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Guerrilla Tacos : Recipes from the Streets of L. A. [a Cookbook] by Wesley Avila and Richard Parks III (2017, Hardcover)

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PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale

ISBN-100399578633

ISBN-139780399578632

eBay Product ID (ePID)237830677

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Book TitleGuerrilla Tacos : Recipes from the Streets of L. A. [A Cookbook]

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicIndividual Chefs & Restaurants, Regional & Ethnic / Mexican, Regional & Ethnic / American / California Style

Publication Year2017

IllustratorYes

GenreCooking

AuthorWesley Avila, Richard Parks III

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight36.1 Oz

Item Length9.9 in

Item Width8.2 in

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LCCN2017-024762

Reviews"There are cookbooks you can't wait to actually cook out of, cookbooks you display on your coffee table to remind yourself how cool you are, and cookbooks you read every sentence of because they've somehow nailed storytelling and recipe writing. Well, that last one is a rare unicorn. The new Guerrilla Tacos cookbook is one of those." --Bon Appetit "Narrated in Avila's relaxed, conversational style, that story pulls you in, as do the 50 recipes. [...] Avila also includes more than two dozen of his fantastic salsas, plus illustrations, comics and helpful advice (on tortillas, on tostadas)." -- The Los Angeles Times "The reason I love Guerrilla Tacos so much is because it has that authentic, Mexican, East L.A. taco vibe. But it also just screams innovation. The flavors and imagination that Wes has put into the tacos is what really makes it stand out. It has that thing that feels like a taco but it's so much more than a taco." --Skrillex "Don't presume Wesley Avila's terrific Guerrilla Tacos is a book just about tacos. You'd be mistaken, because this is story, a wonderfully told narrative about a man, his struggles, and his dream. Thankfully for him--and for us--it's a story with a happy ending and a slew of delicious recipes." --Nancy Silverton, co-owner of Mozza Restaurant Group "Wes Avila is a great chef, period. He's also a folk hero and a personal hero, and here is a book filled with his brilliant recipes and stories. All I can say is, if you're like me, you're going look at every photo in this book and say, 'I want that one, I want that one, I want that one, I want that one.'" --Philip Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and I'll Have What Phil's Having "Avila is leading a new wave of LA chefs--children of immigrants, classically trained in French cuisine--who blur the lines between high and low and, in his case, leaving upscale restaurants to serve street food." --Mandalit Del Barco, National Public Radio, "The reason I love Guerrilla Tacos so much is because it has that authentic, Mexican, East L.A. taco vibe. But it also just screams innovation. The flavors and imagination that Wes has put into the tacos is what really makes it stand out. It has that thing that feels like a taco but it's so much more than a taco." --Skrillex "Don't presume Wesley Avila's terrific Guerrilla Tacos is a book just about tacos. You'd be mistaken, because this is story, a wonderfully told narrative about a man, his struggles, and his dream. Thankfully for him--and for us--it's a story with a happy ending and a slew of delicious recipes." --Nancy Silverton, chef and co-owner of Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza "Wes Avila is a great chef, period. He's also a folk hero and a personal hero, and here is a book filled with his brilliant recipes and stories. All I can say is, if you're like me, you're going look at every photo in this book and say, 'I want that one, I want that one, I want that one, I want that one...'" --Philip Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and I'll Have What Phil's Having " Guerrilla Tacos is so much more than a collection of Wes Avila's inventive tacos, which I've always considered to be in a delicious league of their own. It is an incredible narrative that captivates me beyond words. Each ingredient that Wes layers onto a handmade tortilla has purpose and meaning, the flavors chronicling his dream to become a chef. Take your time cooking from this book and soak in the inspiration knit through every headnote." --Mario Batali, chef, author, and philanthropist , "The reason I love Guerrilla Tacos so much is because it has that authentic, Mexican, East L.A. taco vibe. But it also just screams innovation. The flavors and imagination that Wes has put into the tacos is what really makes it stand out. It has that thing that feels like a taco but it's so much more than a taco." --Skrillex "Don't presume Wesley Avila's terrific Guerrilla Tacos is a book just about tacos. You'd be mistaken, because this is story, a wonderfully told narrative about a man, his struggles, and his dream. Thankfully for him--and for us--it's a story with a happy ending and a slew of delicious recipes." --Nancy Silverton, co-owner of Mozza Restaurant Group "Wes Avila is a great chef, period. He's also a folk hero and a personal hero, and here is a book filled with his brilliant recipes and stories. All I can say is, if you're like me, you're going look at every photo in this book and say, 'I want that one, I want that one, I want that one, I want that one...'" --Philip Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and I'll Have What Phil's Having " Guerrilla Tacos is so much more than a collection of Wes Avila's inventive tacos, which I've always considered to be in a delicious league of their own. It is an incredible narrative that captivates me beyond words. Each ingredient that Wes layers onto a handmade tortilla has purpose and meaning, the flavors chronicling his dream to become a chef. Take your time cooking from this book and soak in the inspiration knit through every headnote." --Mario Batali, chef, author, and philanthropist "There are cookbooks you can't wait to actually cook out of, cookbooks you display on your coffee table to remind yourself how cool you are, and cookbooks you read every sentence of because they've somehow nailed storytelling and recipe writing. Well, that last one is a rare unicorn. The new Guerrilla Tacos cookbook is one of those." --Alex Beggs, BonAppetit.com "Narrated in Avila's relaxed, conversational style, that story pulls you in, as do the 50 recipes. [...] Avila also includes more than two dozen of his fantastic salsas, plus illustrations, comics and helpful advice (on tortillas, on tostadas)." --Tien Nguyen, The Los Angeles Times "[...] the brilliant mashup that is Guerrilla Tacos feels personal, not gimmicky. With offerings like pork belly and caviar tacos alongside adobo, pastor, carnitas and the gang, there's a reason that Jonathan Gold deemed it L.A.'s Best Taco Truck. In Guerrilla Tacos: Recipes from the Streets of LA (Ten Speed), with writer Richard Parks III, Avila tells his underdog story with endearing charm." --Christine Muhlke, Bon Appetit "Avila is leading a new wave of LA chefs -- children of immigrants, classically trained in French cuisine -- who blur the lines between high and low and, in his case, leaving upscale restaurants to serve street food." --Mandalit Del Barco, National Public Radio

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal641.84

Table Of ContentI AN INTRODUCTION TO GUERRILLA TACOS 12 II PICO RIVERA 18 SWEET POTATO TACO 30 CHUBBS TACO 34 POCHO TACO 38 FRIED BAJA TACO 42 LOBSTER TACO 47 GREEN BEAN AND EGG TACO 51 BREAKFAST BURRITO 54 CHILE COLORADO 57 MEXICAN-STYLE GUACAMOLE 58 III FORKLIFT FOOD 60 SUNCHOKE TACO 71 BRISKET TACO 72 SWORDFISH TACO 75 FRIED POTATO TAQUITO 76 CARNITAS 79 TACO PASTA 81 CRAB AND SPIGARELLO TOSTADA 83 RAZOR CLAMS À LA PLANCHA 84 SHRIMP AGUACHILE 89 ALBONDIGAS 90 POZOLE 94 MENUDO 96 IV A CHEF'S JOURNEY 98 EGGPLANT TACO 114 MUSHROOM TACO 117 MUSHROOM ESCABECHE TACO 121 STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOM TACO 123 CAULIFLOWER TACO 124 CHICKEN ADOBO TACO 126 GROUPER TACO 127 SHRIMP AND CHORIZO TACO 130 TUNA POKE AND SEA URCHIN TOSTADA 133 MUSSEL QUESADILLA 137 ARTICHOKE QUESADILLA 139 BOUILLABAISSE 142 V THE CART + THE TRUCK 144 CHICKEN TACO 160 PORK SPARERIB TACO 162 PERRON-STYLE TACO 165 BEEF TENDON TACO 167 MUSHROOM AND FIDEO TACO 168 SHISHITO PEPPER TACO 171 PIG HEAD TACO 173 GRILLED SHRIMP TACO 176 CALAMARI TACO 179 AJO BLANCO 181 SQUASH SOUP 182 SANTA BARBARA SEA URCHIN SCRAMBLE 185 WAFFLES 189 VI GUERRILLA FOOD STYLE 190 ROASTED PUMPKIN TACO 204 CELERY ROOT TACO 208 CORN TACO 210 WILD BOAR TACO 212 OXTAIL TACO 214 DUCK HEART TACO 218 PORK BELLY AND CAVIAR TACO 220 OCTOPUS AND CHORIZO TACO 223 FRIED CLAM TACO 224 PUERTO VALLARTA-STYLE CRAB TAQUITO 226 TURKEY NECK CONFIT BURRITO 230 GOLDEN BEET POKE TOSTADA 237 RAZOR CLAM TOSTADA 238 SALMON TOSTADA 242 FRIED CHICKEN TORTA 245 CHILAQUILES TORTA 249 STREET TATERS 253 AGUA FRESCA 254

SynopsisThe definitive word on tacos from native Angeleno Wes Avila, who draws on his Mexican heritage as well as his time in the kitchens of some of the world's best restaurants to create taco perfection. In a town overrun with taco trucks, Wes Avila's Guerrilla Tacos has managed to win almost every accolade there is, from being crowned Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly to being called one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles by legendary food critic Jonathan Gold. Avila's approach stands out in a crowded field because it's unique- the 50 base recipes in this book are grounded in authenticity but never tied down to tradition. Wes uses ingredients like kurobata sausage and sea urchin, but his bestselling taco is made from the humble sweet potato. From basic building blocks to how to balance flavor and texture, with comic-inspired illustrations and stories throughout, Guerrilla Tacos is the final word on tacos from the streets of L.A., The definitive word on tacos from native Angeleno Wes Avila, who draws on his Mexican heritage as well as his time in the kitchens of some of the world's best restaurants to create taco perfection. In a town overrun with taco trucks, Wes Avila's Guerrilla Tacos has managed to win almost every accolade there is, from being crowned Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly to being called one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles by legendary food critic Jonathan Gold. Avila's approach stands out in a crowded field because it's unique: the 50 base recipes in this book are grounded in authenticity but never tied down to tradition. Wes uses ingredients like kurobata sausage and sea urchin, but his bestselling taco is made from the humble sweet potato. From basic building blocks to how to balance flavor and texture, with comic-inspired illustrations and stories throughout, Guerrilla Tacos is the final word on tacos from the streets of L.A.

LC Classification NumberTX836.A95 2017

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