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CBS News
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Sacramento-area chain Chando's Tacos abruptly shuts all remaining locations
A popular Mexican food restaurant with locations around Sacramento has abruptly shut its doors. All Chando's Tacos locations were closed as of the lunch hour on Tuesday. Doors were locked at the West Sacramento location, and the North Sacramento location on Arden Way was dark. The chain's social media presence was scrubbed as of Tuesday, with Chando's website also redirecting to the Google front page -- a sign that the site had been taken offline. Owned by Lisandro "Chando" Madrigal, the chain once had locations all around the Sacramento region. Madrigal even got some national exposure when he competed on an episode of the Food Network TV show "Chopped" in 2021. Madrigal confirmed to CBS Sacramento that he will be holding a press conference on the matter at 9 a.m. on Monday at his restaurant chain's Arden location. Chando's popularity saw it expand beyond California at one point, with a brick-and-mortar location opening in Decatur, Georgia, near Atlanta in 2023. The Georgia location closed in 2024, however. Only three locations were still in operation as recently as this past weekend: the original restaurant along Arden Way in Sacramento, one near Fruitridge and Power Inn roads, and the West Sacramento location.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
THE CANNY COOK: Fish tacos with chipotle slaw
Tacos are a near-perfect summer meal. From the cook's point of view, they're quick to make and easy to prep in advance, while diners tend to love a meal they can build themselves. They're pretty much endlessly adaptable, too. If I'm organised, I'll pre-cook a pot of pulled pork. If not, barbecued steak or chicken thighs or a baked side of salmon can be ready in 20 minutes, while roasted cauliflower florets make a great vegan option. In terms of toppings, I think it's worth going big. Grated cheese, sliced avocado (or guac), shredded cabbage, lime wedges and soured cream mixed with a little ground cumin, salt and lime juice are non-negotiables. As are pickled red onions, which bring tang and a pop of pink. My quick method: mix 2 tbsp cider vinegar, 2 tsp honey and 1 tsp salt, add a finely sliced red onion and soak for about 30 minutes, giving it a stir now and then. I prefer corn tortillas to flour. They have a nutty flavour and tend to be smaller (ie perfect taco size). If you need help with seasoning, try tajin ( or a Mexican dry condiment made from mild chilli, lime and sea salt, shaken over tacos for instant zing. It's also popular sprinkled over fruit such as watermelon and mango – a refreshing way to finish the meal. 4 tbsp chipotle mayo, £1.25; 400g white cabbage, £1 METHOD Preheat the oven and cook the fish goujons according to the packet instructions (usually about 12-14 minutes at 200C/180C fan/gas 6). Meanwhile, shred the cabbage as finely as you can, either using a sharp knife or with a mandoline. Toss with 3-4 tbsp chipotle mayo and a pinch of salt. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, too, if you have it. Heat a dry frying pan over a medium-high heat. Toast the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side, wrapping them in a clean tea towel as you go. To serve, fill the tortillas with goujons and the chipotle slaw. Add any other extras of your choice: pickled red onions, grated cheddar, sliced avocado, lime wedges and soured cream. *This cost assumes you already have some basic store-cupboard ingredients. Prices taken from Sainsbury's and correct at time of going to press.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tandoori Tacos Are A Summer Snack That Belongs In Your Backyard
At first glance, you might wonder where a recipe for something called 'Tandoori Tacos' comes from. In India, a clay oven called a tandoor is used to cook meats marinated in yogurt. Tacos are, of course, one of the most beloved dishes of Mexico. The author of this recipe, Zaynab Issa, grew up in New Jersey, the child of immigrant parents from Tanzania. But as Issa explains in her recent cookbook, Third Culture Cooking: Classic Recipes For A New Generation, this recipe for Tandoori Tacos is as American as it gets. 'Most of us have a story of migration— if not you, then maybe your great-great-grandparents, but this reality remains: the culture of your homeland has mixed with the culture of others here, creating an entirely new one,' she writes. (MORE: Hyperlink more articles here) 'As I've grown up and lived here, my perspective on American food has shifted to reflect a new understanding: America itself is a third culture nation.' The 'third culture' she describes is a combination, one that is informed by the culture of a homeland as much as the new home that it belongs to. This recipe combines freely in exactly that way. Using the yogurt-marinating technique of Indian tandoori cooking to tenderize the skirt steak, the sweet pop of orange juice from Mexican carne asada and Cuban mojo. Topping it off with a few cherry tomatoes, this is a delicious lunch that belongs in a summertime backyard anywhere in America. Ingredients 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) plain whole-milk yogurt 1 tablespoon orange juice, optional 1 tablespoon plus 1⁄2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided 11⁄2 teaspoons garam masala 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric 6 garlic cloves, finely grated 1-inch piece ginger, finely grated 1 1⁄2 pounds (680 g) skirt steak, cut into 4 (4- to 6-inch) segments 1⁄2 medium red onion, finely chopped 1 cup (145 g) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced 1 cup (40 g) roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Flaky sea salt 12 to 16 (5-inch) tortillas, for serving Sour cream, for serving Lime wedges, for serving Instuctions To make the marinade: Combine the yogurt, orange juice, 1 tablespoon of the kosher salt, the garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl. Add the steak and mix well to coat completely. Marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. To assemble: Combine the onion, tomatoes, chili, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Add the remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt just before serving. Heat a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat until very hot or smoking. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and working with 2 steak segments at a time, sear until deeply browned on both sides and cooked to your desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium (140°F/60°C on a meat thermometer). Transfer to a cutting board, sprinkle with flaky salt, and let rest for 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 2 steaks. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with a tea towel to keep warm. Return to the steak and thinly slice it against the grain and then crosswise into bite-sized pieces. Arrange the steak on the tortillas and top with some of the onion mixture and sour cream. Serve the tacos with lime wedges for squeezing over the remaining onion mixture. Excerpted from the new book Third Culture Cooking: Classic Recipes for a New Generation by Zaynab Issa. Photos copyright (c) 2025 by Graydon Herriott. Published by Abrams. copy writer Wyatt Williams is exploring the relationship between weather, food, agriculture, and the natural world. MORE ON - Kick Off The First Days Of Summer With A Tomato Sandwich - Have A Hot Date With This Palm Springs Date Shake - On The French Riviera, Gazpacho Tastes Like Summer
CBS News
02-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Tacos El Ultimo Baile to close Oakland shop, move to San Francisco's Ikea food hall
After originating in Oakland and spending a decade in the city, Tacos El Ultimo Baile is closing up shop and moving across the bridge to San Francisco. "It seems like it's a little brighter on that side," said owner Dominic Prado Prado says his taco business has taken different forms over the years: a popup, a food truck, and most recently, a restaurant at Fruitvale Public Market. The restaurant opened in October of 2022, but less than two years later, in July of 2024, it was forced to close. "People are not out as much as they used to be," said Prado about the current state of the Fruitvale District."People are not out here at all." He said there's very little foot traffic, and he believes people don't feel safe there. That inspired him to run for Oakland City Council last November, he called out elected officials and police over safety issues in the area. He ultimately lost to Noel Gallo. Now he's keeping his business afloat with catering jobs and he's trying to sell the Fruitvale location. "What I've seen here is a lack of investment, a lack of attention," said Prado. "A lack of respect for the people who live here and work day to day." He also felt a lack of support from The Unity Council, the non-profit corporation that owns and oversees the public market. He was vocal about it. "I think I spoke up when no one else wanted to about the situation here and I'll continue to do what I can, but I didn't make the change I wanted to see," explained Prado. "If you take a stroll through international, you'll see some of the conditions there and that's what's been the hardest part." So he's taking his northern Mexican-style wood-fired tacos to San Francisco. At the end of the month, he'll be moving into a location at Saluhall, the Ikea food hall on Market Street. "Saluhall has been welcoming, they're eager, they're excited," said Prado. "The PR team that they have is going to work wonders for my brand. Oakland is a tough place right now. It's not welcoming. There's not a lot of support for small businesses." Prado said he's impressed by the investment he's seeing from the new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. Prado thinks he's incentivizing small businesses and cleaning up the area around Market Street. "We live in major cities and there's always going to be some kind of element, but I think what they're doing downtown in San Francisco at Market is actually really promising," said Prado. Prado's agreement is for a four-month trial, with an option to extend if the business is successful. We reached out to The Unity Council for comment, but they did not respond at the time of this report.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
ICE bail funds in Pa. help undocumented immigrants fight deportations
Activists protest the agenda of President Donald Trump during a rally near the water tower on the Magnificent Mile on Jan. 25, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by) In his six years helping run the Casa San José Bail Fund, Guillermo Perez says lately, he has been attending more ICE bail hearings and helping getting more undocumented immigrants out of detention than ever. 'People are scared right now, immigrants are being attacked like never before,' said Perez, an immigration activist and retired Steelworkers union organizer. In late April, ICE raided a popular Mexican restaurant in Beaver County, 1942 Tequilas and Tacos. Eight employees were detained, one of several that activists say have been happening in Pittsburgh at laundromats, apartment buildings, and even school bus stops. The latest raids in the region were in Braddock and Wilkinsburg in the final days of May. For activists like Perez, each raid put them into a scramble to figure out how they could assist immigrants and their families affected. One way is through the Casa San José Bail Fund, which he helped found. The fund is helping to ease fears by getting immigrants out of detention and giving them legal resources to fight deportations. Founded during the first Trump Administration in 2019, the Casa San José Bail Fund has raised more than $200,000 from people in the Pittsburgh area. Unlike criminal bonds, bond seekers only have to post 10% of the bond cost, which many families can't afford. Since its inception, it's made 61 loans to various families and helped protect dozens of families from deportation. Across Pennsylvania, two other ICE bail funds have emerged to help immigrants in detention. In Lancaster, where 42% of the population is Latino according to the U.S. Census Bureau the Parish Resource Center maintains the Immigration Bond and Advocacy Network. In Philadelphia, the New Sanctuary Movement maintains the Community Fund for Bond and Legal Support. Unlike the Casa San José ICE bail fund, which raises all of its money locally, both funds are part of the National Bail Fund Network. The network also helps in providing bail funds for American citizens jailed on criminal charges. 'They connect different bond funds,' says Peter Pedemonti of the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia. 'So if we might not have all the money, we could connect with a fund in Massachusetts or somewhere else to pull money together.' SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Pedemonti says that there is a growing nationwide movement aimed at getting more immigrants out of ICE detention. 'At a time where there's been a daily assault on immigrant families, both on the ground with ICE agents and also from the White House with policy coming out. I think it is, it is really important to have that, like that concrete small action and that concrete action of liberation,,' says Pedemonti. 'It's a small victory for one family.' Studies have shown that immigrants who can get out of immigration detention are far less likely to be deported. Some fleeing violence can seek asylum and other venues to achieve legal status successfully. The process can often take years, but some immigrants have found legal ways to stay in the United States. However, those who stay in detention are sometimes subject to isolation and conditions, which advocates have often described as inhuman and unsanitary. 'What they do is they put tremendous pressure on people to just go ahead and sign away their rights to due process,' said Perez. 'They just use incarceration as a way of pressuring people to self-deport'. The fund works with a network of immigration attorneys to review the circumstances of each case and assess the likelihood that a bond could be successful. 'If we assess that they do have a possible path for why they should be allowed to legally stay in the United States, then we go ahead and try to get them legal representation so that they can see if they're eligible to get a bond,' said Perez. Unlike traditional bail funds, Casa San José does not charge interest and allows families to repay the bail over the years. The funds are then reused to help other immigrants get bail. Perez says it has helped mobilize immigrants around Pittsburgh to become politically active in groups like Casa San José. 'Rather than just handing somebody money and wishing them best of luck, we want them to continue to be involved (with) Casa San José, to be involved in helping other people in the community who are being impacted by deportations as well,' said Perez. 'So the goal of the bond fund is not only obviously (to) get people out of detention, but also to try to convey that the community is stronger when we support each other'. Some donors sign up to give the fund $20 a month, but the bulk of the money comes from several large fundraisers. A variety of community groups in Pittsburgh are holding these types of events to support its efforts. In late March, Temple Sinai was packed with over 100 Jewish activists who showed up for the 'De-ICE Ball.' 'There's nothing like when the Jewish community shows up. You guys are no joke,' said Monica Ruiz, the director of Casa San José, to a clapping crowd of Jewish activists. The event raised more than $18,000. 'I'm shocked at how many people showed up,' said Harry Hochheiser, one of the organizers. Hochheiser is a member of the Dor Hadash Synagogue. In 2018, one of their congregation's members, Dr. Jerry Rabonwitz, was killed when a shooter killed 11 Jews who attended three different congregations located in the Tree of Life Synagogue complex, just a few blocks from Temple Sinai. The Oct. 27, 2018, attack is the deadliest attack against Jews in American history. The shooter said that he murdered them because their congregations were fundraising to help immigrants through the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. 'I think to some extent, that's faded from people's memories a little bit, even here, but it's definitely in the back of my mind,' Hochheiser said. Hochheiser said Jews, though, are largely motivated to help immigrants due to their own history of persecution. He pointed out the fundraiser was taking place right around the 86th anniversary of the United States turning away the SS St. Louis, which was carrying over 900 Jewish refugees fleeing Hitler. They were denied entry to the United States and 254 of the passengers would later be killed in the Holocaust when they were returned to Europe. 'It's knowing your history, and it's looking back to think, 'Hey, you know what, what was it like for my grandparents,'' he said. 'I can't imagine being turned back or turned away.' At a time when many activists say that they feel helpless in stopping the Trump administration's deportation efforts, organizers say giving to the Casa San José Bail fund gives them a tangible way to help people. 'I think particularly at this moment, there are a lot of people who are just looking to do something,' said Hochheiser. Mike Elk is a freelance reporter based in Pittsburgh. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
