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New placards are coming to King County food businesses to warn about labor violations

You know those placards that show a restaurant’s food safety rating? There will soon be new signs next to them saying whether a business has unresolved wage violations.
- Ruby de Luna
Keep Seattle ice cream weird

Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh tastes and guesses some seasonal and secret scoops with Salt & Straw’s head ice cream maker Tyler Malek. We find out why doubling down on unique flavors is good for business.
- Tan Vinh
WA farmers suffer after feds cut program to provide schools with local fresh foods

A federal program created during the pandemic to supply public schools with local produce was abruptly ended in March, leaving Washington state farmers without a critical source of income. Now, farmers are making hard choices about what to grow and how many workers to hire.
- Ruby de Luna
Last Call: Best Summer Bites

There’s something about eating a Seattle dog with a beer in August at the baseball game that just can’t be replicated in February. In this episode, Tan Vinh and Rachel Belle talk about the bites that hooked them this summer and which quintessential bites you should try ASAP.
- Tan Vinh
Seattle's Fresh Bucks program helps families afford, eat more fresh foods

A University of Washington study recently found that Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program that helps low-income families buy fruits and vegetables is also helping their daily intake of fresh produce.
- Ruby de Luna
6 tips to help Seattleites elevate their ramen game

Lopez Island chef Josh Ratza wrote the book about taking ramen to the next level. In "Elevated Instant Ramen: Inspiration, Ideas, Ideology," Ratza explores the art and nuance of the ramen hack. It turns out, even a brick or styrofoam bowl of instant noodles can become a gourmet meal on a budget if you know where to look and what to add.
- Tan Vinh
WA seniors face tough choices after Congress cuts federal food program

Many people expect to live their golden years in leisure after decades of hard work. But two Marysville residents recently found themselves worrying about being able to buy food. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of Washington residents who rely on SNAP, the federal food assistance program. Now that Congress has cut $186 billion in funding for the program, they’re anxiously waiting for what happens next.
- Ruby de Luna
Best eats on Seattle’s $800 million waterfront

Seattle Times writers chat about the history of the waterfront and the food spots worth braving the crowds to check out on Seattle's new "front porch."
- Tan Vinh
PCC returns to downtown Seattle — with a smaller footprint

When PCC Corner Market opens this week, it will focus more on prepared foods for downtown workers and residents.
- Ruby de Luna
Ancient Korean rice wine is making waves in the Northwest. Meet the family behind its revival

Many people enjoy sake, the Japanese rice wine. But now, a local brewing company is betting diners will soon make room for Korean rice wine.
- Ruby de Luna

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