This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about why he loathes smashburgers–the flattened crispy patties with lacy edges. He’ll share where to get the best juicy, big burgers in the city instead.

You can read more about why Tan prefers big juicy burgers in the Seattle Times: Seattle’s 4 best big burgers: No smashed patties, just juicy beef 

And why Tan is passing on smashburgers here:

Smashburgers took over Seattle. Why? Our food critic has thoughts 

Discussed in this episode:

• Little Beast, Ballard – The “classy trashy” signature burger 
• The Shambles, Roosevelt – The Shamburger
• FlintCreek Cattle Co., Greenwood – cheeseburger special
• L’Oursin, Central District – fast-food-style burger

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