Business
Tacos from Tiny’s Cantina. Photo by Food and City.In celebration of the coming of this year’s Cinco de Mayo, we’ve decided to round-up some of the amazing taquerias and restaurants that have opened so far this year. New businesses need your support now more than ever,
Food & Drink
While this year’s Cinco de Mayo may be different from the one you’ve been picturing, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate. Support one of your local Mexican spots— and don’t forget the tequila. B’klyn Burro [http://bklynburro.com/] 922 Fulton Street, between Washington Avenue
Central Brooklyn
Steak and chicken tacos at Mexico Diner. (Photo by Carly Miller/BKLYNER)One of the best things about Ditmas Park is the range of different cultural foods at our fingertips, including some scrumptious Mexican options for today’s Cinco de Mayo festivities. We’ve got the aptly-named stalwart Cinco de
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Tomorrow marks Cinco de Mayo 2017, and while there are plenty [/cinco-places-celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-west-brooklyn/] of places [/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-bensonhurst-sheepshead-bay/] to head around the southern part of the borough of Kings, we suggest making your home up north. Here are the best places to lay your head. (Courtesy Zillow/Imrul Hassan of RealtyNerd Inc. [https:
Food & Drink
Coszcal De Allende (Photo by n.novv via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BR6i-CTgKYC/?taken-at=292713614])Cinco de Mayo is around the corner. Contrary to popular belief, it is not Mexican Independence Day (that’s September 16), but a holiday commemorating Mexico’s victory over France [/cinco-de-mayo-spectacle-coming-9th-street/] at the
Food & Drink
Cinco de Mayo is upon us! Often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16), May 5 is the day Central Americans commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. There will be lots of ways to celebrate
Food & Drink
Alma (Photo by robbiemakeupart via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BS9FJmkDhwo/?taken-at=355739])Cinco de Mayo is around the corner. Contrary to popular belief, it is not Mexican Independence Day (that’s September 16), but a holiday commemorating Mexico’s victory over France [/cinco-de-mayo-spectacle-coming-9th-street/] at the Battle of Puebla
Arts & Culture
Artwork by Gabriel RiveraAfter delighting neighbors and passersby with a colorful Dia de los Muertos display [/colorful-skeletons-on-9th-street-smile-for-dia-de-los-muertos-and-frown-on-trump/] on his front stoop last October, artist Gabriel Rivera [https://www.facebook.com/Cosmic-Collisions-636267773054799/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf] is following up that project with another vibrant, Mexican-themed exhibit—this time to
Central Brooklyn
Photo: Ditmas Park CornerSeveral bars and restaurants in our area are celebrating Cinco de Mayo — which marks Mexico’s triumph over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 [http://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Puebla]. Our very own Cinco de Mayo Restaurant [http://www.yelp.com/biz/
Food & Drink
Photo via Fonda Restaurant [https://www.facebook.com/fondarestaurant/photos/a.300274539922.184160.266902159922/10154087208839923/?type=3&theater] Today is Cinco de Mayo, commemorating the date in 1862 when the Mexican Army defeated French forces during the Battle of Puebla. And we have to get this out of the
fort greene
Contrary to popular opinion, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. Rather, it’s a celebration of the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla over the French on May 5, 1862. In the US, it’s come to be a commemoration of Mexican-American heritage. Let’s celebrate
Bensonhurst
Photo by Rachel Silberstein/Bensonhurst BeanCinco de Mayo is upon us! Often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16), May 5 is the day Central Americans commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. There will be
Events
Photo by amyashcraft [https://www.flickr.com/photos/amyashcraft/5700573171/in/photolist-9FJVNk-9FMUDw-bUtB87-sscLUZ-nxKjiB-9FJZai-9FJYbr-9FMBUY-9Fqmon-saB91A-9GKnSs-9GGvPZ-9FJeTc-9GKoJs-9GGvT8-saBgcj-9GKoiu-9GGz7R-9GGvNc-9FK6kp-9GGvWX-9Fru6Y-9GKo19-9GKonm-9GGvRn-9GGziH-9FMapQ-9GKrf5-9GGw1z-9GKqWJ-9GKqUo-9GKqvE-9GKraS-9GGyZa-9FM9Ah-9GGypB-9GKorC-9GKqML-9FJdRa-9GKovu-9GGvFT-9GKoDC-9GKogJ-9GKoL3-saKovH-9GGwBP-9GGzgi-saKep6-9FHXjM-9GKqKU] /FlickrCinco de Mayo is upon us! Often mistaken for Mexican
Events
Below you’ll find information on events through the week in and around Sunset Park. Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR [/calendar/]. MONDAY, MAY 2 Salsa Lessons Where:Sunset Park Rec Center at 43rd Street and 7th Avenue When:7-8pm What:Free salsa lessons for adults of all
Calpulli
Photo via Calpulli Mexican Dance Company [https://www.facebook.com/106581229402778/photos/pb.106581229402778.-2207520000.1430918773./702678736459688/?type=3&theater] PS 217’s [http://ps217brooklyn.org/] always incredible Spring Garden Concert Series kicks off this Thursday, May 7, at 6pm with a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring Calpulli Danza
Asya
Ditmas Park, it’s time to get your eat on! From today through Saturday, March 14, you’ll be able to get your fill of a ton of prix fixe meals in our neighborhood. Thanks to the Flatbush Development Corporation [http://fdconline.org/], we’ve learned what specials will be