Frosty and refreshing, can the tantalizing thirst quencher of summer, known as the red-fleshed, slurpable watermelon, have a place in our cocktails for fall? We just started October, but there’s an overabundance of this fruit, making it the perfect opportunity to savor them on cool autumn nights. For this week, we’re making use of juicy leftover...
A blur of restaurants plague Manhattan’s Theater District, but for Latin fare before seeing a show, Toloache provides a festive and friendly Mexican experience. Chef Julian Medina impresses with his mouthwatering cuisine, standing out in a neighborhood of glitz and glamour. Despite the gaudy purple banner and neon lights that signal to...
We couldn’t help but wonder why did the classic Cosmopolitan ever go out of style? Maybe it had something to do with Manolo-obsessed Carrie Bradshaw, but leave it up to Latinos for bringing this light, vodka-based concoction back in fashion. Unlike the Cosmos from the HBO hit series “Sex and the City,” the Mexican Cosmopolitan adds some much...
Frozen, tangy, sweet, or simply potent, there’s no wrong way to enjoy the most popular cocktail in the country. The Margarita, one Mexico’s finest gifts, is the tequila-based drink that both ladies and gents can’t get enough of. According to sources, more than 185,000 Margaritas are consumed every hour in the US alone. The beloved lime libation...
What does a new mama do after giving birth to her first child? Celebrate, of course. But in the case of Mexican pop singer Paulina Rubio, endorse tequila. We’ll drink to that.
We’re hearing that Rubio is set to be the face of a new tequila brand. Sounds yummy to us!
Speaking of tequila, here are some tips and tricks to enjoying this spirit like...
When in Manhattan, you should try everything…at least once. Most city-goers like to try all the different alcoholic drinks the best bars, pubs, and restaurants have to offer. Beers, wines, martinis-you name and it's guaranteed to be available by the dozens. One drink that most people love to order is the famous margarita. Not only...
Can you get a sense of the islands at Manhattan’s ultra posh SoHo district? Well, casual and bright Ideya takes you away, for a brief moment, to a café in the tropics, somewhere exotic and tranquil, like Cuba or Barbados. Fresh ingredients parlayed into Latin food, coupled with potent umbrella drinks and colorful tropical graffiti spans the wall...
Everyone loves a sizzling hot fiesta on a Saturday night that involves tequila, so what will you be serving guests this weekend? If the usual shooters just don’t cut it anymore, consider giving the margarita, well, a shot. There are hundreds of ways to make the classic margarita, but for this week, we’re swooning over the Margarita en Fuoco...
Cino de Mayo, also known as the 5th of May, is celebrated each year with food, fun, and most imporantly, drinks! What we do know about this Mexican holiday is that tequila is consumed by the gallons, partying after work is a must, and it's not Cinco de Mayo until you have at least one margartia and taco. But, here are some facts you might not...
Our favorite spring holiday is officially here and we’re ready to jumpstart the weekend with one important must-have: tequila…lots of it! Chances are that you’ll be celebrating at your favorite bar, club, or lounge with plenty of drinks. However, what happens when your stomach begins to rumble? Fortunately, taco trucks are a big hit in nightlife...
