I grew up on all sorts of Latin food, with beans and rice being the staple on our dining room table. Feijoada, a stew consisting of black beans with beef, and often pork, remains one of my favorite dishes. Although most popular in Brazil,feijoada and similar dishes can be found in countries that were...
After hurricane Irene came crashing down on New York City and the rest of the eastern seaboard, I was relieved to return back home Monday morning. Most of my area had been evacuated early Saturday in preparations for massive flooding and power outages. I returned home to check out the damage. After working a...
Barrio Cafe is a MUST if you are visiting or live in Phoenix, Arizona. Its run by badass chef Silvana Salcido Esparza. I recently found these pictures from a night out with some friends a bit of time ago. What an impressive restaurant! The gourmet Mexican style cooking (based on the chef’s own creations) remains fresh...
Mary Health health food store and restaurant in Caguas Puerto Rico, serves of the most delicious, healthy and organic renditions of traditional Puerto Rican and Latin American fare. The chef is absolutely amazing. This place is proof that traditional dishes can be just as amazing, without the grease and polysaturated oils. All meals come...
Jellyfish Restaurant is hands down my favorite beach front discovery in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I took this picture during my last trip out there a while ago. This is not my plate of food, but the assortment of colors inspired me to flex my zoom lens and catch a decent shot of what this...
I’ve been going to Miss Favela since it opened in 2008. It is by far my favorite Brazilian restaurant for atmosphere. The owners are wonderful, the food is delicious, and the drinks are strong (but also good). Check this place out the next time you are in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. My Favorite Thing on the...
Brazil! My sweet home away from home! These pictures were taking during breakfast at Pousada das Flores, a beautiful pousada (colonial inn) in the historic Pelourinho neighborhood of Salvador da Bahia. If you are planning to head over there, I highly recommend staying here for a night or two. Now, back to the...
This picture is from a brunch I had at Brooklyn’s Miss Favela Restaurant while ago with my mom. This place is one of my staples. Definitely check it out. Back-left: Coxinha de Frango – fried chicken croquets Back-center: Egg and Bacon Omlette Front: Banana French toast with fruit. YUM Location: Miss Favela Restaurant Brooklyn, NY Experience:...
Kiosko El Boricua is my favorite homestyle place to grab greasy, tasty, african-taino style Puerto Rican food. I go here every time I visit Puerto Rico. This kiosk is in Pinones, the heart of afro-puerto rican culture, some 10 – 20 minutes by car from San Juan airport. Over the years, this has become my oasis...
This was taken Christmas 2009 and was my last real sit down meal with one of my greatest of friends in the world, Idilio Rivera, who passed away this summer. This meal may very well be one of my favorite memories. We were all so happy to be together at the water front in...
