By: AvenidaDeLasArtes.com; Santaella Staff Parada 20 – Plaza del Mercado This is the heart and soul of Santurce! Also known as ‘La Placita' or the little plaza, this is the last of the traditional markets which used to be in every neighborhood before large supermarkets arrived in the 1970s. While...
‘Tostones’ Double-fried Green Plantains
Tostones, or fried green (unripe) plantains, are a staple of the Puerto Rican diet. – Editor’s Note, New Worlder INGREDIENTS vegetable oil, for deep frying 1 green plantain, peeled and cut crosswise into 1-inch slices Kosher salt Prep Time: 10 Minutes Serves: 6-8 Tostones PREPARATION ...
Food Lover’s Guide to San Juan
By: Fodors With its Spanish, African, Taíno (Native American), and French influences, the food of Puerto Rico, or cocina criolla, has always been an adventure for the taste buds, one that utilizes the island's natural gastronomic bounty. In the past few years, however, forward-thinking chefs have redefined the boundaries of...
Spring Cocktails from World Class Bartender Michael Norat
By: LAURENS LAST BITE Michael Norat is a cocktail genius. Born in Miami to Cuban and Puerto Rican parents, he moved to Puerto Rico at age 11 and started acquiring cocktail knowledge early. He won the World Class competition for Puerto Rico in 2015 and went on to represent...