happen to you as a server with Stacey Wells. 20.02.2023 14:40

 Got funny story from my good friend Stacey Wells. Stacey shares a story from her Vegas days as a server that is so awful it actually made me blush. Thanks everyone for listening, I'm having a blast recording these! I'm also learning as I go about sound levels (and all of this), so thank you for your patience as I figure everything out! - Syd

Short Eats 00: "Making it" with Charles Aliano of Flipside Gastro (Maryland) 14.02.2023 13:31

Charles Aliano explains why he choses to make $5/hr. Also my math was way off figuring that out. Thank you to my fact checkers for pointing that out. Also thank you to my fact checkers for pointing out Charles does not own a restaurant nor is from Seattle, making me wonder why we named it the Seattle Restaurant Podcast in the first place. Shrug Emoji. 

May the (520) Bridges I Burn Light the Way.... 07.02.2023 41:37

A wizard bar magically closes, James reveals where to take visitors that want "The Best Seafood Dish in Seattle", Dave talks about how running a side hustle on the clock can come around to bite you in the ass, and Syd teaches you how to steal from your job (If your job is Buffalo Wild Wings).  Theme music by Benj_E