Taco Take Down Los Angeles ~ Call For Cooks
"Takedowns" are a series of amateur chef competitions that take place all over the United States, with various foods as the centerpiece. The event is coming to Los Angels for the first time on January 31st at El Cid. Want to compete? Email matt@thetakedowns.com to get a slot. Here's some more details:
We'll provide the tortillas, donated by Princesita!!! You bring the filling; fill the tacos anyway you know how- this is a no-rules Taco Takedown, and you're playing for TONS of cookware prizes from Cuisinart, Wusthof, and more! You'll be serving your tacos to a hungee public! Free to enter your recipe!!! Email Matt@thetakedowns.com to enter...
Want to come EAT all the tacos? TICKETS HERE!
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