I came across this video after checking out one of my favorite youtube shows Hot Ones.  Food Grails hosted by Miss Info, puts the spotlight on some underground trends in the food world. I was especially interested in this episode for obvious reasons. “In episode 1, Miss Info meets a group of young, charismatic African-American…

Tacopedia by Deborah Holtz and Juan Carlos Mena explores the many elements that make up everyone’s favorite food, TACOS! This book unravels the taco’s many incarnations and origins. Tacopedia is the best possible name for this book: sprinkled with facts, anecdotes and illustrations, Tacopedia is a super interesting read. There is no overarching narrative, which…

It’s National Taco Day!!!! As a certified tacophile, I thought this would be a good opportunity to put the spotlight on some of the people spreading taco love all year. I have chosen some of my favorite profiles that keep tacos front and center. I hope you find some new taco pages to enjoy. You…

1. Tacos Sinaloa (Carnitas) 2138 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 One of the most popular taco destinations in Oakland for good reason. The 2 orange trucks that bookend the parking lot on 23rd Ave and International Blvd welcome all in need of a taco fix. Tacos Sinaloa’s carnitas taco tops the list this month. Crispy,…