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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Chow How Do You Dress Up Like a Deep-Fried Sandwich?

Posted by Christopher Frizzelle on Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 11:03 AM

Hi, Im an earl. I have this idea. Its called a sandwich.

"Hi, I'm an earl. I have this idea. It's called a sandwich."

The sandwich shop Homegrown—locations in Fremont and Capitol Hill and Queen Anne—is throwing a Halloween gag: Dress up like the guy who invented sandwiches back in the 1700s and you get a free one.

"We’re looking for authenticity here. Think coat tails and powdered wigs, not modern interpretations of the Earl," Homegrown says. They will also accept people dressed as the Count of Monte Cristo—either the vengeful Dumas character or the ham, turkey, and swiss sandwich that's dipped in egg batter, deep fried, and served with jam and powdered sugar (sounds uncomfortable).

By the way, for your stomach's consideration: I had a an andouille, chive, and cheddar sandwich for lunch yesterday at Homegrown—sausage from Rain Shadow Meats, raw milk white cheddar from Calf & Kid, red onion, arugula, chive and caramelized onion spread on a toasted brioche roll. Recommended!!

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If you don't already have all the makings of an earl costume around this sounds like a really inefficient way to get a sandwich.

Posted by care bear on October 26, 2010 at 11:12 AM

That sounds like the "keep your mouth away from my mouth" sandwich.

Posted by michaelp on October 26, 2010 at 11:18 AM

is it just that they "all look the same" or does this dude look just like George Washington?

Posted by myr on October 26, 2010 at 11:37 AM

@1: I know, right? Do they expect me to get my authentic powdered wig out of the trunk and give it a light re-powdering?

Posted by Gloria on October 26, 2010 at 12:07 PM

@1, 4 - If you know a better way to get a sandwich, I'd like to hear it. Now if you'll excuse me, my buckled shoes need polishing.

Posted by MacCrocodile on October 26, 2010 at 12:14 PM

The sandwich was created so the Earl (John Montagu) could play cards or work at his desk. "Pardon me, valet, but there seems to be some mayonnaise on my trey, mustard in my peruke, gherkins in my reticule. Mightn't you come up with a remedy for this mess of pottage?"

Posted by Rhett Oracle on October 26, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Easiest sandwich costume may be Paul Ruebens. Tastier reward too if they accept it.

Posted by DCM on October 26, 2010 at 3:49 PM