Seattle Eats

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about why he loathes smashburgers–the flattened crispy patties with lacy edges. He’ll share where to get the best juicy, big burgers in the city instead.
You can read more about why Tan prefers big juicy burgers in the Seattle Times: Seattle’s 4 best big burgers: No smashed patties, just juicy beef
And why Tan is passing on smashburgers here:
Smashburgers took over Seattle. Why? Our food critic has thoughts
Discussed in this episode:
Little Beast, Ballard – The “classy trashy” signature burger
The Shambles, Roosevelt – The Shamburger
FlintCreek Cattle Co., Greenwood – cheeseburger special
L’Oursin, Central District – fast-food-style burger
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. Seattle Eats is edited by Jim Gates. It’s produced by Alec Cowan and Brandi Fullwood.
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Birthdays should be special. Where should you celebrate yours?
This week, Host Brandi Fullwood and friends of Seattle Eats share their favorite places to celebrate a special day. Spoiler! Our perfect birthday restaurants have tarot, fried catfish, and soy sauce ice cream.
Discussed in this episode:
The Corson Building, Georgetown
Monsoon, North Capitol Hill
Iconiq, Mount Baker
No.9 Alley Hotpot, Bitter Lake
Rainier Restaurant, Othello? Rainier Valley
 Halfseas Wine Bar, Ballard
Ramie, Capitol Hill
Needle and Thread, Capitol Hill
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. Seattle Eats is edited by Jim Gates. It’s produced by Alec Cowan and Brandi Fullwood.
Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.
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Typically, getting food in a brewery, you can expect some simple classics: maybe some tavern pizzas or pretzels, some peanuts. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about great neighborhood breweries with even better food.
Read more about brewery food from Jackie Varriano at the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/four-seattle-breweries-with-great-food-from-fair-isle-to-aslan-brewing/
Discussed in this episode:
Kochendorfer’s kebaburrito
Blue fin tuna tostadas at Fair Isle’s La Marea
French fry sandwich at Figurehead Brewing
Deck oven pizza at Aslan Brewing
A surprise hack to elevate your salad at Rhein Haus
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. It is produced by Alec Cowan and edited by Jim Gates. The host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.
Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.
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This week, host Brandi Fullwood and food writer Harry Cheadle squeeze out the last drops of summer, one new restaurant at a time. Think retro pizza shop, dry-aged seafood and Puerto Rican coffee.
Discussed in this episode:
Stevie’s Famous Pizza, Phinney Ridge
Sea’d In, Capitol Hill
El Cerro, Capitol Hill
Check out a load of other new restaurants in Harry’s column Opening Night in Seattle Magazine: https://seattlemag.com/food-drink/opening-night-sead-inn-tries-something-a-little-different-with-seafood/
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. This episode was edited by Jeannie Yandel.
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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Tina Fahnbulleh the chef-owner of Gold Coast Kitchen about her favorite lunch spot on First Hill, George’s Polish Deli.
Discussed in this episode:
Adventurous eating vs comfort food
Snails, pickles, and herring make the best soups
Finding a little bit of home in a deli
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. Jeannie Yandel also edited this episode.
Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.