El Ponce Plans Puts Mariachi Dinner, Craft Nights on the Menu for Dia de Muertos

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta restaurant owner Rosa Thurner talked with ATL Live host Savannah Louie about Dia de Muertos and El Ponce’s 10-year anniversary celebration.The Nov. 1-2 holiday honors deceased loved ones with ofrendas featuring photos, memorabilia, marigolds and candles. Thurner discussed the history of the tradition and El Ponce’s ofrenda, which has grown each year.The restaurant’s 10-week anniversary series includes a Dia de Muertos mariachi dinner, Mexican craft nights, an ofrenda recognizing departed Ponce businesses, a pet costume contest, cooking classes and a local gift market. Thurner also shared Oaxacan-style tamales, chicken mole and cocktails.Event information:What: Dia de Muertos and 10th Anniversary events at El PonceWhen: Dia de Muertos – Nov. 1-2; Anniversary events run 10 weeks in fallWhere: El Ponce, 939 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GAInfo / Reservations:https://www.elponce.com/https://resy.com/cities/atlanta-ga/venues/el-ponceATL Live is your home f