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 

 

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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.&nbsp;
Happy Hour recommendations:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Lupe Situ Tacos (Ballard, all day Mondays) &ndash; Bethany Jean Clement</li>
<li aria-level="1">Vindictive Wings (Belltown, 99c Wing Wednesdays) &mdash; Jackie Varriano</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rumba (Capitol Hill) &ndash; Adam Weintraub</li>
<li aria-level="1">Oyster Happy Hour at The Garrison (Ballard) Half Shell (Pike Place) Taylor&rsquo;s Shellfish and&nbsp; Kokkaku (Wallingford) &ndash;Rachel Belle&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tamari Bar &ndash;&nbsp; (Capitol Hill) Trevor Lenzmeier&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Donna&rsquo;s (Capitol Hill, every day from 4-6PM and 10PM-12am) &ndash;Brandi Fullwood&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rockcreek (Fremont and Kirkland) &ndash;Tan Vinh&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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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 <a href="http://kuow.org/eats">kuow.org/eats</a> and <a href="http://seattletimes.com">seattletimes.com</a>.

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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. 

Our favorite happy hours have $10 pasta, 99¢ wings, and tons of oysters!

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.

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.

From powdered eggs to wagyu tagliata, hotel food has the power to make or break a vacation. But, if you&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
Read more about hotel food scene at the Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/from-hotel-theodore-to-palihotel-these-seattle-hotels-offer-great-food/">https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/from-hotel-theodore-to-palihotel-these-seattle-hotels-offer-great-food/</a>&nbsp;
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Buttery biscuits with a Seattle Underground Tour vibe</li>
<li>$32 burger that is unfortunately really worth it</li>
<li>A toast to the ladies who lunch</li>
<li>And why it&rsquo;s worth it to eat with the tourists</li>
</ul>
<hr>
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 <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates">Jim Gates</a>. Our host and producer is <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/brandi-fullwood">Brandi Fullwood</a>.&nbsp;
Become a member today at <a href="http://kuow.org/eats">kuow.org/eats</a>.

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. 

What’s the deal with Seattle hotel food?

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.

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:
<ul>
<li>Why eating at your friend's place hits different</li>
<li>Foie gras of the sea: crispy, fatty, briny</li>
<li>Hokkaido uni that melts in your mouth like ice cream</li>
<li>Pro Tip: be cool... the restaurants are reviewing you too &mdash; Brandi got "good vibes"</li>
</ul>
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 <a href="mailto:seattleeats@kuow.org">seattleeats@kuow.org</a>.
Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates">Jim Gates</a>.<a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/lucy-soucek"> Lucy Soucek</a> helped produce and edit this episode. Our host and producer is <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/brandi-fullwood">Brandi Fullwood</a>.&nbsp;
Become a member today at <a href="http://kuow.org/eats">kuow.org/eats</a>.

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.

The go-to spot for omakase with a DJ set vibe 

When you take into account quality, quantity, and the overall dining experience — what bites around Seattle give you the most for your money? This week, host Brandi Fullwood duels Tan Vinh in a screaming good meal deal battle royale (they’re not really going to battle, they’re just gonna talk about the best value bites around town). 

Read more about these bites: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/pho-potle-seattle-area-restaurant-debuts-build-your-own-bowl-concept/ 

Discussed in this episode:
Pho-potle’s value in going viral 
Tacos Cometa’s carne asada only menu
Nomadic Wine Bar’s under the radar flatbreads
A dive bar cheesesteak with a side of good vibes
And a voicemail from one of you lovely people! 

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.

Correction: Everything is fried in beef tallow at The Rebel but the confit garlic is actually made with avocado oil. A previous version of the episode said that the confit garlic was made with wagyu beef fat. 

When you take into account quality, quantity, and the overall dining experience &mdash; what bites around Seattle give you the most for your money? This week, host Brandi Fullwood duels Tan Vinh in a screaming good meal deal battle royale (they&rsquo;re not really going to battle, they&rsquo;re just gonna talk about the best value bites around town).&nbsp;
Read more about these bites:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/pho-potle-seattle-area-restaurant-debuts-build-your-own-bowl-concept/">https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/pho-potle-seattle-area-restaurant-debuts-build-your-own-bowl-concept/</a>&nbsp;
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Pho-potle&rsquo;s value in going viral&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tacos Cometa&rsquo;s carne asada only menu</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nomadic Wine Bar&rsquo;s under the radar flatbreads</li>
<li aria-level="1">A dive bar cheesesteak with a side of good vibes</li>
<li aria-level="1">And a voicemail from one of you lovely people!&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates">Jim Gates</a>. Our host and producer is <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/brandi-fullwood">Brandi Fullwood</a>.&nbsp;
Become a member today at <a href="http://kuow.org/eats">kuow.org/eats</a>.
Correction: Everything is fried in beef tallow at The Rebel but the confit garlic is actually made with avocado oil. A previous version of the episode said that the confit garlic was made with wagyu beef fat.&nbsp;

This week, host Brandi Fullwood duels Tan Vinh in a screaming good meal deal battle royale (they’re not really going to battle, they’re just gonna talk about the best value bites around town).

Our favorite happy hours have $10 pasta, 99¢ wings, and tons of oysters!

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