Derby Cultural Commission to raise flag of Mexico on Cinco de Mayo

 

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti is ready to compete in Friday's fifth annual Cinco de Mayo taco eating contest at Hot Tamale Mexican Grill and Bar in Seymour. 
The event benefits TEAM's Meals on Wheels program that delivers hot meals to hundreds of senior citizens the Valley.


*Stay tuned for more photos from the event in an upcoming Valley Voice newsletter.

Recuperation journey: Celebrations

Tomorrow, May 5, is a day for celebrations.
There's Cinco de Mayo if you like Mexican food and margaritas, the Kentucky Derby if you're into horse racing and mint juleps, and then there's my first kidneyversary.

The actual surgery date is May 9, but there is another very important celebration I'll be attending that day, so tomorrow it is.

A friend who can't attend a small pizza party I've planned to mark the anniversary of my transplant sent me this lovely surprise today. 

I'm feeling blessed.

Taco eating contest at Seymour restaurant to benefit TEAM

Taco-eating champ defends title at Hot Tamale in Seymour

4th annual event raises funds for TEAM's Meals on Wheels program

Seymour Land Trust President Alex Danka, left, reigning taco-eating champ, poses with Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti Thursday before the competition at Hot Tamale Mexican Grille and Bar in Seymour. The restaurant hosted the eating contest to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, with proceeds going to support TEAM's Meals on Wheels program.

Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller, left, poses before chowing down on soft beef tacos with fellow competitor David Morgan, TEAM President and CEO.

And here they are competing, along with Miller's administrative assistant, Rory Burke, at right. The contest lasted for five minutes and five seconds.

Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto competes in the taco-eating event. She was clearly the most polite contestant. Pinkies up!

The contestants posed for a group shot with Hot Tamale owner Robert Volpacchio, front row center. State Rep. Theresa Conroy of Seymour, back row, was there to cheer on the participants. 


And the taco tally was:

Danka - 12 
Burke, representing Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti - 11
Phil Wilhelmy, representing state Rep. Theresa Conroy - 9
Miller - 8
Morgan - 8
Cassetti - 7
Don Smith, Boys and Girls Club board member - 7
Dugatto - 3

Congratulations to Danka for another great win!  He said he plans to display his taco-topped trophy next to the one he earned last year.

Restaurant to host Cinco de Mayo event in downtown Ansonia

ANSONIA - It’s time to spice up downtown Ansonia as Crave restaurant announces its annual Crave Presents Cinco de Mayo to be held May 3. 

The outdoor celebration will run from 1-9 p.m. in the 5,000 square-foot parking lot adjacent to the popular Ansonia Latin-fusion restaurant, 102 Main St. 

Admission is free. Table seating and tents will be set up throughout. 
Food and beverage tickets can be purchased on-site at the event.      

Two bands are scheduled to perform including Bobs Fault Band (1 p.m.), and the popular salsa band Orquesta Son Siete (3-7 p.m.).

The on-premise grill menu offering by veteran Crave Chef Fabian Delgado will include carne asada, tacos, fajitas, burritos, tostadas, and more. Beverages include frozen margaritas, Modelo Especial and Corona beer, wine, and sangria.

“As this annual event continues to grow in popularity, it offers to become an anticipated entertainment anchor to the City’s downtown,” said Crave owner Libby Meissner, now entering her eighth year of business. 

Last fall, the restaurant expanded into an adjacent 1,200-square foot space, including the addition of a popular Vanity Room featuring Thursday-Saturday live entertainment.

Parking is free throughout the surrounding downtown area. 


This is a press release from Crave.