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Otmane Bezzaz, Owner of Med Mix

Otmane Bezzaz claims to be the inventor of the famous cream cheese dog. His super-eclectic Med Mix is in Pioneer Square and a new location in the Central District, where the infamous Philadelphia Cheese Steak used to be.

How did you come to own J&M Cafe, the oldest bar in Seattle?

Accidentally. The original Mediterranean Mix shares a building with J&M, whose previous owner filed for Chapter 7. I paid the landlord to avoid foreclosure.

Is your multitude of dishes, including everything from falafel to burgers to Philly cheesesteaks, meant to honor all previous inhabitants of the space?

We serve those things at the other Mediterranean Mix. That's where I invented the cream cheese dog! I didn't want to serve exclusively Mediterranean food. I've considered changing the name to just "Mix."

What's the strangest combination of things you've seen someone order?

People don't understand falafel is vegetarian. They ask for lamb falafel. That's why I have to put up pictures of the food.

What is your favorite thing to eat after work here?

Everything! recommended

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biju 1
Looking forward to checking it out!
Posted by biju on June 21, 2012 at 11:31 PM · Report
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He puts up pictures of his food because he believes all his customers are idiots.
Posted by deechy on June 27, 2012 at 8:36 PM · Report
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He puts up pictures of the food because he thinks all his customers are idiots.
Posted by deechy on June 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM · Report
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He puts up old ass pictures of his food because he thinks his customers are too stupid to know what falafel looks like?
Posted by deechy on June 27, 2012 at 8:42 PM · Report

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