Toloache Celebrates Cinco De Mayo

TOLOACHE CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO
With Hass Avocado Specials
Monday, April 28th - Monday, May 5th
Plus A Free Guacamole Demo & Tasting ~ Monday, April 28th @ 5:30PM

April, 2008 - Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, the battle that turned the tide in the Mexican struggle for independence. It has blossomed into an occasion for celebration not only the imminent arrival of independence in Mexico, but also the arrival of spring and renewal, with food, friends and family in many cultures. Because of its increased popularity, Mexican food has become one of the fastest growing cuisine types in America, and Cinco de Mayo has evolved into one of the biggest food fiesta days of the year.

Toloache Restaurant is named after a flowering plant in Mexico often used in love potions to cast a spell over someone special. Chef Julian Medina's food has a similar power, using seasonal ingredients to create authentic Mexican cuisine that will entice any palate. Getting a headstart on the Cinco celebrations, beginning Monday, April 28th and running through Monday, May 5th, Toloache will be offering a special menu with a spotlight on Hass Avocados from Mexico. The menu will include dishes such as avocado and jicama ravioli, avocado fries, and an avocado cheesecake.

Free Tasting & Guacamole Demo
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, on Monday,April 28th at 5:30pm, Chef Medina will host a free demo on how to prepare his signature guacamole, followed by a free tasting and chef meet & greet, courtesy of Hass Avocados from Mexico. (RSVP requested). The first 20 RSVPs will receive a free Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Kit including salsa, chips, recipes, a party favor, and a Hass Avocado from Mexico. Hass Avocados from Mexico will donate $10 for every person attending the chef's demo to City Harvest.

Toloache Restaurant
251 West 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 581-1818

Recipes For Successful Cinco de Mayo Fiesta At Home
Toloache and Chef Medina offer up some of their famous recipes using Hass Avocados from Mexico that are easy to prepare for any party Recipes available upon request.

For more recipes, please visit: www.mexhassrecipes.com.

For Hass Avocados from Mexico, contact: Katie Haines-Stiles, Ruskin International,
Katie@ruskininternational.com, 212-749-5511