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November 6, 2011 at 9:24 pm #601158
cjboffoliParticipant
Paseo gets a lot of (undeserved) attention for the greasy mess they like to call a Cuban sandwich. But if you want to try something a little more authentic, then I recommend the Snout & Co. food truck at 35th & Graham on Sundays as a good place to start. Grilled/toasty Cuban bread, roasted pork, ham, cheese, pickles and mustard. One of the best Cubans that I’ve tasted in Seattle thus far.
November 7, 2011 at 2:25 am #739802
FranciParticipantWow that’s too bad about Paseo, I haven’t been there in years. Once upon a time many many years ago, their food was great! This was back in the late 90’s.
November 7, 2011 at 3:05 am #739803
2 Much WhineParticipantIt is still great. I think perhaps Christopher’s taste in food might be somewhat different than the general populous. I find their food to be delicious (although I’m not crazy about the corn) but perhaps I just haven’t had the real thing. I will certainly give Snout a chance but until I do will not besmirch the name of the tin temple that is Paseo.
November 7, 2011 at 3:17 am #739804
FranciParticipantYeah I agree about the corn, and it has always been that way!
November 7, 2011 at 3:22 am #739805
cjboffoliParticipantMy intent wasn’t to generally disparage the quality of the food at Paseo (though I can’t say I’ve been as impressed as most people seem to be with them), just the hot mess that they call a Cuban sandwich. If you want to sell a big greasy pile of onions that falls all over your shirt at first bite, then knock yourself out. But why represent it as something it is not?
The only similarities their version has with the real thing is that it is presented between two slices of bread. The guys at Snout & Co. are much more successful in representing the Cubano with its delicious, humble origins.
November 7, 2011 at 3:33 am #739806
WSBKeymasterWill have to try that. The Teenager is a fan of that sandwich format. They carry a version in the Metropolitan Market [WSB sponsor] deli and that’s as exotic as we have gotten.
November 7, 2011 at 5:16 am #739807
Admiral935Participanteh, forgetit
November 7, 2011 at 8:07 am #739808
JanSParticipantthat sammich sure does look good :)
November 7, 2011 at 5:41 pm #739809
kellymParticipantThat does look tasty…but I’m really looking for a really good Chicago Beef if anyone’s had one out here let me know…
November 7, 2011 at 6:25 pm #739810
villagegreenMemberPaseo deserves all the attention they get. Their sandwiches are freakin’ good. If they were trying to market their stuff as super authentic, maybe I’d have a beef with them. Critiquing food based on authenticity is a pet peeve of mine. If it tastes good, it’s good. That being said, I would love to try the Snout & Co. Cuban. I’ve got plenty of room for both sandwiches in my belly.
November 7, 2011 at 6:26 pm #739811
shihtzuParticipantMMMmmmm Paseo!!!!!!!!! I haven’t been there in years. I have to say the word snout does not sound appealing, but the sandwich does look good :)
November 7, 2011 at 6:50 pm #739812
cjboffoliParticipantIf the food I’ve eaten there is any indication, the food at Paseo is adequate and hardly worth waiting in the lines that often form there. I can never understand why Seattlites so often seem to embrace the mediocre at the expense of ignoring the truly authentic and remarkable.
The kind of cuisine that Paseo represents that it is producing comes from cultures where simplicity is the genesis. That simplicity is ruined by the pretentious act of piling on a bunch of junk that doesn’t belong there.
My pet peeve is representing a food as something it isn’t and then foisting on an unsuspecting public. Food has a context and a history that matters. If you’re going to come up with an original sandwich, why not come up with a new name?
Imagine someone who might only know the pile o’ slop version of the Cuban sandwich that Paseo produces, deciding they might not like it. They might never try another, more authentic Cubano, and never know how wonderful it is.
November 8, 2011 at 6:17 pm #739813
villagegreenMemberI wouldn’t wait in the outrageous lines either, but I think you underestimate the food intelligence of the Seattle general public. Just because someone occasionally hits up Taco Time doesn’t necessarily mean they wouldn’t try some of the more authentic places in White Center or South Park. I love Muy Macho, but man, I live right across the street from Taco Time.
If piling on unnecessary stuff if is what gets your goat, then I imagine Chicago-style pizza must really get you going. At some point I’m sure that was considered a travesty to authenticity as well. Not that I’m equating Paseo with creating an iconic Seattle version of the Cubano, but I just don’t see the harm in it.
I’m all for Seattle having more authentic Cuban food available, I just don’t think Paseo is hurting the Snout and Co.’s business. The more options the better for all. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll definitely give them a try.
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