Seattle Teriyaki @ Log House Museum

If you live in Seattle and love teriyaki (and really, who doesn’t?), the new “Seattle Teriyaki” exhibit at the Log House Museum offers a delicious little history lesson. You’ll learn that teriyaki’s roots go way back to Edo-period Japan, where it was originally used on fish. But the dish really took flight in the U.S. in the 20th century — especially in Seattle.

That’s thanks in large part to Toshiro Kasahara, the so-called “godfather of Seattle teriyaki,” who opened his first spot near Seattle Center in 1976. The small but sweet exhibit includes the now-legendary newspaper review that made Toshi’s a hit, plus historic photos and a crowd-sourced map of beloved teriyaki joints across the city. You can even leave a sticky note with your own favorite spot.

Curated by Pedro Toledo Walls, a high school intern from Highline Big Picture, the exhibit also digs into why teriyaki might be on the decline — and what its future holds. Bonus: the museum is one block from Alki Beach, so you can make a day of it. You’ll also find exhibits on the West Duwamish Greenbelt (Seattle’s largest urban forest), local history books and West Seattle Bridge memorabilia. It’s all free, flavorful and full of history.