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 and review.

Read more about the top rated Costco wines of 2025 in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/costco-wine-best-cheapest-bottles-rated-by-our-holiday-sommeliers/

Recommendations in this episode:

• NV Prosecco Rosé + Roy Thai, Phinney Ridge
• 2023 Gigondas + Meat Moot (take out!), SLU
• 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino + Stevie’s Famous Pizza

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Another round of closures hits the Seattle food scene. But when one door closes, the employees buy it to save it?? Seattle Times restaurant critic Tan Vinh shares his latest closing and three new spots that have the restaurant industry buzzing.

Read more about the latest restaurant openings and closings in The Seattle Times:

• https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/22-new-seattle-restaurant-openings-for-november-2025/
• https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/22-recent-seattle-restaurant-closures-including-a-few-big-names/

Recommendations in this episode:

• Carmine’s on Fifth, Downtown
• Meat Moot, South Lake Union
• Kingfisher, Bainbridge Island

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For decades Seattle fine dining has been synonymous with Canlis. But things have changed since 1950 when Canlis first hit the scene creating dishes that highlighted Pacific Northwest cuisine. Seattle Times food critics weigh in on their controversial review of a beloved special occasion spot as Canlis rings in its 75th anniversary on December 11th this year. Plus, they tell you where they’re seeing Seattle better celebrated on the plate.

Read the Canlis review in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/review-why-our-critic-no-longer-recommends-seattles-famous-canlis/

Recommendations in this episode:

• Tomo, White Center
• Houlme, Orcas Island
• La Marea, Ballard
• Ramie, Capitol Hill

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