Seattle is a buffet of great food... if you know where to look. Seattle Times journalist Tan Vinh invites listeners to the area's hottest restaurants, road-side food stalls and everywhere in between to find the best meals in the city and to meet the people who make them sing.
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Seattle is a buffet of great food... if you know where to look. Seattle Times journalist Tan Vinh invites listeners to the area's hottest restaurants, road-side food stalls and everywhere in between to find the best meals in the city and to meet the people who make them sing.
New episodes every other Thursday.
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes
Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network
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There’s something about eating a Seattle dog with a beer in August at the baseball game that just can’t be replicated in February. In this episode, Tan Vinh and Rachel Belle talk about the bites that hooked them this summer and which quintessential bites you should try ASAP.
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Seattle Times writers chat about the history of the waterfront and the food spots worth braving the crowds to check out on Seattle's new "front porch."
Restaurant critic Tan Vinh explains why three new restaurants in Seattle are the most important openings to watch this summer. He recommends dishes at a Japanese fusion restaurant, a new fish and chips spot and a high-end tapas experience.
Seattle Times food critics Tan Vinh and Jackie Varriano share their top-ranked dishes from around the Seattle area, including a controversial Vietnamese fusion dish, a French-inspired small plate, a Mexican pizza, a decadent brioche donut and an Italian cookie.
Food critics from The Seattle Times debate who makes the best pizza in Seattle. They consider the key points in a great pie: Flavorful crust, umami sauce, exquisite cheese and good quality toppings.
Food journalists Tan Vinh and Jackie Varriano discuss the Seattle-area finalists in the 2025 James Beard Awards, and why Seattle continues to come up empty at this Oscars of the food world.
Tan takes listeners to a Georgian Supra, an ancient feasting tradition that is less about the food and more about making ritualized toasts. The founders of a new company are hosting public Supras every week in Seattle, aiming to help guests make and deepen connections with their neighbors.
Seattle is a buffet of great food... if you know where to look. Seattle Times journalist Tan Vinh invites listeners to the area's hottest restaurants, road-side food stalls and everywhere in between to find the best meals in the city and to meet the people who make them sing.
New episodes every other Thursday.
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes
Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network
