You Had Me At Tacos: How Millenials Redefine Food and Drink in the Digital Age
Instagram is undoubtedly the one to thank for the food pic phenomenon. Everyone can be a food blogger now, and I admit that even I’m guilty of having taken a few food pics for the Gram in my life. But the cultural shift that Instagram has created runs so much deeper. Without it, there would probably be no Antique Taco. When I first visited the family-owned Wicker Park taqueria, I didn’t even think twice about ordering the fried chicken burrito and I don’t think I ever will. It was seriously one of the best burritos I’ve ever had. It was an interesting American take on Mexican food, and I’m pretty sure the sauce they used in the burrito was barbeque sauce. But again, it was delicious. Looking at the menu above the counter, things seemed a tad overpriced for my liking. I also couldn’t fathom the small, felt pennants that said “TACOS” which sell for $15. I asked myself who would buy such a silly item, but it was pretty obvious at the same time. The two girls beside me in identical jea