Clare McGrane
Senior Producer
About
Clare is the senior producer and co-host of Control F, a podcast about the data that shapes our daily lives. Clare and co-host Teo Popescu answer big questions about how our world works — from your personal finances to the morning weather report — by digging though data. Clare is also the show's senior producer, managing Control F's production schedule and listener engagement.
Prior to working on Control F, Clare developed and produce the region's premier news podcast, Seattle Now, and KUOW's food podcast, Seattle Eats. Her work on the shows spanned a variety of roles and topics over five years, including extensive coverage the Covid pandemic, stories of foraging for food in the Pacific Northwest, and the drama behind e-book offerings at libraries. Before joining KUOW in 2018, Clare covered the health sciences beat at GeekWire, where she also produced the outlet's podcasts.
Clare grew up between the Seattle area and her family home in Ayrshire, Scotland. She graduated from the University of Washington in 2016 with a B.A. in Creative Writing and Journalism. Outside of work, Clare spends her time crocheting, bouldering, and playing a kind-hearted (if not very smart) Rider of Rohan in her Lord of the Rings roleplaying game campaign.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, conversational French
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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Goodbye Seattle darling, hello meat pies
Food Critic Tan Vinh explains why two beloved Seattle eateries closed suddenly and highlights two exciting new restaurant openings in the city.
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A tip for enjoying ripe summer raspberries: Get them frozen
Washington state produces 98 percent of the country's frozen raspberries, filling baked goods, jams and freezer aisles across the United States. Seattle Times food journalists Jackie Varriano and Tan Vinh discuss the raspberry industry and taste two popular snacks made with frozen Washington berries.
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6 tips to help Seattleites elevate their ramen game
Lopez Island chef Josh Ratza wrote the book about taking ramen to the next level. In "Elevated Instant Ramen: Inspiration, Ideas, Ideology," Ratza explores the art and nuance of the ramen hack. It turns out, even a brick or styrofoam bowl of instant noodles can become a gourmet meal on a budget if you know where to look and what to add.
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Elevating instant ramen: A guide to hacking this simple staple
A chef and a food critic shop for instant ramen, sharing tips on how to choose a base ramen and improvise a simple recipe with affordable ingredients.
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Three new restaurants you should know about
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.
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Lights, heat and sound: how neuroinclusive design could change the way we work
Awareness around neurodivergence, which encompasses conditions like autism and ADHD, has increased in recent years. And with that awareness are calls for accommodations. One of those is the physical environment at work.
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Revisiting Seattle’s best pizza
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.
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Goodbye dive bars, hello rooftop bars?
Tan breaks down all the restaurant trends in openings and closings this month with Seattle Eats producer Clare McGrane.
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Why Seattle keeps losing at the Oscars of the food world
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.
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Crying and feasting at a Georgian Supra
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.