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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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 with Naomi Tomky

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/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</a>&nbsp;
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 coming soon.</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.

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

 This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about what a gal has to do to get a good ham sandwich around here. Jackie has reviewed dozens of jambon beurre sandwiches (French for ham and butter) and she has plucked the best ones from the bunch to share with us.

Read more about Jamon Beurre from Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/seattles-best-french-sandwich-seeking-out-the-perfect-jambon-beurre/

Discussed in this episode:
The alchemy of salty ham, good creamy butter and pockets of pickle.
Jambon Beurre Spring
Channeling Anthony Bourdain at the neighborhood cafe
Ham, ham, and more ham.

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.

&nbsp;This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about what a gal has to do to get a good ham sandwich around here. Jackie has reviewed dozens of jambon beurre sandwiches (French for ham and butter) and she has plucked the best ones from the bunch to share with us.
Read more about Jamon Beurre from Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/seattles-best-french-sandwich-seeking-out-the-perfect-jambon-beurre/
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The alchemy of salty ham, good creamy butter and pockets of pickle.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jambon Beurre Spring</li>
<li aria-level="1">Channeling Anthony Bourdain at the neighborhood cafe</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ham, ham, and more ham.</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 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 what a gal has to do to get a good ham sandwich around here. 

Hammin' It Up with Jackie Varriano 

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.

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 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.
<hr>
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 Seattle Times critic Tan Vinh about the nominees for the James Beard Awards.

Seattle's Most Exceptional Fries with Naomi Tomky

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