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 ...
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...
Behind the Bar with Michael Norat
By: LAURENS LAST BITE I was super happy to catch up with Michael Norat, Mr. World Class Puerto Rico 2015 bartender himself. Trust me, he's a busy man. His passion for spirits and mixology has come to match his first love, surfing. I'm glad we were able to chat....
12 Coffee Table Books your Guests will Love
By: Cristina Arreola, LATINA -Link to Article - The perfect living room just isn't complete without some fascinating, beautiful coffee table literature. These 12 hardcover books will inspire you (and your guests!) to think and converse about art, travel, cuisine, fashion, drinks and more. The aesthetics of providing guests...