Food & Drink
Food We Love: Pabellon Arepa at Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen
A flavorful, swoon-worthy sandwich with Venezuelan flair
By Jessica Yadegaran June 13, 2016
This article originally appeared in the July 2016 issue of Seattle magazine.
First, it was Paseo’s.
Then, Un Bien’s. Now, a third and totally original Caribbean sandwich has stolen my heart: the pabellon arepa ($6.85) at Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen, a casual Venezuelan café. Arepas—soft, pita-like sandwiches—are handmade from white corn flour, then grilled or deep-fried and stuffed with, in the case of the pabellon, black beans, sweet plantains, white cheddar and tender shredded beef. Just thinking about this steamy perfect marriage of flavor and texture makes my taste buds quiver.
Did I mention it’s gluten-free? You’re welcome. University District, 1405 NE 50th St.; 206.556.4879; Facebook, “Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen”
Follow Us
Uncommon Thinkers: Sam Cho
Director, Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Mayor. Commissioner, Port of Seattle
Not many can say they were elected to public office before the age of 30. Fewer can still say that, by the time they did so, they'd founded and sold a business. #UncommonThinkersWelcome Photo by Andrew Ge
Uncommon Thinkers: Marilyn Strickland
Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives
When Americans tuned in to see the swearing-in ceremony for the U.S. Congress on Jan. 3, 2021, they witnessed something unprecedented: a newly elected representative wearing a hanbok, a traditional South Korean garment. #UncommonThinkersWelcome Photo by Eric Connolly
Seattle Podcast: Rebecca Lovell — Civic Thought Leader Builds Bridges
There are few people in the Pacific Northwest who have successfully navigated tech, economic development, venture capital, and nonprofits. Our esteemed podcast guest, Rebecca Lovell, is one such individual who has done this in no small part due to her native roots in the Seattle/Tacoma region, and her prolific and important contributions as a civic
