The Dish May 02 2001

Cinco de Mayo
It’s time for tequila, tacos and mariachi. No need to head for the border, stop by Buckhead’s Oh ... Maria! or Midtown’s Zocalo for three days of parties May 4-6 from 11:30 a.m.-midnight. Dine on authentic Mexican food, take advantage of tequila specials and enter to win a trip to Mexico. Call 404-261-2032 for Oh ... Maria! or 404-249-7576 for Zocalo.

Al fresco
Enjoy the onset of summer at Mosaic’s Sunday Picnic on the Patio starting May 6. The restaurant will serve a light meal with a combination of French, Spanish, Italian and Chilean elements. 5-8 p.m. $15. 308 W. Ponce de Leon, Decatur. 404-373-9468.

Grape escape
Sample the white wines of Spain at Eclipse di Luna’s monthly wine tasting beginning May 8. On the second Tuesday of each month, the restaurant presents a light assortment of tapas and a sampling of wines on the patio. 5:30-7 p.m. $10. 764 Miami Circle. 404-846-0449.

If your prefer Italy as a taste destination, head to La Tavola Trattoria. The restaurant will serve light Italian hors d’oeuvres along with wines of the Masi Vineyards. May 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. $15. 992 Virginia Ave. 404-873-5430. Or check out Vino!, which hosts “What Color is Your Pinot?” May 8 as part of a series of tastings held every Tuesday in May. 5-8 p.m. $20. 2900 Peachtree Road. 404-816-0511.

One of California’s oldest wineries, Far Niente’s owner Larry Maquire visits Atlanta May 2 to collaborate with Park 75’s Chef Brooke Vosika for a wine maker dinner. The wines of Far Niente will be paired with a four-course prix fixe dinner prepared by Vosika. $95. 75 14th St. 404-253-3840.

Lunch break
If your bologna is getting to be a bore, spice up your lunch with the international flavor of The Cafe at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. Each day the lunch buffet features specialties from around the world. Themes include: Mediterranean Monday, Asian Tuesday, Caribbean Wednesday, Southern Thursday and American seafood Friday. $26. 3434 Peachtree Road. 404-240-7035.

Do it yourself
Learn to combine traditional Mediterranean ingredients like tomato, seafood, lamb, olives and garlic at The Art Institute of Atlanta’s Mediterranean cooking class. Or if the Orient is your joi de vivre learn how to make your own sushi, from preparing the perfect rice to creating garnishes. Both classes held May 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $85. 6600 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road. 770-394-8300 ext. 2420.

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