Seattle has a LOT of great food. And living in the Ballard neighborhood means I’m close to some of the very best restaurants in town.   We got to know Ballard-based Moshi Moshi because, to be completely honest, they were really nice to my dog, Zoey. Like, REALLY nice.   The food is also amazing, the service — well, it doesn’t get any better than the staff at Moshi Moshi. And there’s a good reason for that. Rumi Ohnui and Charlie Anthe, co-owners of Moshi Moshi, not only hire happy people, they work hard to keep them that way, prioritizing their staff even during the difficulties of COVID.   Rumi’s story of owning and running a restaurant, during a pandemic and otherwise, is fascinating and inspiring!   “Moshi moshi” is how you say “hello” in Japanese, particularly when answering the phone. Given how very welcoming this place and its team and its food are, it’s a totally appropriate name.    Mentioned in this podcast: book: The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida show: Samurai Gourmet music: "Scars of Time" by Yasunori Mitsuda podcast: The Hindsight Podcast by Jeannine and Jake   Audiotocracy theme music composed and performed by Darren Hart Music.