Q&A WITH THE MAN BEHIND BACONNAISE >>>

Did you think the era of bacon-mania was over?

Fat chance pork breath.

Justin Esch, co-founder of bacon-laced dressing Baconnaise and BaconSalt, will speak at the great American Casino Tuesday, March 20. The Tacoma-based speaker-series business IGNITE-U grabbed Esch and his bacon for the Lakewood engagement.

For $20, you may hear tales of bacon flavoring, and ask questions ... then go play cards.

[Great American Casino, Tuesday, May 20, 6-9 p.m., $20, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood, reserve your tickets on Facebook]