Image cc Puerto Rico Tourism Co. There’s something magical about a cup of coffee. Well, not just any cup of joe! It must unquestionably begin with quality beans. [Disclaimer: I’m not a purist and I will sometimes add cinnamon and other toppings if the beans are not great to begin with] For me, it’s a…
This Saturday, February 7, the InterContinental San Juan Hotel and Casino will host Chefs for Valentina – an evening of exceptional gastronomy to benefit a very brave little girl. Valentina Carles Toro is 9 month-old battling neuroblastoma, an infant cancer that develops in nerve tissue. Valentina is in need of extremely costly bone-marrow transplants and chemotherapy that will total in excess of $280,000. The San Juan restaurant community is rallying around her family to help with the costs. Over chefs will showcase their tremendous culinary talents all for little Valentina. Chefs include: Augusto Schreiner, José Carles, Efrain Cruz, Christian Quiñones, Jeremie Cruz, Angel Santiago, Damian Hernandez, Raúl Correa, Enrique Piñeiro, Juan José Cuevas, Xavier Pacheco, Ernesto Rivera, René Marichal and more. Please come and support this wonderful cause. Where: Hotel Intercontinental, San Juan When: February 7, 2015 Time: 7pm Cocktail…
NEW YEAR’S EVE SAN JUAN 2014 New Year’s Eve, like any other evening in Puerto Rico, can be as chilled-out or as raucous as you like. To channel your inner zen beach bum, grab a cold coconut, fill it with whiskey and let the sound of waves lapping the shore make you forget all about…
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…
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,…
Our afternoon guided walking food tour lets you experience Old San Juan like a local. You’ll taste several dishes, including two alcoholic beverages, and stop at major points of interest along the way. It’s a food, drinks, history and culture tour all in one!
Start your day walking at a relaxed pace along the historic cobblestone streets during this Old San Juan food tour and use gastronomy, history, and architecture as a passage to discover Puerto Rican culture.
