Spoon’s 2014 San Juan Holiday Dining Guide
Celebrating the holidays in Puerto Rico means relishing life’s pleasures: beaches, palm trees, sunshine, rum, arroz con gandules, lechón, pasteles, and coquito. Unfamiliar with the last few items on that list? Never fear, Spoon has got you covered. We spend all year tasting the best this island has to offer and this holiday season we…
La Campechada 2014 Art Festival in Old San Juan
This December 12th-14th the streets and plazas of Old San Juan will be transformed into a splendor of visual art and performance for La Campechada 2014. Drawing its name from Puerto Rico’s first recognized painter Jose Campeche, La Campechada is an annual interdisciplinary arts festival showcasing an array of artistic mediums. Visitors to Old San…
COCINA TROPICAL: The Classic and Contemporary Flavors of Puerto Rico
Rich in flavor and a unique blend of African, Spanish, Taíno Indian and French roots, Puerto Rico’s cuisine is an explosion of flavors. In his book, Cocina Tropical, renowned chef Jose Santaella pays homage to his homeland with its beautiful mountains, picturesque beaches and historic Spanish colonial city. In this beautifully photographed book by Ben…
Ají for You and Me
On a recent afternoon, we had the pleasure of escaping to the nearby mountains of Comerío, a lovely rural town an hour south of San Juan. Sure, we love the city but it was so refreshing to breathe in some fresh, cool air, especially after the sticky, sultry summer. San Juan seems like a megapolis compared…
Its Summer Time, Drink Up!
Gone are the days of vodka tonic and fake cranberry for mixing. Don’t get us wrong we do indulge in an occasional Cuba Libre or rum with fresh-squeezed juice (must be freshly-squeezed) but these days we tend to go for an old-fashioned, a classic twist on the Negroni or something prepared with lavender, lemongrass soda,…
Cocina Abierta Opens in Condado
After four successful years in the town of Guaynabo, a suburb of San Juan, Cocina Abierta has relocated. Chef & owner Martín Louzao, has decided to move his popular restaurant to the trendy neighborhood of Condado, popular with tourists and locals, thanks to its beachfront hotels, high-end shops and numerous bars and restaurants. But he…
Get Ready for Saborea 2014
We are so excited to announce the return of Saborea, one of the most important culinary events in Puerto Rico. The event will be held April 5-6 at the El Escambrón Beach in Puerta de Tierra near the Caribe Hilton Hotel. This is a great opportunity to sample Puerto Rico’s best cuisine from over 60 restaurants, watch…
Hadley Wins the Puerto Rico Open
The 7th annual Puerto Rico Open presented by seeepuertorico.com came to a close yesterday on the greens of the Trump International Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. The winner, Chesson Hadley, a rookie from the states shot a five-under 67 to claim a two-shot win at the Open, with rising New Zealand star Danny…
Central Steakhouse Opens in Condado -EDIT- [RESTAURANT CLOSED]
Central Steakhouse in the trendy neighborhood of Condado is a great dining option in Puerto Rico. The restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, is walking distance from most hotels in Condado including the La Concha Resort and the Marriott Stellaris. Chef George Thomas, who previously worked in the foodie town of Austin, Texas creates…
More Than A Game, An Experience! PUERTO RICO OPEN 2014
The Puerto Rico Open, presented by seepuertorico.com, is the premier sporting event on the Island. It will be open to the public March 6-9 and take place at the Trump International Golf Club, Coco Beach Resort in Río Grande. Over the past four years, over $1,200,000 was raised to send deserving children to college, develop music…