Top foods for a prosperous Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is not only a wonderful celebration, but also a time to enjoy culinary rife with meaning and symbolism. Below Flavors of San Juan shares with you the top foods to ensure a prosperous and happy year to come. Tangerines (wealth) and Oranges (good luck) Represent: happiness and abundance How to: display 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 […]
Calabaza (pumpkin) Empanadas: Halloween Leftovers done right!
Had an amazing time last night carving Jack-o-Lanters? Are your windows and front porch now littered with carved pumpkins in all shapes and sizes? After mass pumpkin carvings, most of us look for new and unique ways to use those delicious pumpkin insides (and we’re not just talking about roasting the seeds in the […]
Flavors of San Juan featured on list of Historic Sites by Marriott International
MY DESTINATION PR HISTORIC SITES This past month of October 2013, leading hotel group Marriott International compiled a list of not-to-be-missed historic sites for the always informative travel blog My Destination PR. The list includes unforgettable monuments and experiences in Puerto Rico’s most historic, Old San Juan. Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture […]
Girls Just Wanna Have fun: A Girls Get-Away Weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico
What could be better than getting away from it all with your best girlfriends? The trend of “women-only” getaways is on the rise and women everywhere are creating weekend escapades that cater around their needs and wants. A recent womansday.com article listed Puerto Rico among the top “just-the-girls” trips for 2013. In honor of National Girlfriend’s Day […]
Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition & Outdoor Festival
July 13 and 14 dozens of teams from all over Puerto Rico, the US, and the Caribbean came together on the grounds of the Puerto Rico Convention Center for the biggest outdoor, culinary event of its kind in the Caribbean: the 6th annual Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition & Outdoor Festival. Over 80 teams and 35 sponsors […]
Puerto Rico brings home culinary glory at Taste of the Caribbean
Photo Credit PRHTA Over 10 teams from across the Caribbean competed at the five-day event in Miami: Taste of the Caribbean, one of the most important culinary competitions in the Caribbean! The Puerto Rico National Culinary Team, defending champions from 2012, brought home another impressive collection of medals and awards, once again showcasing our culinary traditions […]
Superfoods = SUPERior Local Puerto Rican Cuisine
photo credit: http://greatist.com/health/superfoods-a-to-z With growing concerns over the state of people’s health and nutrition, we’re all making smarter choices about what we eat on a daily basis. Superfoods are jam-packed with essential nutrients and anti-oxidants. By definition, superfoods are super for you! Here at Flavors of San Juan we can spot at least TEN […]
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 […]
