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Gustavo Arellano Embarks on Great Tortilla Tournament with KCRW
[dropcap size=big]L[/dropcap].A. Taco editor at large Gustavo Arellano is taking the ultimate gluten challenge as he, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman, Nick Liao and Connie Alvarez will match up tortillas from all over Southern California in a #MasaMadness bracket to see who makes the best tortilla. In true NCAA fashion, the contest will start with 32 competitors in the corn category and 32 from Team Flour. The final four will compete in a Sept. 16 finale and one will walk away with the Golden Tortilla trophy. Go here to see if your favorite tortilleria will be going for all the maiz (or harina) glory.