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Taco News Roundup ~ February 29th, 2008

11:35 AM PST on February 29, 2008

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Taco-related violence seems to be spiking across the country, something we reported last week as well. Let's keep our heads and remember that tacos are a sanctuary, a place to put aside our differences-- much like the churches of old. In brighter news, the taco lifestyle continues to gain ground not just in North America but worldwide. We'll have international taco reports coming at you soon...

OAKTOWN: Shooting at Oakland Taco Truck is Second in 2 Weeks
SACTOWN: Best Taco Trucks Galore in Sacramento
METHTOWN: Sacremento Taco Shop Owner Busted For Selling Meth
BEANTOWN: Real Mexican Food in Boston?
CARTOWN: Review of Tacos Sinaloa in Carson, CA
CHEFTOWN: Top Chef Runner-up To Open Taco Shack in LA?

Photo Credit: "Taco Truck" by Papalars

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