Showing posts with label Tropical Drinks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tropical Drinks. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Cocovan Airstream Lounge


Cocovan is a terrific spot to visit when in the Grace Bay area of Turks + Caicos! The casual counterpart to CocoBistro (which requires reservations months in advance) Cocovan serves creative tacos, gourmet bites + more out of a vintage airstream. Come on a whim and enjoy your meal al fresco amidst a shady coconut grove. 


10 Oak Avenue,
 Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ
Turks & Caicos Islands

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Kioskos de Luquillo | Puerto Rico

One thing I really wanted to do in Puerto Rico was visit the Luquillo food stalls. After driving through El Yunque - the islands majestic rainforest, we headed into Luquillo to an absolutely packed and bumping scene. Where the loudest subwoofers hollered we looked to find parking amongst scattered trash and the uneven, dusty lots between Luquillo Beach (is everyone on the island here?) and the kiosks. This beach is everything to locals and watersports enthusiasts alike. Family party tents and jet skis abound! 
We strolled up and down the stalls with a bit of indecision before winding up at A Fuego. [family photographs with the fire hats might make a little more sense now!] The fire truck kept the boys extra entertained while we had quite an amazing lunch. I kicked things off with a Luquillo Sunset [Club Caribe Rum, Passionfruit, Orange Juice, Pineapple + Grenadine] before tucking into a fresh Caribbean Lobster. Selected from the tank, the spiny crustacean was steamed until tender and drenched in a garlic and herb butter, served with traditional rice + beans. This was so so delicious and satisfying!
The open air Kioskos de Luquillo are casual, fun and authentically Puerto Rican, I am so happy we paid them a visit. 
After lunch I found the Mojito Lab Kiosko

Guanabana fruit is my go to mojito flavor. It is tropical, creamy, refreshing and pairs perfectly with rum and mint. 

We meandered to the playa here for a stroll and then drove over to a different local beachside neighborhood, Vilomar, to check out The Brass Cactus for a beer or two. Behold a super cool bar with all kinds of vintage signage. Worth it!