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  Abel Ramirez

BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION!

I once asked...what's CINCO DE MAYO?

He answered: Mexican Independence, right?

Then I continued...So what do we celebrate on Sept. 15th and 16th? Cinco de Mayo, right? WRONG.

September is really the patriotic month and this year, Mexico feasts on the Bicentennial of its Independence.

Coincidentally (YEAH!!) the Miss Universe pageant was awarded to a beautiful, young woman from the mucho tequila state, Jalisco in Mexico.  Speaking of tequila, I hope your calendars are marked for Thurs., Sept. 16th and that you already asked for the day off on Friday…(just kidding).

The Bicentennial Fiesta touches El Portal beginning the 15th with the traditional El Grito de Independencia (8PM). On the next evening our annual Tequila Tasting. Directly from the city of Tequila, the owner of Partida, Ms. Sofia Partida and Juan Francisco Collado, owner of 1921, will travel to be with us and answer all the questions you may have. Don’t forget to ask how to avoid the hangover.

“Una Fiesta del Pueblo” culminates our 3 evenings of fun.  From Merida, Yucatan, Indi-Maya and the office of the Governor, have made possible the presentation of a Mayan Orchestra.  Only in San Bernardino and at El Portal will these groups perform, offering the typical JARANA music and señoritas who will teach us the steps of our Jarana dance.

Expect to see amazingly embroidered “Ternos” and “Huipiles” since a large group of Yucatecans plan to attend and show off a bit of their Mayan roots. Cesar, our chef, and the entire staff is just as excited preparing special menus and even some are learning the Mayan language. To see our complete info, click on www.elportalrestaurant.com.

I hope to be able to tell you about our Coffee Tree re-location on the next writing. Keep reading!

                                                          Abel R. Ramirez

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