Ropa Vieja Grill Review
March 24, 2007 by BW · 10 Comments
If you are looking for authentic Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisine then Ropa Vieja Grill might just be the place for you. Ropa Vieja (Spanish for Old Clothes) is located in the Condado district of San Juan and is a medium sized restaurant that is popular with locals as well as visiting tourists. The décor [...]
Do I Need a Passport for Puerto Rico?
March 17, 2007 by BW · 3 Comments
Do I Need a Passport for Puerto Rico? This is a question that I see over and over in various forums etc. This questions arise because of the new Western hemisphere Travel Initiative that was implemented at the beginning of the year. The bottom line is ‘NO YOU DO NOT NEED A PASSPORT’ if you [...]
Puerto Rico The Local Food
March 17, 2007 by BW · 5 Comments
Here in Puerto Rico, you can find a diverse range of cuisine; but it is the islands traditional food that you have to try when you are here. The locals call it ‘comida criolla’, which is a blend of Spanish, Taíno, African and American influence. Puerto Rican food uses the vast range of fresh produce from the land [...]
Chiringas at El Morro
March 15, 2007 by BW · 5 Comments
This past Sunday I learned what chiringa means in English. If you look closely at the photograph you might be able to tell, If not I’ll put you out of your misery. Chiringa means Kite. If you go to El Morro in Old San Juan any given Sunday (weather permitting) you will see not just [...]
