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Finding Escape in Food and in Fiction

December 31, 2021 by Nancy J. Brandwein

A reflection on the year just past and two things that reliably make me happy: food and fiction

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December 31, 2021 /Nancy J. Brandwein
Mexican food, Downtown Brooklyn, Prospect Heights, Tacos, Fish tacos
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Wednesdays in Ensenada

April 05, 2017 by Nancy J. Brandwein

And you thought only something on the McDonald’s value meal menu could be $1.99? Here’s a little tip from my premier snack spotter and friend, Lydie Raschka. Every Wednesday after 3:00 PM Dorado Tacos sells it’s “original Baja” fish tacos for $1.99 each.

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April 05, 2017 /Nancy J. Brandwein
Fish tacos, Union Square, Special Deal
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