Puerto Rico

Sofrito: The Flavor of Latin-American Cuisine By Chef Daniela Rivera Sofrito – It’s the condiment or “sazón” that gives Latin American cuisine its distinct flavor. Each country has a variation of sofrito and Puerto Rico is no exception. What makes sofrito in Puerto Rico different from those in the rest of Latin America would be…

Restaurant Week is here and we couldn’t be more excited. This week-long event, lasting through June 10, celebrates Puerto Rico’s top restaurants, who offer prix fixe menus at accessible prices. Over 25 restaurants are participating in this year’s event, offering prix fixe dinner menus for $28 or $38 and select restaurants have lunch menus for…

You jumped in a cold yet revitalizing waterfall, hiked some scenic trails and even saw a coquí frog. But now your stomach is grumbling and you need to remedy the situation before you start considering eating what looks like a delicious red berry (and is actually a poisonous seed). Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered!…

1919 Restaurant The most delicious time of the year is here! The 6th annual Puerto Rico Restaurant Week is happening now through June 10 with incredible dining deals at over 25 restaurants. Participating restaurants are offering three or four course dinner menus for $28 or $38 and a select number are also offering a prix…

  Here at Spoon, we’re all about good eats and food fests. We eagerly await each Spring so that we can attend Saborea, a 4-day culinary festival that’s always a grand time. Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, the festival will take place May 18 – 21, 2017. The event kicks off on Thursday with Bubbles…

I fondly remember my ARETĒ nights. So much excitement, so much build-up for the unforgettable 6-course meals prepared by Chef Mario Juan and proudly served by Kali & Bria Solak. Usually capped at 6 guests, the wait at times was two to three months. I of course, would frequently call and plead to be put…

Gallo Negro is taking over Puerto Rico. Or rather, they will if Chef Maria Grubb has her way. Their recent spate of collaboration dinners or ‘takeovers’ organized by Chef Grubb and her staff have been a hit with diners from San Juan to Isabella. It’s a simple idea that lends itself to tremendous creativity. Come…

Situated at the foot of El Yunque National Forrest, the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is a study in understated luxury perfectly suited to host the 3rd annual FUDIS Gourmet Food Truck Festival. The tree-lined path that leads to the property’s entrance is an enchanting corridor that builds anticipation with each passing ceiba and almond…

The jaunty piragua cart with it’s bright colors and big umbrella ambles down the street in San Juan with the same awkward agility it does in New York City. A summer staple of both cities, the cart’s pyramid shaped icy treat is a tropical flavored harbinger of happiness. It exemplifies one of the many culinary…

When does waiting behind a big line of trucks not induce a rage fueled steering wheel thumping fit? The correct answer: When the trucks are kitchens on wheels at a food truck festival in an idyllic setting! The Spoon Food Tours family happily decided to test this theory last weekend at the University of Puerto…