This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Aaron Tekulve, the chef and owner of Surrell in Madison Valley. They get into what it's like to be a James Beard finalist (apparently it means a lot more microgreens at your door) and where he goes to eat on his day off. Hint: kid friendly, by the water, and there are plenty of cheesy chips.

How to order at this go-to spot:
Basket of chips, crispy, light, and just the right amount of salt
Not-so-spicy salsa
Queso with bacon and grilled green peppers
Fried Prawn with a mango mojo
Optional but highly encouraged: the best flan and margaritas



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 isJonathan Chang. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. 

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Aaron Tekulve, the chef and owner of Surrell in Madison Valley. They get into what it's like to be a James Beard finalist (apparently it means a lot more microgreens at your door) and where he goes to eat on his day off. Hint: kid friendly, by the water, and there are plenty of cheesy chips.
How to order at this go-to spot:
<ul>
<li>Basket of chips, crispy, light, and just the right amount of salt</li>
<li>Not-so-spicy salsa</li>
<li>Queso with bacon and grilled green peppers</li>
<li>Fried Prawn with a mango mojo</li>
<li>Optional but highly encouraged: the best flan and margaritas </li>
</ul>
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<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>.

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 This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Aaron Tekulve, the chef and owner of Surrell in Madison Valley, about why getting nominated for a James Beard Award means more microgreens and where he goes to eat on his days off. 

Where does a fine dining chef actually eat on their day off?

This week, we are heading to a local fish fry with KUOW politics reporter Scott Greenstone. We’ll tell you how this backyard party, hosted by a notable elder of Seattle’s south end became an informal political hub for aspiring politicians. And we’ll taste the fish! 

Check out more of Scott’s work over on Sound Politics, a podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest: https://www.kuow.org/podcast/sound-politics 

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?  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 https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes

This week, we are heading to a local fish fry with KUOW politics reporter Scott Greenstone. We&rsquo;ll tell you how this backyard party, hosted by a notable elder of Seattle&rsquo;s south end became an informal political hub for aspiring politicians. And we&rsquo;ll taste the fish!&nbsp;
Check out more of Scott&rsquo;s work over on Sound Politics, a podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcast/sound-politics">https://www.kuow.org/podcast/sound-politics</a>&nbsp;
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?&nbsp; 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="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes">https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes</a>

This week, we are heading to a local fish fry with KUOW politics reporter Scott Greenstone. We’ll tell you how this backyard party, hosted by a notable elder of Seattle's south end became an informal political hub for aspiring politicians. 

Fish Fry Politics

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/victor-steinbrueck-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&nbsp;</a>
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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eatgoodmart/">coming soon</a>.</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.

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

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.

 

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. Alec Cowan helped produce this episode.

Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.

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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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 <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>. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/alec-cowan">Alec Cowan</a> helped produce this episode.
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 coldest, sweetest treats around town.

Where does a fine dining chef actually eat on their day off?

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