Seattle Eats

What’s the deal with Seattle hotel food?

May 28, 2026·21 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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 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. Our host and producer is Brandi Fullwood.  Become a member today at kuow.org/eats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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