Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Despite the fact that tacos have long been available in New Orleans, lately they seem to be as prolific as our beloved po-boy, and understandably so. Like the venerable po-boy, tacos have a lot to offer. They’re easy to prepare, almost infinite in their variety, relatively inexpensive, and hold up […]
Though I know my title will likely conjure images of the character Sipsey in the film Fried Green Tomatoes, but I am in no way implying the meat offered at Secret Birria is people. But it is, in fact, all about the sauce, or I should say the consommΓ©. As […]
Surely you aren’t surprised I’m talking tacos again? John is overjoyed by my recent need to cover tacos. I was hoping my cornucopia of taco stand coverage would dampen his desire, but no luck. Not too long ago, we hit up another Bywater stand, Rosalita’s Backyard Tacos. Originally a Rosalie […]
Can there be too many tacos? I feel like it could be one of those philosophical, perception-related questions like, “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”. For people like John, the answer to the taco question is […]
After over 16 years together, I can easily predict what John’s response will be when I ask what he wants for dinner. “Tacos?” he replies with a hopeful grin. While that used to mean hitting up the nearest Taco Bell or making the old-school crunchy-shell, ground beef version at home, […]