Barely Refined: Caliente Margarita at Takito Kitchen

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BY RACHEL DICKENS This post is part of our Barely Refined series that gives readers a weekly dose of all things decadent and indulgent. Until (semi) recently, I was an absurdly picky eater. Before I continue, let's just all breathe a side of … [Read more...]

Cinco de Mayo Parties: Cinco Celebrations for Margaritas and More

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BY SHEILA TAWIA Over the years, Cinco de Mayo has evolved, from a culturally significant date for Mexico, to an excuse for drinking copious amounts of tequila and eating copious amounts of guacamole in cities around the world. As with most … [Read more...]

Weekend Cocktail Recipes: Agave Margarita & Elate’s Mint Julep

Elate Mint Julep

BY MARIS CALLAHAN If you're in the mood to celebrate something, then you're in luck, because today is the Kentucky Derby Day and Cinco de Mayo. If you're not heading out on the town, you can make a delicious margarita or mint julep at home with a … [Read more...]

Ole!: Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Weekend

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in the United States, but according to Chief Curator Cesareo Moreno at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, it's no big deal in most Spanish and Latin American countries. Moreno … [Read more...]