The Seattle Restaurant Podcast

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If you told me 33 years ago The Smashing Pumpkins would be reposting a picture of me to their million followers, I would say "what's instagram?" w/ Brennan Rice of Autumn + Mike Carter of Big Mike's Apr 01, 2024

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I"m getting busier and the descriptions are getting workers. I interviewed Mike 12 years ago for a cook portion at the Seattle Center and now he has his name at his own location there. Brennon was in a completely different industry and in 3 years ago and now is the Exec Chef of Autumn. Dream big listeners.

"We gonna try to get Vietnamese Moms outta the house!" with Quyen Phan of Anchovies and Salt and Shimi Kahn of Falafel Salam Mar 25, 2024

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Its like Fois Gras but with Weasel shit.

"I can't charge somebody $30 for a pastrami sandwich (They'll lose their fucking mind)" with Jonny Silverberg of Schmaltzy's Deli (RIP) and Careanza of El Mariachi Birria Y Tacos Mar 18, 2024

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A room full of Food Truckers discuss the pros and cons of staying on the road vs. a brick and mortar. Holla!

"Stress, Coffee, and Alcohol" with Aaron Tekulve of Surrell and Chris Nishiwaki Mar 11, 2024

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IF YOUR RESTAURANT DOESN'T HAVE A SPRAY THAT MAKES YOU SMELL LIKE SOUP WHEN YOU LEAVE, I'M NOT INTERESTED!

It's Crab Toast (but it will fuck you up) with Meg Van Huygen of The Stranger and Alex Jackson of Seabird Mar 04, 2024

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Tickets for "The Bear" Pop up are almost sold out! Snag a ticket now at www.exploretock.com/dreamland

Meg lists her 3 favorite North Korean restaurants in Dubai. Alex finds the right balance of pretentious. Copine makes a blueberry foil gras dish that makes Dave drink the blood of babies.

"God, this woman knows a lot about Oysters" with Quentin Ertel of Shibuya Hi Fi and Dan Crookston of Mean Sandwich Feb 26, 2024

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What a beautiful Monday! I think this may be my favorite episode so far. The two guys are so inspirational and positive. Quentin witnesses the Sneaker Riot. Dan is a sucker for a pork chop.

"White People, I love you!" with Mike Stamey of Westward and Joel Radin of Petoskeys Feb 19, 2024

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A restaurant legend and an established chef join us in the garage today. Also Arianna stops by to chat about the last best day ever event.

"Its 2 a.m., GET THE FUCK OUT! I need to get in may cage! with Ryan Reiter of NW Marketplaces and Carlo Chalisea of Don Luchos Feb 13, 2024

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Edmonds Lunar New Year Celebration, Syd crashes Corvus +Co's employee party, Ryan breaks down event costs. Carlo hates neon sauces.

"What kind of Asshole wakes up and says I want to go to California Pizza Kitchen" with Oliver Bangers of Nirmals and Max Heigh of Sam Choy's Poke to the Max Feb 05, 2024

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I'm not going to lie, I have to jump on a ferry so I didn't have time to come up with a funny synopsis.

"The Oxygen going in and out of your fucking lungs is worth $4" with Gary Szeredy of Queen Anne Beer Hall Jan 30, 2024

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This Sunday at Last Call Bar (4105 Leary Way) Luis and I are throwing a Taco Party. 5pm till Sell out. $2 Jello Shots and dope ass tacos!