Puerto Rican Fine-Dining Restaurants in New York City
In 1493, Christopher Coloumbus and the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León arrived in Puerto Rico introducing pork and beef to the island's cuisine. This made the food hearty and satisfying. As African slaves were imported into Puerto Rico by the Spanish, they bought with them herbs which added spice and flavor to the food. Passed down through generations, garlic, paprika and oregano are just some of the spices used today in traditional Puerto Rican cooking. Included here are several Puerto Rican fine-dining restaurants located in New York City. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sazon
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Octopus Located in the Tribeca area of Manhatttan, Sazon provides authentic Puerto Rican cuisine with a downtown flavor. An impressive menu featuring an eclectic choice of food, caters for every palette. Choose from octopus tossed in garlic vinaigrette, potato puff stuffed with beef or corn fritter sticks with cheese, to name just a few. Dimmed lighting and a candle lit bar provides a romantic and intimate setting attracting diners who seek a quiet and relaxing dining experience.
Sofrito
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Minimalist decor and ambient dimmed lighting sets an idyllic atmosphere at Sofrito. Situated in New York's vibrant meat packing-district, Sofrito stands out from the crowd with it's painting-adorned walls and sumptuous spice-infused menu. Savory shredded beef and roasted pork shoulder are just two of the delicious dishes available with an extensive wine list featuring selection from around the world. Mouth-watering desserts such as chocolate bread pudding and Miami style rum cake will definitely have you loosening your belt.
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Don Coqui
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With three generations of Puerto Rican dining experience and more than 30 years in the restaurant business, Don Coqui owner Jimmy Rodríguez knows what his customers want. Rodríguez provides an authentic Puerto Rican dining experience. Traditional music, rich flavors and generous portions ensure you feel like you're dining in Puerto Rico, not the Bronx. Hearty authentic Latin dishes such as chicken and rice, braised oxtail and mofongo (fried plantain) are featured on the menu making sure you don't leave hungry. Operated by Rodríguez and his two daughters, Don Coqui offers an intimate atmosphere that makes you feel like you've joined a family dinner, not gone out to a busy city restaurant.
La Fonda Boricua
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La Fonda Boricua is the place to go if you are looking for somethink a little more relaxed and informal. Quality Puerto Rican cuisine with impeccable service makes dining here an event to remember. Established in 1996 by Jorge Ayala, La Fonda's aim is to provide amazing food eaten to the sounds of improvised live music. Serving up mouth watering chicken breast stuffed with yuca, skewered shrimp in passion fruit sauce and tarot root fritters, La Fonda mixes traditional cuisine with exciting new dishes. With its vibrant bar and hearty food, you certainly won't forget this place in a hurry.
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