Puerto Rico
When you break it down, the literal translation is “rich port”. And how the riches abound for guests in 2022. From cultural immersions to luscious libation – Puerto Rico is the place to be.
COCINA: PÚBLICA
Cocina: Pública celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean with deep colors, textures, and flavors at this farm to table restaurant run by Chef Yashira Velez, former kitchen assistant and sous chef of Chef Paxx Caraballo. Pleasurable to the palate and appealing to the eye. www.cocina-publica.com
LA ISLA
Over in Miramar, the family-run La Isla maintains a sustainability-focused restaurant where ingredients are harvested locally, and a conscious effort is placed on reducing solid waste and single use plastics. Guests are encouraged to participate in the Huskee Swap program and purchase your reusable coffee cups to join the reduce, reuse, recycle movement. www.instagram.com/wearelaisla
PIRA RUM
Old San Juan offers an adults-only experience at Pira Rum. Opened in December, this is the first alcoholic piragua restaurant that offers the local favorite icy treat with an alcohol infused twist. Enjoy this adult beverage with international inspired light bites, along with the other rum cocktails like the famous Mojito. www.instagram.com/pirarumpr/?hl=es
PUERTO RICO RUM JOURNEY
Delve a little further into the history of rum, and more sipping on the island’s. This new app shows the most comprehensive glimpse into the islands famous rum industry and offers tastings with flights of rums and tours of local distilleries that are bound to have an educational and most likely tipsy, but well spent day of drinking. Download the app and get earning badges.
