From Fine Dining in Paris to Slinging Tacos in LA

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Jun. 27, 2015 Food & Drink

Wes Avila, chef-owner of Guerrilla Tacos, discusses how he went from fine dining restaurants in Paris to manning a taco truck in LA.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia

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