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.

 

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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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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. 

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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. 

Sandwiches are going viral in Seattle. Where are the best ones?

Hot dog! The NYT Wirecutter team made it bracket-official and crowned the Seattle dog best in America. The signature late night street food knocked out every other style in a head-to-head battle (yes, including Chicago and NYC). But how did the best hot dog in America get its cream cheese? We dig into the KUOW archives to tell you the origin story of the Seattle Dog.

Read more about the origin of the Seattle dog on KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/stories/polaroids-how-seattle-s-signature-hot-dog-got-its-cream-cheese 

Check out the hot dog bracket battle on the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/chef-jose-andres-hot-dog-taste-test/

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.

Hot dog! The NYT Wirecutter team made it bracket-official and crowned the Seattle dog best in America. The signature late night street food knocked out every other style in a head-to-head battle (yes, including Chicago and NYC). But how did the best hot dog in America get its cream cheese? We dig into the KUOW archives to tell you the origin story of the Seattle Dog.
Read more about the origin of the Seattle dog on KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/polaroids-how-seattle-s-signature-hot-dog-got-its-cream-cheese">https://www.kuow.org/stories/polaroids-how-seattle-s-signature-hot-dog-got-its-cream-cheese</a>&nbsp;
Check out the hot dog bracket battle on the New York Times: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/chef-jose-andres-hot-dog-taste-test/">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/chef-jose-andres-hot-dog-taste-test/</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.
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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>.

How did the best hot dog in America get its cream cheese? KUOW will tell you the origin story of the Seattle dog, a late night specialty. 

BONUS: Seattle Dog is #1 in America. But why does it have cream cheese?

This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about the openings and closing, shaking things up for better or worse. Plus, they’ll tell you how to order at some of  the newest restaurants in Seattle.

Find out about more openings in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/18-new-restaurants-in-downtown-seattle-and-neighborhoods-around-it/ 

Discussed in this episode:
Sophon
Baiana, Pike Place Market
Louie’s Deli, Pioneer Square
Anh Ơi Bake Shop, Chinatown-International District

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 producer is Jonathan Chang. 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 critic Tan Vinh about the openings and closing, shaking things up for better or worse. Plus, they&rsquo;ll tell you how to order at some of&nbsp; the newest restaurants in Seattle.
Find out about more openings in the Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/18-new-restaurants-in-downtown-seattle-and-neighborhoods-around-it/">https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/18-new-restaurants-in-downtown-seattle-and-neighborhoods-around-it/</a>&nbsp;
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Sophon</li>
<li>Baiana, Pike Place Market</li>
<li>Louie&rsquo;s Deli, Pioneer Square</li>
<li>Anh Ơi Bake Shop, Chinatown-International District</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.
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Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer is<a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/jonathan-chang"> Jonathan Chang</a>. 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 critic Tan Vinh about the openings and closing, shaking things up for better or worse. Plus, they’ll tell you how to order at some of  the newest restaurants in Seattle. 

Skip the ice cream this summer

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