Friday, May 4, 2012
Events Weekend Food Events, May 4-6: A Kentucky Derby part, Cinco de Mayo, and more Cinco de Mayo
Posted by Stephanie Dazey @stephaniedazey on Fri, May 4, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Cumberland Pollo Tropical Fri., May 4, 10:30 a.m. Grand Opening. Pollo Tropical will be celebrating their grand opening by giving away a trip to Key West, Fla. Also, the first 100 customers lining up for the restaurant to open on May 4 will receive certificates good for a Family Meal on their next visit. Details
Greystone in Piedmont Park Fri., May 4, 11 a.m. Landmark Lunch. A luncheon featuring locally-sourced cuisine in Piedmont Park. All funds raised will directly benefit the ongoing maintenance and security of the park. Details
Diesel Filling Station Fri., May 4, 6-11 p.m. Virginia-Highland's Cuatro de Mayo Patio Pub Crawl. Tour includes 5 Cinco de Mayo themes shots during scheduled time slots at each bar, food and drink specials plus free admission along with a raffle. Details
Takorea Fri., May 4. Friday Night Hites. A night of drink specials at Takorea. Korea's Hite beers are $2.50, and soju shooters or Kamikazes for $2 each. Details
Mac McGee's Irish Pub Sat., May 5, 5 p.m. Kentucky Derby Party. Watch the 138th Kentucky Derby on the big screen at Mac McGee's. The event will feature Woodford Reserve Mint Juleps and chef Kyle's Original Recipe Kentucky Style Fried Chicken Legs. Details
Kaleidescope Sat., May 5, 12 p.m. Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Enjoy drink specials and several special menu items like homemade enchiladas, and sopes with pulled pork, salsa verde and queso fresco only available on Saturday, May 5. Details
D.B.A. Barbecue Sat., May 5, 11:30 a.m. D.B.A. Barbecue's Cinco De Mayo Party. Enjoy $3 Dos XX pints, $5 margaritas, $15 margarita pitchers, and Tex-Mex specials along with live music from Parker Smith and the Bandwith at 9 p.m. Details
Cypress Street Pint and Plate Sat., May 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cinco De Mayo Beer Geek Brunch. Cinco de Mayo is, contrary to popular belief, not Mexican Independence Day. It is in fact a celebration of the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. Cypress Street has themed the Cinco de Mayo menu to reflect this battle and will feature French beers that will "face off" against Mexican fare. Details
The St. Regis Atlanta Sun., May 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Mad Hatter Tea. Starting on May 6 and every week for the rest of the month, the St. Regis will hold an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Mad Hatter Tea. To get in the Mad Hatter spirit, guests are encouraged to wear fabulous hats. The menu will feature festive bites including the Mad Hatter's peanut butter fudge creation, Tweedle Dee cookies, and White Rabbit's coconut mousse tea cup. The tea is $40 for adults and $22 for children 12 and under. Details
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