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What’s in this episode
The meals we remember most aren’t just about flavor — they’re about where we are, who we’re with, and the sense of place on the plate.
In this episode, Chef Julian Hagood joins Elisabeth to explore how travel and food intertwine. Julian shares his journey from New York to Seattle, where he transformed an abandoned bodega into one of the city’s most beloved restaurants, Harry’s Fine Foods.
He reveals some of his favorite dishes inspired by the Pacific Northwest, rooted in seasonal and regional ingredients. Julian also talks about why collaboration with local farmers, fishers, and fellow chefs is the secret sauce behind his menus. It’s the small details that contribute to top-notch hospitality.
Listen to the full conversation to learn how he leverages his local ecosystem for an experience that’s bigger than the sum of its parts.
“If you are not tasting your food or sleeping on your pillows, then how do you know that they're good?”
Meet the experts
Elisabeth Goodridge
Director, Content Editor & Writer
Elisabeth, who worked for decades as an editor and journalist, now leads partner storytelling at Expedia Group as a Director, Content Editor & Writer. Formerly with The New York Times, the Boston Globe, and other news organizations, she brings years of award-winning expertise in travel coverage and audience-first content.
Julian Hagood
Chef and owner of Harry’s Good Times Co.
Julian has over 20 years of experience in restaurants, catering, and culinary storytelling. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Julian honed his craft in Michelin-starred kitchens. Today, he owns and runs Harry's Good Times Co., a hospitality group rooted in seasonal cuisine and warm, inclusive hospitality.
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