Seattle Eats

KUOW News and Information and Seattle Times
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The Seattle food scene and the best things to eat in it. New episodes every Thursday.  

  1. 1D AGO

    Seattle's New Restaurants Worth the Hype with Tan Vinh

    This week host Brandi Fullwood spoke to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about which new openings deserve the hype– and he makes his case for trying something new in this city. Discussed in this episode: A Pioneer Square bistro with deliciously tender lamb ribs  The chicken shop worth standing in line for And why people won’t, but should, try new things in Ballard like a tagine packed with prunes Read more about the newest restaurant openings from Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh: Raising Cane’s finally opens — and 33 other new Seattle restaurants to visit  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.

    26 min

  2. MAR 5

    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.  Those high prices are straining family budgets and causing many people to change how they shop. Today, a special episode brought to us by our friends at Booming GUESTS:Rebecca Chobat, Dollar Tree DinnersJames McCafferty, Director of Western Washington University's Center for Economic and Business ResearchThank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes.Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg. Become a member today at kuow.org/eats. Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min

  3. FEB 26

    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 Times Business reporter Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton to find out why jitter juice prices are skyrocketing. But don’t fret, they also share some good-cheap coffee spots and tips for navigating the high priced bean juice landscape.   Read more about rising coffee prices in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/seattle-a-coffee-haven-is-watching-java-prices-spike-why/  Recommendations in this episode: The Seattle Grind, Seattle Center Herkimer Coffee, Capitol Hill, SLU, and U-District Espresso Vivace, Capitol Hill Push/Pull, Central District Stella Deli and Market, Lower Queen Anne 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.

    17 min

  4. FEB 19

    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 food. The dishes you’ll find there tell the story of a community cooking for itself, not just the tourists. From braised goose to smoked tea duck, Tan highlights the regional specialties worth crossing the 520 bridge for. Read more of Tan’s reporting on the Bellevue food scene here: How Bellevue became an international hub for Chinese food | The Seattle Times  And here: Bellevue’s best Chinese restaurants: 10 picks from our food team | The Seattle Times  Recommendations in this episode: Mr. Huang Claypot Braised Chicken Master Bing Nuodle Shaoshan Impression  Little Garden Restaurant  Dan Gui Sichuan Cuisine Looking for Chai See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  5. FEB 12

    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 and shares his favorites with KUOW producer Brandi Fullwood. Read more about T&T Supermarket in The Seattle Times: T&T Supermarket: 12 best things to eat from the Asian grocery chain  How T&T’s Bellevue food court became our writer’s office for a year  More stories about T&T Supermarket Recommendations in this episode: Mango anything (seriously) Portuguese Custard Tarts Taiwanese sticky rice rolls Peking Duck Kits Fried Fish Skins 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

  6. FEB 5

    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 economy reporter Margo Vansynghel joins Tan to share her favorite cozy coffee shops to grab a warm beverage and read a good book.  Read more about cozy coffee shops in The Seattle Times:  https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/6-cozy-seattle-coffeeshops-that-are-great-for-reading/  Recommendations in this episode: Open Form Espresso Vivace C&P Coffee Company Yeobo Cafe and Bar KUOW Book Club 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.

    19 min

  7. JAN 29

    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 cocktails, there is plenty to drink and even better food to wash it all down with. Kristine Sherred, a food reporter at The Tacoma News Tribune, joins Tan for a bar hopping chat about her neck of the woods. Read all ten of Tan’s picks and more on the Tacoma food scene at The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/10-great-tacoma-bars-that-our-drinks-writer-loves/  https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/3-great-tacoma-spots-to-try-in-a-city-of-restaurant-possibilities/  Recommendations in this episode: Proof Field Bar + Bottle Parky’s Pizza Bar Da Tiki Hut Bonus from Kristine: Cider & Cedar 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.

    24 min

  8. JAN 23

    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. But the Seattle Seahawks and Lumen Field are making a big play for dining. They want 12s to see the stadium as a destination for dinner as well as a show.  Tan and KUOW producer Brandi Fullwood sample new menu items on offer during the Hawks season and pick the three best items to eat at a game.  Read more of Tan’s takes about stadium food in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/best-food-at-seahawks-games-new-dishes-land-at-lumen-field-in-2025/  Recommendations in this episode: King’s Hawaiian BBQ — Rib Sandwich platter (serves 2-4 people) $48.99  Sections 120, 131, 305, 335 Big Walt’s Kitchen — Flaming Hot Cheetos Chicken Tenders $17.49 Sections 126, 214, 230 ChungChun — Game Day Rice Hot Dog with Squid Ink and Spicy Half & Half Rice Hot Dog $12.99 - $13.99 Section 323 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.

    14 min
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The Seattle food scene and the best things to eat in it. New episodes every Thursday.  

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  • Creator
    KUOW News and Information and Seattle Times
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
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