Podcast · Arts & Books
by KUOW News and Information and Seattle Times · English · Arts & Books
The Seattle food scene and the best things to eat in it. New episodes every Thursday.
8 Oct 2026 · 20 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Gustavo Sagrero, KUOW’s immigration race and identity reporter about his search for traditionally-made barbacoa and how he that ended up at a family barbecue.
1 Oct 2026 · 53 min
Seattle Eats host Brandi Fullwood recently spoke with Alexis Nikole Nelson, live at Town Hall Seattle as part of the Seattle Arts & Lectures speaker series. Alexis talked about how she connects her indigenous and Black ancestry to her practice, and what it means to be a "filthy vegan."
24 Sep 2026 · 22 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic about why he loathes smashburgers and where you can find better, juicier, old fashioned burgers instead.
17 Sep 2026 · 11 min
Spoiler! Our perfect birthday restaurants have tarot, fried catfish, and soy sauce ice cream.
10 Sep 2026 · 19 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about neighborhood breweries with food outshining the pints.
3 Sep 2026 · 17 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood and food writer Harry Cheadle squeeze out the last drops of summer, one new restaurant at a time.
27 Aug 2026 · 14 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to chef Tina Fahnbulleh about her favorite lunch spot on First Hill, George’s Polish Deli.
20 Aug 2026 · 19 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about his big feelings about tiny bars around the Seattle area.
13 Aug 2026 · 16 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Ellary Collins, a baker at The Wayland Mill. Collins shares her go-to spot in the International District, where late-night industry workers and early-shift bakers cross paths.
6 Aug 2026 · 18 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement about the best cold noodle dishes in the city right now.
30 Jul 2026 · 24 min
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.
23 Jul 2026 · 17 min
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.
16 Jul 2026 · 18 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met food writer Naomi Tomky about the coldest, sweetest treats around town.
9 Jul 2026 · 21 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to food writer Meg Van Huygen about the Seattle sandwiches that are great year round but perfect for summer.
2 Jul 2026 · 7 min
How did the best hot dog in America get its cream cheese? KUOW will tell you the origin story of the Seattle dog, a late night specialty.
2 Jul 2026 · 19 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about the openings and closing, shaking things up for better or worse. Plus, they’ll tell you how to order at some of the newest restaurants in Seattle.
25 Jun 2026 · 12 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to baker and owner of Pan de la Selva, Mayra Sibrian. Mayra shares where she routinely gets breakfast in Mount Baker on her way to work.
18 Jun 2026 · 19 min
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.
11 Jun 2026 · 21 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood and writer Shri Repp make the case for Seattle’s best dosas right now (with and without sambar).
4 Jun 2026 · 20 min
From soondaeguk to biscuits and gravy, Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement and host Brandi Fullwood share notes on their latest favorite dishes at Seattle restaurants.
28 May 2026 · 21 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about why locals ought to check out Seattle's hotel food scene.
21 May 2026 · 17 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Brady Ishiwata-Williams, the chef and owner of Tomo, about his go-to spot for big birthdays, out of town friends, and honestly any day that needs an upgrade.
14 May 2026 · 21 min
This week, host Brandi Fullwood duels Tan Vinh in a screaming good meal deal battle royale (they’re not really going to battle, they’re just gonna talk about the best value bites around town).
7 May 2026 · 14 min
This week, Host Brandi Fullwood talks to Emily Kim co-founder of the Pastry Project and the founder of Crumb Magazine about her go-to spot for Malay cuisine in Seattle.
30 Apr 2026 · 23 min
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.
23 Apr 2026 · 21 min
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.
16 Apr 2026 · 17 min
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.
9 Apr 2026 · 21 min
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.
2 Apr 2026 · 22 min
This week host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times critic Tan Vinh about the nominees for the James Beard Awards.
26 Mar 2026 · 26 min
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 Seattle food scene and the best things to eat in it. New episodes every Thursday.
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