Plattdeutsch Restaurant  is a German restaurant located in Franklin Square who recently opened a beer garden.

Love beer gardens they always seem to have a celebratory feeling, not so crazy about beer, but celebrating is something I always like to do. I mean who doesn’t?

It was strange to hear that this German Beer Garden was having Cinco De Mayo celebration.   Then I thought well maybe Cinco De Mayo is becoming like St. Patricks day, you know, it is the day when everyone is Irish.    The next strange thing was my whole family came to celebrate this German, Mexican event.  How funny is that?

  My parents and I were the first to arrive and then everyone else followed.  We were suppose to meet my son and sister’ family at 5:30 pm, they arrived at 6 pm.

 I tell you I don’t know why my son and my sister’s family always arrive late, no matter where we go.

Good thing  I came at the designated time  or a table we would not have gotten.

Here are the  Mariachi Band.

 What’s Cinco De Mayo without a Mariachi Band?

The evening was even more entertaining when my co worker, Karen, and her friend Nadine, joined my family to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.  Laughter was the sound at our table,  along with the clinking of beer glasses.

Oh, not only were we Cinco De Mayo-ing  but we also made sure that we bet on the Kentucky Derby.  Boy, did that beer garden  come to its feet when those horses were let out of the gates.

Yes, I bet on a derby horse and it did not win, lost a big $2.00.

You might be wondering about the food.  See Plattdeutsch serves German food but not on Cinco De Mayo.  Our palettes enjoyed Gonzo’s Mexican Grill.  Gonzo’s happens to be one of the best Mexican restaurants in Franklin Square.  Plattdeutsch and Gonzo’s who would have ever thought.

 As the night progressed the people packed in.  Here I am with my boss Sunny, and Karen.  We are co-workers who enjoy each others company especially at outside events.

Yes, the 5th of May is now a special date, not just for Mexico, but for me,  my family, and friends.