Monday, April 23, 2007
Thunderbirds & Death ~ Long Beach
Bertrand Smith’s Acres of Books ~ Long Beach
Bertrand Smith’s Acres of Books ~ Long Beach


Chowhounders Wild About Sabor Mexico
A new restaurant and taco table called Sabor De Mexico, at 8940 National Blvd in Culver City, is setting the Chowhound boards alive. They love the Nopales, Tripitas, and Chorizo and other delights from this authentic spot. We’ll have to hit it up soon, who’s with me?
El Parian First Timer
A blog by Rachel recounts her first time at El Parian:
the owner/manager seemed very surprised to see us. “How did you find us?” he asked, not unkindly. He personally put together a sampler plate of their meats so we could choose (how nice was that!). He included the house specialty barbecued goat, carnitas (deep-fried pork), and carne asada.
10 Minute Cooking School: Sin City Breakfast Tacos
Robert Rodriguez teaches you how to cook breakfast tacos, sin-city style:
Jonathan Gold “Evil Taco”
The Washinton post hangs with Pulitzer Winner J-Gold and discovers him wearing one of Kozyndan’s ‘evil taco’ t-shirts. We told you Gold was the man, as if you need our endorsement. In any case, more Gold-love as the nation starts to recognize the Bard of LA grub.

As one of the founders of LA’s best underground hip-hop group, Chali 2na has been a TACO hero for some time now. His distinctive bass flow and lyrical mastery are among the best in all hip hop, so when we caught up with him at the Fonogenic Studios launch party, we had to ask him where he gets his tacos. So, Chali, what’s your favorite taco?
“Oh man, there’s a place I’ve been going to for years and years, I don’t even know what it’s called. It’s in Atwater Village on Glendale Blvd. and is right next door to a Bird shop. That place is great, man, check it out for sure.”
Our crack research team immediately identified the spot as Tacos Villa Corona (3185 Glendale Blvd, Atwater Village), right next door to Pampered Birds. We’ll have a review and some pix of the place ASAP. Thanks, Chali!