Three Seattle restaurants you must try right now

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about where he thinks we all should be eating right now. Discussed in this episode: Try this hidden gem of a Seattle bistro for your next great date night  New Ballard seafood restaurant from vaunted chef debuts Hot new Se…

The best soups for the Seattle soul

As the incoming days of rain threaten to push us inside, Seattle restaurants are making soups worth leaving your house for. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to food writer Meg Van Huygen about the best soups around the city. Discussed in this episode: Tho Seattle, South Lake Union Situ Tacos,…

How to fix a long day? Cold beer, sake, and plenty of grilled skewers

Cold beer, good music, and plenty of skewers of meat and veggies– Japanese izakayas are built for the afterwork crowd. Johnny Courtney, the chef and co-owner of Atoma in Wallingford, tells you about his favorite and why you should put it on your list of restaurants to try next. This week, host Bra…

Mexican BBQ so good you’ll get back on Facebook

If you want good barbacoa, you're gonna have to put in the work to make it. Making it the traditional way is a 24-hour process that involves roasting lamb, goat or beef in an underground fire pit until the meat is velvety and almost melts on your tongue. And if you're not making it yourself, findi…

Alexis Nikole Nelson wants you to eat your backyard

You don’t have to have the right equipment, or a secret location, or a car to start foraging. Plenty of tasty foraged foods are easier to find than you might think: your backyard, parks, and local trails.  Alexis Nikole Nelson, also known as the @BlackForager on TikTok, wants to make it easier. Sh…

The best burgers in Seattle

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about why he loathes smashburgers–the flattened crispy patties with lacy edges. He’ll share where to get the best juicy, big burgers in the city instead. You can read more about why Tan prefers big juicy burgers in the Sea…

Which restaurants actually make your birthday special?

Birthdays should be special. Where should you celebrate yours? This week, Host Brandi Fullwood and friends of Seattle Eats share their favorite places to celebrate a special day. Spoiler! Our perfect birthday restaurants have tarot, fried catfish, and soy sauce ice cream. Discussed in this episod…

We tap into neighborhood breweries with great food

Typically, getting food in a brewery, you can expect some simple classics: maybe some tavern pizzas or pretzels, some peanuts. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about great neighborhood breweries with even better food.  Read more about brewery food …

Last bites of Seattle summer

This week, host Brandi Fullwood and food writer Harry Cheadle squeeze out the last drops of summer, one new restaurant at a time. Think retro pizza shop, dry-aged seafood and Puerto Rican coffee.  Discussed in this episode: Stevie’s Famous Pizza, Phinney Ridge Sea’d In, Capitol Hill El Cerro, Capi…

How to order like a regular at George’s Polish Deli

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Tina Fahnbulleh the chef-owner of Gold Coast Kitchen about her favorite lunch spot on First Hill, George’s Polish Deli.  Discussed in this episode: Adventurous eating vs comfort food Snails, pickles, and herring make the best soups Finding a little bit of h…