Seattle Eats

You don’t have to have the right equipment, or a secret location, or a car to start foraging. Plenty of tasty foraged foods are easier to find than you might think: your backyard, parks, and local trails. 

Alexis Nikole Nelson, also known as the @BlackForager on TikTok, wants to make it easier. She has a new cookbook that teaches expert and novice foragers how to find and eat the mushroom, berries, and flower petals. Happy Snacking, Don’t Die is packed with delicious and informative recipes for every season.

Seattle Eats host Brandi Fullwood spoke with Alexis live at Town Hall Seattle as part of the Seattle Arts & Lectures speaker series. Alexis talked about experimenting with recipes, how she connects her indigenous and Black ancestry to her practice, and what it means to be a "filthy vegan."

Check out the rest of the Seattle Arts & Lecture line up and snag tickets: https://lectures.org/ 

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about why he loathes smashburgers–the flattened crispy patties with lacy edges. He’ll share where to get the best juicy, big burgers in the city instead.

You can read more about why Tan prefers big juicy burgers in the Seattle Times: Seattle’s 4 best big burgers: No smashed patties, just juicy beef 

And why Tan is passing on smashburgers here:

Smashburgers took over Seattle. Why? Our food critic has thoughts 

Discussed in this episode:

• Little Beast, Ballard – The “classy trashy” signature burger 
• The Shambles, Roosevelt – The Shamburger
• FlintCreek Cattle Co., Greenwood – cheeseburger special
• L’Oursin, Central District – fast-food-style burger

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 [email protected].

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Birthdays should be special. Where should you celebrate yours?

This week, Host Brandi Fullwood and friends of Seattle Eats share their favorite places to celebrate a special day. Spoiler! Our perfect birthday restaurants have tarot, fried catfish, and soy sauce ice cream.

Discussed in this episode:

• The Corson Building, Georgetown 
• Monsoon, North Capitol Hill
• Iconiq, Mount Baker
• No.9 Alley Hotpot, Bitter Lake
• Rainier Restaurant, Othello? Rainier Valley
•  Halfseas Wine Bar, Ballard
• Ramie, Capitol Hill
• Needle and Thread, Capitol Hill

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 [email protected].

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Seattle Eats is edited by Jim Gates. It’s produced by Alec Cowan and Brandi Fullwood. 

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Typically, getting food in a brewery, you can expect some simple classics: maybe some tavern pizzas or pretzels, some peanuts. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food writer Jackie Varriano about great neighborhood breweries with even better food. 

Read more about brewery food from Jackie Varriano at the Seattle Times:  https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/four-seattle-breweries-with-great-food-from-fair-isle-to-aslan-brewing/ 

Discussed in this episode:

• Kochendorfer’s kebaburrito
• Blue fin tuna tostadas at Fair Isle’s La Marea
• French fry sandwich at Figurehead Brewing
• Deck oven pizza at Aslan Brewing 
• A surprise hack to elevate your salad at Rhein Haus

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 [email protected].

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. It is produced by Alec Cowan and edited by Jim Gates. The host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. 

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood and food writer Harry Cheadle squeeze out the last drops of summer, one new restaurant at a time. Think retro pizza shop, dry-aged seafood and Puerto Rican coffee. 

Discussed in this episode:

• Stevie’s Famous Pizza, Phinney Ridge
• Sea’d In, Capitol Hill
• El Cerro, Capitol Hill 

Check out a load of other new restaurants in Harry’s column Opening Night in Seattle Magazine: https://seattlemag.com/food-drink/opening-night-sead-inn-tries-something-a-little-different-with-seafood/ 

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 [email protected].

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. This episode was edited by Jeannie Yandel. 

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Tina Fahnbulleh the chef-owner of Gold Coast Kitchen about her favorite lunch spot on First Hill, George’s Polish Deli. 

Discussed in this episode:

• Adventurous eating vs comfort food
• Snails, pickles, and herring make the best soups
• Finding a little bit of home in a deli

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 [email protected].

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. Jeannie Yandel also edited this episode.

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Could a tiny bar fix the Seattle freeze? What about boost your dating life? This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh about his big feelings about tiny bars around the Seattle area.

Read more about tiny bars in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/these-seattle-area-bars-may-be-tiny-but-they-have-great-cocktails-and-more/ 

Discussed in this episode:

• Why you save the tiny bar for second dates
• The McMenamins that transports you to New Orleans
• A smoked beef french fry lollipop (it’s really good) 

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 [email protected].

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. 

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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.  She’ll tell you what to order and how to do it like a regular.

Discussed in this episode:

• Luscious claypot eel and umami (sorry) forward xo rolls
• Bearing witness to karaoke 
• Hitting up the late night spot at 3PM
• Thanksgiving at Gan Bei

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 [email protected].

Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates. Our host and senior producer is Brandi Fullwood. Jonathan Chang helped produce this episode.

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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.

Read more about cold noodles in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/3-top-seattle-spots-for-cold-noodles-one-of-summers-best-bites/ 

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 [email protected].

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. Jonathan Chang helped produce this episode.

Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.

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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. And we’ll taste the fish! 

Check out more of Scott’s work over on Sound Politics, a podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest: https://www.kuow.org/podcast/sound-politics 

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?  Give us a call at 206-543-8510 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at [email protected].

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 https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattleeatsnotes

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