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Ask.Metafilter is our favorite answer site-- the NYC tag provides a weekly dose of New York questions and answers. This week, the theme seems to be food:

Gothamist on where you can find out more about El Dia de los Muertos

Although technically, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican defeat of the French army at the Battle Of Puebla in 1862, Gothamist looks at it as a great excuse to celebrate with food and drinks. Then again, we turn just about anything into an excuse to celebrate with food and drinks. Tap into your Mexican heritage and join in the fun.

Both the New York Times and NY Mag provide roundups fo restaurants celebrating the Mexican festival of El Dia de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead, when the spirits of the dead return to the land of the living to eat, drink, and be merry. Traditional foods such as pan de los muertos, a sweet bread flavored with anise (you can find a recipe here if you'd like to make your own), and sugar candies in the shape of skulls are eaten to mark the occasion. Mercadito, Rocking Horse, Rosa Mexicano, and La Palapa are among the restaurants offering Dia de los Muertos specials, and they are also participants in the Mexican Restaurant tour.

beat.So while the humble street fair will never be abandoned by Gothamist, we can't help but make the more upscale Chile Pepper Fiesta part of our annual autumn ritual.Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue, (718) 623-7200