Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh

KUOW News and Information and Seattle Times
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Seattle is a buffet of great food... if you know where to look. Seattle Times journalist Tan Vinh invites listeners to the area's hottest restaurants, road-side food stalls and everywhere in between to find the best meals in the city and to meet the people who make them sing. New episodes every Thursday. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes  Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network  

  1. DEC 18

    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 last minute gifts. Plus, Tan has pairings to go with the top three wines! Seattle Times politics reporter (and former French sous chef) David Gutman, joins Tan for an early morning wine tasting and review.   Read more about the top rated Costco wines of 2025 in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/costco-wine-best-cheapest-bottles-rated-by-our-holiday-sommeliers/  Recommendations in this episode: NV Prosecco Rosé + Roy Thai, Phinney Ridge 2023 Gigondas + Meat Moot (take out!), SLU 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino + Stevie’s Famous Pizza Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network. You can support Seattle Eats by investing in the local newsrooms and the specialized beats that make this sort of storytelling possible. Support the show at kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  2. DEC 11

    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 shares his latest closing and three new spots that have the restaurant industry buzzing. Read more about the latest restaurant openings and closings in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/22-new-seattle-restaurant-openings-for-november-2025/  https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/22-recent-seattle-restaurant-closures-including-a-few-big-names/  Recommendations in this episode: Carmine’s on Fifth, Downtown Meat Moot, South Lake Union Kingfisher, Bainbridge Island   Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network. You can support Seattle Eats by investing in the local newsrooms and the specialized beats that make this sort of storytelling possible. Please consider joining and subscribing at kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  3. DEC 4

    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 highlighted Pacific Northwest cuisine. Seattle Times food critics weigh in on their controversial review of a beloved special occasion spot as Canlis rings in its 75th anniversary on December 11th this year. Plus, they tell you where they’re seeing Seattle better celebrated on the plate. Read the Canlis review in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/review-why-our-critic-no-longer-recommends-seattles-famous-canlis/  Recommendations in this episode: Tomo, White Center Houlme, Orcas Island La Marea, Ballard Ramie, Capitol Hill Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network. You can support Seattle Eats by investing in the local newsrooms and the specialized beats that make this sort of storytelling possible. Please consider joining and subscribing at kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  4. NOV 27

    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 share their favorite happy hour spots.  Happy Hour recommendations:  Lupe Situ Tacos (Ballard, all day Mondays) – Bethany Jean Clement Vindictive Wings (Belltown, 99c Wing Wednesdays) — Jackie Varriano Rumba (Capitol Hill) – Adam Weintraub Oyster Happy Hour at The Garrison (Ballard) Half Shell (Pike Place) Taylor’s Shellfish and  Kokkaku (Wallingford) –Rachel Belle  Tamari Bar –  (Capitol Hill) Trevor Lenzmeier  Donna’s (Capitol Hill, every day from 4-6PM and 10PM-12am) –Brandi Fullwood  Rockcreek (Fremont and Kirkland) –Tan Vinh    Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network. You can support Seattle Eats by investing in the local newsrooms and the specialized beats that make this sort of storytelling possible. Please consider joining and subscribing at kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  5. NOV 21

    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 about green bean casserole.This was recorded at a Seattle Eats live event at Town Hall Seattle on Nov 10, 2025. References from this episode: The recipe for Tan’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish, green bean casserole. In Memory of Dorkus Reilly inventor of the green bean casserole Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network. You can support Seattle Eats by investing in the local newsrooms and the specialized beats that make this sort of storytelling possible. Please consider joining and subscribing at kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  6. NOV 20

    Seattle Thanksgiving Needs Teriyaki

    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 what about a Seattle way? Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh, sits down withTaichi Kitamura, chef and co-owner of Sushi Kappo Tamura to talk about his teriyaki turkey twist. Plus, this recipe revolutionary comes with sides! Read more about teriyaki turkey (and grab a special bonus recipe) in The Seattle Times here. Recommendations for sides: Steamy, hot rice Kenji Lopez-Alt’s roasted potatoes Green bean salad with sesame Peach cobbler Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network. You can support Seattle Eats by investing in the local newsrooms and the specialized beats that make this sort of storytelling possible. Please consider joining and subscribing at kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  7. NOV 13

    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 to park. Seattle Times food writers, Tan Vinh and Jackie Varriano, highlight the neighborhood spots so good you won’t even care about driving around the block five times to find parking. Read more about this hot food neighborhoods in The Seattle Times. Recommendations in this episode: Ben’s Bread (particularly pizza night) Grillbird/Salad Party Fortuna Roy Thai Sweet Bakery BONUS! Steve's Famous Pizza is coming to Phinney Ridge: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/stevies-famous-will-open-third-pizzeria-in-this-seattle-neighborhood/  Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network. You can support Seattle Eats by investing in the local newsrooms and the specialized beats that make this sort of storytelling possible. Please consider joining and subscribing at kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  8. NOV 6

    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 Fullwood about why these changes are helping keep doors open. Plus, Tan shares why change is good for customer’s wallets and appetites. Read more about changes in high end dining in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/in-seattle-prix-fixe-menus-are-out-lower-price-points-are-en-vogue/  Recommendations in this episode: Bateau, Capital Hill Tomo, White Center Off Alley, Columbia City Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network. You can support Seattle Eats by investing in the local newsrooms and the specialized beats that make this sort of storytelling possible. Please consider joining and subscribing at kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
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Seattle is a buffet of great food... if you know where to look. Seattle Times journalist Tan Vinh invites listeners to the area's hottest restaurants, road-side food stalls and everywhere in between to find the best meals in the city and to meet the people who make them sing. New episodes every Thursday. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes  Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network  

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  • Creator
    KUOW News and Information and Seattle Times
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh

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