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En Pupusas Confiamos

by James Boo May 31, 2011

A recent conversation in the comments on this blog called into question the worth of a burrito, even at its best. The dichotomy drawn was one of convenience and choice: While a burrito embodies comfort and convenience, almost anything else offered over a taqueria’s counter [...]

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In the Parking Lot of Eden

by James Boo September 8, 2009

Something about strip malls is strangely pleasurable to me. I can’t say I’m a friend of urban sprawl – I’ll gladly take any opportunity to put in a bad word for Southern California’s paved-earth landscape – but I can’t deny that I’m one of its [...]

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Back on the Eaten Path

by James Boo August 19, 2009

“You’re not very impressive.” A pause punctuated this matter of fact as Joon stumbled into the rest of his thought. “…But you’re good just to have around, you know?” I don’t know if I knew or if I’ve ever really known, but being the kind [...]

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Playing Chicken With Arlington

by James Boo April 6, 2009

Whenever I travel, I make a point of trying local fast food favorites, be they a regional specialty, a collection of chain drive-thrus or both at once. While every city has its own four star favorites, overpriced brunch bistros and obscure dining legends, no taste [...]

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