BURIEN, Wash. — For Tony Hayes, the visionary behind Classic Eats in Olde Burien, the connection to New Orleans is personal.
Nearly 30 years ago, at the age of 16, his mother moved the family from New Orleans to the Pacific Northwest. They did not know anyone at the time.
"She didn't want me to wind up in the wrong place at the wrong time. My mother picked the farthest place from Louisiana and that was Seattle; and she said 'let's try it!'. Best move she ever made," shared Hayes.
Hayes opened Classic Eats 5 years ago, putting a spin on classic American food, with dishes like meatloaf sliders, honey fried chicken and waffles, and salmon and grits.
He's gained quite the loyal following and Classic Eats even got some attention on Tik Tok.
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