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 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>.

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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

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. 

Your Seattle Restaurant Week cheat sheet

 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. 

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

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