Cinco de Mayo en Salem

Hola! And may I add, Buenas Dias!  Today is May 4th, and you know what that means... tomorrow is (ARRIBA!) Cinco de Mayo.

What's really awesome about Cinco de Mayo this year is that Salem has two - count'em, two! - awesome Mexican restaurants at which you can celebrate.  So, grab you sombrero and head out to Howling Wolf Taqueria or (and?!) Comida tomorrow to celebrate Mexico's victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.*

Howling Wolf is on Derby Street and they are serving up fresh and affordable Mexican food, Sangria, beer and wine.  The burritos are great, but I really love their Posole soup. FeedYourWolf.com. \

Comida Mexican Taqueria is at 131 Essex Street across from the Visitor Center.  While you won't find sangria at Comida, you will find fresh, fast Mexican fare.  The guacamole is muy bueno, as are their salsas.  ComidaSalem.com.

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! I hope you take advantage of the date to eat chips and salsa, toast with sangria, and find your favorite taco, burrito, or quesadilla.

Once again, I say, Arriba!!


*Thanks, Wikipedia.

A Festival where Roman dress is encouraged!

On Saturday, April 2^nd from 6 – 9pm , Salem Massachusetts will host the fourth annual SALEM SPRING FLING: A GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS presented by Pamplemousse at Old Town Hall. The Festival, which is fashioned after the Bacchanalia - a religious festival in honor of the god of wine, Bacchus - will kick New Englanders out of a long hibernation and jumpstart Spring by celebrating the Arts and indulging in craft beer, fine wine, and mouth watering food from North Shore restaurateurs.

Historically, the Bacchanalia was held in the Spring and priests and priestesses adorned with garlands of ivy would carry wine, honey, and cakes throughout Rome, celebrating and expressing themselves freely through music and pleasure.

This modern day version - Spring Fling - will feature a tasting of craft beers and beautiful wines from around the world. Truly a party fit for Bacchus! Guests will sample fine wines from Pamplemousse and Market Wine & Spirits and craft beer from Magic Hat, Harpoon, Cape Ann, Mayflower, Cody, Narragansett, Ipswich, Stone Cat, Clown Shoes, Notch Session Brewing and Left Hand Brewing.

Spring Fling will kick off Salem’s Restaurant Week with tastings from Sixty2 on Wharf, Gulu-Gulu Café, Café Polonia, Greenland Café, Tavern In the Square, Victoria Station, The Lobster Shanty, Upper Crust Pizzeria, Comida, Lakay Island and Rockafellas. Enjoy coffee and ice cream from Café Valverde and Ben & Jerry’s. Salem Arts Association members will be on hand with fabulous hand crafted works and Art Throb will be launching their new art magazine!   Groove to the Beantown funk of Big Ol' Dirty Bucket and their unique blend of Funk, Rock, R&B, Soul, Jam Grooves, Trip Hop, Latin Step, and Blues.

Meet familiar characters from myth and legend and enjoy the goddesses and nymphs that wander the "Garden of Earthly Delights." Seek out The Oracle of Delphi to hear your fortune. Roman attire is encouraged! Experience the intoxicating power of this celebration on April 2nd from 6 - 9pm at Old Town Hall on the Pedestrian Mall in Salem, MA.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and are available at salemspringfling.com, in person at Pamplemousse, Salem Cycle, Roost and The Picklepot or by calling 978-745-2900.

Salem Spring Fling is presented by Pamplemousse (Purveyor of Fine Wines, Beer, Kitchen and Homegoods) in association with Magic Hat Brewing, Salem Chamber of Commerce, the Salem Arts Association and Art Throb.