Tacocity | Taco & Taqueria Stories
Summary: Do you know the history behind that taco you're eating? Every Tuesday, take a weekly journey across the U.S., talking to the people who took a chance, and in some cases risked everything to bring their down recipes & dreams to life. Every episode is a different story, a unique look into taquerias across the country and a related taco recipe, as Rob walks you through cooking your own tacos in real time!
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Podcasts:
Rob spent the week on podcaster panels at the Austin Film Fest, so this week we've got a special interview episode - Chef Chris Hill & Rob talk about the Mexican influence in the food industry across America.
Ever wonder where the Caesar Salad came from, and what it has to do with tacos? We travel down to Tijuana to find out, & discover the story behind Chicas Tacos! Then we make vegan calabacitas tacos!
We take a trip to San Diego to visit with Puesto! Eric Adler & Chef Katy Smith sit down with Rob & talk about the principles & recipes behind San Diego's favorite Mexican restaurant. Then, learn how to make your own Salsa Roja!
We talked with Wes Avila, the chef behind the insanely popular Guerrilla Tacos in Los Angeles. Chef Wes talks about his upbringing in Pico Rivera and tells the incredible story of going from taco cart to pimped out taco truck! Then, we make Chili Cheese Dog Tacos. What?!
We headed southeast to Orlando, Florida, where John & Juliana Calloway bring authentic tacos to the Mills 50 neighborhood with their hit restaurant Black Rooster Taqueria. Then learn how to roast your own Hatch Green Chiles!
We explore the origins of the Boyle Heights neighborhood in Los Angeles, and how Guisados put it on the taco map. Learn about their handmade tortillas, stews and how a father & son turned an empty building into a thriving enterprise. Then, learn how to make your own Pork Green Chile Tacos!
We head south of San Diego into Ensenada, Mexico, to learn about the history of the fish taco, and how Ricky Pina carved out a business bringing his own fish taco recipe to life in Los Angeles.
We take a trip to the city of Mexicali, where you'll learn about how Chinese immigrants affect the food and culture, and how Esdras Ochoa gave birth to Mexicali Taco Co., creating one of the best carne asada tacos in Los Angeles in the process,
Teaser episode for the new podcast Tacocity. Meet host Rob Gokee and learn about what's going to be covered weekly in this taco-centric show! First full episode on Taco Tuesday September 12th!
