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Top 5 Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in NYC: Margaritas, Parties, and Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and if you're in NYC, you're in luck! There are plenty of amazing places to celebrate this Mexican holiday in style. From delicious margaritas to authentic Mexican cuisine and lively parties, we've put together a list of the top 5 places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in NYC. Dos Caminos: If you're looking for a classic Mexican restaurant in NYC, Dos Caminos is the place to be. With locations all over the city, Dos Caminos is known for its delicious guacamole, tasty tacos, and extensive tequila selection. On Cinco de Mayo, Dos Caminos throws a party with live music and drink specials. Be sure to try their signature margarita made with fresh...

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Santa Fe City Council Races Start to Shape Up

Santa Fe City Council races start to shape upAt least one City of Santa Fe council seat will be open come the Nov. 7 municipal election. SFR staff writer Andrew Oxford reports retired fire chief and District 3 Councilor Chris Rivera does not intend to seek reelection. “Twelve years to be in office is a long time,” Rivera tells SFR. “Having new ideas and new blood is a good thing.” District 2 Councilor Michael Garcia announced yesterday he intends to run for a second term using public financing. His priorities, he says, will be boosting affordable housing; protecting neighborhoods from gentrification; and formalizing financial oversight for the city, which continues to lag behind on its audits. District 4 Councilor Jamie...

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with stuffed taco cups

With Cinco de Mayo just a few days away, start chilling those margarita glasses and get ready to create and eat delicious Mexican-inspired dishes. I grew up in Southern California, so I had amazing opportunities to taste authentic Mexican food on both sides of the southern border from cities like San Diego, Los Angeles, Tijuana and Ensenada, just to name a few. Mexican food is my favorite type of cuisine, and through the years, I’ve tried numerous dishes and have put my spin on many. In my opinion, it’s all about the balance of spices, chilis, salsas, meats, cremas and tortillas that make the perfect, delicious bite. For a fun, easy and delicious spin on one of my favorite dishes,...

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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Ever Ready is on board to give you a jump start for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5th with some favorite Tex-Mex flavored recipes. Cook's notes:  You don't need a fiesta to enjoy One Pot Skillet Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Casserole. This dish is loaded with delicious Tex-Mex flavors. Prep ahead makes assembly easier. Lean meat is used and the combination of brown rice with quinoa has more vitamins and fiber than using regular white rice. Nutrient-rich produce is used in this casserole. The recipe is an original Ever Ready special. A box of Uncle Bens Brown Rice and Quinoa was used for this recipe. Brown or Spanish uncooked rice can be substituted for this product but the following seasonings...

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