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BONUS: Seattle Dog is #1 in America. But why does it have cream cheese?

Hot dog! The NYT Wirecutter team made it bracket-official and crowned the Seattle dog best in America. The signature late night street food knocked out every other style in a head-to-head battle (yes, including Chicago and NYC). But how did the best hot dog in America get its cream cheese? We dig into the KUOW archives to tell you the origin story of the Seattle Dog. Read more about the origin of the Seattle dog on KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/stories/polaroids-how-seattle-s-signature-hot-dog-got-its-cream-cheese [https://www.kuow.org/stories/polaroids-how-seattle-s-signature-hot-dog-got-its-cream-cheese]  Check out the hot dog bracket battle on the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/chef-jose-andres-hot-dog-taste-test/ [https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/chef-jose-andres-hot-dog-taste-test/] ---------------------------------------- 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 seattleeats@kuow.org.   Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Jim Gates [https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates]. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood [https://www.kuow.org/authors/brandi-fullwood].  Become a member today at kuow.org/eats [http://kuow.org/eats]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hard Goodbyes and Hyped Hoagies

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. Find out about more openings in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/18-new-restaurants-in-downtown-seattle-and-neighborhoods-around-it/ [https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/18-new-restaurants-in-downtown-seattle-and-neighborhoods-around-it/]  Discussed in this episode: * Sophon * Baiana, Pike Place Market * Louie’s Deli, Pioneer Square * Anh Ơi Bake Shop, Chinatown-International District 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 seattleeats@kuow.org.   Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer is Jonathan Chang [https://www.kuow.org/authors/jonathan-chang]. Our editor is Jim Gates [https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates]. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood [https://www.kuow.org/authors/brandi-fullwood].  Become a member today at kuow.org/eats [http://kuow.org/eats]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Breakfast Sandwich of Champions

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 [https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-bakery-hiding-in-city-hall-with-bethany-jean-clement]  ---------------------------------------- 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 seattleeats@kuow.org. Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer is Jonathan Chang [https://www.kuow.org/authors/jonathan-chang]. Our editor is Jim Gates [https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates]. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood [https://www.kuow.org/authors/brandi-fullwood].   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Where does a fine dining chef actually eat on their day off?

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 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 seattleeats@kuow.org. Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer is Jonathan Chang [https://www.kuow.org/authors/jonathan-chang]. Our editor is Jim Gates [https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates]. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood [https://www.kuow.org/authors/brandi-fullwood].  Become a member today at kuow.org/eats [http://kuow.org/eats]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Seattle’s Dosa Era

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/ [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 seattleeats@kuow.org. Seattle Eats is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our producer is Jonathan Chang [https://www.kuow.org/authors/jonathan-chang]. Our editor is Jim Gates [https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates]. Our host and senior producer is Brandi Fullwood [https://www.kuow.org/authors/brandi-fullwood].  Become a member today at kuow.org/eats [http://kuow.org/eats]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.