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MEMernet: Taco Burn, Lookin’ Like Christmas, and It’s a Sign!

A federal investigation, early holiday vibes, and “snaks” at Union Krystal.

Memphis on the internet.

Taco Burn

The word is out that TacoNGanas owner Greg Diaz is under federal investigation for alleged sketchy labor practices (h/t to The Commercial Appeal’s Daniel Connolly). Some here are barely hiding suspicions and, perhaps, contempt.

“Say it ain’t so, Greg!” wrote Larry Livingston on Nextdoor last week. “My go-to food truck is being investigated by the U.S. government. However, last Thursday’s usual order actually sucked? Coincidence or just your underpaid workers don’t care anymore?”

Beginning to Look …

Posted to Nextdoor by Jack Yates

… a lot like Christmas! An East Buntyn neighbor knew last week his holiday decorations may be “too early for some” but invited those in the spirit to drive by his house on Ellsworth for “some holiday cheer.”

It’s A Sign

Posted to Instagram by unapologeticallymemphis

The Union Krystal misspelled the restaurant chain’s misspelling of “chick” as “chic” instead of “chik,” and Unapologetically Memphis unapologetically busted them out for it on Instagram.