Mayaguez Culinary Fest 2014
The coastal town of Mayaguez on the west coast of Puerto Rico is inaugurating its first-ever culinary fest this weekend. Around 80 industry experts will participate in the event, which is to be held as a benefit for the American Cancer Society. Besides great food, local celebrity chefs there will also be live music, fashion shows, and […]
2014 Puerto Rico National Culinary Team
The results are in! After competing at the University of Puerto Rico, Carolina campus, a panel of local celebrity chefs has selected the 2014 Puerto Rico National Culinary Team members. The new all-star ensemble will feature local chefs Luis Castillo of IHE Inc, Raul Correa of San Juan Water Beach Club Hotel, Christopher Vega […]
A Taste of Rum Festival 2014
Save the date, the official rum festival of Puerto Rico is around the corner! The annual Taste of Rum Festival will be held next Saturday, March 1, 2014 in Old San Juan. The festival, which is sponsored by Rums of Puerto Rico, will give locals and tourists alike the unique opportunity to enjoy […]
Sanse2014 Survival Guide
Sanse2014 Survival Guide Enjoy 2014’s Fiestas de la Calle de San Sebastian to the max! Remember these words to the wise and you’ll make the most out of Puerto Rico’s biggest street festival as an unforgettable in Old San Juan! LOGISTICS Date: Thursday January 16 – Sunday January 19 Location: Old San Juan, Puerto […]
San Sebastian Street Festival 2014
It’s about that time! Every year since the 50s hordes of music and art lovers, cultural enthusiasts and foodies alike descend upon Puerto Rico’s best preserved historical city: Old San Juan to partake in the San Sebastián Street Festival (Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián), lovingly nicknamed SANSE. This festival takes place in honor of […]
Art & the City: Open Air Market in Old San Juan
This Saturday January 11 and tomorrow Sunday January 12, the Plaza de Armas square in Old San Juan welcomes the new Art & The City open air market. The cultural event will host over 20 artists and artisans as well as feature performances by Poncili Creación y Brendamaris Rodríguez y live music by Vozegata Música. […]
Puerto Rico Public Holidays
Puerto Rico Public Holidays Little known fact: Puerto Rico might be a tiny island, but we celebrate more public holidays than the majority of the world! Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2014-December 2014 period. JANUARY 2014 1: new year’s day 6: Three Kings’ Day / Epiphany 13: Birthday of Eugenio María […]
Urban Market in heart of San Juan
Seeking home grown, natural and off the beaten path products with an ocean view, my daughter and I set out this past week (the 1st Sunday of the month) to La Ventana al Mar (a window to the sea) to the Mercado Urbano (urban market) for some shopping and eating! Mark the Mercado Urbano as […]
Thanksgiving Day
If you are visiting Puerto Rico over the Thanksgiving Day holidays, you might have already done your research and found out that YES we do celebrate Thanksgiving here in sunny Puerto Rico. This time-honored tradition of breaking bread in celebration of family, friends, and loved ones by giving thanks for our blessings is celebrated all […]
Condado Culinary Fest
Today at 5pm the Condado Culinary Fest kicks off on Ashford Avenue in Condado, Puerto Rico. The weekend long foodie event promises to bring residents and tourists alike the best San Juan has to offer in gastronomy, art, and music. Participating restaurants (including Casa Lola, Di Parma, Mangos, Yerba Buena, Bar Gitano, just to name […]