Seattle Eats

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Skip the ice cream this summer Jul 16, 2026

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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 talks to Seattle Met food writer Naomi Tomky about the coldest, sweetest treats around town.

Check out Naomi’s full line up here.

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. Alec Cowan helped produce this episode.

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Sandwiches are going viral in Seattle. Where are the best ones? Jul 09, 2026

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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 lake, on a boat, or in line for the ferry.

Sandwich Spots Discussed:

Bottega Gabriele, Pioneer Square
Oxbow, Montlake
Lyon’s Grocery, Queen Anne
Stacked (Inside Montana Badlands!), Lower Queen Anne
LASA Sandwiches and Pearls, Lynnwood
Greenbank Pantry & Deli, Whidbey Island

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 favorite sandwich in the city? 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 producer is Jonathan Chang. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and senior producer is Brandi Fullwood.

Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS: Seattle Dog is #1 in America. But why does it have cream cheese? Jul 02, 2026

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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 other style in a head-to-head battle (yes, including Chicago and NYC). But how did the best hot dog in America get its cream cheese? We dig into the KUOW archives to tell you the origin story of the Seattle Dog.

Read more about the origin of the Seattle dog on KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/stories/polaroids-how-seattle-s-signature-hot-dog-got-its-cream-cheese

Check out the hot dog bracket battle on the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/chef-jose-andres-hot-dog-taste-test/

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

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.

Hard Goodbyes and Hyped Hoagies Jul 02, 2026

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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, they’ll tell you how to order at some of the newest restaurants in Seattle.

Find out about more openings in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/18-new-restaurants-in-downtown-seattle-and-neighborhoods-around-it/

Discussed in this episode:

Sophon
Baiana, Pike Place Market
Louie’s Deli, Pioneer Square
Anh Ơi Bake Shop, Chinatown-International District

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer is Jonathan Chang. 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.

The Breakfast Sandwich of Champions Jun 25, 2026

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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 her way to work. It’s a sandwich with lots of details: american cheese, a melt in your mouth egg patty, arugula, labne, muhammara, just to name a few.

ICYMI! We talked about Mayra's bakery on a previous episode with Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement: https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-bakery-hiding-in-city-hall-with-bethany-jean-clement

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer is Jonathan Chang. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to order like a regular at Cactus Jun 18, 2026

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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 finalist (apparently it means a lot more microgreens at your door) and where he goes to eat on his day off. Hint: kid friendly, by the water, and there are plenty of cheesy chips.

How to order at this go-to spot:

Basket of chips, crispy, light, and just the right amount of salt
Not-so-spicy salsa
Queso with bacon and grilled green peppers
Fried Prawn with a mango mojo
Optional but highly encouraged: the best flan and margaritas

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer isJonathan Chang. 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.

Seattle’s Dosa Era Jun 11, 2026

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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, crispy, fluffy and the size of a mini telescope (with and without sambar).This week, host Brandi Fullwood and writer Shri Repp make the case for Seattle’s best dosas right now.

Read more from Shri on dosas, Indian cooking and more: https://moonrice.net/

Dosas mentioned in this episode:

Spice Waala aka Dosa Extreme
The Bangalore Kitchen aka Thick and Crispy Sunset
Sangamam aka Restaurant Telescope
Chili’s aka Amma’s Dosa

Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer is Jonathan Chang. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and senior producer is Brandi Fullwood.

Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best bites for Juneuary in Seattle Jun 04, 2026

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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.

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.

What’s the deal with Seattle hotel food? May 28, 2026

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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.

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.

How to order like a regular at LTD Edition Sushi May 21, 2026

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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 seattleeats@kuow.org.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates.Lucy Soucekhelped produce and edit this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.

Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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