May 5
...serving up your daily dish.
It's Cinco de Mayo, which most Americans associate with good parties and margaritas, not the 1862 Battle of Puebla. Here are a few places that are partying Mexican style - and a not so traditional fiesta as well. Arriba!
Senorita's Eater-beware: How many hot-hot-hot jalapenos can you wolf down in two minutes? Senoritas will be judging the eating contests: think crispy tacos, Ay Caramba mega-burritos, BYO Alka-Selzter. Tonight the parking lot will become a mexican cantina. Sponsors from Bacardi and Corona are contributing to the festivities with prizes. Margarita and beer specials, a D.J., salsa, salsa and more salsa. 285 Glenwood Avenue, Bloomfield. 973-743-0099.
The Office Beer Bar and Grill is pouring margaritas, Coronas with lime, and has a mexican menu, D.J. and mucho fiesta fun, 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. 973-783-2929.
Our friends at The Red Cheetah bodega have a different take on their fiesta: Their "Cinco De Mayo" party is spiced up with the International Fire Male Revue, and DJ Johnny Budz from KTU. Coronas, Margaritas, and Tequila shots on special all night. There's a complimentary Cinco De Mayo buffet in the Martini bar from 9-11. Entry for men to the 2nd floor at 10pm after the male revue, but "the Martini bar is open and men can wait downstairs while the ladies party upstairs." Ay-yay-yay! Doors open 7pm, show starts at 8pm, $20 at the door, $30 for VIP lounge. 499 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. 21 and older/ID required.
you forgot to mention they are also giving away a trip for 2 for one week to Cancun not a bad give away i say
Posted by: red cheetah | May 5, 2006 11:39:07 AM
Caté & Band will be performing tonight at 7:30 outdoors on Church Street.
Posted by: Greg Spinelli | May 5, 2006 12:16:18 PM
>>the 1862 Battle of Puebla.
Was there a Mexican Navy?
Ever?
Posted by: Tonoose | May 5, 2006 12:49:20 PM
Did anyone find a pink silk scarf last night--Cinco de Mayo? I lost it somewhere between Mexicali Rose and Church St. (I was walking to see Cate & Band via Bloomfield Ave. past the Red Cheetah.) It's not valuable, but means a lot to me. Thanks. lmc
Posted by: lmc-sophia | May 6, 2006 10:26:03 AM
Last night, I passed Tinga Taqueria
about 8... There was a line! a big line! waiting for seating.
Posted by: JT | May 6, 2006 10:32:03 AM
SENORITA'S IS THE BIG KAHUNA! I had the best cinco de mayo there(from what I can remember), the party in their parking lot kept going until about 12:00, then they moved it inside. I lost my wife, walking from senorita's to my car, it's not worth much but if anyone finds her, there's some sentimental value involved....
Posted by: george | May 6, 2006 12:37:56 PM
If you'd like to learn about authentic Mexican cooking, take a look at these photo essays from a real Mexican kitchen: http://rollybrook.com/kitchen.htm
Posted by: Rolly | May 10, 2006 4:25:34 PM
