May 2011 05
By PT
May 5th isn’t just about guacamole, chips, carnitas, Tequilla shots and Mexican beer. No really, it isn’t. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862. Strangely, this war helped end aid from the French to Confederates in the American Civil War. What a celebration, eh?
Nonetheless, the restaurant and wine and spirit industry monetize Cinco de Mayo, not unlike a plethora of other commercialized holidays developed for consumer consumption, from beer to lip balm to zoo festivals.
Enjoy the festivities responsibly today, but remember the serendipitous Mexican/American relationship of Cinco de Mayo in 2011.
