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Seattle Eats with Tan VinhGoodbye Seattle darling, hello meat piesCapitol Hill diners were surprised when Vietnamese restaurant Stateside and its sister bar, Foreign National, closed suddenly this month. Both businesses left a distinct mark on Seattle’s restaurant scene. But as per usual, August also brought its fair share of new restaurant openings, including a rare spot focused just on British food. Did someone say ‘sausage roll’?? Tan breaks down the ins and outs of August restaurant news with Seattle Eats producer Clare McGrane. Do you have a question for Tan about his life as a food critic? Send it to the Seattle Eats team: s...
2025-08-2120 min
Seattle NowGoodbye dive bars, hello rooftop bars?June brought a slate of closed restaurants in Seattle, from a half-century-old dive bar to some of the city’s most high-end dining. But it was also a good month for new spots, with two popular rooftop bars debuting in Central Seattle just as the weather heats up. Tan breaks down all the trends in openings and closings this month with Seattle Eats producer Clare McGrane. Read more about The College Inn Pub’s closure, Sea Creatures Restaurants’ pivot and this summer’s new openings in The Seattle Times. Recommendations in this episode: Firn, Pion...
2025-07-0714 minSeattle Eats with Tan VinhGoodbye dive bars, hello rooftop bars?June brought a slate of closed restaurants in Seattle, from a half-century-old dive bar to some of the city’s most high-end dining. But it was also a good month for new spots, with two popular rooftop bars debuting in Central Seattle just as the weather heats up. Tan breaks down all the trends in openings and closings this month with Seattle Eats producer Clare McGrane. Read more about The College Inn Pub’s closure, Sea Creatures Restaurants’ pivot and this summer’s new openings in The Seattle Times. Recommendations in this episode: Firn...
2025-06-2622 minSeattle NowSeattle's eyes are bigger than its budgetWhile elections capture the headlines, the Seattle City Council is deep in its budget negotiations. Last week, it released a first draft of its plan, which will impact Seattle’s programs for years to come. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane breaks it down for us. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-674...
2024-11-0414 minSeattle NowHow Seattle could solve its $250M problemThe city of Seattle has a $250 million problem. That’s the difference between how much the city is projected to collect next year and what it’s projected to spend. This week, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his proposal to deal with that hard reality. Now it’s up to the city council to finalize the plan before the end of the year. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane dug into why the city ended up in this position and the various solutions city leaders have suggested. Seattle City Council Budget Information: https://seattle.gov/council...
2024-09-3016 minSeattle NowSeattle libraries go low tech after cyberattackMany readers in the city are figuring out how to get their next book, as the Seattle Public Library responds to a cyberattack. The disruption took out most digital library services, including e-book and audiobook loans, and wi-fi in the 27 library buildings around the city. Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane will explain the creative solutions the library is deploying, and how long this might last. King County Substance Use Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-king-county-substance-use-conference-a-vision-for-hope-virtual-tickets-882279801637 National Get Outdoors Day: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r6. We can...
2024-06-0615 min
Seattle NowHow Rainier Beer became a Seattle iconRainier is center screen tonight at the Egyptian theater on Capitol Hill — not the mountain, but the Beer. It’s the subject of the new documentary Rainier: A Beer Odyssey. The film is part oral history of Seattle in the 70s and 80s and part love letter to Vitamin R. Today on the show, Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane tells the story of how the documentary came to be, and helped save a piece of Washington history along the way.SIFF showings: https://www.siff.net/festival/rainier-a-beer-odysseyWe can only make Seattle Now b...
2024-05-1316 min
Seattle Now'The e-book problem' hits Seattle Public LibraryIf you’re a library user, and you love e-books and e-audiobooks, you might notice some changes to your account. The Seattle Public Library is putting new restrictions on the number of digital books patrons can place on hold. It’s happening because digital books are causing big budget problems here and around the country. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane explains why, and solutions local libraries are considering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-2316 min
Seattle NowCasual Friday with Zaki Hamid and Clare McGraneThis week…Some well-loved Seattle businesses are coming back from the dead as co-ops or collectives.Residents of the town of Carnation came to Seattle to say they’re fed up with false alarms at the Seattle-run Tolt River Dam.And you’ve heard of the Seattle Freeze… but are you Seattle Smug?KUOW’s Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid and Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.Earth Day Events: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/calendar/?We can only make Seattle Now becaus...
2024-04-1923 min
Numbers Geek with Steve BallmerThe Case of the Mysterious Income StatementCan Steve Ballmer figure out the identity of an anonymous company just by looking at the numbers on its income statement? On this episode of Numbers Geek, we challenge the former Microsoft CEO to solve a numerical mystery, with a few surprise twists along the way. In the process, our Resident Numbers Geek gives us a glimpse into how he reads one of the most important types of documents in the business world. Follow along and see if you can crack the case before Steve does. Numbers Geek is produced by GeekWire in partnership with USAFacts. Numbers...
2019-03-2213 min
On the Road with Legal Talk NetworkGlobal Legal Hackathon 2019: GROWLWhat is the Global Rise Of Women In LegalTech? In this report at the Global Legal Hackathon in New York City, host Kim Sully talks to Heather McAuliffe, Anna McGrane, and Clare Godson about GROWL and what it means to women in the legal industry. They each talk about why they got involved and encourage any woman interested in legal technology to join their group. They end the conversation by giving advice on what to expect for women lawyers and technologists just starting in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-02-2412 min
GeekWire Health TechWelcome to GeekWire's new Health Tech podcastAn introduction to Health Tech, the new podcast from GeekWire exploring the cutting edge of digital health with some of the top innovators in the field. Co-hosted by GeekWire's Clare McGrane and Todd Bishop, and sponsored by Providence St. Joseph Health's Digital & Innovation Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-06-0203 min