In college, my roommate Christina and I would head over to The Whig (Columbia’s subterranean college town bar crawling with hipsters before there were hipsters) and drink Brooklyn Brown Beer, Guinness, and Blue Moon while eating delicious TACOS. Taco Tuesdays were a staple at The Whig where over-worked bartenders manned both drinks and tacos pumping them out every minute at 50-cents a piece. They were simple, delicious, and perfect for our college student budget. Of course, we’d start with 2…but we’d always end up ordering 4. Where else can you eat 4 tacos for $2?
Today, I make tacos with a bit of a gourmet edge swapping out ground meat for fresh tilapia, iceberg lettuce for purple cabbage and cilantro, and salsa for my own homemade combination of freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, and more. Dressed with avocado, jalapeño, and served with a side of chips, these tacos are a fresher take on a college favorite. —Helana Brigman
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