Seattle Eats

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.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/seattles-best-french-sandwich-seeking-out-the-perfect-jambon-beurre/
Discussed in this episode:
The alchemy of salty ham, good creamy butter and pockets of pickle.
Jambon Beurre Spring
Channeling Anthony Bourdain at the neighborhood cafe
Ham, ham, and more ham.
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.
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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-drink/james-beard-awards-2026-2-seattle-chefs-named-finalists/
Discussed in this episode:
Anonymous judges of the food industry Oscars
Tidepools and teamwork on the plate
Putting a ‘W’ in the chat for Washington wine
"Acceptance speeches" from the chefs at Atoma and Surrell
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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 episode:
"Activating" downtown with a bakery inside Seattle City Hall
Conchas so good you don't even need coffee
Bakery fails even the crows won't eat
A pastry with cashew cream, poblanos, and corn that's way better than soup
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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Seattle Met’s Naomi Tomky: https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/seattle-best-french-fries

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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tagine packed with prunes
Read more about the newest restaurant openings from Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh: Raising Cane’s finally opens — and 33 other new Seattle restaurants to visit
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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.