(The following is a special series on Bluejeanfoodcritic.com written by guest contributing writer William Knowles. He highlights his passions of of trying something new whenever the opportunity presents itself, or possibly something old, but new again since it has been a while. I hope you enjoy his very special perspective that I am sure many of you can relate to. Follow him on his exciting journey “Around Town”)
Last week marked the official grand opening of Revolution Taco, a new eatery at 2015 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, in the shadow of Rittenhouse Square. Our friends at Aversa PR & Events invited us along for a sampling of the unique offerings that the eatery will have in store.
Specializing in tacos, empanadas and burritos, the restaurant is the result of a partnership between three food truck entrepreneurs uniting their product and brands. Mike Sultan, operator of Street Food Philly; Alan Krawitz, who runs Say Cheese; and Carolyn Nguyen, proprietor of Taco Mondo, all share in the creation of Revolution Taco. The offerings were impressive, and there is much to choose from the menu. The beef, brisket and chicken tacos were delicious. For vegetarians, there are mushroom and tofu tacos; as well as roast duck. The empanada we sampled was out of this world…the chips and guac fresh with flavor.
The food truck industry has seen a surge in recent years, particularly in our area. The success that led to the formation of Revolution Taco comes on the heels of this boom, and it’s interesting to see those with different visions unite their talents. It’s also refreshing to see more and more smaller eateries opening, and thriving, in the city. Competition with chain restaurants and their popularity can be a difficult thing to encounter, but most will find the quality at a local neighborhood joint to be above those of said chains. If you presently frequent a well known taco or Mexican theme restaurant, you may find this new option to be superior to them, in many ways…
Revolution Taco celebrated its grand opening this week, and you should visit soon to enjoy a nice atmosphere and great food. Happy New Year, and see you around town…
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