Illegal food pop-ups are booming in Seattle
Food pop-ups, trucks and carts are blossoming all over Seattle – but not all of them are above board. The city is seeing a huge spike in mobile food vendors that aren’t permitted. Today we tell the story of how Tan found out about this trend thanks to the hottest food truck of the summer, and talk to Seattle Times reporter Jackie Varriano about how to tell if a food vendor is following health rules.
Plus, Seattle is having an al pastor taco moment. Tan shares tips for where to get a great bite.
Read Tan and Jackie’s story in the Seattle Times.
Recommendations in this episode:
- Tacos La Cuadra – Rainier Beach, Mount Baker, Northgate
- Tacos Extranjeros – inside Fair Isle Brewing, Ballard
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Tan Vinh
Food and Drink Writer, Seattle Times
Tan Vin is the food and drink writer for The Seattle Times. Tan has won numerous regional and national awards for restaurant criticism and most recently took first place for excellence in food writing from the Society for Features Journalism.
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Clare McGrane
Senior Producer, Seattle Now & Seattle Eats
Clare produces and reports for Seattle Now, KUOW's daily news podcast. She takes listeners on field trips to vibrant places around the Puget Sound, breaks down complex stories shaping Seattleites' lives, and curates conversations about pop culture in the city. Clare has extensive experience reporting on health and technology, along with an eye for covering Seattle's queer community and the arts.
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