Strike temporarily closes Seattle restaurant The Walrus and the Carpenter ^15%

KUOW - By Kim Malcolm, Brandi Fullwood, John O'Brien - 6/26/2026, 12:45 AM

Biased Writer Voice 24.2% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 21.4% - Unattributed Quote 20.9%

Seattle is widely known for its thriving restaurant culture and award-winning dining experiences. Restaurateur Renee Erickson has garnered her fair share of acclaim, but unionized workers at one of her restaurants, The Walrus and the Carpenter, went on strike this week. That led management to close the location temporarily. For an update... more

The chef's table at LTD Edition Sushi is full of... chefs ^15.9%

KUOW - By Brandi Fullwood - 6/13/2026, 12:21 AM

Anecdotal 13.6% - Hasty Generalization 11.6% - Appeal to Authority 8.4%

Where do you eat in the Seattle area for a special occasion? I mean, for a really nice milestone like an anniversary or a 40th birthday. Honestly, maybe you're just having a moment and you wanna splurge on a meal. I'm not judging you. Brady Ishiwata Williams is the chef and owner of Tomo in White Center. He’s been running, crafting, and... more

‘Drink like a dive. Cook like we care.’ This Seattle dive bar wants to feed you ^46.5%

KUOW Public Radio - By Brandi Fullwood - 5/29/2026, 6:50 PM

Attempt to Sell a Product or Service 24.2% - Halo Effect 21.6% - Appeal to Emotion 17.4%

Walking into The Rebel on Wednesday night invites a lot of questions: Is it karaoke night? Is this still a dive bar? Should a cheesesteak really be $21? Ultimately, the answer is another question: Who cares? By most metrics, The Rebel, formerly Kate’s Pub, is a dive bar. It’s situated on the edge of Wallingford. The Underberg – an herbal... more

When you’re at Seattle’s Masakan, you’re family ^13%

KUOW Public Radio - By Brandi Fullwood - 5/7/2026, 6:51 PM

Biased Writer Voice 28.2% - Appeal to Emotion 27.1% - Availability Heuristic 22.9%

What's your go-to spot in the Seattle area? The place you depend on for a reliable lunch or the cafe with a perfect birthday vibe or even that deep cut right off the light rail that just turns the day around. On this edition of The Seattle Eats Menu, Emily Kim, co-founder of the Pastry Project, takes us to her favorite joint, Masakan. On... more

Seattle Restaurant Week: Do the math, get a babysitter ^56.2%

KUOW Public Radio - By Brandi Fullwood - 4/23/2026, 11:05 PM

Attempt to Sell a Product or Service 29.6% - Anecdotal 16.9% - Halo Effect 12.9%

From now until Saturday, May 2, it’s Seattle Restaurant Week. Well, OK, it's two weeks. It’s time to put on some pants, hard or soft, and try something new. On a recent episode of “Seattle Eats,” a podcast by KUOW about the Seattle food scene and the best things to eat in it, I spoke with Harry Cheadle about where to eat for Seattle... more

The late-night spot this Seattle Chef has been going to for 25 years ^33.9%

KUOW Public Radio - By Brandi Fullwood - 4/16/2026, 7:09 AM

Framing Effect 24.2% - Appeal to Emotion 18.6% - Anecdotal 15.7%

What's your go-to spot in the Seattle area? The place you depend on for a reliable lunch or the cafe with a perfect birthday vibe or even that deep cut right off the light rail that just turns the day around. For Victor Steinbrueck, the chef and owner of Local Tide, that place is Honey Court Seafood Restaurant. It’s a Chinese cuisine... more

The best Costco wines of 2025 ^87.9%

KUOW Public Radio - By Tan Vinh, Brandi Fullwood - 12/18/2025, 8:45 AM

It’s that time of year! Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh is back with the best Costco wines you will want to buy for holiday dinner parties… or last minute gifts. Plus, Tan has pairings to go with the top three wines! Seattle Times politics reporter (and former French sous chef) David Gutman, joins Tan for an early morning wine tasting... more