Seattle Eats

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://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/pho-potle-seattle-area-restaurant-debuts-build-your-own-bowl-concept/
Discussed in this episode:
Pho-potle’s value in going viral
Tacos Cometa’s carne asada only menu
Nomadic Wine Bar’s under the radar flatbreads
A dive bar cheesesteak with a side of good vibes
And a voicemail from one of you lovely people!
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 [email protected].
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 kuow.org/eats.
Correction: Everything is fried in beef tallow at The Rebel but the confit garlic is actually made with avocado oil. A previous version of the episode said that the confit garlic was made with wagyu beef fat.
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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 rendang that makes you feel like family
Pandan before it gets a Trader Joe’s moment
And curry puffs, curry puffs, curry puffs. Crispy, buttery, and aromatic
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 [email protected].
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 kuow.org/eats.
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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 Seattle restaurant openings: https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/04/xian-noodles-ethan-stow ell-gordo-steak
Discussed in this episode:
Beast & Cleaver — a fan favorite makes a weeknight change
Gordo Steak — a steakhouse with fresh tortillas
Cafe Lolo — ancient grains-to-table
Kakurenbo — omakase with classics and firefly squid!
And... what's actually “working" in the Seattle restaurant scene (hint: Spicy Hunan Kitchen)
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 [email protected].
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 kuow.org/eats.
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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 deals.
Discussed in this episode:
Time traveling for juicy, buttery palm wine
The DINKS vs parent SRW experience
Wearing hiking boots to eat a 14oz steak
$65 Cajun dinner for two (includes cocktails)
Read more about Seattle Restaurant Week: https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-restaurant-week-do-the-math-get-a-baby-sitter
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 [email protected].
Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Lucy Soucek helped edit and produce this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.
Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.
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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 [email protected].
Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Lucy Soucek helped edit this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.