This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times critic Tan Vinh about the nominees for the James Beard Awards. They'll breakdown the restaurants up for nomination and help you make a reservation before it gets too tough. Plus, what these awards mean for the Seattle food scene.

Read more about the James Beard Awards nominations in the Seattle Times:https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/james-beard-awards-2026-2-seattle-chefs-named-finalists/ 

Discussed in this episode:
Anonymous judges of the food industry Oscars
Tidepools and teamwork on the plate
Putting a ‘W’ in the chat for Washington wine
"Acceptance speeches" from the chefs at Atoma and Surrell  

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

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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. 

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times critic Tan Vinh about the nominees for the James Beard Awards. They'll breakdown the restaurants up for nomination and help you make a reservation before it gets too tough. Plus, what these awards mean for the Seattle food scene.
Read more about the James Beard Awards nominations in the Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/james-beard-awards-2026-2-seattle-chefs-named-finalists/">https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/james-beard-awards-2026-2-seattle-chefs-named-finalists/</a>&nbsp;
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Anonymous judges of the food industry Oscars</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tidepools and teamwork on the plate</li>
<li aria-level="1">Putting a &lsquo;W&rsquo; in the chat for Washington wine</li>
<li aria-level="1">"Acceptance speeches" from the chefs at Atoma and Surrell&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Seattle Eats is &nbsp;a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.
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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&nbsp;206-543-8510and 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;
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This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times critic Tan Vinh about the nominees for the James Beard Awards.

Winner winner James Beard Awards dinner with Tan Vinh

This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement about which pastries to snag at bakery tucked inside of Seattle’s City Hall. 

Read more about this story from Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement:https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/this-gift-of-a-bakery-is-hidden-in-plain-sight-at-seattles-city-hall/ 

Discussed in this episode:
"Activating" downtown with a bakery inside Seattle City Hall
Conchas so good you don't even need coffee
Bakery fails even the crows won't eat 
A pastry with cashew cream, poblanos, and corn that's way better than soup

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.

This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement about which pastries to snag at bakery tucked inside of Seattle&rsquo;s City Hall.&nbsp;
Read more about this story from Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/this-gift-of-a-bakery-is-hidden-in-plain-sight-at-seattles-city-hall/">https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/this-gift-of-a-bakery-is-hidden-in-plain-sight-at-seattles-city-hall/</a>&nbsp;
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">"Activating" downtown with a bakery inside Seattle City Hall</li>
<li aria-level="1">Conchas so good you don't even need coffee</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="Also,%20check%20out%20Bethany&rsquo;s%20story%20about%20baking%20woes:%20https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/fear-of-baking-this-very-easy-really-good-cake-recipe-can-help/">Bakery fails even the crows won't eat&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">A pastry with cashew cream, poblanos, and corn that's way better than soup</li>
</ul>
Seattle Eats is a podcast about Seattle's food scene and the best things to eat in it.
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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&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 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;
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This week host Brandi Fullwood spoke to Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement about which pastries to snag at a bakery tucked inside of Seattle’s City Hall. 

The Bakery in Seattle's City Hall with Bethany Jean Clement

This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met’s Naomi Tomky about finding truly special and exceptional fries in Seattle.

Discussed in this episode:
Washington Middle School’s absolute mastery of the French fry
McDonald’s beef tallow era (RIP)
The lingering scent of garlic sauce
And whether In-N-Out fries are actually good

Read more about the best fries in Seattle from Seattle Met’s Naomi Tomky: https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/seattle-best-french-fries 

 

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.

This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met&rsquo;s Naomi Tomky about finding truly special and exceptional fries in Seattle.
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Washington Middle School&rsquo;s absolute mastery of the French fry</li>
<li aria-level="1">McDonald&rsquo;s beef tallow era (RIP)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The lingering scent of garlic sauce</li>
<li aria-level="1">And whether In-N-Out fries are actually good</li>
</ul>
Read more about the best fries in Seattle from Seattle Met&rsquo;s Naomi Tomky: <a href="https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/seattle-best-french-fries">https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/seattle-best-french-fries</a>&nbsp;
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Seattle Eats is &nbsp;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 spoke with Seattle Met’s Naomi Tomky about finding truly special and exceptional french fries in Seattle.

Seattle's Most Exceptional Fries with Naomi Tomky

This week, host Brandi Fullwood spoke to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about which new openings deserve the hype – and Tan makes his case for trying something new in this city.

Discussed in this episode:
A Pioneer Square bistro with deliciously tender lamb ribs 
The chicken shop worth standing in line for
And why people won’t, but should, try new things in Ballard like a tagine packed with prunes

Read more about the newest restaurant openings from Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh:Raising Cane’s finally opens — and 33 other new Seattle restaurants to visit 

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.

This week, host Brandi Fullwood spoke to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about which new openings deserve the hype &ndash; and Tan makes his case for trying something new in this city.
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A Pioneer Square bistro with deliciously tender lamb ribs&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The chicken shop worth standing in line for</li>
<li aria-level="1">And why people won&rsquo;t, but should, try new things in Ballard like a tagine packed with prunes</li>
</ul>
Read more about the newest restaurant openings from Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/raising-canes-finally-opens-and-33-other-new-seattle-restaurants-to-visit/">Raising Cane&rsquo;s finally opens &mdash; and 33 other new Seattle restaurants to visit</a>&nbsp;
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Seattle Eats is &nbsp;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 spoke to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about which new openings deserve the hype – and Tan makes his case for trying something new in this city.

Seattle's New Restaurants Worth the Hype with Tan Vinh

If you have sticker shock at the grocery store, you’re not alone. In Seattle, the cost of groceries is about 30% higher today than before the pandemic. 

Those high prices are straining family budgets and causing many people to change how they shop.

Today, a special episode brought to us by our friends at Booming

GUESTS:
Rebecca Chobat, Dollar Tree Dinners
James McCafferty, Director of Western Washington University's Center for Economic and Business Research

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes.

Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.

Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 

If you have sticker shock at the grocery store, you&rsquo;re not alone. In Seattle, the cost of groceries is about 30% higher today than before the pandemic.&nbsp;
Those&nbsp;high prices&nbsp;are&nbsp;straining family budgets and&nbsp;causing&nbsp;many&nbsp;people to&nbsp;change how they shop.
Today, a special episode brought to us by our friends at <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/booming">Booming</a>
GUESTS: Rebecca Chobat, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DollarTreeDinners">Dollar Tree Dinners</a> James McCafferty, Director of Western Washington University's Center for Economic and Business Research Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes">kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes</a>. Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/carol-smith">Carol Smith</a>. Our producers are <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/lucy-soucek">Lucy Soucek</a> and <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/alec-cowan">Alec Cowan</a>. Our hosts are <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/joshua-mcnichols">Joshua McNichols</a> and <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/monica-nickelsburg">Monica Nickelsburg</a>.
Become a member today at <a href="http://kuow.org/eats">kuow.org/eats</a>.
Seattle Eats is a production&nbsp;of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

Creative hacks for putting food on the table now that your dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to. 

From Booming: Grocery sticker shock and the rise of the dollar-store dinner

Seattle is a haven for coffee fans. And the price of that fandom just got a whole lot more expensive. Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh speaks with Seattle Times Business reporter Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton to find out why jitter juice prices are skyrocketing. But don’t fret, they also share some good-cheap coffee spots and tips for navigating the high priced bean juice landscape.  

Read more about rising coffee prices in The Seattle Times:https://www.seattletimes.com/business/seattle-a-coffee-haven-is-watching-java-prices-spike-why/ 

Recommendations in this episode:
The Seattle Grind, Seattle Center
Herkimer Coffee, Capitol Hill, SLU, and U-District
Espresso Vivace, Capitol Hill
Push/Pull, Central District
Stella Deli and Market, Lower Queen Anne

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 kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com.

Seattle is a haven for coffee fans. And the price of that fandom just got a whole lot more expensive. Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh speaks with Seattle Times Business reporter Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton to find out why jitter juice prices are skyrocketing. But don&rsquo;t fret, they also share some good-cheap coffee spots and tips for navigating the high priced bean juice landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Read more about rising coffee prices in The Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/seattle-a-coffee-haven-is-watching-java-prices-spike-why/">https://www.seattletimes.com/business/seattle-a-coffee-haven-is-watching-java-prices-spike-why/</a>&nbsp;
Recommendations in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Seattle Grind, Seattle Center</li>
<li aria-level="1">Herkimer Coffee, Capitol Hill, SLU, and U-District</li>
<li aria-level="1">Espresso Vivace, Capitol Hill</li>
<li aria-level="1">Push/Pull, Central District</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stella Deli and Market, Lower Queen Anne</li>
</ul>
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>.

 Seattle is a haven for coffee fans. And the price of that fandom just got a whole lot more expensive. Seattle Times writers discuss the skyrocketing price of jitter juice and share where to find some good-cheap coffee in the city.

Wake up and smell the $12 coffee

While Seattle food lovers flock to Richmond, BC, Bellevue is steadily becoming home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most diverse and authentic Chinese food. The dishes you’ll find there tell the story of a community cooking for itself, not just the tourists. From braised goose to smoked tea duck, Tan highlights the regional specialties worth crossing the 520 bridge for.

Read more of Tan’s reporting on the Bellevue food scene here: How Bellevue became an international hub for Chinese food | The Seattle Times 

And here: Bellevue’s best Chinese restaurants: 10 picks from our food team | The Seattle Times 

Recommendations in this episode:
Mr. Huang Claypot Braised Chicken
Master Bing
Nuodle
Shaoshan Impression 
Little Garden Restaurant 
Dan Gui Sichuan Cuisine
Looking for Chai

While Seattle food lovers flock to Richmond, BC, Bellevue is steadily becoming home to some of the Pacific Northwest&rsquo;s most diverse and authentic Chinese food. The dishes you&rsquo;ll find there tell the story of a community cooking for itself, not just the tourists. From braised goose to smoked tea duck, Tan highlights the regional specialties worth crossing the 520 bridge for.
Read more of Tan&rsquo;s reporting on the Bellevue food scene here: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/how-bellevue-became-an-international-hub-for-chinese-food/">How Bellevue became an international hub for Chinese food | The Seattle Times</a>&nbsp;
And here: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/bellevues-best-chinese-restaurants-10-picks-from-our-food-team/">Bellevue&rsquo;s best Chinese restaurants: 10 picks from our food team | The Seattle Times</a>&nbsp;
Recommendations in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Mr. Huang Claypot Braised Chicken</li>
<li aria-level="1">Master Bing</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nuodle</li>
<li aria-level="1">Shaoshan Impression&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Little Garden Restaurant&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dan Gui Sichuan Cuisine</li>
<li aria-level="1">Looking for Chai</li>
</ul>

While Seattle food lovers flock to Richmond, BC, Bellevue has steadily become home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most diverse and authentic Chinese food. Seattle Times food writer Tan highlights the regional specialties worth crossing the 520 bridge for.

A guide to Bellevue's best Chinese food

From hot pot to dim sum to made-to-order crepes, T&T Supermarket is a treasure trove of delicious food. Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh, tried 300 items and shares his favorites with KUOW producer Brandi Fullwood.

Read more about T&T Supermarket in The Seattle Times:

T&T Supermarket: 12 best things to eat from the Asian grocery chain 

How T&T’s Bellevue food court became our writer’s office for a year 

More stories about T&T Supermarket

Recommendations in this episode:
Mango anything (seriously)
Portuguese Custard Tarts
Taiwanese sticky rice rolls
Peking Duck Kits
Fried Fish Skins

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 kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com.

 

From hot pot to dim sum to made-to-order crepes, T&amp;T Supermarket is a treasure trove of delicious food. Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh, tried 300 items and shares his favorites with KUOW producer Brandi Fullwood.
Read more about T&amp;T Supermarket in The Seattle Times:
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/?p=19185650">T&amp;T Supermarket: 12 best things to eat from the Asian grocery chain&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/?p=19140751">How T&amp;T&rsquo;s Bellevue food court became our writer&rsquo;s office for a year&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/?p=19140756">More stories about T&amp;T Supermarket</a>
Recommendations in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Mango anything (seriously)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Portuguese Custard Tarts</li>
<li aria-level="1">Taiwanese sticky rice rolls</li>
<li aria-level="1">Peking Duck Kits</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fried Fish Skins</li>
</ul>
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&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/eats">kuow.org/eats</a> and <a href="http://seattletimes.com">seattletimes.com</a>.
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From dim sum to fresh to made to order crepes, T&T Supermarket is a treasure trove of delicious food. Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh, tried 300 items and shares his favorites with KUOW producer Brandi Fullwood

 I ate 300 items at the best Chinese supermarket

 Seattle is a big coffee town. It's also known for its literary scene. So it's only natural that reading and coffee go hand-in-hand. Seattle Times arts and economy reporter Margo Vansynghel joins Tan to share her favorite cozy coffee shops to grab a warm beverage and read a good book. 

Read more about cozy coffee shops in The Seattle Times: 

https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/6-cozy-seattle-coffeeshops-that-are-great-for-reading/ 

Recommendations in this episode:
Open Form
Espresso Vivace
C&P Coffee Company
Yeobo Cafe and Bar
KUOW Book Club

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 kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com.

Seattle is a big coffee town. It's also known for its literary scene. So it's only natural that reading and coffee go hand-in-hand. Seattle Times arts and economy reporter Margo Vansynghel joins Tan to share her favorite cozy coffee shops to grab a warm beverage and read a good book.&nbsp;
Read more about cozy coffee shops in The Seattle Times:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/6-cozy-seattle-coffeeshops-that-are-great-for-reading/">https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/6-cozy-seattle-coffeeshops-that-are-great-for-reading/</a>&nbsp;
Recommendations in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://openform.space/pages/about">Open Form</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://espressovivace.com/retail/brix/">Espresso Vivace</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://candpcoffee.com/">C&amp;P Coffee Company</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.yeobosea.com/">Yeobo Cafe and Bar</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/kuow-book-club-seattle-public-library-partner-winter-2026-live-author-series">KUOW Book Club</a></li>
</ul>
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>.

Seattle Times arts and economy reporter Margo Vansynghel joins Tan to share her favorite cozy coffee shops to grab a warm drink and read a good book. 

Four favorite cozy coffee spots...it's all about the couch

 When it comes to writing about Tacoma’s bar scene, Seattle Times food and drink writer, Tan Vinh almost ran out of ink. From kitschy tiki bars to serious cocktails, there is plenty to drink and even better food to wash it all down with.

Kristine Sherred, a food reporter at The Tacoma News Tribune, joins Tan for a bar hopping chat about her neck of the woods.

Read all ten of Tan’s picks and more on the Tacoma food scene at The Seattle Times:

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/10-great-tacoma-bars-that-our-drinks-writer-loves/ 

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/3-great-tacoma-spots-to-try-in-a-city-of-restaurant-possibilities/ 

Recommendations in this episode:
Proof
Field Bar + Bottle
Parky’s Pizza Bar
Da Tiki Hut
Bonus from Kristine: Cider & Cedar

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 kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com.

 

When it comes to writing about Tacoma&rsquo;s bar scene, Seattle Times food and drink writer, Tan Vinh almost ran out of ink. From kitschy tiki bars to serious cocktails, there is plenty to drink and even better food to wash it all down with.
Kristine Sherred, a food reporter at The Tacoma News Tribune, joins Tan for a bar hopping chat about her neck of the woods.
Read all ten of Tan&rsquo;s picks and more on the Tacoma food scene at The Seattle Times:
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/10-great-tacoma-bars-that-our-drinks-writer-loves/">https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/10-great-tacoma-bars-that-our-drinks-writer-loves/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/3-great-tacoma-spots-to-try-in-a-city-of-restaurant-possibilities/">https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/3-great-tacoma-spots-to-try-in-a-city-of-restaurant-possibilities/</a>&nbsp;
Recommendations in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Proof</li>
<li aria-level="1">Field Bar + Bottle</li>
<li aria-level="1">Parky&rsquo;s Pizza Bar</li>
<li aria-level="1">Da Tiki Hut</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bonus from Kristine: Cider &amp; Cedar</li>
</ul>
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&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/eats">kuow.org/eats</a> and <a href="http://seattletimes.com">seattletimes.com</a>.
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From kitchy tiki drinks to serious cocktails, Tacoma is a vibrant bar town.  Tan Vinh talks with Tacoma News Tribune food writer Kristine Sherred about the favorite waterholes in Tacoma.

Bar hoppin' in Tacoma

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