Summer’s biggest beach bash: 2013’s Noche de San Juan in Puerto Rico
Photo credit 1-3: Mikol Hoffman / Photo credit 4: http://quehaydepuertorico.wordpress.com For Puerto Ricans–and anyone visiting Puerto Rico on the eve of June 23 for that matter— the Noche de San Juan is the summer’s biggest beach party, full of food, drinks, live music, and plenty of bikinis. This no-holds-barred festivity actually harkens back to time-honored traditions celebrating the […]
A Foodie Father’s Day
Hola Foodie Fathers! Here at Flavors of San Juan we know the importance of quality time spent with the family, especially when it involves sharing some amazing food in the best locations San Juan has to offer! That’s why we’re proud to promote our partnership restaurant, El Patio del Nispero, and their special Father’s […]
Caribbean Cuisine and Culture: the perfect gift for the vacationing dad
With Father’s Day only a few days away on Sunday June 16, many of us are searching for that perfect gift for Dad. This year, however, Flavors of San Juan suggests you skip the traditional ties or golf balls route, and treat Dad to a real evening out on the town: out in the oldest […]
Cooking Puerto Rican Style
The first things that spring to mind when a traveler imagines Puerto Rico might be its miles of sandy beaches cupped by crystal clear water or the deep amber flavor of its legendary rum, but to those lucky travelers who have actually been to Puerto Rico, many remember its culinary attributes long after their […]
FIESTAS DE LA CALLE SAN SEBASTIAN 2013
FIESTAS DE LA CALLE SAN SEBASTIAN 2013 Are you coming to San Juan Between January 17th and the 22nd this year? Then it’s time to put on your party clothes and get ready for the San Sebastian Festival in Old San Juan! The San Sebastian Festival is the largest festival that takes place in Old […]
Latin Caribbean Food Recipe: Pasteles
Making and serving pasteles at Christmas time is a Puerto Rican tradition. It’s hard work, but well worth the effort. Get together a bunch of friends and make a day of it. Be sure to make enough for everyone to take home.There are as many pastele recipes as there are cooks. You can always add […]
Puerto Rico’s Flavorful Culinary Tours
Puerto Rico’s capital, San Juan, is well-known for its beautifully preserved Old City, which is just a short walk from most cruise ship docks. Visitors can take in the ancient city walls, cobblestone streets, imposing forts and nearly 500-year old cathedral. One unique event visitors may find both convenient and fascinating is a food and […]
Local Market Tour in San Juan, Puerto Rico
LA PLACITA MARKET TOUR Maybe the city of Old San Juan is not your speed, you want to slow down and visit one of the “must do” things in other parts of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Well, the Flavors La Placita market tour is just for you. Experience one of the most historic markets in […]
Chef for a Day in San Juan
Become a Puerto Rican chef for a day with the most interactive, hands-on class in San Juan. You might not have grown up with a Puerto Rican mother stewing rice and beans or flattening plantains to make tostones in the kitchen for dinner, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your mofongo and eat it, […]
San Juan’s original culinary walking tour: Flavors of San Juan Food and Culture Tour
As seen on CNN, Caribbean Travel and Life, USA Today and in Lonely Planet and Frommer’s Guidebooks,Flavors of San Juan Food and Culture Tours offers unique 2-3 hour food tasting and cultural walking tours focused on local food at restaurants off the beaten path in Old San Juan.Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, […]
