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Blaque Tacos Are Causing A Strong Local Meltdown

Author DJ THUMP

Blaque Tacos started in 2017. When a man named Kenny Blaque had a court order for community service, he went to 2nd Chance W.I.N.G.S., located at 2815 W Lake Mead Blvd. in North Las Vegas to complete his hours. What was meant for punishment turned into a community love story. Blaque went and obtained all of his necessary paperwork, and created a way to help feed the community. First feeding local students in Las Vegas, then employing them.

Blaque Tacos And Blaque Ice

Not only does Blaque Tacos have some of the best tacos in Las Vegas, They continue to give back to the community. Approximately 80% of donations go towards feeding and educating our youth on the Historic Westside, according to blaquetacos.org.

Now that the weather has truly made it almost impossible to do anything outside comfortably, Blaque decided to add Shaved ice to the menu. Offering flavors such as Watermelon, Pina Colada, Orange, and Coconut, just to name a few. I felt like a kid again so I created what we used to call a “suicide”, a mixture of multiple flavors.

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Even more impressive, They make their own ice to shave. Kenny is also teaching young people how to work and be responsible, all the while making it fun. If you see one of Kenny’s Blaque Tacos pop-ups around Las Vegas, make sure you get some good food and great-tasting shaved Ice. Help the kids in the community learn life skills while also learning how to serve.

Eating Cold food In Hot Weather Does Not Cool Your Body Temperature

Contrary to popular belief, Ice Cream amongst other cold treats may taste good, and satisfying on a hot Las Vegas day, but it does not cool your body temperature. According to Timesofindia.com, “While ice cream might provide a momentary relief by reducing the temperature in our mouth, it does not directly cool down our core body temperature.” But I have to admit, Blaque’s Tacos and Shaved Ice is a pallet pleaser for any type of weather.

Marlon "DJ Thump" Rice is a morning show host on Jammin’ 105.7 "Thump In The Morning!" He has been with the station for the past six years and has been inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame class of 2019. DJ Thump has toured with R&B legend Al B. Sure! As his music director. As a content creator for Jammin’ 105.7, DJ Thump writes articles on sports, preferably the Las Vegas Raiders and the world champion Las Vegas Aces. DJ Thump writes about the local community (which he is heavily involved in) as well as local Black-owned businesses.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Is Offering Customers Free Ice Cream For A Year

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt opened another store in the valley, and folks lined up around the corner to treat themselves to various delicious flavors.

now with 3 locations around the Valley 10170 W Tropicana Ave, 7345 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy and the newest location at 8975 W Charleston Blvd STE 170. In the summer of 1945 Handels was founded by a young lady named Alice Handel  in Youngstown, Ohio. Making ice cream for her local neighborhood is what brought her joy. She created various homemade ice cream flavors that is still satisfying customers today.

The grand opening was amazing as folks came near and far to help celebrate this wonderous occasion. I had the chance to taste many of the flavors that made my taste buds excited. Some of my favorites were:

  • BLUE MONSTER

    blue vanilla ice cream with Oreo  cookies and Nestle  Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • MONKEY BUSINESS

    banana cake batter ice cream using fresh bananas with caramel ripple and brownie pieces

  • CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE

    chocolate ice cream with Reese’s Peanut Butter ripple and brownie chunks

  • KEY LIME PIE

    key lime ice cream with graham cracker ripple

That’s just to name a few with over 45 flavors to choose from. The service was amazing and the ice cream was so smooth and creamy with that homemade touch.

Las Vegas is so lucky to have this creamery in the Valley. Handel’s are committed to serving quality ice cream.

July 7 is National Chocolate day and Handel’s Home made Ice cream is offering a buy one get one free on a small cone or small bowl. Handel’s will also hold extended raffles throughout the weekend totaling more than 200 free ice cream giveaways.

As I watched customers walk away from the ordering window, I couldn’t help but to notice every person had a smile on their face. Some even came back for more. If you have never had Handel’s homemade ice cream, you have to get out and try it for yourself.

if you go to the Arroyo Crossing Pkwy location, tell them DJ Thump sent you.

 

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