The classic mortadella sandwich is a simple affair: High quality focaccia, thinly sliced mortadella (a deli meat hailing from Bologna, Italy), and maybe one or two toppings. This formula is taking off in Seattle, leading Tan to dub mortadella “the sandwich of the summer.” He breaks down three standout sandwiches with mortadella enthusiast and food tour producer Adam Weintraub. 

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Recommendations in this episode:

• Nomadic Wine Dispensary, Capitol Hill – for a simple and excellent mortadella sandwich ($18)
• Wilmott’s Ghost, Denny Triangle – for a chefy take on the classic ($18)
• Tivoli, Fremont – for a unique, umami twist on the mortadella formula ($16)

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