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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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!

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Victor Steinbrueck, the chef and owner of Local Tide in Fremont, about his go-to-spot to eat in the city. He's been going to this late night dim sum spot with his family, his friends... really anyone for 25 years.

Read more about this story a list of what to order: https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-late-night-spot-this-seattle-chef-has-been-going-to-for-25-years 

Discussed in this episode:
Being a 25 year regular 
Organized chaos at a late night dim sum spot
How to order for a full squad (hint: ask for the whole fish) 
Local Tide’s new spot coming soon.

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 Soucek helped edit this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. 

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Victor Steinbrueck, the chef and owner of Local Tide in Fremont, about his go-to-spot to eat in the city. He's been going to this late night dim sum spot with his family, his friends... really anyone for 25 years.
Read more about this story a list of what to order:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/victor-steinbrueck-the-late-night-spot-this-seattle-chef-has-been-going-to-for-25-years">https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-late-night-spot-this-seattle-chef-has-been-going-to-for-25-years&nbsp;</a>
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Being a 25 year regular&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Organized chaos at a late night dim sum spot</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to order for a full squad (hint: ask for the whole fish)&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Local Tide&rsquo;s new spot <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eatgoodmart/">coming soon</a>.</li>
</ul>
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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&nbsp;<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 edit this episode. Our host and producer is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/brandi-fullwood">Brandi Fullwood</a>.

Local Tide's chef and owner, Victor Steinbrueck is a regular at a popular dim sum spot. He explains why he keeps going back, not just for late night dim sum, for anytime. Plus, he'll share what you must order when you go.

Reprise: This Seattle chef's go-to spot for late night dim sum

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.

Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.

It might be National Ice Cream Month but there&rsquo;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&rsquo;s full line up <a href="https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/06/seattle-s-shaved-ice-scene-goes-around-the-world">here.</a>
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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>. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/alec-cowan">Alec Cowan</a> helped produce this episode.
Become a member today at <a href="http://kuow.org/eats">kuow.org/eats</a>.

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met food writer Naomi Tomky about the coldest, sweetest treats around town.

Skip the ice cream this summer

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.

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:&nbsp;by the lake, on a boat, or in line for the ferry.
Sandwich Spots Discussed:
<ul>
<li>Bottega Gabriele, Pioneer Square</li>
<li>Oxbow, Montlake</li>
<li>Lyon&rsquo;s Grocery, Queen Anne</li>
<li>Stacked (Inside Montana Badlands!), Lower Queen Anne</li>
<li>&nbsp;LASA Sandwiches and Pearls, Lynnwood&nbsp;</li>
<li>Greenbank Pantry &amp; Deli, Whidbey Island</li>
</ul>
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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&nbsp;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 <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates">Jim Gates</a>. Our host and senior 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 food writer Meg Van Huygen about the Seattle sandwiches that are great year round but perfect for summer. 

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

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