Seattle Eats

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, and just the right amount of salt
Not-so-spicy salsa
Queso with bacon and grilled green peppers
Fried Prawn with a mango mojo
Optional but highly encouraged: the best flan and margaritas

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 is Jonathan Chang. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.
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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: https://moonrice.net/
Dosas mentioned in this episode:
Spice Waala aka Dosa Extreme
The Bangalore Kitchen aka Thick and Crispy Sunset
Sangamam aka Restaurant Telescope
Chili’s aka Amma’s Dosa
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 is Jonathan Chang. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and senior producer is Brandi Fullwood.
Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and praiseworthy vegetables and stews
An evergreen pandan cookie at Kemi Dessert Bar
And hot or cold the kremas at Bonhomie are excellent
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.
Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/from-hotel-theodore-to-palihotel-these-seattle-hotels-offer-great-food/
Discussed in this episode:
Buttery biscuits with a Seattle Underground Tour vibe
$32 burger that is unfortunately really worth it
A toast to the ladies who lunch
And why it’s worth it to eat with the tourists
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.
Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: crispy, fatty, briny
Hokkaido uni that melts in your mouth like ice cream
Pro Tip: be cool... the restaurants are reviewing you too — Brandi got "good vibes"
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 Soucek helped produce and edit this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.
Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.