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Chew on This
Deidre Schipani
Cinco de Mayo This year Cinco de May falls on a Monday. But be sure to check out all these Mexican-themed parties, beginning Friday: --On Friday, the Visitors Center Bus Terminal will transform into a Latin American paradise 7-11 p.m. for the second annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. Sample local Mexican food by Mama Garcias, Tex-Mex treats from Moe's Southwest Grill and Brazilian foods by Amazon, along with Mexican beers and Cuervo margaritas. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Trident Literacy Association. Tickets are $10; $5 for students with a current ID. Food and beverages are sold separately. For more info, call 225-5288 or visit www.charlestoncdm.com.
-- On Monday, Coast Bar and Grill will feature house made margaritas and sangria along with Mexican-inspired tapas. Feast on posole, shrimp empanadas, spicy shrimp ceviche, chicken mole, shrimp and crab taquitos and queso fondido. Reservations can be made by calling 722-8838. Coast is located at 39-D John St. Dinner is served nightly beginning at 5:30. For more info, check out www.coastbarandgrill.com.
--Also Monday, check out Cisco's Cafe as it fuses music with good Mexican food. On the deck at 6 p.m. is E2 and the Feel, followed by Steve Russell's late-night karaoke at 10 p.m. Buckets of four Coronas are just $12 (with a free koozie) and, of course, margaritas will be at the ready. Lunch at Coco's Coco's Cafe has launched a new lunch menu. The "Bistro Lunch" remains. This popular package will allow diners to order a soup or salad, entree and a glass of house wine for $13. The new lunch menu will have a set number of choices, along with a daily special, allowing for a consistent number of choices along with a special sheet. Coco's serves lunch Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. It's located at 836 Houston Northcutt Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. Reservations can be made by calling 881-4949 or by visiting www.cocoscafe.net.
Get 'Social' A new happy-hour menu with great prices is on the menu at Social Wine Bar and Restaurant. Served 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, enjoy $3 house champagne, red and white wines and all well liquor for $3. Sample shrimp spring rolls, risotto balls, Yukon Gold potato chips, chicken sates and margarita pizza — all priced at $3. Social is located at 188 East Bay St. For more info, call 577-5665. Mellow chefs Every six weeks, the Mellow Mushroom will feature a new pizza designed by local chefs or celebrities. Presently, the chef's pie is a creation of John Zucker, owner of Cru Cafe. His Shrimp BLT Pizza is the second in this series. Next up will be chef Matthew Niessner of Blend, Charleston City Paper's food critic, Jeff Allen and Justin Broome, co-owner of Fuel, a new restaurant with a May 2008 opening date. The Celebrity Pizzas are available only at the Charleston location at 309 King St. For info, call 723-7374. New additions Richard Plaistowe and Christina Buchspics bring their pastry and baking talents to Duvall Catering and Event Design. Holy expansion J.C. Harrell has joined Holy City Hospitality, LLC as the general manager of Virginia's on King. Harrell brings 20 years of hospitality experience to this King Street restaurant. John Williams has been promoted to the general manager position at 39 Rue de Jean.
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