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Seattle Eats
The Seattle food scene and the best things to eat in it. New episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
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Three Seattle restaurants you must try right now
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about where he thinks we all should be eating right now. Discussed in this episode…
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The best soups for the Seattle soul
As the incoming days of rain threaten to push us inside, Seattle restaurants are making soups worth leaving your house for. This week, host Brandi Fullwood…
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How to fix a long day? Cold beer, sake, and plenty of grilled skewers
Cold beer, good music, and plenty of skewers of meat and veggies– Japanese izakayas are built for the afterwork crowd. Johnny Courtney, the chef and…
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Mexican BBQ so good you’ll get back on Facebook
If you want good barbacoa, you're gonna have to put in the work to make it. Making it the traditional way is a 24-hour process that involves roasting lamb…
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Alexis Nikole Nelson wants you to eat your backyard
You don’t have to have the right equipment, or a secret location, or a car to start foraging. Plenty of tasty foraged foods are easier to find than you…
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The best burgers in Seattle
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about why he loathes smashburgers–the flattened crispy patties with lacy…
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Which restaurants actually make your birthday special?
Birthdays should be special. Where should you celebrate yours? This week, Host Brandi Fullwood and friends of Seattle Eats share their favorite places to…
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We tap into neighborhood breweries with great food
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…
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Last bites of Seattle summer
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…
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How to order like a regular at George’s Polish Deli
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…
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Tiny Bars, Big Feelings
Could a tiny bar fix the Seattle freeze? What about boost your dating life? This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about…
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How to order like a regular at Gan Bei
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Ellary Collins, a baker at The Wayland Mill. Collins shares her go-to spot in the International District, where…
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Hot Cold Noodle Summer
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement about the best cold noodle dishes in the city right now. Read more…
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Fish Fry Politics
This week, we are heading to a local fish fry with KUOW politics reporter Scott Greenstone. We’ll tell you how this backyard party, hosted by a notable…
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Reprise: This Seattle chef's go-to spot for late night dim sum
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…
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Skip the ice cream this summer
It might be National Ice Cream Month but there’s more on the menu in Seattle: shave ice, raspado, kakigori, and bingsu. This week, host Brandi Fullwood…
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Sandwiches are going viral in Seattle. Where are the best ones?
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to food writer Meg van Huygen about the Seattle sandwich orders that are great year round but perfect for summer: by the…
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BONUS: Seattle Dog is #1 in America. But why does it have cream cheese?
Hot dog! The NYT Wirecutter team made it bracket-official and crowned the Seattle dog best in America. The signature late night street food knocked out every…
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Hard Goodbyes and Hyped Hoagies
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about the openings and closing, shaking things up for better or worse. Plus…
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The Breakfast Sandwich of Champions
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to baker and owner of Pan de la Selva, Mayra Sibrian. Mayra shares where she routinely gets breakfast in Mount Baker on…
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How to order like a regular at Cactus
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…
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Seattle’s Dosa Era
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…
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The best bites for Juneuary in Seattle
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…
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What’s the deal with Seattle hotel food?
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…
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How to order like a regular at LTD Edition Sushi
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…
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How to get a Screaming Good Meal Deal™
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…
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A Malaysian pop-up that feels like home
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…
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Three Seattle restaurant openings you must try
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…
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Your Seattle Restaurant Week cheat sheet
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…
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This Seattle chef's go-to spot for late night dim sum
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…
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The best jambon-beurre in Seattle
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…
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Winner winner James Beard Awards dinner
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…
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The bakery in Seattle's City Hall
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…
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Seattle's most exceptional fries
This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met’s Naomi Tomky about finding truly special and exceptional fries in Seattle. Discussed in this…
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Seattle's new restaurants worth the hype
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…
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From Booming: Grocery sticker shock and the rise of the dollar-store dinner
If you have sticker shock at the grocery store, you’re not alone. In Seattle, the cost of groceries is about 30% higher today than before the pandemic…
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Wake up and smell the $12 coffee
Seattle is a haven for coffee fans. And the price of that fandom just got a whole lot more expensive. Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh speaks with Seattle…
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A guide to Bellevue's best Chinese food
While Seattle food lovers flock to Richmond, BC, Bellevue is steadily becoming home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most diverse and authentic Chinese…
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I ate 300 items at the best Chinese supermarket
From hot pot to dim sum to made-to-order crepes, T&T Supermarket is a treasure trove of delicious food. Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh, tried 300 items…
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Four favorite cozy coffee spots...it's all about the couch
Seattle is a big coffee town. It's also known for its literary scene. So it's only natural that reading and coffee go hand-in-hand. Seattle Times arts and…
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Bar hoppin' in Tacoma
When it comes to writing about Tacoma’s bar scene, Seattle Times food and drink writer, Tan Vinh almost ran out of ink. From kitschy tiki bars to serious…
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Reprise: Lumen Field Food Guide for Seahawks Fans
Stadium food can be a letdown. Many sports games and concerts are accompanied by soggy chicken fingers or cold burgers — at a premium price, of course…
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Three bites of Othello
Seattle Times food writers discuss a hot food neighborhood in South Seattle. From a very hyped pizza to neighborhood staple ban xeo you’ll learn how to…
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Seattle (and Bothell’s) most anticipated restaurants of 2026
From fancy street food to, yes, even more pizza – Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh highlights the most anticipated restaurants of 2026 with two-time…
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Live from Town Hall: A conversation with Kenji Lopez-Alt and Rachel Belle
Pizza, bagels, best date night spots and the unwritten rules of hot pot etiquette. Culinary luminaries J Kenji López-Alt and Rachel Belle covered a wide…
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Revisiting Seattle's udon scene
Our town was made for soup. The sooty dusks of December. The dampness of March. We dive into caldrons of smoking pho and ramen. So, why not udon? On…
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The best Costco wines of 2025
It’s that time of year! Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh is back with the best Costco wines you will want to buy for holiday dinner parties… or…
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Goodbye bacon jam, hello Meat Moot Mondays!
Another round of closures hits the Seattle food scene. But when one door closes, the employees buy it to save it?? Seattle Times restaurant critic Tan Vinh…
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What the heck is happening at Canlis?
For decades Seattle fine dining has been synonymous with Canlis. But things have changed since 1950 when Canlis first hit the scene creating dishes that…
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Our favorite happy hours have $10 pasta, 99¢ wings, and tons of oysters!
The holiday season is a great time to hit happy hour with co-workers, friends or out-of-town visitors. But where should you go? Tan and friends of Seattle Eats…
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Bonus: Nothing says Thanksgiving like ham, lamb and more sides
This is an excerpt from Tan’s conversation with J Kenji Lopez-Alt and Rachel Belle about their Thanksgiving meal preparation tips. But mostly it’s…
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Seattle's Thanksgiving Teriyaki Turkey
Every year it seems like there’s a new way to make the dry, beige Thanksgiving turkey taste…better. Deep fried, spatchcocking, herb butters. But…
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Seattle’s hottest food neighborhood has everything (except parking)
The food scene in Phinney Ridge is popping off. There are long lines for pizza, shrimp sandwiches and Italian delis. The biggest challenge is finding a place…
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RIP Tasting Menus. Long Live Fancy Burgers!
The fine dining spots are nixing their prix fixe menus in favor of a more casual model. Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh, talks with producer Brandi…
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Wake up and smell the $12 coffee
Seattle is a haven for coffee fans. And the price of that fandom just got a whole lot more expensive. Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh speaks with Seattle…
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My sixth sense for cheap eats
If it seems like the best bites around town are gourmet twists on fast food classics, well, you’re onto something. Seattle Times writers Tan Vinh and…
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Confessions of a Seattle food critic
Tan Vinh has been a food journalist and restaurant critic for 12 years. Some parts of the job are glamorous (Eating for work! Meals on the company card!)…
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Revisiting Seattle’s new third place: Breweries
Two big-name Washington breweries have expanded with new locations in Seattle, complete with food offerings from local chefs. Seattle Times food critic Tan…
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Seattle restaurants get creative to keep doors open
Seattle’s restaurant scene is playing chess, not checkers. And the latest moves reveal what is actually thriving in this economy. Seattle Times food…
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Seahawks stadium food is changing the game
Stadium food can be a letdown. Many sports games and concerts are accompanied by soggy chicken fingers or cold burgers — at a premium price, of course…