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 206-543-8510and 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.
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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&nbsp;206-543-8510and 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>.

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This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times critic Tan Vinh about the nominees for the James Beard Awards.

Winner winner James Beard Awards dinner with Tan Vinh

This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement about which pastries to snag at bakery tucked inside of Seattle’s City Hall. 

Read more about this story from Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement:https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/this-gift-of-a-bakery-is-hidden-in-plain-sight-at-seattles-city-hall/ 

Discussed in this episode:
"Activating" downtown with a bakery inside Seattle City Hall
Conchas so good you don't even need coffee
Bakery fails even the crows won't eat 
A pastry with cashew cream, poblanos, and corn that's way better than soup

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 food writer Bethany Jean Clement about which pastries to snag at bakery tucked inside of Seattle&rsquo;s City Hall.&nbsp;
Read more about this story from Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/this-gift-of-a-bakery-is-hidden-in-plain-sight-at-seattles-city-hall/">https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/this-gift-of-a-bakery-is-hidden-in-plain-sight-at-seattles-city-hall/</a>&nbsp;
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">"Activating" downtown with a bakery inside Seattle City Hall</li>
<li aria-level="1">Conchas so good you don't even need coffee</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="Also,%20check%20out%20Bethany&rsquo;s%20story%20about%20baking%20woes:%20https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/fear-of-baking-this-very-easy-really-good-cake-recipe-can-help/">Bakery fails even the crows won't eat&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">A pastry with cashew cream, poblanos, and corn that's way better than soup</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&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 spoke to Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement about which pastries to snag at a bakery tucked inside of Seattle’s City Hall. 

The Bakery in Seattle's City Hall with Bethany Jean Clement

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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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>. 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 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 spoke to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about which new openings deserve the hype – and Tan makes his case for trying something new in this city.

Discussed in this episode:
A Pioneer Square bistro with deliciously tender lamb ribs 
The chicken shop worth standing in line for
And why people won’t, but should, try new things in Ballard like a tagine packed with prunes

Read more about the newest restaurant openings from Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh:Raising Cane’s finally opens — and 33 other new Seattle restaurants to visit 

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 spoke to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about which new openings deserve the hype &ndash; and Tan makes his case for trying something new in this city.
Discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A Pioneer Square bistro with deliciously tender lamb ribs&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The chicken shop worth standing in line for</li>
<li aria-level="1">And why people won&rsquo;t, but should, try new things in Ballard like a tagine packed with prunes</li>
</ul>
Read more about the newest restaurant openings from Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/raising-canes-finally-opens-and-33-other-new-seattle-restaurants-to-visit/">Raising Cane&rsquo;s finally opens &mdash; and 33 other new Seattle restaurants to visit</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>. 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 spoke to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about which new openings deserve the hype – and Tan makes his case for trying something new in this city.

Winner winner James Beard Awards dinner with Tan Vinh

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