Restaurante Raices

I had a late lunch in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico at a very authentic place called Restaurante Raices! A facebook friend recommended this place and one of their house specialties was Munfungo. I had heard of this dish but never had it. My thoughts were, there couldn't have been a better time or place to try it! The staff was friendly and attentive! I loved there outfits!!! The women wore all white long flowing skit outfits and white caps that reminded me of a pillow case. place was cozy and quaint with fun funky decor. We found the silverware in a small metal bucket on the table. We drank out of metal mugs with the company's logo! I chose the munfungo with shimp. I switched to yellow plantains instead of the green ones, had to pay a little extra but worth it. The mufungo was served in a medium sized Pilon with a plantain chip sticking out the side! My mouth is still watering as I think about the flavors of sweet plantains mashed in garlic butter served with plump juicy shrimp! Foodgasm alert!!! I also tried the Chuleta Kan Kan, that was a huge porkchop served with rice. Both dishes very flavorful! I left too full for dessert!!! In the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger..."I'll be back! They have three locations Old San Juan, Cagus, and Hato Rey... Check out the website for more info! http://restauranteraices.com/  

Swizzle Inn Bermuda

Besides the beautiful beaches and the friendly people Rum Swizzle, Bermuda's National Drink will keep you coming back to the island! Rum Swizzle is made from Bermuda's own Gosling's Black Seal and Gold Rum mixed with various fruit juices.  Click here to learn to make your own!
Today I stopped by The Swizzle Inn a very Historic Pub and Restaurant on the Island which opened their doors in 1932. The building was a homestead from the 1600's. It is located in Bailey's Bay at 3 Blue Hole Hill, about a stones toss from the Airport. They have a second location in Warwick the west end of the island. You can buy Swizzle by the cup, half a jug or full jug. They also carry  coke products and milkshakes. The menu is quite extensive so it was hard to decide what to eat. After a chat with our server Megan assuring me everything was excellent, I ended up choosing the Wahoo Burger, it's a Swizzle Inn original recipe!!! Wahoo is a type of fish found in Bermuda that I tend to refer to as Yahoo fish as my friends laugh at me for never saying it properly. The burger is made of fresh ground wahoo seasoned with cilantro, lime and ginger topped with lettuce and tomato, served with salad or fries. I chose seasoned fries.  Wahoo is a mild white fish.  I'd recommend it for someone who's not really into fish but would like to try something different. The food was delicious and  Megan was a great server! All the staff was friendly and welcoming! You are welcomed to leave your card on the pub walls. There are thousands of cards on the walls and hanging from the ceiling. They also have a gift shop called Swagger Out on the second floor where you may purchase souvenirs.
If your in Bermuda make sure to Swizzle Inn and
Swagger Out...that's their motto!!!