This episode of First Person digs into the deep-freeze to discover the man behind this unusual frozen treat: Alan Drazen. An embellished version of the origin story Drazen likes to tell involves a dessert taco mirage appearing in the middle of the desert, but the truth is a bit less sensational: Back in 1983, he worked for an ice cream manufacturer in Philadelphia and, inspired by the explosive growth of Mexican food in the U.S., decided to create a frozen dessert riff on the taco.<br /><br />Eater is the one-stop-shop for food and restaurant obsessives across the country. With features, explainers, animations, recipes, and more — it’s the most indulgent food content around. So get hungry.<br /><br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel now!
