Toasting CINCO DE MAYO
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexicos defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. You can join the celebration next Sunday at these Mexican restaurants. EL PASO TAQUERIA (212) 831-9831; 1642 Lexington Avenue (104th Street); $; $25 and Under: 4/11/01. One of the best restaurants in El Barrio is this extremely plain yet bustling little corner spot, with the usual run of tacos and flautas and a changing selection of exceptional specials.. Excerpts from previously published reviews of Mexican restaurants celebrating Cinco de Mayo (Good Eating column) (M)
Authentic, From the Name to the Tortillas
Cinco de Mayo, which opened in Calverton in late November, is a family enterprise serving authentic Mexican food like house-made corn tortillas.. Joanne Starkey reviews Cinco de Mayo restaurant in Calverton (Metropolitan/Long Island).
Supreme Court Rejects Free Speech Appeal Over Cinco De Mayo School Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday left intact an appeals court ruling that school officials in California did not violate the free speech rights of students by demanding they remove T-shirts bearing images of the U.S. flag at an event celebrating the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
A CINCO DE MAYO Celebration
. Photo of dancer with troupe during Cinco de Mayo festival in Los Angeles; holiday commemorates Mexicos victory over French troops outside Mexico City in 1862
Suspect charged in Waterfront Park shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN 6) ��� Police have identified the man accused of shooting another man on Tuesday outside of the Cinco de Mayo Festival in downtown Portland. 20-year-old Bruce Jeffrey Holdman was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on .
10 Hottest Mexican Men In Hollywood To Celebrate Cinco.
The lovely Latina ladies of Hollywood arent the only stunning Mexicans worth paying attention to.To help you get in the Cinco de Mayo spirit, check out���
CINCO DE MAYO.
The very mules seemed to have caught the pervasive infection of patriotism that mornning, and whisked the street car out of the plaza with such a lively patter if hoofs in the cobble stones as must have been equivalent to a 5 oclock reveille to the dwellers on the Calle de la Independencia. Swiftly out of the city they drew us, speeding along by the Chapultepec aqueduct out.. TIMESS Sketch
The Swag Blog �� iSpy Search: Cinco de Mayo
Its time for another round of Twitter iSpy Search and in honor of Cinco de Mayo we decided to explore everything that the holiday and Mexican heritage has to offer! Heres a quick reminder how to participate in iSpy Search.
The Short List: CINCO DE MAYO; Huckabee in the race; Googles big move
Pro tip: Cinco de Mayo is not Mexicos Independence Day. Its Cinco de Mayo! But what, exactly, is being celebrated? Cinco de Mayo, which means May 5 in Spanish, is probably one of the most misunderstood Mexican holidays, USA TODAY Network reports.
THP to have checkpoints set up on CINCO DE MAYO | WREG.
NASHVILLE ��� The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it would be out in full force during the Cinco de Mayo holiday. All day Tuesday, THP officers will hold sobriety and seat belt checkpoints across the state. They said they��.
Three Margaritas To Try Today for Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for the fifth of May, celebrates the Mexican armys 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war. Often mistaken for Mexicos Independence Day (thats in September), the holiday is celebrated more.
Top 50 things to do including CINCO DE MAYO music events
Cinco de Mayo activities lead the top 50 things to do in the desert this week. The top events include: May 5: Cinco de Mayo celebration with Mariachi Tesoro de Rebecca Gonzales during lunch from 11 a.m. to noon and dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Las .
Happy CINCO DE MAYO Houston!
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A few suggestions for celebrating CINCO DE MAYO in Detroit
Just last month we asked you to cast your votes for your favorite Detroit people, places, things, and ideas in our annual Best of Detroit poll. You came up with a whole lot of great answers, some of which may be helpful if youre on the hunt for some.
CINCO DE MAYO leads to busiest day of year for local Mexican restaurants
(WDRB) -- The grill is busy, the chips and salsa are ready to go, and the Cinco de Mayo rush is on. ���This is my Christmas,��� said Ramiro Gandara, owner of Ramiros Cantina. Its the busiest day of the year at Ramiros Cantina, which is located on.
Obama on Immigration: Progress Not Always a Straight Line
President Barack Obama says that when it comes to achieving a comprehensive overhaul of immigration laws progress is not always a straight line.
Why CINCO DE MAYO is Every Bit as Great and Fake an.
Today is Cinco de Mayo, in which Mexican Americans���and increasingly, all Americans���celebrate.something having to do with Mexico. Anti-immigrationists.
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For Cinco de Mayo, Gyros Take Tacos for a Spin
The gyro spit of Turkey, Greece and the Middle East is the engine that also drives the tacos al pastor of Mexico. Chefs like Julian Medina, right, substitute pork for lamb or chicken, pop a hunk of pineapple on top for juice and flavor and shave off shards of crisp-edged meat to pile on small tortillas. This week, for Cinco de Mayo and until the end of the month, Mr. Medina, the chef at Zócalo, 174 East 82nd Street, is making authentic tacos al pastor (shepherds tacos) swiped with serious red sauce, tomatillo salsa and a shower of fresh cilantro and onion. A tad less authentic, but no less delicious, are his gringas al pastor: melted Goudalike Chihuahua cheese and avocado in a big flour tortilla. The tacos al pastor are $8 for two, with a side of crispy Chihuahua cheese rolls called chicharones de queso; the gringa al pastor is $8.. Authentic tacos al pastor are served at Zocalo, Mexican restaurant in Manhattan, throughout May; photo (S)
Self-Described Patriots Fly Flags on CINCO DE MAYO at Live Oak High in Morgan.
A small group of self-described patriots showed up at a Morgan Hill school on Cinco de Mayo waving American flags hoping to keep alive a freedom of speech vs. school safety debate that was ultimately settled by the U.S. Supreme Court when the justices .
5 Places To Get Your Cinco De Mayo On | Blogs | San.
This Cinco de Mayo if you havent found anything else to do, weve got your back with a couple places in mind. NAO Celebrate the.
Pinatas and More at CINCO DE MAYO Celebration
AURELIA FERNANDEZ re members the pinatas of her childhood earthenware pots filled with peanuts and oranges, smashed with sticks by children celebrating various Roman Catholic festivals. That was in Mexico, in the state of Morells, where she grew up. Now Ms. Fernandez, 51, lives in the southwestern quarter of this city, where she makes pinatas: big, brightly colored creations not of clay but of papier-mache, bought not only by her fellow Mexican-Americans but by others who also appreciate their beauty and craftsmanship.. Activities planned for second annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at Untermyer Park in Yonkers, NY, described, including display of pinatas made by local Mexican-born artist Aurelia Fernandez (M)
Cinco de Mayo was a special day for Tommy Lasorda and Bo Belinsky
Today is Cinco de Mayo, a day of celebration through the Southland. You may be wondering what Cinco de Mayo has to do with sports, but two very important events happened on this date that were key for our two baseball teams. On May 5, 1955, future .
Heres How To Get A Free Biscuit Taco From Taco Bell On.
Even though this deal falls on Cinco de Mayo, Taco Bell says the company is celebrating its own holiday instead: National Breakfast Defector Day. Taco Bells new defectors ad campaign aims to empower people to change��.
PC Police Lose All Sanity with Proper Celebration Rules for.
So.I just got finished reading a Daily Beast commentary on how to properly celebrate Cinco De Mayo without being offensive to anyone in any capacity, and lets just say its a good thing dinner isnt for another couple of hours.
San Jose: Fire on Caltrain tracks causes delays for Cinco de Mayo travelers
SAN JOSE -- A fire on the train tracks between the Diridon and Tamien stations has caused major delays for Cinco de Mayo travelers, officials said. The fire was reported around 8:45 p.m., according to Caltrain officials. Investigators are working to.
AAA offers Tow to Go on CINCO DE MAYO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- AAA is offering the Tow to Go service on Cinco de Mayo this year. Anyone who is unable to drive or find a designated driver on Tuesday can call Tow to Go. The service is provided from Tuesday, May 5, until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May .
ABCs Spencer Apologizes for Cinco De Mayo Segment
ABCs Lara Spencer is apologizing for referring to Cinco de Mayo as Cinco de Drinko on a Good Morning America segment this week.
A Cinco de Mayo Message From Obama
President Obama told several hundred Hispanics at the annual White House fiesta for Cinco de Mayo that I want to begin work this year on a comprehensive immigration law, reassuring them that he wants Congress to take up the issue even if it cannot be resolved in this election year.. President Obama says Congress needs to start work this year on immigration legislation -- and he gives a shout-out to Los Suns.
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If you do catch sight of the meteor shower, keep in mind that youll likely be seeing the incandescent streaks produced by material that originated from the nucleus of Halleys Comet. When these tiny bits of comet collide with Earth, friction with our.
CINCO DE MAYO, With a French Accent
TOMORROW is Cinco de Mayo, and while the rest of the country is overdosing on Corona and quesadillas, may we suggest cabernet and crepes? France, it turns out, has more to do with Mexican food than you might think. In November 1838, 26 French warships opened fire on the Mexican port city of Veracruz, sparking the Pastry War. Apparently, a pâtisserie was among many French businesses looted in the anarchy of post-Independence Mexico. France demanded 600,000 pesos in damages. When Mexico refused, out came the cannonballs.
Fiesta and Feathers
. Photos of Cinco de Mayo festivities in San Francisco
Obama uses Cinco de Mayo to push immigration reform
President Obama used a Cinco de Mayo party on Tuesday to plug comprehensive immigration reform even though the issue appears all but dead in this Congress. Lawmakers have expressed little interest in tackling immigration reform this year, but Obama .
Immigrants’ Rallies Draw Small Crowds in Flu Scare
May Day marchers pointed to uneasiness about the flu scare and job worries in the recession to explain why many people stayed home.
10 Hottest Mexican Women in Hollywood To Celebrate.
Whats the one thing your Cinco de Mayo party is missing? Some of Hollywoods sexiest Mexican women.Since theyll never show up at your party, were���
RESTAURANT
LEAD: CINCO DE MAYO, or the Fifth of May, is the day in 1862 when Mexico won a famous battle (but ultimately lost the war) against French invaders near the city of Puebla; closer to home, it is the name of a flamboyant SoHo restaurant that in 1983 unleashed the first salvo in the great guacamole invasion of Manhattan.
The history of CINCO DE MAYO - Business Insider
For most Americans, Cinco de Mayo means an excuse to drink tequila, eat Mexican food, and party hard. Turns out in Mexico, though, the holiday isnt nearly as big a cause for celebration. In the US, Cinco de Mayo festivities��.
Cinco de Mayo - Holidays - HISTORY.com
Cinco de Mayo���or the fifth of May���commemorates the Mexican armys 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo��.
Taco Bell offers free Biscuit Tacos for Cinco de Mayo | WGN.
CHICAGO ��� Kick off your Cinco de Mayo with some free breakfast. Taco Bell is giving away one free sausage or bacon Biscuit Taco per customer. The breakfast tacos are only available on Tuesday, May 5, from 7 to 11 a.m.��.
Julian Edelman Is Excited For Cinco de Mayo | The Big Lead
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has been stepping up his social media game since the Super Bowl win. Hes been posting viral videos. Hes been tweeting. Hes trying to make ���JE11��� a thing. Hes also��.
MSNBC Apologizes for Cinco De Mayo Segment
MSNBC is apologizing for a Cinco de Mayo segment that featured a staff member onscreen wearing a sombrero, shaking maracas and taking a swig from a bottle of tequila.
Hail storm turns Cinco de Mayo into winter wonderland
MONROE, Wash. -- After a winter that looked a whole lot like spring, today, spring was taking on a more winter-like appearance for some in the North Sound. A vigorous Puget Sound Convergence Zone has brought some intense storms cells to southern .
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with $35 flights from Frontier.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 5, 2015) ��� Frontier Airlines is celebrating Cinco De Mayo by offering low fares in their one-day sale! Frontier Airlines flies to over 30 destinations, and one-way tickets can be purchased for as low as��.
Visible police presence greets CINCO DE MAYO revelers at UNH
DURHAM, N.H. ���A scheduling quirk left students with no classes and no finals on Cinco de Mayo, traditionally a day of parties and drinking. On nearly every corner, there were police officers from multiple jurisdictions making sure nothing got out of hand.
Cinco de Moolah
Aired Monday night on NBC: People love to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. I saw this one woman throwing back shots of tequila. Boom, boom, one right after another. I found out it was Hillary just working the Latino vote.. Aired Monday night on NBC: People love to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. I saw this one woman throwing back shots of tequila. Boom, boom, one right after another. I found out it was Hillary just working the Latino vote. Actually, do you know, Cinco de Mayo is a regional holiday celebrated only in some parts [.]
Cinco De Mayo Is an American Holiday | Big Think
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Or as your drunk and ignorant roommate probably calls it, Mexican Independence Day. Except by now you probably know Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. Its not even all that important of a holiday��.
14 fantastic cocktails for CINCO DE MAYO
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Fox News spoke with Lynnette Marrero, beverage program creator at Tijuana Picnic in New York City. This mixologist has been in the business for over eight years, crafting trendy cocktail menus for bars, restaurants and.
Happy Cinco de Mayo
On a day of unavoidable cultural stereotypes, help yourself to some of Disneys Latin good-will tour The Three Caballeros, from 1944:. On a day of unavoidable cultural stereotypes, help yourself to some of Disneys Latin good-will tour The Three Caballeros, from 1944: And lets not forget ¡Three Amigos! (1986):
��Hola, Latinos! Jeb Boosh Is Your Amigo This Cinco de Mayo!
My cousin Jeb Bush (pronuncia Heb Boosh) is super excited to share his M��xican heritage with the rest of you, particularly on Cinco de Mayo, this important holiday in which non-M��xican Americans recognize their special��.
Justices Reject Appeal by US Flag-Wearing Students
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal from former California high school students who were ordered to turn their American flag T-shirts inside out during a celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday at school.
Obama Uses Cinco De Mayo to Push Immigration Bill
President Barack Obama is telling Latino lawmakers and Hispanic advocates that they should press House Republicans to act on a broad overhaul of immigration laws.
Taco Bell celebrates Cinco de Mayo with free Biscuit Taco.
INDIANAPOLIS (May 5, 2015) ��� Taco Bell is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in style by providing a free Biscuit Taco. The restaurant chain is calling today ���Breakfast Defector Day,��� and will give away one free sausage or bacon��.