Foodhoe – I’m a fan of double-cooked carnitas myself… seared, roasted/braised, then pulled and fried! Monte Cristo in Berkeley served this supreme style well when I was a student – it can be a bit dry, but is so worth the extra crisp-and-chewy factor. Let me know if you find tacos arabes in the Bay!

I hope to do a lot of crazy things ahead. I’m getting better at organizing, and there are some interesting challenges to come the more people get into it. I love the roosevelt ave food crawls… and I am dumbfounded to hear that some other people Aren’t. The Ambassador Program has so many added benefits, I’m just starting to uncover it’s potential. That and Roommates Wanted NYC – both have incredible possibilities.

You’re right, James… all these sharks and bullshit fake smiles at other foodie events. Most of the people who came to the JHFG were open-minded, looking for a new experience and some new friends – that’s all. Lately, more people are taking notice to my stuff and while I feel that I’m exiting the age of innocence, I’m entering some great opportunities by having major backup to my dreams. I am not interested at all in making money from the Jeffrey Tastes pursuits, it wouldn’t feel right. Any money I could make seems so insignificant to the value of meeting all these great people. I probably wouldn’t go to an event I had to pay for anyways – not on my salary. If anything I just hope what I do will keep great food makers in business here. the areas I cover aren’t glamorous and aren’t profitable to marketers and consultants. It’s real and I love it.

blah blah blah, thanks again.

Danny – Corona is definitely worth checking out in general and the tacos at El Globo are solid overall… they wouldn’t rank as supreme, though (quesadillas were better). You can probably get better tacos in Jackson Heights, along Roosevelt Ave. If you’re hankering for a taco lunch break in the city, check out La Rosita in Hell’s Kitchen. They might even deliver to your office! I wrote a story on them a while back.

Wasabi – nice to see your thoughts again! I’ve been out of the blogging loop myself, and have been a total failure at keeping up with my favorites… :[ Will try to catch up on the Prime madness in the near future.