Cinco de Mayo and Ladies Night in Today's Eater's Digest

An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. It's Cinco de Mayo or cinco de drinko yourself sick on margs and tequila shots. Either way, it's an excuse to get out on a Wednesday. Don't have any plans? Click here and find something to do with...

By Shannon Armour

May 5, 2010

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An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives.

It's Cinco de Mayo or cinco de drinko yourself sick on margs and tequila shots. Either way, it's an excuse to get out on a Wednesday. Don't have any plans? Click here and find something to do with the New Times Cinco de Mayo guide.

And if you are not into venturing out on amateur night but still want to celebrate?

Check out these 12 mouth watering recipes for your home fiesta, including taquitos and habenero hot sauce here. Spicy!

And of course your Cinco de Mayo isn't complete without giving yourself something to look forward to the next day. Click here for a list of 10 hangover-inducing margarita recipes. Feel free to ignore those silly virgin drinks.

Tomorrow, May 6th, is ladies night out at the Mingle and Move event to benefit the Fresh Start Woman's Foundation. The evening starts with drinks and appetizers at Marcella's Italian Kitchen from 5:30 p.m. till 7 p.m. and then continues at Harkins Scottsdale Fashion Square with a screening of The Back-Up Plan staring Jennifer Lopez. Tickets are $25 per person and include one drink and appetizers at Marcella's, admission to the movie and a chance to win prizes in the raffle. Visit WeHelpWoman.com for tickets.

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