Check, Please! Northwest
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Behind the Scenes with Check, Please! NW
See what it takes to produce each episode of Check, Please! Hear from our guests who send us their recommendations and appear on the show to review their favorite Northwest restaurants.
Episodes
Local 360, Bastille, Satay
Want real food from local farmers? Take a trip to Belltown. Did you ever think you'd say Vive La France in Ballard? But if Malaysia is calling you, head over to Wallingford.Episode
Ray's Boathouse, Bakeman's, Blackboard Bistro
If you think food should be a journey, head over to West Seattle. And if adventure with a view is for you, hike over to Ballard. But if soup and a sandwich is what you're craving, Downtown is the place to go.Episode
Hitchcock, Beth's Cafe, Serious Pie
Need a good old American omelet? Let's go to Greenlake. Or wake up to some local seafood on Bainbridge Island. But maybe pizza with an artistic touch will hit the spot.Episode
Adam's Northwest Bistro, Poppy, Shamiana
Want local and fresh? Check out Monroe. And if you like your Northwest ingredients in an urban setting, try Capitol Hill. Or if Indian spice sounds nice, head to Kirkland.Episode
Stopsky's Delicatessen, Matt's in the Market, Lola
Looking to nosh old-world style? Schlep on over to Mercer Island. Or for intimate dining in the heart of the city, head down to the Pike Place Market. But if Mediterranean by a local master sounds good, Downtown is the place to go.Episode
Il Terrazzo Carmine, Skillet Diner, Pomegranate Bistro
Dress up and come to Pioneer Square for some fine Italian dining. Or if a more innovative, American-style dish appeals to you, then head up to Capitol Hill. But when you gotta have classic comfort food, then it's off to Redmond.Episode
Panos Kleftiko, Cafe Juanita, La Costa
If you're looking for the warmth of Greece, go no further than lower Queen Anne. Or if Northern Italian is your preference, than Kirkland is the place to go. But if Mexican is what warms you up, head down to Burien.Episode
Pink Door, Five Spot, How to Cook a Wolf
Fancy a neighborhood restaurant with a menu that keeps you guessing? Head up to Queen Anne. Or take a walk down Post Alley for Italian-American and live entertainment. But if simple ingredients in a rustic atmosphere warm your soul, Queen Anne is the place for you.Episode
Best of Delis and Diners
This week we take a look back at a few of the hidden gems that you've shared. We're driving up and stopping in at delectable delis and delicious diners.Episode
Hey Paison, John Howie Steak, Monsoon
Go to Philly to get a cheesesteak? Forget about it! Just go to Burien. Or maybe you want steak and fine dining? Let's take a look in Bellevue. But if you have a taste for modern Vietnamese, come on up to Capitol Hill.Episode
Stellar Pizza, Kabul Afghan Cuisine, Quinn's
Pizza, pubs, and history come together in Georgetown; Herbs and spices of Afghanistan are waiting in Wallingford; For a burger and beer with a creative twist, look no further than Capitol Hill.Episode
Sushi Kappo, Barrio, Savatdee
Sushi meets Northwest ingredients in Eastlake; Is the warmth of Mexico as close as Capitol Hill? How authentic is the Thai and Laotian restaurant in Roosevelt?Episode
Island Soul Restaurant, Golden Beetle, Mekong Village
Does the college student fancy Mediterranean cuisine? Is an Aurora Avenue spot authentic enough for the consultant?Episode
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"Check, Please! Northwest" features local diners, not professional restaurant critics. Each week three guests dine out at and discuss their favorite restaurants.
If you would like to tell our viewers about your favorite local eatery (restaurant, supper club, diner, lunch cafe, dive, hole-in-the-wall, stand, etc.) on "Check, Please!," let us know!
Guest Application
Meet the Host, Amy Pennington
Amy Pennington has been an ingredient in Seattle's restaurant scene since working at Tom Douglas's Palace Kitchen nearly 15 years ago. When not in the kitchen she's produced KIRO radio's weekly In the Kitchen with Tom & Thierry and has taught classes at Seattle Culinary Academy and Bastyr University.
