WHO: Mizado Cocina
WHAT: Mizado Cocina – a loose, engaging environment that celebrates the good life with a delicious take on modern Mexican and Latin American cuisine – is entertaining the living and honoring the dead with their second annual Day of the Dead Celebration, featuring a specialty menu and signature cocktail; traditional altar; and a fun Instagram Costume Contest Giveaway.
WHERE: Mizado Cocina
5080 Pontchartrain Blvd. (at the corner of I-10 and Metairie Road)
New Orleans, LA 70118 *
*NOTE: Ample free, off-street parking is available.
WHEN: Mizado Cocina’s Day of the Dead Celebration, kicking off on October 9, will include:
The Day of the Dead Specialty Menu, Black Widow Cocktail with signature glass and special Day of the Dead beer selection
Available from October 9 – November 2
Friday, October 30: Wake The Dead Party
Extended Happy Hour featuring $3 margaritas (until 8 PM) and FREE shot of Maestro Dobel Reposado for those wearing Sugar Skull Makeup
Saturday, October 31: Halloween Bash
Instagram Costume Contest Winner Announcement, Drink Specials
Sunday, November 1: All Saints Brunch
Early brunch specials & Pre-Game Saints Brunch (starting at 9 AM), $10 bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Marias
Monday, November 2: Day of The Dead “Dining for a Purpose”
Benefitting the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
WHY: Mizado Cocina’s Day of the Dead Celebration is a way to honor and remember our departed loved ones. The Latin eatery hosts their “Dia de Los Muertos” to embrace the traditions of Latin culture while also emphasizing what New Orleans already does best – celebrating life and all it has to offer. To round out the festivities, a portion of all proceeds on Monday, November 2 will benefit the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
HOW: Mizado Cocina is open seven days a week, Monday – Thursday, 11 AM – 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM – midnight and Sunday brunch 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. For more information or to view the menu, visit http://mizadococina.com. Engage with Mizado Cocina on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MizadoCocina) and Instagram or Twitter (@MizadoCocina).
To commemorate their Day of the Dead Celebration, Mizado will open early for brunch on Sunday, November 1, offering Pre-Game Saints Brunch specials starting at 9 AM.
From 5 PM – 11 PM on Halloween night, Mizado Cocina’s fans are encouraged to follow along on Instagram (@MizadoCocina) and show off their coolest costume using the hashtag #PartyAtMizado. The most-liked photo will win one sweet prize – a $250 gift card to splurge on their Latin-inspired fare! The winner will be announced at the Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 31 around 11 PM. The winner does not need to be present to win. No purchase necessary.
About Mizado Cocina:
Mizado Cocina is located at 5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., at the corner of I-10 and Metairie Road. Created by Gary Darling, Hans Limburg and Greg Reggio, collectively known as the Taste Buds, Mizado Cocina offers modern, Mexican cuisine with traditional Latin American flavors, featuring hand-crafted salsas, ceviche, sharable plates and small batch tequilas. Since their partnership, The Taste Buds have created successful restaurant concepts in the New Orleans area and around the Gulf south. Mizado Cocina marks the third concept from The Taste Buds. The first being Semolina, known for its contemporary pasta dishes, and the second being Zea Rotisserie & Grill, a polished casual restaurant serving inspired American food. The Taste Buds have received numerous accolades and their success has garnered recognition from the Louisiana Restaurant Association, Greater New Orleans Chapter as Restauranteurs of the Year in 2003 and recipient of the Good Neighbor award in 2012 from the National Restaurant Association. For more information visit www.mizadococina.com.