I set this blog to publish on May 5 at 12:01 a.m., so I have to think I'm the first one to officially wish anyone reading this (is anyone out there now?) a happy Cinco de Mayo.
The holiday commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Here in America we've of course hijacked the story and turned it into a Latino St. Patrick's Day. The margaritas and cerveza will be flowing all over town, including at the new Miguel's Cocina y Cantina in Silo Point.
The Locust Point newcomer will have a taco bar with whole roasted pigs, grilled veggies, and a host of fresh salsas. Discounted XX Drafts, Tecate 16oz. cans, and 16oz. Sauza Margaritas, and tequila shots at the bar. Note that it's cash only.
A couple other classic Mexican hot spots: Nacho Mama's in Canton, Little Havana on Key Highway, Blue Agave in Federal Hill, Holy Frijoles in Hampden.
If you're looking to do something with a little more meaning, check out the cocktail party at the 13th Floor in the Belvedere. Beginning at 5 p.m., proceeds from the $10 to $15 admission goes to the United Nations' World Food Program.
Salud!
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