Seattle Eats

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 [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 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 [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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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 [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 produce and edit this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.
Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.
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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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.