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The Seattle food scene and the best things to eat in it. New episodes every Thursday.

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Episodes

  • Revisiting Seattle’s new third place: Breweries

    Two big-name Washington breweries have expanded with new locations in Seattle, complete with food offerings from local chefs. Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh explains the trends that are shaping the city’s brewery scene. He's joined by Seattle Times editor Trevor Lenzmeier! 

  • Seattle restaurants get creative to keep doors open

    Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh and editor Trevor Lenzmeier break down the openings focused on sandwiches and fast-casual small plates and look at how large format restaurants and fine dining spots are closing or pivoting.

  • Seahawks stadium food is changing the game

    The Seattle Seahawks want food to be a draw to Lumen Field this fall. Food critic Tan Vinh and producer Brandi Fullwood sample new menu items at the stadium and rank their favorites that hold up to the chaos of game day.

  • Keep Seattle ice cream weird

    Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh tastes and guesses some seasonal and secret scoops with Salt & Straw’s head ice cream maker Tyler Malek. We find out why doubling down on unique flavors is good for business.

  • Seattle is having a mortadella moment

    The hottest meal this summer is a cold one -- a simple sandwich, made with the highest quality ingredients. Food critic Tan Vinh and mortadella enthusiast Adam Weintraub explain why this simple deli meat is so delicious and debate the best mortadella sandwiches in Seattle.

  • Last Call: Best Summer Bites

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • See Ya B.C.! Bellevue is a Chinese food lover’s dream

    While Seattle food lovers flock to Richmond, BC, Bellevue has steadily become home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most diverse and authentic Chinese food. Seattle Times food writer Tan highlights the regional specialties worth crossing the 520 bridge for.

  • 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.