Julian Vrieslander wrote:

> In article .net>,
> Blinky the Shark > wrote:
>
>> Tamarind soda is not uncommon in L.A. Do you have that there?

> Sure. Here in Seattle, Tamarind soda is often available at Mexican
> restaurants and bodegas. Some of the bigger chain grocery stores carry
> Caribbean/Latino items, too.

I don't know about you, but I find it quite pleasant. The Cuban
restaurant I occasionally visit has a tasty soft drink called Iron Beer,
of all things.

Not to be confused with Picksburgh's Arn City Beer.

> Taco trucks are popular here. Ratty old vans and buses converted into
> walkup food stands, with mini-kitchens inside. Usually doing business
> at a gas station or parking lot. Some of them serve really tasty fare.

Most of the ones I've used have had certifiable Good Stuff.

> Cindy and I stopped at one in North Seattle last weekend for a quick
> snack: tacos pastor (spiced pork) and desebrada (shredded beef), washed
> down with a guava soda.

It's about ten pee-em. Stop making me hungry.


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