Mission Mission

Alley Cat’s Dan Weiss hips us to the news (via an email titled “I wish I was big”):

Here he is, ZOLTAR in his new home in the gallery at alley cat books on 24th @treat. We have big plans for him that may or may not involve giving book recommendations, for now though he’s in basic fortune-telling mode. Incidentally we are also looking for suggestions for a name for our gallery and offering 50 dollar gift certificates to the best three ideas (Alleycatbookssf@gmail.com)

Thanks, Dan!

Smithsonian just published an interview with taco expert Jeffrey Pilcher, in which we learn all about the history of the taco, from its origins in Mexico to its immigration to the USA:

What role did the taquería play in Mexican history? Who ate there?

For a long time taquerías were in the working-class neighborhoods. Industrialization brought migrants from all over the country, and particularly women, to Mexico City because of light industry. Women brought with them their regional cooking skills. Every state, every region, every town has slightly different foods, so Mexico City was a bubbling stew where all these foods were available. People were able to sample a cosmopolitan world of dining that was not for the rich. This Mexican popular cuisine was the origin of what we think about as Mexican food.

Read on.

[via kottke.org] [Instagram by Lindsey]

Definitely an improvement though.

[via Vic]

You had to get creative if you wanted to observe it.

[via Scott McDowell]

These two people didn’t know each other, and didn’t plan their matching outfits, but they sure look great together. (AND it wasn’t even B2B day.)

Seems to be working!

Josh is tracking it on his own hand. Go up on your roof and watch it happen!

[via Last Renaissance]