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. It’s a sandwich with lots of details: american cheese, a melt in your mouth egg patty, arugula, labne, muhammara, just to name a few.

ICYMI! We talked about Mayra's bakery on a previous episode with Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement: https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-bakery-hiding-in-city-hall-with-bethany-jean-clement 

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This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Aaron Tekulve, the chef and owner of Surrell in Madison Valley. They get into what it's like to be a James Beard finalist (apparently it means a lot more microgreens at your door) and where he goes to eat on his day off. Hint: kid friendly, by the water, and there are plenty of cheesy chips.

How to order at this go-to spot:

• Basket of chips, crispy, light, and just the right amount of salt
• Not-so-spicy salsa
• Queso with bacon and grilled green peppers
• Fried Prawn with a mango mojo
• Optional but highly encouraged: the best flan and margaritas
  
  

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Seattle restaurants are serving up dosas worth a long line or a reservation. We’re talking about fermented rice and lentil crepe's that are golden, crispy, fluffy and the size of a mini telescope (with and without sambar).This week, host Brandi Fullwood and writer Shri Repp make the case for Seattle’s best dosas right now. 

Read more from Shri on dosas, Indian cooking and more: https://moonrice.net/ 

Dosas mentioned in this episode:

• Spice Waala aka Dosa Extreme
• The Bangalore Kitchen aka Thick and Crispy Sunset
• Sangamam aka Restaurant Telescope
• Chili’s aka Amma’s Dosa

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].

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It's hot, then it's cold, and then it's rainy – it's Juneuary in Seattle, but we are eating so well. Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement and host Brandi Fullwood share notes on their latest favorite dishes at Seattle restaurants.

Discussed in this episode:

• Great gravy! Little Jaye has great biscuits
• Busan Jeong’s cauldrons of soondaeguk 
• Harvest Vine’s Superlative and praiseworthy vegetables and stews  
• An evergreen pandan cookie at Kemi Dessert Bar
• And hot or cold the kremas at Bonhomie are excellent

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From powdered eggs to wagyu tagliata, hotel food has the power to make or break a vacation. But, if you’re a local, where can you get a taste of that vacation mindset without leaving town? 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. 

Read more about hotel food scene at the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/from-hotel-theodore-to-palihotel-these-seattle-hotels-offer-great-food/ 

Discussed in this episode:

• Buttery biscuits with a Seattle Underground Tour vibe
• $32 burger that is unfortunately really worth it
• A toast to the ladies who lunch
• And why it’s worth it to eat with the tourists

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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. Hint: a skatepark-view omakase run by a chef that makes the whole night feel like a perfect DJ set.

Discussed in this episode:

• Why eating at your friend's place hits different
• Foie gras of the sea: crispy, fatty, briny
• Hokkaido uni that melts in your mouth like ice cream
• Pro Tip: be cool... the restaurants are reviewing you too — Brandi got "good vibes"

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. Lucy Soucek helped produce and edit this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. 

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When you take into account quality, quantity, and the overall dining experience — what bites around Seattle give you the most for your money? 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). 

Read more about these bites: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/pho-potle-seattle-area-restaurant-debuts-build-your-own-bowl-concept/ 

Discussed in this episode:

• Pho-potle’s value in going viral 
• Tacos Cometa’s carne asada only menu
• Nomadic Wine Bar’s under the radar flatbreads
• A dive bar cheesesteak with a side of good vibes
• And a voicemail from one of you lovely people! 

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].

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Correction: Everything is fried in beef tallow at The Rebel but the confit garlic is actually made with avocado oil. A previous version of the episode said that the confit garlic was made with wagyu beef fat. 

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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 a great meal. Kim seeks out Masakan, a Malaysian pop-up, wherever they spring up. From the pop-up booths to catered meals, their meals have become a fixture in her life.

Discussed in this episode:

• Hawker stall realness at the Ballard Farmers Market
• Beef rendang that makes you feel like family
• Pandan before it gets a Trader Joe’s moment
• And curry puffs, curry puffs, curry puffs. Crispy, buttery, and aromatic

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].

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From ancient grains to firefly squid, Seattle’s newest restaurants are trying it all. This week, host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle Met food writer Naomi Tomky about the restaurant openings— and one closing— that are hot on critics' minds. They discuss why these long-anticipated openings have diners and critics buzzing and which ones you’ll want to try.

Read more about Seattle restaurant openings: https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/04/xian-noodles-ethan-stow ell-gordo-steak 

Discussed in this episode:

• Beast & Cleaver — a fan favorite makes a weeknight change
• Gordo Steak — a steakhouse with fresh tortillas
• Cafe Lolo — ancient grains-to-table 
• Kakurenbo — omakase with classics and firefly squid!
• And... what's actually “working" in the Seattle restaurant scene (hint: Spicy Hunan Kitchen)

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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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Call your friends, call your partner and maybe call a babysitter… It's Seattle Restaurant Week! From April 19 to May 2, restaurants are serving prix fixe menus for $20 to $65. But with over 200 hundred participating spots, how do you decide where to eat? Host Brandi Fullwood talks to Seattle food writer Harry Cheadle about which Seattle Restaurant Week menus have the best food and better deals.

Discussed in this episode:

• Time traveling for juicy, buttery palm wine
• The DINKS vs parent SRW experience
• Wearing hiking boots to eat a 14oz steak
• $65 Cajun dinner for two (includes cocktails) 

Read more about Seattle Restaurant Week: https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-restaurant-week-do-the-math-get-a-baby-sitter 

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. Lucy Soucek helped edit and produce this episode. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood. 

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