{"product_id":"american-tacos-a-history-and-guide-paperback","title":"American Tacos: A History and Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJos? R. Ralat\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first history of tacos developed in the United States, now revised and expanded, this book is the definitive survey that American taco lovers must have for their own taco explorations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Everything a food history book should be: illuminating, well-written, crusading, and inspiring a taco run afterwards. You'll gain five pounds reading it, but don't worry--most of that will go to your brain.\"--Gustavo Arellano, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"[Ralat] gives an in-depth look at each taco's history and showcases other aspects of taco culture that has solidified it as a go-to dish on dinner tables throughout the nation.\"--\u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"A fascinating look at America's many regional tacos. . . . From California's locavore tacos to Korean 'K-Mex' tacos to Jewish 'deli-Mex' to Southern-drawl 'Sur-Mex' tacos to American-Indian-inspired fry bread tacos to chef-driven 'moderno' tacos, Ralat lays out a captivating landscape.\"--\u003ci\u003eHouston Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"You'll learn an enormous and entertaining amount about [tacos] in . . . \u003ci\u003eAmerican Tacos\u003c\/i\u003e. . . . The book literally covers the map of American tacos, from Texas and the South to New York, Chicago, Kansas City and California.\"--\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"An impressively reported new book . . . a fast-paced cultural survey and travel guide . . . \u003ci\u003eAmerican Tacos\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptional book.\"--\u003ci\u003eTaste\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e José R. Ralat is the taco editor at \u003ci\u003eTexas Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e and a two-time James Beard Award winner for journalism. He has written for the \u003ci\u003eDallas Observer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTexas Highways\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eD Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCowboys \u0026amp; Indians\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Eater\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751738704160,"sku":"9781477329368","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3b7df13d58aca7faed220891a26100f6.webp?v=1779978978","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/american-tacos-a-history-and-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}