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

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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...]

Where to Celebrate Kentucky Derby Day in Chicago

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT This Saturday marks the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby.  Racing at Churchill Downs dates back to 1875 when an estimated 10,000 people watched the first running of the Kentucky Derby.  These fun-facts will prep you for any … [Read more...]