The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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of dishes. Caribe Hilton offers a chef-led class to teach guests the art of making Mofongo. The dish is made from mashing fried plantains with garlic and broth to form a ball of the plantains that is topped with the vegetables and proteins of your liking. Delicious and filling, Mofongo is the perfect way to end a day of activities. For small bites and snacking, head to Kioskos de Piñones. Grab a coconut to sip on while you enjoy the endless array of authentic street food. Between the empanadas, tostones, amarillos, and alcapurrias, it is impossible to choose a favorite. For a sit-down dinner, Santaella in Old San Juan captures the essence of the island by blending traditional Puerto Rican cuisine with ingredients from around the world to create a seemingly endless list of tapas and dishes to enjoy. Their goat cheese, white truffle, and honey quesadilla is so good be prepared to order seconds. If you are looking to dip your toes back into traveling outside of the states, Puerto Rico is the perfect start. There is no need for a passport, the flights are quick, and precautions are in place to ensure the cleanliness and safety of guests visiting the island. Between the plethora of bars and restaurants, and the beauty of the beaches and island as a whole, San Juan is an excellent place to escape and soak in the pleasures Puerto Rico has to offer. V U E N J .C O M 117