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RIP Tasting Menus. Long Live Fancy Burgers!

RIP Tasting Menus. Long Live Fancy Burgers!

Update: 2025-11-06
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The fine dining spots are nixing their prix fixe menus in favor of a more casual model. Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh, talks with producer Brandi Fullwood about why these changes are helping keep doors open. Plus, Tan shares why change is good for customer’s wallets and appetites.

Read more about changes in high end dining in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/in-seattle-prix-fixe-menus-are-out-lower-price-points-are-en-vogue/ 

Recommendations in this episode:

  • Bateau, Capital Hill
  • Tomo, White Center
  • Off Alley, Columbia City

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RIP Tasting Menus. Long Live Fancy Burgers!

RIP Tasting Menus. Long Live Fancy Burgers!

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