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Cinco de Mayo

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Ten Best Music-Related Things to Do in Miami This Weekend Under $10

    WTF, Pepsi? We told you yesterday about PepsiCo's decision to partner up with the estate of Michael Jackson for a "global marketing push." Like a homeless man recycling aluminum cans for a ten-cent refund, the carbonated conglomerate that nearly killed Jacko in 1984 is milking the King of Pop's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Kentucky Derby Day Parties in Miami: Juleps, Hats, and Bourbon

    The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday and while it's been called the most exciting two minutes in sports -- it can also be said to be the shortest sporting event in the world.So how do you stretch two minutes into a day-long event? Wear silly hats and drink a lot of bourbon, of co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Six Best Club Parties on South Beach This Weekend

    General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. You probably don't recognize the name. But General Seguín is the reason you'll tape a felt mustache to your clean-shaven face and inadvertently offend 66 percent of the Hispanic population in the United States on Saturday. Without his leadership, the Mexican arm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Saturday's Brickell Fest: Nacho Libre Wrestling, a Mechanical Bull and Te-Qui-La

    Brickell is no longer just the largest concentration of international banks in the United States. As one of Miami's fastest-growing neighborhoods, the area just south of downtown draws many to live, shop, eat and, or course, drink.Brickell Fest looks to take advantage of the area's growing popularit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Cinco de Mayo Events in Miami: Food Trucks, Markets, Fiestas

    Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday, and that means it's time for margaritas and mariachis. True, the holiday has turned into a bigger party in the States than in Mexico, and it's really not a celebration of Mexico's Independence Day (which, by the way, is September 16). But who cares? It's a reason to c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 3, 2012

    Mexican Independence Day, or Something

    Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday, and that means it's time for margaritas and mariachis. True, the holiday has turned into a bigger party in the States than in Mexico, and it's really not a celebration of Mexico's Independence Day (which, by the way, is September 16). But who cares? It's a reason to c ... More >>

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    May 3, 2012

    Supernatural Mexican Conspiracy?

    Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday, and that means it's time for margaritas and mariachis. True, the holiday has turned into a bigger party in the States than in Mexico, and it's really not a celebration of Mexico's Independence Day (which, by the way, is September 16). But who cares? It's a reason to c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Ten Best Cinco De Mayo 2012 Parties in Miami

    ¡Orale, güey! Once again, it's that time of year when America gets wasted in the name of a holiday that most of us think honors Mexican Independence. Tequila rules, the city is on fire, and we don't need no water, let the motherfucker burn. ¡Viva Miami! Here are the ten best Cinco De Mayo 201 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Dadeland Cinco de Mayo Block Party at World of Beer and Lime Fresh Grill

    When Zaragoza crushed the French Army near Puebla, Mexico on May 5, 1862, he intended to commemorate the victory by celebrating with tortillas, guacamole, beer and block parties. Yes, block parties, kind of like the one World of Beer in Dadeland is hosting in two weeks.Authorities will close off the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 26, 2012

    Ride It

    When Zaragoza crushed the French Army near Puebla, Mexico on May 5, 1862, he intended to commemorate the victory by celebrating with tortillas, guacamole, beer and block parties. Yes, block parties, kind of like the one World of Beer in Dadeland is hosting in two weeks.Authorities will close off the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Free Curried Goat Tacos: Dos Equis Taco Truck In Miami Wednesday

    If you've been waiting for the day a Dos Equis taco truck drives into your city, stay thirsty my friend. It's coming soon. The "most interesting" food truck in the world is on a multi-city tour and coming here on Wednesday, partnering with Jefe's food truck and chef Jack Garabedian to throw a 10-day ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Latinos Should Give St. Patrick's Day Back To the Irish, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Instead

    ​I love Irish peeps. Some of my best friends have been Irish. The Irish are cool. The gregariousness of the Irish may be why Latinos in Miami tend to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with more reverence than they celebrate Cinco de Mayo -- another so-called "drinking" holiday, but also a more Latincent ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 22, 2011
  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar: As Authentic As Cinco De Mayo

    Photo by billwisserphoto.comCinco Cantina's jalapeño rellenos. View photos of Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar here.​It seems fitting that Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar opened in the Village of Merrick Park this past Cinco de Mayo. Not only are the two "Cincos" in sync, but the holiday is celebrated ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    Todo Frio Ice Cream N More: An Afternoon at 2011's Best Ice-Cream Parlor

    The Guava Q at Todo Frio. ​There are very few places left unscathed by the tricks and trends of today's dessert experience. There are even fewer that stay true to their initial inspiration. Todo Frio Ice Cream N More is an exception. A rare find. An original. The quirky decor and ode to Cuba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Did LeBron James Spend $171,000 at a Las Vegas Nightclub?

    ​Hot on the hells of an alleged $189,000 receipt racked up during a Cinco de Mayo party at the Tryst nightclub in the Wynn resort in Las Vegas comes rumors that LeBron James once racked up an even bigger bill at XS, one of the Wynn's other nightclub. $171,973 to be exact, and that's before a tip, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    El Rancho Grande: Best Mexican Food Pics Ever

    John Zur El Rancho Grande's fresh tostadas. ​It might not be Cinco de Mayo any longer, but that can't stop the craving for good Mexican food. At El Rancho Grande, lunch got started with a basket of complimentary chips, served warm with a side salsa kick.Although listed on the menu, guacamol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Still Drunk From Cinco de Mayo? Get Right With the Vagabond's May Music Schedule

    Skull pinata by Roberto BenavidezYour head after a Cinco de Mayo binge at El Vagabundo.​After getting ripped to the tits last night on makeshift margaritas, six Coronas, a half-bottle of mezcal, two flaming tequila shots, and Michoacan moonshine at El Vagabundo's Cinco De Mayo bash, you're hungove ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 5, 2011

    Mexican Bender

    Skull pinata by Roberto BenavidezYour head after a Cinco de Mayo binge at El Vagabundo.​After getting ripped to the tits last night on makeshift margaritas, six Coronas, a half-bottle of mezcal, two flaming tequila shots, and Michoacan moonshine at El Vagabundo's Cinco De Mayo bash, you're hungove ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Tinga Recipe for Tonight's Cinco de Mayo Soirees

    Photo by Riki AltmanLet your tongue tangle with this tinga​Today is the big Cinco and the culmination of our recipes. Yesterday you got a taste of grasshopper guacamole so now we'll share something a little more tame and lacking legs: the tinga. It may sound like a dirty word, but in truth it's ju ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2011

    Grasshopper Guacamole for Cinco de Mayo

    Photo by Riki Altman Guess which ingredient could hop off the plate?Since we're all about Mexico this week, here's a recipe from the luxurious Maroma Resort and Spa near Cancun to consider. What I call "grasshopper guac," the resort's chef, Juan Pablo Loza, refers to it as Marona-style guacam ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2011

    Happy Cinco de Mayo! Ten Essential Tracks for Shooting Tequila

    "I don't vomit often. But when I do, I've been drinking tequila. Stay thirsty, my friends."​Happy Cinco de Mayo, chingones! Pardon our French -- er, Mexican -- but tequila does that to you. Anyway, that fifth day of May is upon us once again. And you know what that means ... It's time to boister ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2011

    Central Beer Garden Opens Today

    ​Coconut Grove's newest addition, Central Beer Garden, will open to the public just in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Along with its sister Sushi Central Lounge the venue is located on the fourth floor of CocoWalk. Boasting more than 60 beers on tap, they will also offer "hearty foods an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Rosa Mexicano, Mercadito, Talavera: Cinco de Mayo for Foodies

    Lesley ElliottRosa Mexicano wants you to eat, drink, and be de mayo'd, all day long this Thursday. ​Cinco de Mayo, coming this Thursday, is actually an American tradition that predates the college-drinking whoop-de-doo. A holdover from the good old days when pillaging was considered the equivalent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    Cinco de Mayo: Test Your Knowledge With True/False Test

    True or False:This is the true meaning of Cinco de Mayo in America.Sadly, Cinco de Mayo is a largely misunderstood holiday. This is due to much misinformation being passed along in articles, blogs, and so forth. For instance, many people think that the real Mexican celebration has nothing to do with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    Mezcal Drink Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

    An apple a day keeps the French away​In celebration of the upcoming Cinco de Mayo holiday, we're giving you a full five days of recipes you can either enjoy locally or make at home and some basic information on Mexican foods and traditions you can use to wow your friends or future prey.Let's start ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2011

    Cinco de Nada

    An apple a day keeps the French away​In celebration of the upcoming Cinco de Mayo holiday, we're giving you a full five days of recipes you can either enjoy locally or make at home and some basic information on Mexican foods and traditions you can use to wow your friends or future prey.Let's start ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Mystery Solved (Sort Of), Cinco Coming, and The Chew on TV

    We found out the mystery café that had it's soft opening earlier this week will be called Crumb on Parchment. Michelle Bernstein's momma is making the baked goods. Stay tuned for an interview with her soon.Coral Gables is getting a new eatery: Cinco. Cinco is due--wait for it--on May 5 (uh, yeah, t ... More >>

  • Music

    October 7, 2010

    Trinumeral Festival with Big Boi, Blackalicious, and Tokimonsta, October 8 to 10

    We found out the mystery café that had it's soft opening earlier this week will be called Crumb on Parchment. Michelle Bernstein's momma is making the baked goods. Stay tuned for an interview with her soon.Coral Gables is getting a new eatery: Cinco. Cinco is due--wait for it--on May 5 (uh, yeah, t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 23, 2010

    Independence Dance

    We found out the mystery café that had it's soft opening earlier this week will be called Crumb on Parchment. Michelle Bernstein's momma is making the baked goods. Stay tuned for an interview with her soon.Coral Gables is getting a new eatery: Cinco. Cinco is due--wait for it--on May 5 (uh, yeah, t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    Tequila Tri-Tip Recipe for Mexican Independence Day

    Here's a tip to try: Throw tequila on your meat, amigo!​If you still happen to have a few droplets of tequila left from Cinco de Mayo, you can always try this recipe for your Mexican Independence Day celebration tomorrow.The professionals advise you be prepared for flare-ups by keeping an open bee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2010

    Hot Plates: Veronica Gessa at Mercadito

    Photo by Danielle Alvarez​Veronica Gessa is a sassy and well accessorized Mercadito hostess. She's of Cuban descent and is a Miami native.The spunky 21-year old lures in patrons nightly with her long black hair and sultry dark eyes. And she boasts a confidence level only seen in locals. As she sta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    Get Totally Guitarded at Bar Tonight, Q&A with DJ G Or Die

    via Totally Guitarded facebook.​"Totally Guitarded is a punk rock night at a cool Bar with cheap drinks. It's the only punk night with all DJ's, no bands." That's according to DJ G Or Die who later got so mad at us writing down everything he was saying that he called us stupid, accused us of being ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 30, 2009

    Cinco de Mayo Survival Guide

    via Totally Guitarded facebook.​"Totally Guitarded is a punk rock night at a cool Bar with cheap drinks. It's the only punk night with all DJ's, no bands." That's according to DJ G Or Die who later got so mad at us writing down everything he was saying that he called us stupid, accused us of being ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 2, 2008

    Rocktober

    ’Tis the season for swilling brewskis!

  • Music

    May 17, 2007

    Midnight Glimpse: Churchill's Pub

    ’Tis the season for swilling brewskis!

  • Calendar

    May 3, 2007

    Fiesta Forever

    We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo all night long

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    April 19, 2007

    Cooking con Gusto

    We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo all night long

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    May 11, 2006

    Latin Music Mishmash

    We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo all night long

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    May 4, 2006

    Cinco de Drink More Beer-O

    We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo all night long

  • Calendar

    May 4, 2006

    A Little Spice

    We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo all night long

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