Bensonhurst
Photo by Rachel Silberstein/Bensonhurst BeanFood Stuffs [/tag/food-stuffs/] is a column exploring the gastronomic landscape of Bensonhurst and the surrounding neighborhoods. Each entry will cover anything and everything remotely related to food. Because here in Bensonhurst, food is always news. When it comes to tacos, I’m of the
Food & Drink
The tacos at El Jarochito in Brighton Beach. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)When I entered El Jarochito [http://www.eljarochitodeli.com/] on Neptune Avenue in search of what I heard were some of the city’s best tacos, my first thought was that I stumbled into the wrong business.
Central Brooklyn
(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)In February, we reported that this neon green taco truck popped up on Beverley Road [/blog/food/spotted-new-taco-truck-in-kensington/], and served the Mexico City treat “tlacoyos.” But now that summer has hit, I went back to sample tacos and spice up a 90-degree summer afternoon. Tacos
Food & Drink
Beer. Taco. Delight. (Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope Stoop)Yes, of course you should come for the tacos. But summer is here, and there’s nothing like a fully gratifying outdoor experience — where the spatial aesthetics are as pleasurable as the food and drink in front of you. Such
Food & Drink
Shrimp Tacos. (Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope Stoop)The line between what is considered Mexican cuisine and “Tex-Mex” cuisine has been blurred for some time now. If you’re not a culinary connoisseur of all things “South of the Border,” “Texan,” or “Southwestern” for that matter, you may not
Food & Drink
Taco TrioWhen it comes to Central American food — particularly Mexican cuisine — Sunset Park is something of a mecca for Brooklyn. Tacos, perhaps the most iconic of all Mexican dishes abound in our lovely neighborhood. The options are endless though, and choices are hard, so we’ve narrowed down the list
Food & Drink
The carnitas tacos. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Neighbors looking to spice things up this summer with some meaty Mexican fare should check out Manhattan Beach’s newest restaurant. Masters of Tacos opened Saturday at 181 West End Avenue, just off the corner of Oriental Boulevard. The latest addition to
Food & Drink
Photo via Fonda Restaurant [https://www.facebook.com/fondarestaurant/photos/a.300274539922.184160.266902159922/10154087208839923/?type=3&theater] Today is Cinco de Mayo, commemorating the date in 1862 when the Mexican Army defeated French forces during the Battle of Puebla. And we have to get this out of the
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Contrary to popular opinion, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. Rather, it’s a celebration of the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla over the French on May 5, 1862. In the US, it’s come to be a commemoration of Mexican-American heritage. Let’s celebrate
Business
Affordable and delicious: the steak taco and chicken quesadilla at La Casa de las Quesadillas. (Photo by Heather Chin/Sunset Park Voice)Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park is a veritable smorgasbord of food, flavors, and ingredients from around the world, although with an emphasis on Latin American cuisines. Among these,
Business
Miguel, Sara, and Armando Lopez are three of nine siblings who opened Don Paco Lopez Panaderia 25 years ago. (Photo by Heather Chin/Sunset Park Voice)Pretty much everyone who has spent regular time in Sunset Park has heard of and/or been to Don Paco López Panaderia [http://www.
Central Brooklyn
The Bitter Bird at La Loba Cantina. (Photo: Sarah Crean)Spring is finally here — it’s time to enjoy the pleasure of a cool cocktail in the brilliant sunshine. This week I sampled a drink called the Bitter Bird, which has just been added to the Spring menu at Church