When I lived in Venice, I took pains to try to broaden my culinary horizons ... to educate my palate (which has the equivalent of a gustatory G.E.D.).
This new open-mindedness led me directly to Algida's "Winner Taco" (pronouced Wee-ner Taco), pictured above on one of those painted metal advertising panels you see outside little food shops and cafes.
Quite possibly the perfect food, the Winner Taco combines a superlatively kitschy aesthetic with bold design innovations (the horizontally formatted "taco" cone), imaginative flavor striations, and a sensual mouth feel that lasted from tip to tip. I always felt like a real "weener" when I ate one.
(Lori wants me to add that her fave was something called Liuk, a lemon popsicle on a stick made out of licorice.)
where can u buy winner tacos now?
Posted by: Leah | August 16, 2005 at 09:25 PM
Hi!
I had a Winner Taco at least 8 years ago when i was in primary school.....and it was DELICIOUS!
I have never seen them for sale since......
so I am wondering are they still made...andif they are....where?
by the way, I live in Australia so that might change things a bit!
Um.....that picture of the icecreams......there are some many weird and wonderful types! i want to try them all!
And the lemon and licorice one sounds really fantastic!!
Thanks
:P Therese
I had one a Weener Taco (as they are pronounced) in Venice in July. Basically, low grade waffle cone, ice cream and chocolate-like emulsion in a taco shape. Love them.
N.
Posted by: Therese | September 04, 2006 at 09:17 PM
i love winner taco
Posted by: gianluca | June 26, 2007 at 05:47 PM
I remember this ice cream being my favorite one, some years ago I ate one every day...Damn I miss em.
Posted by: Winner Taco lover | March 12, 2009 at 03:16 PM
i would love to know where i can get the ice cream winner tacos from.. thanks
Posted by: chanelle | March 16, 2009 at 07:41 PM
You can buy them in aldi under a different name and cheaper
Posted by: Mark | June 24, 2009 at 08:43 AM