Well, enough with spring, it's just acting like summer now. Just in time for Cinco de Mayo which is next week already! We have a new menu up for you HERE, so hurry on down now, and order up all your favorites and some party food, too!
Speaking of parties, Chef Mary has a special Cinco de Mayo taco kit for Friday, May 5th. If you've not had the taco kit yet, it's a specialty. Indulge in the authentic taste of Mexico with flavorful, juicy & tender pork carnitas, homemade black beans, Pico de Gallo and savory Mexican rice and avocado crema made with fresh avocados and lime. It has both flour & corn tortillas (street size) and comes complete crispy tortillas chips. For dessert, the kit provides churro bars--a sweet and crunchy treat resembling the popular Mexican dessert. So have a party, order all the food you need now and forget dealing with the Friday night crowds and insane prices. Your party can be delivered to your doorstep (but BYOB, of course)!
One of the things I love the most about Chef Mary's cooking is her dedication to making dishes from scratch using high quality ingredients. The first time I tasted her meals, I was hooked. You can tell how much work she puts in by the layers of flavors. I hope you all have a Friday night taco night next week and get to enjoy the fun and festive taco meal!
WHAT IS CINCO DE MAYO?
If you already know, then by all means, please just skip to the menu! However, I feel obliged to write a little because my Auntie is from Puebla, Mexico, and so to honor her (all 4'11" of her littleness) I'll write a little about it. Cinco de Mayo celebrates a single battle on a singular day in the fair city of Puebla, Mexico. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, a popular misconception.
In 1861, the country was in financial ruin after years of internal strife, and the new president--Benito Juárez--was forced to default on debt payments to European governments. In response, France, Britain and Spain sent naval forces to Veracruz, Mexico, demanding repayment. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew their forces. But not France...
At the time, Napoleon III decided to use the opportunity to carve an empire out of Mexican territory. Late in 1861, a well-armed French fleet stormed Veracruz, landing a large force of troops and driving President Juárez and his government into retreat.
Certain that success would come swiftly, 6,000 French troops set out to attack Puebla de Los Angeles, a small town in east-central Mexico on May 5, 1862. The vastly outnumbered and poorly supplied Mexicans fortified the town and prepared for the French assault. The battle lasted from daybreak to early evening, and when the French finally retreated they had lost nearly 500 soldiers. Fewer than 100 Mexicans were killed in the clash.
Although not a major strategic win in the overall war against the French, the success on May 5 represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican government and bolstered the resistance movement. This is why it is often called "The Battle of Puebla."
While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.
Now you know! SALUD!
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