Today we're celebrating Cinqo de Mayo by highlighting one of Toronto's best Mexican chefs. Head chef at Los Calibres and former Top Chef Canada star Elia Herrera knows a thing or two about good Mexican cooking. Born and raised in...
Just like everyone turns Irish on St. Patty’s Day, when Cinco de Mayo rolls into town, there isn’t a shaved upper lip in sight. So pull out a piñata and some cocktail gear, because we’ve got cinco de-licious drinks that are sure to get something smashed on our favourite Mexican holiday
The 5th of May is actually celebrated because of a decisive Mexican military victory over the French way back in 1862. Don’t worry, though, like all major holidays history has managed to obscure its original meaning through decades of hard drinking and good eating. And frankly, we’ve never loved tequila and tacos more
Cinco de Mayo is an opportunity to arouse one’s Mexican pride by hitting the streets with bedazzled sombreros and maracas in hand, and dancing the night away to mariachi, all of which we highly recommend. But what kind of a party would it be if there wasn’t some killer cuisine to go with?!
Soon the city will be jammed with people celebrating the beloved Cinco de Mayo by throwing back a few margaritas and beers. As the weekend draws closer, the biggest concern for many establishments and party planners isn’t drawing in the crowds; it’s the issue of supplying limes