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Good Sandwich, Good Karma

3/23/2016

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For the past couple of years, I've had a dream of running a local non-profit food truck (or coffee stand) that employed people in need of work experience. The proceeds would go to the non-profit that ran the whole deal, and everyone involved would be filled with joy.

The seed was planted when I was attending college in New Jersey, and my dad took me to a cafe that served amazing quiche. At the register, a card boasted that 20 cents of every dollar went to women escaping domestic violence situations. I thought "what could be better?" People want to buy food. They want to feel good about themselves. Why wouldn't you sell them food that makes them feel as though they've done their good deed for the day?  

The dream grew when I visited FareStart  in Seattle a few years ago for a wedding. The food was excellent, and no one felt badly about the celebration, because FareStart employees those that have been deemed "unemployable" for whatever reason. They take these individuals, and teach them cooking skills, so that they can have gainful employment, and we all benefit with tasty, tasty food.

Of course, this dream usually involved me and the non-profit I was working for, but I am always game to celebrate another's victory. Today I visited Cafe Works in Everett. I went halfsies with my coworker. So, I got to enjoy half of The Pilchuck, and half of the Cam.
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I was ready by the time we got there. I had to walk in the cold, windy rain, for half a mile, uphill both ways (well not uphill, and only .4 miles both ways, but super cold and rainy). There wasn't much of a selection. There are some breakfast items, a delicious assortment of pastries from Petite Sweet, and a variety of savory sandos. I have to say, I think simplicity is sweet.  I know that menus do better when they are parred down, and everything I tried here was great, so the menu is working.
Cafe Works is doing great work benefiting both Housing Hope and Cocoon House. I've never felt better about a lunch I've had. We even split a bear claw, and then checked out the furniture shop. Please visit this awesome place and EAT UP MY FRIENDS!
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    I can count on one hand the foods I dislike, and I'll typically even eat those. Typically frugal, but I'll pay top dollar for an amazing/unique dining experience. Never passed up a free meal, which has led me to become the #36 ranked eater in Major League Eating. July 4th, 2020 will be my third time competing in the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest at Coney Island. I've been on ESPN. That's right people, I'm an athlete.

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