Today is Cinco de Mayo… lots of Mexican restaurants will be very crowded today. It\u2019s hard to believe, but a number of people that I know think, or assume, that it is Mexico\u2019s Independence Day. That, of course is not true \u2014 in fact Cinco de Mayo is more of an American holiday than Mexican. I don\u2019t even remember hearing about Cinco de Mayo 15 or 20 years ago.<\/p>\n
The day commemorates a Mexican victory over France in the Battle of Puebla (May 5, 1862.) Even though the Mexicans were underdogs, and a victory is a victory, this victory was fairly short lived. The day isn\u2019t widely celebrated in Mexico, however it is still celebrated in Puebla \u2014 but probably not as much as in the United States.<\/p>\n
Cinco de Mayo apparently gained popularity here due to ad campaigns by Mexican beer companies. But whatever \u2014 it\u2019s a good excuse to have some good Mexican food and enjoy a Corona or Margarita. And this year May 5th is also the day of the Kentucky Derby… so if Margaritas aren\u2019t your thing, how about a Mint Julep??
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Today is Cinco de Mayo… lots of Mexican restaurants will be very crowded today. It\u2019s hard to believe, but a number of people that I know think, or assume, that it is Mexico\u2019s Independence Day. That, of course is not … Continue reading