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Trangressive Mexican: The Taco Bar

On March 15, 2013 By

Original post on SmartBeijing.com, Dec 13th, 2012 | In Dining

There’s a lot of quote-unquote “tacos” available out there in Beijing — a lot of almost-tacos, sort of-tacos, not quite-tacos. A lot of tacos we eat and, with heavy hearts, we accept. It’s like that relationship you stay in until something [...]

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Taco speakeasy in Beijing

On September 1, 2012 By

Beijing, China – China’s capital has seen several attempts at Mexican food rise and fail. Growing up in California, Mexican food rolled in trucks, posted up in weekend markets, defined neighborhoods, was served on white table cloths or in fast food chains. As a kid in Stockton, Cancun restaurant was my family’s go-to spot [...]

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Sky Light Popup Café at Beijing Design Week; tacos, sand ginger chicken, & more

On October 6, 2011 By

Beijing, China — After catching glimpses of popup cafes in California and New York via Twitter or blogs, I felt inspired to participate in one, but wondered how. Beijing Design Week offered that opportunity. Kupa Studio’s Raina Ho and Wang Wei set up Sky Light [...]

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