Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage month kicks off today and Berkeley College Professor Marisol Abuin gave us the history behind the celebration. Members of the college's HOLA club were also on hand to help out. To find out what Berkeley College has planned for Hispanic Heritage month, log onto www.berkeleycollege.edu.

And what's a celebration without some good food. Our friends at Mercadito turned things into a real fiesta and helped us exercise our rights to enjoy south-of-the-border delicacies. You can do the same at any of the three Mercadito restaurants in the city for the entire month of September...and it's for a bargain.

Here are some of what to expect this Mexican Independence Day at the Mercadito Restaurants:

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Mercadito (179 Avenue B) 212-529-6490
- Festive mariachi entertainment from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
- A special sharing menu for only $35, which includes the choice of ceviche or botana, tacos and dessert
- Drink Special - "El Grito" created by Tippling Bros., especially for the Mercadito restaurants for $10
- Dish Special - Picadillo chile relleno available throughout the month of September for $20.50

Mercadito Grove (100 Seventh Avenue South) 212-647-0830- Festive mariachi entertainment from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
- Dish Special - Picadillo chile relleno available throughout the month of September for $20.50

Mercadito Cantina (172 Avenue B) 212-388-1750
- A special fish taquiza (guajillo-ancho marinated red snapper) at $16.50 for ¼ pound or $25.50 for ½ pound
- Drink Special - "El Grito" created by Tippling Bros., especially for the Mercadito restaurants for $10

For more information on locations or questions about the Mexican Independence Day specials, just log onto their website at www.mercaditony.com