Seattle spent a whopping $800 million dollars on the new waterfront to create a vibrant public space. But is it just a tourist trap with expensive food? Seattle Times writers chat about the history of the waterfront and the food spots worth braving the crowds to check out on Seattle's new "front porch."

Read more of Tan's reporting on the Waterfront food scene here.

Check out David’s essay on the Seattle’s “front porch” here.

Recommendations in this episode:

• Mee Sum Pastry
• Lowell’s
• Jack’s Fish Spot 
• Mr. Fish Chips and Chowder
• Post Alley Pizza
• 84 Yesler

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