Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in The Junction!

not the Mexican Fourth of July. (Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain on September 16.) It is a holiday that commemorates the Battle of Puebla against the French in 1862. Cinco de Mayo has become an ethnic holiday celebrating Mexican culture and the Mexican army’s never-give-up spirit (or those of us who root for the underdog). So, let the celebrating begin! [caption id="attachment_1469" align="alignleft" width="243" caption="Tequila@The Matador by Rudy Nieves"][/caption] For food and drinks, The Matador has music, happy hour (and late night happy hour), margaritas and 95 tequilas! Elliott Bay Brewery is serving up Stabas Cocoa Stout (that’s stout+cocoa+tabasco barrel-aged beer) and Steak Saltado. And of course, Puerta Vallarta Mexican Restaurant and Tacos Guaymas have all of the traditional Mexican fare. [caption id="attachment_1473" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Photo: C Fisher Photography"][/caption] Now for dessert! Cupcake Royale has the Scorcher Cupcake – Moist chocolate cake Royale, topped with a warm spicy cream cheese frosting, Theo’s all-organic Spicy Chile chocolate, with hints of cinnamon and orange oil. Mmmmm. Hotwire has the super yummy Lulu’s Mexican Chocolate – a secret blend of dutch processed chocolate, cane sugar and Lulu’s spices. Delicious in hot chocolate, mochas or americanos (and available for individual purchase so you can make it at home)!]]>