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CBS News
8 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
Tacos El Ultimo Baile to close Oakland shop, move to San Francisco's Ikea food hall
After originating in Oakland and spending a decade in the city, Tacos El Ultimo Baile is closing up shop and moving across the bridge to San Francisco. "It seems like it's a little brighter on that side," said owner Dominic Prado Prado says his taco business has taken different forms over the years: a popup, a food truck, and most recently, a restaurant at Fruitvale Public Market. The restaurant opened in October of 2022, but less than two years later, in July of 2024, it was forced to close. "People are not out as much as they used to be," said Prado about the current state of the Fruitvale District."People are not out here at all." He said there's very little foot traffic, and he believes people don't feel safe there. That inspired him to run for Oakland City Council last November, he called out elected officials and police over safety issues in the area. He ultimately lost to Noel Gallo. Now he's keeping his business afloat with catering jobs and he's trying to sell the Fruitvale location. "What I've seen here is a lack of investment, a lack of attention," said Prado. "A lack of respect for the people who live here and work day to day." He also felt a lack of support from The Unity Council, the non-profit corporation that owns and oversees the public market. He was vocal about it. "I think I spoke up when no one else wanted to about the situation here and I'll continue to do what I can, but I didn't make the change I wanted to see," explained Prado. "If you take a stroll through international, you'll see some of the conditions there and that's what's been the hardest part." So he's taking his northern Mexican-style wood-fired tacos to San Francisco. At the end of the month, he'll be moving into a location at Saluhall, the Ikea food hall on Market Street. "Saluhall has been welcoming, they're eager, they're excited," said Prado. "The PR team that they have is going to work wonders for my brand. Oakland is a tough place right now. It's not welcoming. There's not a lot of support for small businesses." Prado said he's impressed by the investment he's seeing from the new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. Prado thinks he's incentivizing small businesses and cleaning up the area around Market Street. "We live in major cities and there's always going to be some kind of element, but I think what they're doing downtown in San Francisco at Market is actually really promising," said Prado. Prado's agreement is for a four-month trial, with an option to extend if the business is successful. We reached out to The Unity Council for comment, but they did not respond at the time of this report.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
ICE bail funds in Pa. help undocumented immigrants fight deportations
Activists protest the agenda of President Donald Trump during a rally near the water tower on the Magnificent Mile on Jan. 25, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by) In his six years helping run the Casa San José Bail Fund, Guillermo Perez says lately, he has been attending more ICE bail hearings and helping getting more undocumented immigrants out of detention than ever. 'People are scared right now, immigrants are being attacked like never before,' said Perez, an immigration activist and retired Steelworkers union organizer. In late April, ICE raided a popular Mexican restaurant in Beaver County, 1942 Tequilas and Tacos. Eight employees were detained, one of several that activists say have been happening in Pittsburgh at laundromats, apartment buildings, and even school bus stops. The latest raids in the region were in Braddock and Wilkinsburg in the final days of May. For activists like Perez, each raid put them into a scramble to figure out how they could assist immigrants and their families affected. One way is through the Casa San José Bail Fund, which he helped found. The fund is helping to ease fears by getting immigrants out of detention and giving them legal resources to fight deportations. Founded during the first Trump Administration in 2019, the Casa San José Bail Fund has raised more than $200,000 from people in the Pittsburgh area. Unlike criminal bonds, bond seekers only have to post 10% of the bond cost, which many families can't afford. Since its inception, it's made 61 loans to various families and helped protect dozens of families from deportation. Across Pennsylvania, two other ICE bail funds have emerged to help immigrants in detention. In Lancaster, where 42% of the population is Latino according to the U.S. Census Bureau the Parish Resource Center maintains the Immigration Bond and Advocacy Network. In Philadelphia, the New Sanctuary Movement maintains the Community Fund for Bond and Legal Support. Unlike the Casa San José ICE bail fund, which raises all of its money locally, both funds are part of the National Bail Fund Network. The network also helps in providing bail funds for American citizens jailed on criminal charges. 'They connect different bond funds,' says Peter Pedemonti of the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia. 'So if we might not have all the money, we could connect with a fund in Massachusetts or somewhere else to pull money together.' SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Pedemonti says that there is a growing nationwide movement aimed at getting more immigrants out of ICE detention. 'At a time where there's been a daily assault on immigrant families, both on the ground with ICE agents and also from the White House with policy coming out. I think it is, it is really important to have that, like that concrete small action and that concrete action of liberation,,' says Pedemonti. 'It's a small victory for one family.' Studies have shown that immigrants who can get out of immigration detention are far less likely to be deported. Some fleeing violence can seek asylum and other venues to achieve legal status successfully. The process can often take years, but some immigrants have found legal ways to stay in the United States. However, those who stay in detention are sometimes subject to isolation and conditions, which advocates have often described as inhuman and unsanitary. 'What they do is they put tremendous pressure on people to just go ahead and sign away their rights to due process,' said Perez. 'They just use incarceration as a way of pressuring people to self-deport'. The fund works with a network of immigration attorneys to review the circumstances of each case and assess the likelihood that a bond could be successful. 'If we assess that they do have a possible path for why they should be allowed to legally stay in the United States, then we go ahead and try to get them legal representation so that they can see if they're eligible to get a bond,' said Perez. Unlike traditional bail funds, Casa San José does not charge interest and allows families to repay the bail over the years. The funds are then reused to help other immigrants get bail. Perez says it has helped mobilize immigrants around Pittsburgh to become politically active in groups like Casa San José. 'Rather than just handing somebody money and wishing them best of luck, we want them to continue to be involved (with) Casa San José, to be involved in helping other people in the community who are being impacted by deportations as well,' said Perez. 'So the goal of the bond fund is not only obviously (to) get people out of detention, but also to try to convey that the community is stronger when we support each other'. Some donors sign up to give the fund $20 a month, but the bulk of the money comes from several large fundraisers. A variety of community groups in Pittsburgh are holding these types of events to support its efforts. In late March, Temple Sinai was packed with over 100 Jewish activists who showed up for the 'De-ICE Ball.' 'There's nothing like when the Jewish community shows up. You guys are no joke,' said Monica Ruiz, the director of Casa San José, to a clapping crowd of Jewish activists. The event raised more than $18,000. 'I'm shocked at how many people showed up,' said Harry Hochheiser, one of the organizers. Hochheiser is a member of the Dor Hadash Synagogue. In 2018, one of their congregation's members, Dr. Jerry Rabonwitz, was killed when a shooter killed 11 Jews who attended three different congregations located in the Tree of Life Synagogue complex, just a few blocks from Temple Sinai. The Oct. 27, 2018, attack is the deadliest attack against Jews in American history. The shooter said that he murdered them because their congregations were fundraising to help immigrants through the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. 'I think to some extent, that's faded from people's memories a little bit, even here, but it's definitely in the back of my mind,' Hochheiser said. Hochheiser said Jews, though, are largely motivated to help immigrants due to their own history of persecution. He pointed out the fundraiser was taking place right around the 86th anniversary of the United States turning away the SS St. Louis, which was carrying over 900 Jewish refugees fleeing Hitler. They were denied entry to the United States and 254 of the passengers would later be killed in the Holocaust when they were returned to Europe. 'It's knowing your history, and it's looking back to think, 'Hey, you know what, what was it like for my grandparents,'' he said. 'I can't imagine being turned back or turned away.' At a time when many activists say that they feel helpless in stopping the Trump administration's deportation efforts, organizers say giving to the Casa San José Bail fund gives them a tangible way to help people. 'I think particularly at this moment, there are a lot of people who are just looking to do something,' said Hochheiser. Mike Elk is a freelance reporter based in Pittsburgh. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where to find the best Twin Cities food trucks the week of May 12
Burgers, pizza, and tacos, oh my. Here's where you can track down more than 100 food trucks around the Twin Cities throughout the week of May 12. As always, schedules change rapidly with food trucks. Please confirm your truck of choice is going to be there before hopping in the car. The truck serves Japanese hibachi/tappanyaki, as well as fried rice and potstickers. May 12: The Savage Tap in Savage, 4–8 p.m. May 13: Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth, 4–8:30 p.m.; and Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 4–8 p.m. May 14: Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, 2–8 p.m. May 15: Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 17: Bobbing Bobber Brewery in Hutchinson, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. The truck serves a variety of Tibetan dumplings. May 14: Taste of Chaska in Chaska, 4–8 p.m. May 16: 1903 University Ave. NE in Minneapolis, 5–10 p.m. May 17: Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis, 12–9 p.m. May 18: Linden Hills Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; and NWF Food Truck Fest in Champlin, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. The angry truck dishes up burgers with its signature angry sauce. May 12: Insight Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 14: Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 4–11 p.m. May 18: BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, 1–7 p.m May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 18: Fleet Farm in Oakdale, 12–5 p.m. The truck serves chicken sandwiches, tenders, and wings with an emphasis on locally sourced food and working with farms that have high standards for the humane treatment of animals. May 15: Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 4–8 p.m. May 14: Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 4–8 p.m. May 13: Hackamore Brewing in Chanhassen, 4–8 p.m. May 14: South St. Paul Sportsman's Club in South St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 15: South St. Paul Sportsman's Club in South St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. May 18: South St. Paul Sportsman's Club in South St. Paul, 12–4 p.m. May 17: Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton, 12–8 p.m. May 15: Alloy Brewing in Coon Rapids, 5–8 p.m. May 16: Elm Creek Brewing in Champlin, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Sapsucker Farms in Mora, 12–7 p.m. May 15: Under Pressure Brewing in Golden Valley, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Getaway Motor Cafe in Carver, 4–8 p.m. This instantly-recognizable "truck" serves brick oven pizzas from repurposed yellow school buses with a brick chimney poking out of the roof. May 13: Thermo King in Bloomington, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 4–8 p.m.; and Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 14: BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth, 4–8:30 p.m.; and Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 4–8 p.m. May 16: 681 17th Ave. NE in Minneapolis, 4:30–10 p.m.; and Farmington Food Truck Festival in Farmington, 5–8 p.m. May 17: 681 17th Ave. NE in Minneapolis, 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. May 18: Maple Lake Market in Maple Lake, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; and 681 17th Ave. NE in Minneapolis, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Grab smashburgers from the pun-rich food truck. The menu has featured alluring burgers like the Peter Piper, topped with bacon, pickled jalapeño, cream cheese, and raspberry preserves. May 12: Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park, 12–9 p.m. May 18: Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, hours TBD Build your own burrito, bowl, taco in a bag, nachos, or southwestern salad at this truck, where the food is all made from scratch. May 17: Aegir Brewing in Elk River, 2–8 p.m. May 14: Heavy Rotation Brewing in Brooklyn Park, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Wild Mind Ales in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Insight Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 17: BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, 1–7 14: Ripple Effect Brewing in Rogers, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, hours TBD May 17: Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul, 1–8 p.m. May 18: Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton, 12–5 p.m. May 12: Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, hours TBD May 13: Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, hours TBD May 16: Getaway Motor Cafe in Carver, 4–8 p.m. May 18: Brühaven in Minneapolis, 2–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 16: InBound Brew Co. in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 13: Elm Creek Brewing in Champlin, 4–9 p.m. The truck serves street tacos in corn tortillas, as well as delightfully loaded tots. May 14: Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m.; and Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park, 4–9 p.m. May 17: Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, hours TBD May 12: Wabasha Brewing in St. Paul, 5:30–8 p.m. May 14: Arbeiter Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m May 15: InBound Brew Co. in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Trove Brewing in Burnsville, 4–8 p.m. May 18: Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul, 1–8 p.m. May 16: Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 18: Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park, 12–5 p.m. May 17: Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 2–8 p.m. May 13: Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Insight Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 13: Brühaven in Minneapolis, 4–9 p.m. May 16: Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 4:30–8:30 p.m.; Angry Inch Brewing in Lakeville, 4–8 p.m.; and 56 Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 18: Angry Inch Brewing in Lakeville, 12–6 p.m. May 13: Paddlefish Brewing in St. Peter, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Paddlefish Brewing in St. Peter, 12–5 p.m. May 17: Schell's Brewing in New Ulm, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The beloved truck offers chicken, pork, vegetable, and dessert (!) egg rolls, as well as fried rice. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 14: Alloy Brewing in Coon Rapids, 5–8 p.m. May 15: Spilled Grain Brewhouse in Annandale, hours TBD May 18: Spilled Grain Brewhouse in Annandale, hours TBD May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 14: Wabasha Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague, 1–8 p.m. May 13: InBound Brew Co. in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 14: Insight Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 17: InBound Brew Co. in Minneapolis, 12–8 p.m.; and Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis, 12–8 p.m. May 18: Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 3–7 p.m. May 17: Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 1:30–7:30 p.m. May 14: Uncommon Loon Brewing in Chisago City, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Three Twenty Brewing in Pine City, 2–9 p.m. It's got greasy spoon staples like burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and fries. May 15: Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, hours TBD May 18: Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 1–5 p.m. May 17: Bobbing Bobber Brewery in Hutchinson, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. May 18: Boathouse Brothers Brewing in St. Paul, hours TBD May 17: Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth, 1–8:30 p.m. May 15: Uncommon Loon Brewing in Chisago City, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Brühaven in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 16: Wabasha Brewing in St. Paul, 5:30–9 p.m. May 14: Boathouse Brothers Brewing in St. Paul, hours TBD May 15: Boathouse Brothers Brewing in St. Paul, hours TBD May 16: Isanti Farmers Market in Isanti, 2–6 p.m.; and Arbeiter Brewing in Minneapolis, 2–8 p.m. May 17: Arbeiter Brewing in Minneapolis, 2–7:45 p.m.; and Prior Lake Farmers Market in Prior Lake, 8 a.m.–12 truck promises southern flavors from the Carolinas 'with a dash of Minnesota nice,' serving fried chicken sandwiches, pulled pork, and more. May 14: Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth, 4–8:30 p.m. May 16: Wild Mind Ales in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Hopkins Main Street Day in Hopkins, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. May 18: Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis, 12–8 p.m. May 16: Boathouse Brothers Brewing in Prior Lake, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 16: Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 18: Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, 2–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. Louie's offers a whole lot of meat, whether you're looking for pulled pork sliders, pork belly, or Cubanos. May 14: Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, hours TBD May 13: Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 4–9 p.m.; and Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Arbeiter Brewing in Minneapolis, 2–8 p.m. May 17: Brühaven in Minneapolis, 4–9 p.m. It's not the typical food truck fare. You'll find NY strip steaks, marinated chicken, and potato wedges on the menu. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 18: InBound Brew Co. in Minneapolis, 12–8 p.m. May 17: Paddlefish Brewing in St. Peter, 4–8 p.m. May 12: BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 16: BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Westside Wine & Spirits in St. Louis Park, 3–6 p.m. May 17: Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. May 15: North Loop Green in Minneapolis, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; and Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Casket Arts Building in Minneapolis, 5–10 p.m. May 17: AAPI Month Festival in Edina, 12–4 p.m.; and 1903 University Ave. NE in Minneapolis, 5–8 p.m. May 18: Art-A-Whirl at Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis, 12–5 p.m. May 12: Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 14: Barrel Theory Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 13: BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, 4:30–9:30 p.m. May 17: Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph, 12-8 p.m. May 18: Alloy Brewing in Coon Rapids, 1–7 p.m. A trailer dishing up pizzas from the same OG ZaZa found at the Potluck Food Hall of Rosedale Center. May 12: HeadFlyer Brewing in Minneapolis, 3–10 p.m. May 13: HeadFlyer Brewing in Minneapolis, 3–10 p.m.; and Insight Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 14: HeadFlyer Brewing in Minneapolis, 3–10 p.m. May 15: HeadFlyer Brewing in Minneapolis, 3–10 p.m. May 16: HeadFlyer Brewing in Minneapolis, 12–10 p.m. May 17: HeadFlyer Brewing in Minneapolis, 12–10 p.m. May 18: HeadFlyer Brewing in Minneapolis, 12–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 18: Hastings Downtown Car Show in Hastings, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This truck brings Parlour's beloved burgers on the road. May 14: Trove Brewing in Burnsville, 4–7 p.m. May 15: Trove Brewing in Burnsville, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Trove Brewing in Burnsville, 2–7 p.m. May 13: Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 14: Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Insight Brewing in Minneapolis, 2–8 p.m. May 15: Bobbing Bobber Brewery in Hutchinson, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Bobbing Bobber Brewery in Hutchinson, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Uncommon Loon Brewing in Chisago City, 1–8 p.m.; and Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. The pizza shop takes its Tandoor-fired crust around Minnesota each week and donates a portion of its proceeds to charitable organizations. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 17: Wabasha Brewing in St. Paul, 1–7 p.m. May 12: Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Angry Inch Brewing in Lakeville, 4–7 p.m. May 16: Casket Arts Building in Minneapolis, 5–10 p.m. May 17: Casket Arts Building in Minneapolis, 12–7 p.m.; and Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka, 4–8 p.m. May 18: Imminent Brewing in Northfield, 1–6 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 15: Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. With roots in Maine, Rebel Lobster offers a variety of lobster roll styles and even lobster pizza. May 15: Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton, 4–9 p.m.; and Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park, 4–8 p.m. May 15: BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Ripple Effect Brewing in Rogers, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Hayes Public House in Buffalo, 12–7 p.m. May 12: M Health Fairview in Burnsville, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. May 13: North Memorial Health in Maple Grove, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. May 17: Wildlife Science Center in Stacy, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. May 18: Elm Creek Brewing in Champlin, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The truck calls its menu a 'celebration of Latin American cuisine,' highlighting dishes passed down through generations. May 18: Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth, 1–7 p.m. May 16: Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, noon until it's gone May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 16: Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth, 2:30–8:30 p.m. May 15: Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton, 4–8 p.m. May 13: Burning Brothers Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. May 14: Burning Brothers Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m. (wing Wednesday) May 17: Burning Brothers Brewing in St. Paul, 2–9 p.m. May 12: Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 4–9 p.m. May 15: Wabasha Brewing in St. Paul, 5:30–8 p.m. May 17: Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 1–8 p.m. May 18: Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 1–8 p.m. May 16: Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton, 4–9 p.m. May 16: Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Uncommon Loon Brewing in Chisago City, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague, 4–8 p.m. May 14: Bobbing Bobber Brewery in Hutchinson, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Bobbing Bobber Brewery in Hutchinson, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. May 12: Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 4–8 p.m. May 14: Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton, 4–8 p.m. May 18: Elm Creek Brewing in Champlin, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Louisa Farhat founded Sweet Lou's with Tim Dubay after working on sausage and charcuterie programs at restaurants in Chicago and Minneapolis. The truck's seasonal menu is committed to sustainable and local whole-animal butchery. May 14: 56 Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Art-A-Whirl at Padraig's Brewing in Minneapolis, hours TBD May 17: Art-A-Whirl at Padraig's Brewing in Minneapolis, hours TBD; and Northeast Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. May 18: Art-A-Whirl at Padraig's Brewing in Minneapolis, hours TBD; and Wild Mind Ales in Minneapolis, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. May 15: St. John's Lutheran Church and School in Chaska, 4–7 p.m. May 17: Spilled Grain Brewhouse in Annandale, hours TBD May 18: Trove Brewing in Burnsville, 12–5 p.m. May 18: Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague, 1–5 p.m. May 18: Bobbing Bobber Brewery in Hutchinson, 12–6 p.m. May 12: Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 4–8 p.m. May 13: Venn Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, 2–8 p.m. Thai Thai's blue truck dishes out Thai classics like pad thai, marinated beef, fried tofu, and more. May 14: Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 15: The Savage Tap in Savage, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Alloy Brewing in Coon Rapids, 3–7 p.m. May 16: Spilled Grain Brewhouse in Annandale, hours TBD May 14: InBound Brew Co. in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 16: Brühaven in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Angry Inch Brewing in Lakeville, 4–8 p.m. It's not a nod to a side dish. Tots are the star of the show at Tot Boss, where you'll find tater tots dressed up for the occasion. There are poutine tots, nacho tots, chili tots… May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 14: Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Mineral Springs Brewing in Owatonna, 4–8 p.m. May 15: Getaway Motor Cafe in Carver, 5–8 p.m. May 14: Brühaven in Minneapolis, 4–9 p.m. May 12: Fairview Ridges in Burnsville, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; and MHealth in Wyoming, 1–4 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 16: Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph, 4–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 17: Lakeville Food Truck Fest in Lakeville, 12–8 p.m. May 12: Arbeiter Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m. May 18: Arbeiter Brewing in Minneapolis, 2–8 p.m.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cinco De Mayo: 5 must-have traditional recipes
, traditionally celebrated on May 5, is an annual festival that commemorates the victory of the Mexican army in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While in Mexico it is not commonly celebrated outside of Puebla, where the battle took place, in the US the festival has become a tradition that celebrates the Mexican and Mexican American heritage with family and friends over food, music and parades. Here are 5 traditional recipes that are prepared to . Mole Poblano Image credits: Getty Images Mole Poblano is the official dish that is prepared to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. In Puebla, where the battle was won, the dish is a signature. It is a rich and flavourful sauce made by toasting and blending spicy and sweet ingredients so that it can be used as a sauce with chicken, rice or even . The ingredients used in the recipe are chillies like ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, seeds like sesame seeds, aniseed, and spices like black peppercorns, cloves, dried thyme, bay leaves, cinnamon, with a unique ingredient chocolate. Chiles en Nogada Image credits: Getty Images Mexicans usually prepare this dish because the colours of its ingredients resemble those of the Mexican flag- green, white and red. The dish is made using Poblano chiles which are from Pueblo, brown sugar, pork, and nuts with a walnut or pecan sauce. The green chiles are stuffed with meat filling, with walnut sauce on top and some sprinkled pomegranates. What's unique about this dish is that it is commonly served lukewarm, which comes as a surprise to many. Tamales Image credits: Getty Images Tamales are a popular choice for any Mexican celebration. These are essentially corn dough patties filled with fillings of beans, meats or cheese. They are wrapped and cooked in corn husks or banana leaves and served with a side of guacamole and any other sauce. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now If you are heading for a Cinco De Mayo celebration, Tamales could be a recipe that you could prepare and take with its quick preparatory timing but delicious taste. Tacos Image credits: Getty Images Tacos are without a doubt the most popular Mexican dish across the globe. These wraps come in many varieties such as Al Pastor, Carnitas or Barbacoa and are a burst of flavour. Tacos are made with soft corn tortillas filled with meat and topped with vegetables and sauces. They are representative of the diverse regional flavours of Mexico and thus a popular choice for Cinco De Mayo parties. Pozole Image credits: Getty Images Pozole, unlike other dishes, is a traditional Mexican soup or stew and is a common choice for traditional festivals. Its ingredients include pork, chiles such as ancho chiles, vegetables such as Napa cabbage, radishes, onion and dried pozole corn cooked together in a flavourful mix that completes the celebration of Cinco De Mayo. It is usually served with a side of fried tortilla chips. Try out these traditional recipes for your Cinco De Mayo celebrations!
The Sun
30-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
Cheap 80p hack stops pigeons from sitting on your garden fence – it prevents them nesting nearby too
A PENNY-PINCHING humane hack to deter those pesky pigeons from nesting in your garden fence costs just 80p from your local supermarket. Shockingly, a spicy sauce, likely available at your local corner shop, can prevent the common garden pests from setting up shop in your backyard. 2 As the sun makes its first tentative appearances, pigeons can become a real nuisance, especially if you live in a city dominated by the feathered mob bosses. Not only can they put garden enthusiasts in a fowl mood, but they can damage plants, cause structural wear and leave droppings that attract rodents. They are also carriers of diseases, and their droppings contain bacterial fungi that can cause respiratory issues and can, in extreme cases, be fatal. However, a little-known hack can save the day, and mean you don't have to skewer the birds on spikes. Siracha, which costs just £80p in the upmarket supermarket Waitrose, deters the birds by irritating their beaks and feet, discouraging them from homing in on your garden. 'They get a burning association they associate with pain.' You could save £14.19, by replacing your Pigeon spray, which retails on Amazon for £14.99 with this simple kitchen ingredient. It also has the added bonus of being fantastic on Tacos. Wilmott Dixon Construction confirmed the efficacy of the technique and said it was recognised as a humane deterrent. After a few visits, they won't return. Technical director of AviGo, Savvas Othon, who tested the technique said: 'Feral Pigeons are intelligent and resourceful creatures, meaning they are well equipped to live and breed in seemingly inhospitable environments. 'This treatment uses that intelligence, teaching the birds where not to land and next without causing them harm.' The upside of this cheeky technique is that the watered-down hot sauce is nearly invisible to the naked eye and made from natural ingredients. This is particularly beneficial if you have small children who have a tendency to pop illicit objects in their mouths from time to time. Wilmott Dixon Construction confirmed the efficacy of the plan and said it was recognised as a humane deterrent. After the pigeons have plodded in the spicy concoction, which you can apply liberally to your garden furniture, they tuck their feet up next to their genitals and experience mild irritation. Quick learners, the birds will stop returning after getting burned a few times. A little bit like eating a chilli straight causes humans real pain but rarely does lasting damage. Safe Guard Pest Control suggests mixing the spicy concoction with vinegar to make it as stinky as possible as possible to put off the birds. As an added bonus, Mike found that the "fiery insurance policy' also discourages cats from using your garden as a portaloo. He wrote: 'We sprinkled hot chilli powder over parts of our borders where the neighbour's cats kept digging up to do their business but once it gets on their paws and they clean themselves they soon get the message to stay in their own gardens.' People also point out that, like pigeon spray, there is an element of upkeep as you have to regularly apply the concoction otherwise the birds return. Another worried that the pigeons will be traumatised. Lee W wrote: 'The people who claim this to be humane should experience what happens when you go for a pee after chopping chillies without giving your hands a good wash first.' But there is no evidence that Lee is a scientist or has had a past life as a pigeon.
