Saturday night was the Juxtapoz Magazine Anniversary Party in Downtown Los Angeles. Wow, what a cool event! Cars, Art, Music, Food and Booze! There were people from all walks of life and all industries. Now on to the pictures…
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One of our favorite food blogs has an awesome review of Metro Balderas up, here’s an excerpt then click the link for the full review and many photos:
It should be noted that the Tacos served here are *huge*, containing at least 200% – 250% the amount of meat in a normal taco truck Taco. I start with their Buche Carnitas Taco (Braised Pork Stomach Taco). “Buche” can also refer to Esophagus Tacos, but at Metro Balderas they use the Pig’s Stomach.
The Buche has a good, light chewiness, a bit of elasticity that gives way to a soft, braised quality. Lightly salty and clean-tasting (made that day), it’s the best Buche Taco I’ve had in L.A.
Their Cuerito Carnitas Taco (Braised Pork Skin Taco) is the saltiest of the offerings (but not overwhelmingly so), with the Skin absorbing the most braising liquids throughout the cooking. It’s wonderfully pungent, porky and unctuous with this viscosity that coats your lips and mouth as it melts. Delicious!
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4 pages of brand new art from Food1!
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Pep Williams, born and raised in Los Angeles, has been a photographer in the fashion, music, and action sports world since 1998. Published widely in magazines in Japan, the Americas, and Europe, Pep is also a pro skater. You can view more Pep Williams Photography here: http://pepwilliamsphotography.com/
Pep, what’s your favorite taco?
That’s easy. Sergio’s Tacos down on Atlantic in L.A. Also there is a spot I’ve been going to since about 79 (yes 1979) as a kid. My mom and Aunt would take us. Crazy I don’t know the name (never really noticed a name) but its on broadway near 8th. Its actually in the parking lot. Same guy there to since I was l was little.
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