On the 138th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're interviewing Instagram foodie, Cindy Luc (@ms_cyndicate). Originally, her and her brother started another food account, @savorysyndicate, but her individual food account has flourished as well. Not only does Cindy love showcasing foods from new and small businesses, but she also loves tellin…

On the 137th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we sit down with Maysaa Abouhamze, one of the co-owners of Cinnaholic Seattle in Capitol Hill. Maysa, along with her business partner of over 10 years, Treva Catsandres, opened up Cinnaholic Seattle 2 and 1/2 years ago and their vegan custom cinnamon rolls have been a hit. Operating as a full on b…

On the 136th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Shubert Ho, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Feedme Hospitality in Edmonds. If you're not familiar with Feedme Hospitality, you'll recognize many of the restaurants in the group, which includes The Market Fishmonger & Eatery, Bar Dojo, Salt & Iron, SanKai, Fire & The Feast, Shoob…

On the 135th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're sitting down with Tanner Jitmonkonkul, one of the co-owners of @sticky.treats.sweets. These Thai-inspired Sticky Rice Desserts were a hit when they first debuted at the South Lake Union Market and are now available to order online. These unique desserts come in flavors such as Traditional Co…

On the 134th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we talk with James Lim, owner of Watson's Counter in Ballard. This is a 10/10, 5-star interview as James talks about various topics including what Watson's Counter has been up to lately, his opinion on online customer reviews, his recent knives sharpening service, and why he's only doing takeout d…

On the 133rd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're going mano a mano to see which Seattle entree/food comes out on top. It's only fitting since it's March Madness that we selected 8 of our favorite Seattle foods and pitted them against each other in a bracket style tournament to see who comes out as the champion. Will a Cinderella entree mak…

On the 132nd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Tik Tok content creator, Teena Thach. You might be familiar with her videos supporting local Greater Seattle area BIPOC restaurants and businesses and her popular tagline, "Hey Washington Foodies!" Tune in as we talk with Teena about her process creating her amazing Tik Tok vid…

On the 131st episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Michela Tartaglia, chef and one of the owners of Pasta Casalinga in Pike Place Market. Pasta Casalinga celebrates their 3 year anniversary later this month and their pastas are a must and refreshing as the menu changes bi-weekly. Tune in as Michela tells us about how Pasta Casa…

On the 130th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, the show might have gone off the rails just a tiny bit. Nelson recently visited Smith Tower for Happy Hour this past week and it made us reminisce about the first time we both visited the Smith Tower for the first time and this selfie. Smith Tower is reopened for happy hour, cocktails, and food, s…

On the 129th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're sitting down with home cook and foodie, Val Gallina of @valiciouskitchen. Val has been sharing all of her recipes on Instagram and they are simple and easy to make. In addition, she's been sharing all of the places her and her family has been visiting recently. Tune in as she talks about rec…

On the 128th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Roxanna Zhang, one of the dynamic duos of @appetitediary on Instagram. Roxanna has been running their food account for more than 5+ years and it includes everything from home recipes and creations to dishes all around Seattle. Tune in as we talk about what they've been making t…

On the 127th episode of the Seattle Foodie Project, we're sitting down with Alina Muratova, owner of the bakery pop-up Sweet Nothings and More. Sweet Nothings and More is making unique and creative pastries and sweets weekly as well as delicious chocolates at their pop-ups. Tune in as Alina tells her story of how she made the leap to owning her own…

On the 126th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Gracie Santos of @grayseas.pies. She has been making a wide array of pies including apple, pecan, pear and gorgonzola, and her Girl Scout Series Samoas and Thin Mint Pies. Tune in as we talk to Gracie about how she went from recreational baker to now hosting pop-ups and find ou…

On the 125th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with Food Instagrammer, Phil Mar (@philmaaaeats). Phil has been consistently grabbing takeout over the past several months and has been trying his best to support local Seattle restaurants. Tune in as he and Monica discuss some of his favorite spots around Seattle as well as international …

On the 124th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we missed Festivus in December, so we're airing out a lot of grievances in January. Listen from beginning to end as we talk about some our latest gripes including the popular Tik Tok Tortilla Hack, our views on Orange Chicken and Sesame Chicken, and so much more! In addition, Monica and Nelson go …

On the 123rd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we sit down with Emily Allport, owner of Lowrider Cookie Company. Emily and Lowrider Cookie Company makes some of the best cookies in Seattle. There are currently two locations in Seattle in the Central District and Georgetown and they are also offering nationwide shipping. Tune in as Emily tells …

On the 122nd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Monica Rodriguez, Chef Owner of T'Juana Tacos. Listen to how T'Juana Tacos evolved from Farmers Markets to Ghost Kitchen and finally to their very own Food Truck. Monica is so passionate about her Mexican heritage and family recipes, you'll want to tune in to this conversation.…

On the 121st episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with Craig Yamada, owner of the @thedonutlabseattle. His malasadas are a must try in Seattle and they come in so many delicious and unique flavors. They're made to order, fresh, and should be eaten immediately once received. Listen in as Craig talks about how @thedonutlabseattle originated…

On the 120th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're ringing in the new year with "Dear 2021" letters. Like many of us, we can't wait for 2020 to be behind us and for the upcoming new year to grace us with health and normalcy. On this episode, we decided to write letters to tell you what 2020 meant to us and what we're excited 2021 will look l…

On the 119th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we sit down with Andy Gundel, owner of Urban Family Brewing Co. Andy and Nelson used to work with each other on the Eastside many years ago. Listen in as they reminisce about working together and how Andy went on to owning a successful brewery in Urban Family Brewing as well as what what they're w…

On the 118th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, it's our Holiday Episode for 2020! Since everything has been different this whole year, we're doing our Holiday edition a little unconventional. For this year, we're telling you 6 Holiday candies we cannot stand. You'll want to hear this as some of our choices are quite controversial. Also, we giv…

On the 117th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Sena Wheeler, one of the owners of Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish. Sena, along with her husband, Rich, run this 3rd generation Alaska fishing family-owned business. Known for their high quality fish products including Copper River Salmon and Sablefish/Black Cod, they are deliver fr…

On the 116th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with food photographer, Mallory Sczygelski. Mallory's Instagram account originally intended to showcase all of Seattle's best spots, but over the last several months, it has now evolved into predominantly a food account around Seattle. Fairly new to the Emerald City, listen in as she discu…

On the 115th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we sit down with the owners of the Nacho Mamas Food Truck, Chris and Sandra Curtiss. You can visit their food truck at various breweries and locations. They're serving your not so ordinary gourmet nachos as well as soups and other fares. Also, make sure you don't skip their dessert specials. Liste…

On the 114th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Tasha and Ronny of @thechinolatinaway, formerly @chinoychinaeats. Ronny and Tasha recently hosted their second Papi Chino Pop-Up at Cafe Opla and it was a hit serving Cuban inspired food and drinks. As foodies in Seattle, listen in as they talk about the difference between the …

On the 113th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with Joey and Karma Lee, owners of Bobae in Woodinville. Bobae just recently celebrated their 1-year birthday in September and they are known for their unique boba and drinks series like the Nitro series. Bobae prides themselves in using all natural ingredients, no additives, and everythin…

On the 112th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're sitting down with Felipe Hernandez, owner of Los Hernandez Tamales in Union Gap, WA and winner of the 2018 James Beard Award for America's Classics. Los Hernandez Tamales has been in business for over 30 years making tamales and it's a destination for those in Western Washington who make it …

On the 111th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we sit down with Trinh Nguyen, one of the owners and chefs of Ba Sa Restaurant in Bainbridge Island. Ba Sa is one of the hottest restaurants in the Greater Seattle area and is worth taking the ferry ride over. They just celebrated their one year anniversary in September and Ba Sa is always creatin…

On the 110th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're talking to Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen), author of the new book, Pieometry. Lauren took the social media world by storm with her viral eye-popping and elegant pie and tart designs. She just recently released her new book, PIeometry, and is available anywhere books are sold. Learn all of her tips…

On the 109th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with owner and chef, Traci Calderon, of the Atrium Kitchen at Pike Place Market. Traci has been running Atrium Kitchen since 2017 and pre-pandemic, Chef Traci catered, taught cooking classes, and fed the neighborhood through her Nourished Neighborhood program. Listen in as Chef Traci tells…

On the 108th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Seattle Food Instagrammer, Garrett Lee (@illeatists). Garrett is known for his behind the scenes videos as he goes into kitchens and documents the creation of your favorite dishes. He's also been working on several pop-ups, so stay tuned for those. Listen in as we talk with Gar…

On the 107th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we celebrate our 2 Year Anniversary! That's right, our show turns 2 years old and we can't thank you enough for all the support these past two years! On this episode, we look back and tell you our Top 10 most favorite meals and dishes we've eaten these together these past two years. To hear what w…

On the 106th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're talking with Jack Timmons, owner of Jack's BBQ. Jack has been a fan favorite in Seattle with his Texas BBQ. Listen in as he chats with us about how he got started into central Texas BBQ and we also discuss the newest Jack's BBQ location in Algona set to open in October. In addition, Monica a…

On the 105th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we sit down with professional studio food photographer and recipe developer, Shiela Cruz (@flavourfilled). Shiela's food photography wows us all with her storytelling and "mood" photography style seen in many food magazines and prints. She is one of the best at what she does in the Seattle area an…

On the 104th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat it up with Michael Huynh, owner of Macadons in White Center. You might have seen Macadons at pop-ups, restaurants, and specialty stores as their unique Macarons, Ice Cream Macarons, and Ice Cream are popular all over Seattle. Listen in as Michael tells you about Macadons's unique story of …

On the 103rd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with avid food photographer, Tania Arceo (ohsnaps). From her bio on Instagram, "There is adventure in food so ENJOY." We couldn't agree more with this statement! In addition to her mouth watering photos, Tania has also been posting fun food videos lately. Listen in as we dive into discussi…

On the 102nd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we interview Lauren Perkins, Senior Community Manager of Yelp Washington. Lauren has done a fantastic job showcasing businesses all around the Greater Seattle area for Yelp. Tune in as we talk to Lauren about differences in promoting businesses pre-Covid to now and how perks with Yelp Elites has c…

On the 101st episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with renowned Seattle artist, Dozfy. You probably have seen his artwork all around Seattle Restaurants via his menu art and through his murals all around Seattle. His #staystrong Seattle works on boards in business storefronts throughout the city can be found all over since the beginning o…

It's the 100th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast! We did it and we couldn't have done it with all the listener support! Thank you for helping us get to a huge milestone! We are so grateful for you all and for taking the time out of your schedule to listen to our show. This week, we're sitting down with one of our favorite and loyal listeners, W…

On the 99th Episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we sit down with Suzana Olmos, owner of both Lazy Susan and Citizen Cafe and Campfire in Lower Queen Anne. Listen in as Suzana tells you how both these restaurants and cafes got its start and how the community of Lower Queen Anne is so special to Lazy Susan and Citizen Cafe. If you haven't been, La…

On the 98th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with Amy Chen Lozano (@insatiablyepicurious). Amy is an at home recipe developer, a foodie, and an avid Seattle community member. You can find all her recipes at Insatiably Epicurious's Facebook page and on her Instagram page. Listen in as we talk about various topics including the importan…

On the 97th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we sit down with Garrett Doherty, Chef Owner of both the newly opened Tyger Tyger and Lionhead restaurants. Monica and Nelson both met up with Garrett and discussed what it was like to open a new restaurant during a pandemic. Tyger Tyger is the third restaurant Garrett has opened in Seattle. Listen…

On the 96th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we talk with event and food photographer extraordinaire, Jeriel Calamayan (@jcalamansi). Jeriel has made coffee into an art form with his stunning photography on the subject. A Seattle Chef in his past life, Jeriel made the transition into becoming a photographer shooting candid portraits and lots …

On the 95th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we talk with one of the owners of Ironsteak, Maggie Lo. Ironsteak currently has two locations in Redmond and the International District and recently reopened last month in coordination with King County moving into Phase 2. Listen in as Maggie tells us about the concept of Ironsteak and what safety …

On the 94th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with Seattle Foodie and Instagrammer, Erika Diama (@sea.taste.test). Make sure to follow her account as she unearths a lot of restaurant hidden gems around the Greater Seattle area most people are unaware of. Listen in as we discuss with Erika about the restaurants she's discovered recently…

On the 93rd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, it's a host-ful episode. It's just us this week, no interviews, no extra segments, all unadulterated all the time! Tune in as we both talk about reality TV food shows, making Breakfast foods, Monica's first road trip in the past three months, and her weekly mocking of Nelson as well as the regular …

On the 92nd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with Seattle Boba enthusiast, Anran Li (@travelforboba). If you're looking for a Boba recommendation, look no further than Anran's Instagram account. Tune in as Anran provides her expertise on Boba, why bubble tea is still popular despite the pandemic, her favorite spots around Seattle, and…

On the 91st episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're highlighting some of our favorite Black Owned Businesses around the Greater Seattle area. Listen in as we share with you some of our favorites and other places you might not be familiar with, but you'll want to check out soon. We're covering everything from delicious sweets like Bells Pastrie…

On the 90th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with the founder and CEO of Intentionalist, Laura Clise. If you're not familiar with Intentionalist, make sure you get to know them. Laura and her team have helped to spread the message #spendlikeitmatters and to help support small, local businesses and diverse local communities. According …

On the 89th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we chat with Instagram foodie, Makena Yee (@seattle.grub). Makena is a college student at UW and we talk about life as a student during the pandemic and all her favorite takeout spots she's been eating at the past few months. In addition to her well curated foodie account, Makena also runs several …