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Weekend Lineup: May 4-6

Kaitlyn Pacheco — Thu, 03 May 2018 19:28:00 +0000

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May 5: Papi’s Cinco In The City

Central Plaza at Harbor Point, 1310 Point St. 12-7 p.m. $10.50-70.68. 410-299-8480.

Since this Fells Point taco joint opened its doors in 2014, Papi’s annual Cinco de Mayo event has been a can’t-miss fiesta filled with salt-rimmed margaritas and Mexican street fair-inspired bites. This year, Papi’s is raising the bar with an all-day celebration at Harbor Point, featuring live Latin music from Mambo Combo and Zakke Latin Fusion Band, taco-eating contests, and even a live donkey. Along with Papi’s signature street tacos, nachos, and elote, nosh on Alexander Tavern’s Mexican-inspired tot-chos and baja chicken sliders at this inaugural festival.

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May 5: Kentucky Derby Block Party

The Chasseur, 3328 Foster Ave. 12-8 p.m. $10. 410-327-6984.

The 143rd Preakness Stakes is only two weeks away, but if you can’t wait until then to get your horse-racing fix, head to this Canton corner bar to celebrate “the greatest two minutes in sports.” The Chasseur is pulling out all the boozy stops for its fifth annual derby block party, including brewery tents and trucks from local favorites like Union Craft, Waverly Brewing, and Monument City, as well as a vodka bomb special and a mint julep bar for something a little stronger. Snack on eats from local food stands (featuring sweets from Cream Cruiser and Balti’Marons) and catch live music performances by bluesy band Ricky Wise & The Dirty Unit, as well as DJ AYYYE ONE, AstroSquid, and Victims of Experiences.

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May 5: Kinetic Sculpture Race

American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 410-244-1900.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the American Visionary Art Museum’s weird and wonderful event that challenges contestants to race handmade, human-powered sculptures through 14 miles of land, water, and mud. Watch from the sidewalk (we recommend braving the crowds for a spot at Canton Waterfront Park or Patterson Park) as these motorized works of art, decorated to fit the theme “Mysteries & Tall Tales,” compete for awards like “Worst Honorable Mention” and “Grand Mediocre Champion.”

HEAR

May 5: Mini Masquerade Ball

Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric, 140 Mt. Royal Ave. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free-$17. 410-704-8938.

Just when we thought WTMD’s kiddie concert series, Saturday Morning Tunes, couldn’t get any cuter, they throw a masquerade-themed party packed with enough music and entertainment to leave their pint-sized listeners (and their parents) ready for a nap by noon. This Saturday, bring the kiddos to the Lyric to hear a family-friendly set by the Bachelor Boys Band, dance with a hula-hooping stilt walker, and design colorful masks to wear during the party.

DO

May 4-5: FlowerMart

Mount Vernon Square, 699 Washington Pl. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. 410-274-5353.

Before the clouds roll in this weekend, head to Mt. Vernon Place for this beloved springtime celebration filled with flowers, colorful hats, and classic lemon peppermint sticks. At this 107th annual festival, kick off spring in the city with arts and crafts vendors, live music and entertainment, and plenty of Bawlmer-style eats like Maryland crab cakes and pit beef sandwiches. Stick around on Saturday to see the parade of pets dressed in their best spring outfits and the annual maypole dance.

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Cinco de Mayo drink recipe

Jess Mayhugh — Mon, 05 May 2014 11:54:00 +0000

Papi’s Taco Joint, which recently opened its back courtyard, is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in a big way today.

Drink specials include $3 house margaritas, $4 Dos Equis drafts, and $15 beer buckets, as well as $3 sangria pints during happy hour. There will also be a visit from a real-life donkey named Chachi this afternoon and raffles/giveaways to benefit the the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society into the evening.

But, if staying home is more your style, the fine people at Papi’s have divulged their red sangria recipe for you guys to try and mimic:

L.A. Cetto cabernet sauvignon (sold at Papi’s)
1/2 ounce lower-end brandy
1/2 ounce triple sec
1/2 ounce simple-syrup
splash of Sprite
lemon, lime, orange, and red apple wedges

Soak lemons, limes, oranges, and red apples in wine for three days. After that time, add in brandy, triple sec, and simple syrup. Fill that with more fresh fruit and ice. Pour into a 16-ounce pint glass until three-quarters full. Top with Sprite, shake, and enjoy!

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Papi’s Taco Joint opens in Fells Point

Jess Mayhugh — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:30:00 +0000

Alexander’s Tavern owners Charlie Gjerde and Carrie Podles opened the Mexican-inspired Papi’s Taco Joint in the old Bradley’s/J.A. Murphy’s/Lulu’s space.

The business partners have done quite a makeover of the space, which was featured on Bar Rescue a few years back.
All of the dark wood looks refinished, there are added stained-glass
accents, a kitchen window was created for a more open feel, and an
outside courtyard will open up later in the spring.

A bright and
colorful chalkboard advertises the bar’s happy hour (Monday-Friday, 4-7
p.m.), which was exactly the time we went last Friday. Specials include
$3 house margaritas (50 cents more to add flavor), $3 draft beers, $6
sangria, and $1 tacos. I tried a traditional margarita, made with
100-percent blue agave Camarena tequila and house-made sour mix, which
had a soft spice and ample amount of tart.

Also available are
various margarita flavors (everything from prickly pear to bananas
foster), mojitos, martinis, and both local and Mexican beers. You could
even get a Coronita (mini Corona) dumped in your margarita, which we saw
a few customers enjoying.

As for the food, Papi’s is inspired by “the antojitos
of Mexican street food trucks, carts, and markets,” so its menu
features items like hominy and yucca frita. We sampled the elote
esquites—corn on the cob dusted with lime, chile pequin, cotija, Mexican
mayo, and lemony herb epazote—which was unique and delicious. We
also appreciated the “build-your-own street taco” menus, in which you
could choose your own tortilla, meat, salsa, and style.

While
it’s still early for Papi’s (and the poor space seems cursed), we have
high hopes. Not only does it have successful business owners, but the
concept is thoughtful and creative—albeit in a neighborhood with a lot
of taco competition already.

To read more about Charlie Gjerde and his journey to Alexander’s and Papi’s, pick up a copy of our April issue.

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