Newly opened Diego’s East Side in Providence, sister restaurant of Newport’s Diego’s and Middletown’s Diego’s Barrio Cantina, celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a bevy of brands at its Wayland Square location. With a street closure and safely spaced tables for a COVID-19 Cinco de Mayo Block Party, guests enjoyed tacos and four varieties of margaritas, as well as branded gear giveaways, all served under the team headed by General Manager and Co-Beverage Director Alyssa Fenner. Lunazul, Casamigos and La Brecha were showcased tequilas. Beer event sponsors included Constellation Brands imports Corona, Pacifico and Modelo. A local selection, Mexican Lager by Rejects Beer Co., a new brewery in Middletown next to Diego’s Barrio Cantina, rounded out the themed offerings. Also featured were cocktails to-go for those just stopping by in Diego’s branded packaging.
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- Newly opened Diego’s East Side in Providence draped in Modelo banners for Cinco de Mayo.
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- All of Diego’s East Side: Tom Spiga, Bar Manager; Alyssa Fenner, General Manager and Co-Beverage Director; and Scott Kirmil, Owner.
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- Spirited selections for Cinco de Mayo: Pacifico, Rejects Beer Co. Mexican Lager, Lunazul Tequila Blanco and Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal.
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- Oaxacan Punch, created by Alyssa Fenner, features Mezcales de Leyenda Oaxaca Mezcal, grapefruit juice, orange zest, orange blossom water and soda water, completed with a festive pirate ship-style garnish.
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- Alyssa Fenner, General Manager and Co-Beverage Director, Diego’s East Side; Jeff Wood, Market Manager, Constellation Brands; and Ryan Broz, General Manager, Horizon Beverage – Wayne Division toasting with Corona.
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- Diego’s East Side also featured takeout cocktails, a regular offering now as pandemic regulations allow continued to-go sales, in specially designed and branded pouches.
Photos by Laura Widness.
