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Puerto Rico’s Restaurants Are Changing The Way Locals Eat

Puerto Rico

If there’s one thing Puerto Rico’s restaurants do well it’s creating and serving on-trend dishes. Following last year’s hurricanes, more than 10,000 hospitality jobs were lost on the island. In the aftermath of the disaster, just 7% of local food and drink venues permanently shut down and this prompted the rest of Puerto Rico’s food businesses to come back fighting. And, as a result of their efforts, local restaurants have made the following food trends come out on top. A love for plantains Puerto Ricans adore plantains and the latest dishes being served across the island continue to…

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Roka Fli Tee

Puerto Rico

Roka Fli Tee I’m a Bronx born Puerto Rican with an immense love for Puerto Rico & I express that on my t-shirt apparel business. Being creative has been a skill I have had since very young. Throughout my years of education I have always excelled in the arts. I am lucky to have continued to be creative in my life through my 9 to 5 as a graphic designer and as my own boss with my online business, RokaFliTee.com. Using clothing apparel as a canvas to transfer my artwork…

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Favorite Wedding Venues in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico
Wedding at La Concha Resort San Juan Puerto Rico

Favorite Wedding Venues in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is a stunning Caribbean island, with neighbors the Dominican Republic and the United States Virgin Island on its east and west respectively. For couples looking for their ultimate tropical paradise, destination wedding, the island of Puerto Rico is it. A destination wedding is becoming quite popular with couples looking for a unique way to celebrate their nuptials. In some ways, you can limit the stress, strain and heartache that comes with planning a wedding on your home turf, and also limit the…

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Top Tips For Managing Your Money In An Uncertain Environment

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s economy has seen its fair share of problems in recent years. From government debt problems to the end of tax breaks which used to benefit the territory, times have been a little tough here. And with Bloomberg reporting that there are still problems to come, it’s important to make sure your personal finance goals are updated to take into account the rough and tumble of these economic shifts. Luckily, there are plenty of ways in which you can ensure your money is managed well if you live in Puerto Rico. From investing to keep ahead of…

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5 Must-Have Traditional Puerto Rican Dishes

Puerto Rico

The flavor of Puerto Rico presents itself in many ways. You can find it in the way the people of this island nation love family, friends, and good conversation. It can be seen in the brightly-colored traditional clothing they wear and the fast-paced dance styles they prefer (merengue, plana, etc.). And it can be heard in their distinctive music, which blends world styles to create a sound that is uniquely Puerto Rican. But Here are just a few that you’ll have to try. Lechón. This island delicacy may be a bit…

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Puerto Rican Recipes | Puerto Rican Food

Puerto Rico
Caldero

Puerto Rican Kitchen Essentials If you go into the kitchen of a Puerto Rican person whether they live in San Juan, New York, Chicago or Florida, there are 10 items you will find in every one of those kitchens. You can’t cook Puerto Rican food for Puerto Rican Recipes if you don’t have these items. More Puerto Rican Recipes These are the essential items in any Puerto Rican Kitchen Pilon Tostonera Caldero Cafetera Colador Sazon Adobo Sofrito Recaito Pilon – Puerto Rican version of a mortar and pestel. Preferably made…

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