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. 

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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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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;
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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 

This week, Host Brandi Fullwood talks to Emily Kim,co-founder of the Pastry Project and the founder of Crumb Magazine, about her go-to spot for a great meal. Kim seeks out Masakan, a Malaysian pop-up, wherever they spring up. From the pop-up booths to catered meals, their meals have become a fixture in her life.

Discussed in this episode:
Hawker stall realness at the Ballard Farmers Market
Beef rendang that makes you feel like family
Pandan before it gets a Trader Joe’s moment
And curry puffs, curry puffs, curry puffs. Crispy, buttery, and aromatic

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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyk3/">Emily Kim,</a>co-founder of the Pastry Project and the founder of Crumb Magazine, about her go-to spot for a great meal. Kim seeks out <a href="https://www.masakanseattle.com/">Masakan</a>, a Malaysian pop-up, wherever they spring up. From the pop-up booths to catered meals, their meals have become a fixture in her life.
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Hawker stall realness at the Ballard Farmers Market</li>
<li aria-level="1">Beef rendang that makes you feel like family</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pandan before it gets a Trader Joe&rsquo;s moment</li>
<li aria-level="1">And curry puffs, curry puffs, curry puffs. Crispy, buttery, and aromatic</li>
</ul>
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&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;
Become a member today at <a href="http://kuow.org/eats">kuow.org/eats</a>.

This week, Host Brandi Fullwood talks to Emily Kim co-founder of the Pastry Project and the founder of Crumb Magazine about her go-to spot for Malay cuisine in Seattle.

A Malaysian pop-up that feels like home

From ancient grains to firefly squid, Seattle’s newest restaurants are trying it all. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met food writer Naomi Tomky about the restaurant openings— and one closing— that are hot on critics' minds. They discuss why these long-anticipated openings have diners and critics buzzing and which ones you’ll want to try.

Read more about Seattle restaurant openings: https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/04/xian-noodles-ethan-stow ell-gordo-steak 

Discussed in this episode:
Beast & Cleaver — a fan favorite makes a weeknight change
Gordo Steak — a steakhouse with fresh tortillas
Cafe Lolo — ancient grains-to-table 
Kakurenbo — omakase with classics and firefly squid!
And... what's actually “working" in the Seattle restaurant scene (hint: Spicy Hunan Kitchen)

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 ancient grains to firefly squid, Seattle&rsquo;s newest restaurants are trying it all. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met food writer Naomi Tomky about the restaurant openings&mdash; and one closing&mdash; that are hot on critics' minds. They discuss why these long-anticipated openings have diners and critics buzzing and which ones you&rsquo;ll want to try.
Read more about Seattle restaurant openings: <a href="https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/04/xian-noodles-ethan-stowell-gordo-steak">https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/04/xian-noodles-ethan-stow ell-gordo-steak</a>&nbsp;
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Beast &amp; Cleaver &mdash; a fan favorite makes a weeknight change</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gordo Steak &mdash; a steakhouse with fresh tortillas</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cafe Lolo &mdash; ancient grains-to-table&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kakurenbo &mdash; omakase with classics and firefly squid!</li>
<li aria-level="1">And... what's actually &ldquo;working" in the Seattle restaurant scene (hint: Spicy Hunan Kitchen)</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&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 <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 Met food writer Naomi Tomky about the restaurant openings and one closing that’s hot on critics minds.

Three Seattle restaurant openings you must try

Call your friends, call your partner and maybe call a babysitter… It's Seattle Restaurant Week! From April 19 to May 2, restaurants are serving prix fixe menus for $20 to $65. But with over 200 hundred participating spots, how do you decide where to eat? Host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle food writer Harry Cheadle about which Seattle Restaurant Week menus have the best food and better deals.

Discussed in this episode:
Time traveling for juicy, buttery palm wine
The DINKS vs parent SRW experience
Wearing hiking boots to eat a 14oz steak
$65 Cajun dinner for two (includes cocktails) 

Read more about Seattle Restaurant Week:https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-restaurant-week-do-the-math-get-a-baby-sitter 

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 and produce this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. 

Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.

Call your friends, call your partner and maybe call a babysitter&hellip; It's Seattle Restaurant Week! From April 19 to May 2, restaurants are serving prix fixe menus for $20 to $65. But with over 200 hundred participating spots, how do you decide where to eat? Host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle food writer Harry Cheadle about which Seattle Restaurant Week menus have the best food and better deals.
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Time traveling for juicy, buttery palm wine</li>
<li aria-level="1">The DINKS vs parent SRW experience</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wearing hiking boots to eat a 14oz steak</li>
<li aria-level="1">$65 Cajun dinner for two (includes cocktails)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Read more about Seattle Restaurant Week: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-restaurant-week-do-the-math-get-a-baby-sitter">https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-restaurant-week-do-the-math-get-a-baby-sitter</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>.<a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/lucy-soucek"> Lucy Soucek</a> helped edit and produce 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>.

Host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle food writer Harry Cheadle about which Seattle Restaurant Week menus are worth checking out and which ones have the best deals. 

Seattle's most exceptional fries

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