Eater Chicago - Relive The Path to America's First Boozy Taco Bell The Chicago Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2015-10-14T10:38:21-05:00http://chicago.eater.com/rss/stream/91008942015-10-14T10:38:21-05:002015-10-14T10:38:21-05:00America's First Boozy Taco Bell Cantina, Saturday at 11 p.m.
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<p>Welcome back to the photo series <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/eater-scenes">Eater Scenes</a>, where an Eater photographer visits one of the city's establishments at a certain, and very specific, time of day. For Eater's fourth annual <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/cocktail-week">Cocktail Week</a>, America's first boozy Taco Bell Cantina in Wicker Park.</p> <p>How many times have you seen people drinking alcohol at a Taco Bell—legally? That's now a regular occurrence at America's first boozy <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://chicago.eater.com/venue/taco-bell-cantina"><strong>Taco Bell Cantina</strong></a> in Wicker Park, a wondrous place where people pair boozy slushies and draft beers with taco supremes, fire sauce and shared "appetizers."</p>
<p>On Saturday night at around 11 p.m., those desired millennials flocked to the boozy bell on Milwaukee Avenue to do all of those things. Check out the scene in the photos above.</p>
https://chicago.eater.com/2015/10/14/9521047/boozy-taco-bell-cantina-photos-eater-scenes-cocktail-weekDaniel Gerzina2015-09-25T12:32:28-05:002015-09-25T12:32:28-05:00The Early Word on America's First Boozy Taco Bell Cantina
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<p>Chicago gets to "live mas" with a hit or miss alcohol selection at the new and trendy location of the Mexican fast-food chain.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Chicagoans who want booze with their fast-food tacos can rejoice, as the country’s first <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/venue/taco-bell-cantina"><b>Taco Bell</b></a> serving alcohol is officially open. If the city wasn’t already the envy of the food world, the Wicker Park concept is sure to turn some heads. The modern, sleek space is a step up from the norm expected at the fast-food chain and features an open kitchen, new shareable items and most importantly, "Twisted Freezes" loaded with rum, vodka or tequila in addition to beer and wine. So far the feedback has been mostly positive, praising it for what it is: a boozy Taco Bell.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><b>The drinks</b>: Sara Amato of <a href="http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/redeye-taco-bell-cantina-review-20150918-story.html">RedEye</a> says "you know exactly what you’re in for" with the Mountain Dew Baja Blast and calls it the "best Twisted Freeze of the night." Similarly, the Cantina Punch is a "good frozen drink" that has "a little wine taste to it, but it wasn’t overly sweet." She cautions staying away from the Cantina Margarita though as the "sugar overload was almost unbearable."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Anthony Todd of </span><a href="http://chicagoist.com/2015/09/24/we_drank_everything_at_boozy_taco_b.php">Chicagoist </a><span>is not so fond of the Baja Blast with Ketel One Vodka, claiming it "takes everything good out of Mountain Dew and replaces it with bland sweetness." The Cantina Margarita doesn’t fare much better and is "an affront to the name margarita" but the Cantina Punch is "not half bad" and pairs well with rum. As for the other alcoholic choices? Todd warns that "anyone ordering wine at Taco Bell probably deserves whatever hell the gods choose to mete out."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Like Amato, Ian Chillag of <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/09/24/442822266/a-visit-to-the-worlds-first-boozy-taco-bell">NPR </a>is a fan of the "delicious" and "supersweet" Baja Blast with tequila, equating it to a daiquiri "you'd make if you were 8 years old and given the chance to bartend." He's less enthusiastic about the Twisted Margarita, which "tastes like the powder you use to make Lemon-Lime Gatorade before you mix it with water."</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2Fbiz%2Ftaco-bell-cantina-chicago%3Fhrid%3Dwp-otW3oWsVvtzq9QT-LZA%26utm_campaign%3Dwww_review_share_popup%26utm_medium%3Dcopy_link%26utm_source%3D%28direct%29&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fchicago.eater.com%2F2015%2F9%2F25%2F9393309%2Fboozy-taco-bell-cantina-early-word-wicker-park" style="line-height: 1.24;" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mamatha C.</a><span> gives a glowing review on Yelp, writing that the Cantina Punch with rum and Baja Blast with tequila were both "very tasty." Her only complaint is that "they’re not strong at all" and suggests allowing for a double shot option.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><b>The food</b>: "Everything was just as delicious as you would expect Taco Bell to be," writes Amato. She also calls the new chicken tenders a "game changer." Geoff H. agrees on </span><a href="https://twitter.com/videocognito/status/646503790951182337">Twitter</a><span>, saying he "went to the Wicker Park Taco Bell so you don't have to. Verdict: never again, but their chicken tenders are REALLY good." Mamatha C. echoes Amato’s sentiments, stating the menu "tasted as good here if not a little better than at other sites."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Taking the hype train even further, Raf Miastkowski of </span><a href="http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/austin/living-mas-at-america-s-first-boozy-taco-bell-cantina.html">AskMen</a><span> had the "best taco supreme" ever. It "tasted just a little snappier than the million other taco supremes [he’s] had" and the tomatoes "were actually red, unlike the milky-pink chunks" he usually gets. </span><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2Fbiz%2Ftaco-bell-cantina-chicago%3Fhrid%3Db0-TEmNkVVADGfobdWK_9A%26utm_campaign%3Dwww_review_share_popup%26utm_medium%3Dcopy_link%26utm_source%3D%28direct%29&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fchicago.eater.com%2F2015%2F9%2F25%2F9393309%2Fboozy-taco-bell-cantina-early-word-wicker-park" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ryan L.'s</a><span> three star review on Yelp highlights the $5 shareable rolled tacos as a "pretty good deal."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><b>The space</b>: With communal tables, long benches and big screen TVs, Amato thinks it has a "way of making you feel right at home" and "fits right in with the surrounding restaurants." The dining room reminds Chillag of another fast-food chain, saying "it looks like Taco Bell saw how Chipotle dressed on the first day of junior high and begged its mom to get it the same clothes."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Miastkowski is happy with the "more-welcoming vibe" while the numerous USB ports and outlets throughout the restaurant make it "good for lingering," according to Ryan L. Finally, </span><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2Fbiz%2Ftaco-bell-cantina-chicago%3Fhrid%3DWdpZCxalP1h5dFtro9GSOA%26utm_campaign%3Dwww_review_share_popup%26utm_medium%3Dcopy_link%26utm_source%3D%28direct%29&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fchicago.eater.com%2F2015%2F9%2F25%2F9393309%2Fboozy-taco-bell-cantina-early-word-wicker-park" style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: #ffffff;" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Alex K.</a><span> sums it up best on Yelp by calling it a "really nice cool Taco Bell" that’s a good spot to meet some friends for "food and a drink before moving on to a bar."</span></p>
https://chicago.eater.com/2015/9/25/9393309/boozy-taco-bell-cantina-early-word-wicker-parkJeffy Mai2015-09-17T13:01:41-05:002015-09-17T13:01:41-05:0013 Things To Know About America's First Boozy Taco Bell Cantina Concept
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<p>Taco Bell Cantina has ignited interests and also peeved some people.</p> <p><b>Taco Bell </b>is well aware of who they are, knowing they aren't offering a traditional or pure Mexican food experience. Despite the lack of authenticity, they still manage to trigger fierce loyalties across the globe, with execs mentioning successes in South America and Brazil. Stateside, the company maintains the <b><a href="http://chicago.eater.com/venue/taco-bell-cantina" class="sbn-auto-link">Taco Bell Cantina</a> </b><a target="_blank" href="http://chicago.eater.com/2015/9/15/9327765/taco-bell-cantina-photos-eater-inside-boozy-wicker-park">concept with alcohol</a> is merely giving consumers what they want. Here's a few facts about Taco Bell's new concept, including bits on liability and why they picked Chicago.</p>
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<li>Twisted Freezes come in three flavors: TB's proprietary Mountain Dew Baja Blast (blue), Cantina Punch (red) and Margarita (green). Patrons can add their choice of rum, tequila or vodka. Yes, customers can drink a "margarita" with rum, though it's not advised: "What's cool about Cantina, is depending on what you add into it, it makes the drink taste very different," said <b>Katie Gardiner</b>, who heads the beverage program as a brand manager for Taco Bell.</li>
<li><span>Pressure from neighborhood gadflies and the local alderman led to the hiring of a security guard who will ensure alcoholic drinks aren't taken off the premises. Staff will also pour spiked Twisted Freezes into a special cup with black lettering so alcoholic drinks can be easily differentiated from the non-alcoholic cups with white lettering.</span></li>
<li><span>There's a special device from Berg Liquor Control which measures the amount of booze poured into a Twisted Freeze. This prevents customers from ordering a double — there's only one shot per freeze. The machine also allows ownership to more easily track what alcohol sells the most.</span></li>
<li>Taco Bell execs give much credit to local franchise owner <b>Neil Borkan</b> for their decision to select Chicago for their first Cantina concept. The new restaurant is Borkan's 40th Taco Bell franchise in the Chicago area and he said the liability at the Wicker Park spot is "much greater" than others: <i>"We looked at every single thing. We considered snow on the sidewalk in Chicago, coming into the restaurant. If someone's slipping, what's the slip efficiency of the tile? We looked at all that when were building the restaurant, because we were coming outside. The biggest liability? The liquor."</i> </li>
<li><span>Much of the design, including the open kitchen, comes from Taco Bells overseas, where transparency is driven by customers outside the Western Hemisphere where folks don't know what Mexican food looks like.</span></li>
<li><span>Everyone working at Taco Bell Cantina is of drinking age, which isn't normal for a Taco Bell. </span></li>
<li><span>This Taco Bell Cantina has free WiFi. USB ports and electric outlets line the restaurant for laptops and tablets. The wired mentality lends to a break in Taco Bell philosophy: They want patrons to lounge around the restaurant instead of quickly stuffing tacos into their foodholes.</span></li>
<li><span>San Francisco's next on the Taco Bell Cantina agenda and is opening at the end of September. Other markets — yes, including New York — are on the radar. San Fran's boozy bell won't sell Twisted Freezes, Gardiner said. But there should be local beer, including Anchor Steam, on tap.</span></li>
<li><span>Taco Bell really wanted to be in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, along Milwaukee Avenue, colloquially-known as "The Hipster Highway" due to the bike lanes and abundance of walking traffic. Corporate waited for a while before closing the deal on the space, which used to be Batteries Not Included, a sex toy shop.</span></li>
<li><span>There's a seasonal beer on tap, and the first brew is New Belgium's Fat Tire. Taco Bell is avoiding going with a local brewery so they can more easily emulate operations in other markets. But that might change in the future. </span></li>
<li><span>There are no plans for mixed drinks or cocktails at Wicker Park's boozy bell, as there isn't space for a full bar.</span></li>
<li> <span>Taco Bell has no official comment on specific drink pairings with food items, so there's no </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.theonion.com/americanvoices/chicago-taco-bell-could-be-first-nation-serve-alco-50450">suggested pairing with a quesarito</a><span>. But alcohol has long been a top request submitted by consumers in surveys. And The Bell always listens to its customers, Borkan said.</span> </li>
<li><span>Although Taco Bell Cantina Wicker Park serves booze, it's not open bar hours. Alcohol sales end at 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Food sales continue two hours longer.</span></li>
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https://chicago.eater.com/2015/9/17/9337935/12-things-taco-bell-cantina-alcohol-wicker-parkAshok Selvam2015-09-15T09:00:54-05:002015-09-15T09:00:54-05:00Urban Millennials, Welcome to America's First Boozy Taco Bell
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<p>"Twisted Freezes," shared plates, exposed brick and an open kitchen await.</p> <p>Ladies and gentlemen, boozy freezes lovers of Chicago—gaze upon <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/taco-bell-cantina">your first ever alcohol-serving <strong>Taco Bell</strong></a> in America. Unlike any Taco Bell you've laid your eyes on in this country, it finally soft opens today and will "officially" open on Tuesday, September 22.</p>
<p>The first in Taco Bell's "Urban Inlines" restaurants which the fast food mega-chain hopes will woo millennials in high foot traffic city locations—some of which will serve alcohol (like this one) and are branded as <strong>Taco Bell Cantina</strong>—Taco Bell Wicker Park attempts to hit all the boxes on the trendy restaurant checklist. Open kitchen? Check. Exposed brick, ducts and pipes? Check. Mural by local graffiti artist? Check. Shared plates? Check. Boozy freezes?</p>
<p>Actually, the boozy freezes are brand new anywhere, and the "shareables" section is new for any Taco Bell. The Bell's signature alcoholic drink, "Twisted Freezes" are essentially versions of their non-alcoholic freezes adding your choice of vodka, tequila or rum that come in three totally twisted flavors for either $6.19 or $7.19 each. There are also two beers on tap for $4 (Dos Equis for the Mexican theme, and a seasonal brew kicking off with Fat Tire), white and red wines ($4), and sangria. The shareables items combine nachos, "rolled tacos" (taquitos), quesadillas, and chicken tenders in pairs for $3, $4 or $5. The rest of the menu is similar to other Taco Bells.</p>
<p>A host of Taco Bell bigwigs, representatives and local franchisee Neil Borkan (whom executives termed "the driving force" behind this brave new Bell) presented this new marketing and operations initiative in a media preview on Monday evening while standing in their initial Wicker Park beta store, saying that after listening to their customers they decided some Bells needed "more urban elements." They crafted five marketing buzzwords to illustrate those elements: "urbanization" (targeting urban millennials), "localization" (local artwork, unique spaces), "transparency" (open kitchen), "digitization" (digital menu boards and flat-screen TVs) and "green" (LED lighting).</p>
<p>All the while, Wicker Park millennials constantly tried to come in only to leave disappointed and without boozy freezes after they were told it wasn't yet open to the public. The Boozy Bell is soft open now and "officially" opens at 1439 N. Milwaukee Ave. on September 22 at 7 a.m., and the millennials are already streaming through the door.</p>
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https://chicago.eater.com/2015/9/15/9327765/taco-bell-cantina-photos-eater-inside-boozy-wicker-parkDaniel Gerzina2015-09-08T14:24:44-05:002015-09-08T14:24:44-05:00Taco Bell’s Menu, Not Customers, Lit Up in Wicker Park
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<p>The Boozy Bell didn't open over the weekend, but ownership put up the menu inside.</p> <p>Customers over Labor Day weekend <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/2015/9/2/9251283/taco-bell-window-wicker-park" target="_blank">weren't crunching into </a>gorditas and sipping on boozed-up slushies over at America's first boozy <b>Taco Bell </b>in Wicker Park. The neighborhood — and the nation — still awaits the opening of America's first Taco Bell that serves alcohol, as The Bell still hasn't revealed an opening date.</p>
<p>But the restaurant has finally put up their menus above the counter at 1439 N. Milwaukee Ave. Diners will get their chance to try Taco Bell's latest promotion: "Dare Devil Loaded Grillers." The burritos, most assuredly not tied-in at all to<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80018294" target="_blank"> Netflix's adaptation</a> of Marvel Comics' "Daredevil," can be seen lit-up in all their glory. Unfortunately, the drink menu can't be seen clearly through the window that's now adorned with "Taco Bell Cantina" signage. Passersby can spy slushies, with some customization options, as well as beer taps. But it's difficult to see how alcohol flows into those options.</p>
<p>Taco Bell launched their dare devils <a href="http://www.tacobell.com/Company/newsreleases/Dare-Devil-Loaded-Grillers" target="_blank">on Aug. 6</a>, and they should be around for a month or two, given Taco Bell's past record. Given that math, Wicker Parkers should be enjoying tacos and beers by the end of this month. Check back soon for more updates.</p>
https://chicago.eater.com/2015/9/8/9277925/taco-bell-wicker-park-menuAshok Selvam2015-09-02T15:34:47-05:002015-09-02T15:34:47-05:00When Will Taco Bell Wicker Park Start Serving Alcohol?
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<p>It was supposed to open in August.</p> <p>Does that Dos Equis light in the window give Wicker Park the most interesting <b>Taco Bell</b> in the world? It's old news<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/2015/5/18/8620359/taco-bell-wicker-park-alcohol-twisted-freezes-moreno" target="_blank"> that the Wicker Park spot</a> will be the first in the U.S. to serve alcohol, but when will they begin to pour boozed-up slushies and beer? The paper came down from the windows this week, revealing the insides of the new restaurant. The walls needs work, but it's a good bet that the opening will happen soon.</p>
<p>The last time Taco Bell officials spoke about the matter, they said the restaurant would be ready by mid-August at 1439 N. Milwaukee Ave. Since then, the Bell has gone silent. Does this mean a stealth holiday weekend opening is forthcoming? Calls and emails to Taco Bell officials haven't been returned.</p>
<p>For any Wicker Parkers out late this weekend, be on the look out. There just might be a new late-night option. Just don't <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/2015/7/29/9069917/taco-bell-wicker-park-security-guards" target="_blank">agitate the bouncer</a>.</p>
https://chicago.eater.com/2015/9/2/9251283/taco-bell-window-wicker-parkAshok Selvam2015-07-29T16:42:40-05:002015-07-29T16:42:40-05:00Taco Bell's Boozy Wicker Park Location to Hire Security Guards
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<p>Boozed-up burrito burglars beware: These guards will make sure no one leaves with their alcohol. </p> <p>Apparently when it opens around mid-August, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.eater.com/admin/hub_layout/show?community_id=482&hub_page_id=">that boozy <b>Taco Bell</b></a> in Wicker Park will have guards. Pressure from city officials led the fast-food chain to promise to have an on-duty doormen, which means the first U.S. Taco Bell to serve alcohol will have a bouncer to prevent patrons from leaving the premises with their boozed-infused freeze or beer, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150729/wicker-park/first-taco-bell-sell-alcohol-agrees-have-bouncers">according to DNAinfo</a>.</p>
<p>That's not the policy in other countries where Taco Bell already already serves beer, like Spain. Heck, there's no security guard on-duty at Chipotle, a few blocks away on Damen Avenue, which also sells beer and is open until 10 p.m. But at Taco Bell, gadflies worry about underage drinking, and so persuaded the Bell to relent. <span>The guard would be on duty Thursday though Sunday nights, as alcohol sales would shut down at 10 p.m. on most days and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Food sales will continue even when alcohol sales cease, as denying patrons a 4th Meal is not Taco Bell's way.</span></p>
<p>Taco Bell officials weren't immediately available for comment, but all signs point to a mid-August opening at 1439 N. Milwaukee Ave.</p>
https://chicago.eater.com/2015/7/29/9069917/taco-bell-wicker-park-security-guardsAshok Selvam2015-06-12T18:09:18-05:002015-06-12T18:09:18-05:00JINYA Ramen Bar's Soft Opening; Green City Market at Soho House; More
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<p>Plus another food truck gathering; a paella cook-off; Ampersand's grand opening bash; and boozy Taco Bell also headed to San Fran.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>LINCOLN PARK—</i>The ramen boom shows no signs of slowing as <b><a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/jinya-ramen-bar">JINYA Ramen Bar</a> </b>prepares to join in on the action. According to a Facebook post, the restaurant passed inspections and is accepting reservations for its soft opening next week. [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jinyachicago/posts/961168503946039">Facebook</a>]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>WEST LOOP—</i><a href="http://chicago.eater.com/venue/green-city-market"><b>Green City Market</b></a> will expand to a third site at <b><a href="http://chicago.eater.com/venue/soho-house-chicago">Soho House Chicago</a> </b>starting this Sunday, June 14. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lot behind the House every second Sunday of the month through October 11. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>ARMOUR SQUARE—</i><b>Bank of America</b> and <b>(RED)</b> are teaming up for the EAT (RED) Food Truck Rally 2015, a one-month campaign across the country dedicated to helping fight AIDS. It’ll take place in Chicago on June 27-28 at Armour Square Park and feature food trucks like Naansense, Pierogi Street, Cupcakes for Courage and more. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>RAVENSWOOD—</i>Forthcoming wine bar <b><a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/ampersand-wine-bar">Ampersand</a> </b>will be hosting a grand opening neighborhood wine walk on Saturday, June 27. AmperBash will feature wine tastings at five local businesses and guests will also be able to purchase fare from the food trucks that will be on hand. Tickets are $25 and can be <a href="https://amperbash.chirrpy.com/">purchased online</a>. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><i>SOUTH LOOP—</i></span><a href="http://chicago.eater.com/venue/mercat-a-la-planxa"><b>Mercat a la Planxa</b></a><span> will host its 2</span><sup>nd</sup><span> Annual Paella Cook-off on Monday, June 22 from 6-9 p.m. Six chefs will compete to see who comes out on top, as determined by a panel of judges, and the list includes <b>Abe Conlon</b> (<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/venue/fat-rice" class="sbn-auto-link">Fat Rice</a>), <b>John Manion</b> (<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/venue/la-sirena-clandestina" class="sbn-auto-link">La Sirena Clandestina</a>), <b>Mike Sheerin</b> (<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/venue/embeya" class="sbn-auto-link">Embeya</a>) and more. </span><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/mercat-a-la-planxa-2nd-annual-paella-cook-off-tickets-16949733108?aff=eac2">General admission tickets</a><span> for the event are $75. [EaterWire]</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>SAN FRANCISCO—</i>In addition to the <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/2015/6/3/8722591/taco-bell-wicker-park-photos-alcohol#4754000">booze-selling <b>Taco Bell</b></a> arriving this summer to Wicker Park, the chain has also announced plans for a similar concept in San Francisco. A report states it'll have "the same craveable, affordable, Mexican-inspired tastes at Taco Bell, along with a new line of appetizers, beer and wine." [<a href="http://sf.eater.com/2015/6/11/8768835/taco-bell-upscale-concept-soma-san-francisco-alcohol">ESF</a>]</p>
https://chicago.eater.com/2015/6/12/8774609/jinya-ramen-bars-soft-opening-green-city-market-at-soho-house-moreJeffy Mai