On March 14, the Aguada Convention Center will transform into a huge dining hall where attendees can taste the spectacular fusion of flavors of the most important hotels, restaurants, universities, institutes, catering, sangrias and coffees of our island. Also available will be wine and liquor tasting for the delight and enjoyment of all. Those in attendance will also witness the demo kitchens of renowned local chefs who will delight the audience with their creations and skills. In addition, a gallery of painters and artisans will be present at the event accompanied by live jazz and the best music of the 70s, 80s, and 90 with Dj Emil Cedeño from Magic FM who will get everybody up and dancing.
At the event, those in attendance will be able to taste wines, liquors, and food from the following participants: Destileria Serralles, La Cava de Serralles, Cutty Sark, Don Q, Sky Vodka, Finest Call, Cervecera de Puerto Rico, Master of Mixes, Professional Bartender & Mixologist, Santo Spirit Imports, Destileria Coqui Pitorro, Sangria La Lola, Destileria Cruz “PitoRico” Hotel Verdanza, Eighty 20 Bistro, Holiday Inn, Fat Tuesday, Courtyard by Marriott Aguadilla Hotel & Casino, Lola Eclectic Cuisine, Hotel Villa Montaña Beach Resort, Parador Perichi’s & Perichi’s Pool Bar, Fufu AfroPuertorican International Cuisine, Restaurante Casa Linda, Restaurant Olas y Arena, Limoi Bar & Lounge, MBTI, UNITEC, Jem Dessert and More, Chef Ivette by Las Lomas, Latin Flavor’s Catering, Candela’s Catering, Pasapalo’s Catering, Tiki Bar Cake & Chocolate, Sweet Cakes World, Creole Gourmet, The Coffee Spot, Brazo Gitano Franco, Me Latte Un Capricho, Azul Sushi Bar & Restaurant, The Black Steakhouse & Sport Bar, Productos Campoverde, Hydra Restaurant and Sangria Restaurant.
Roberto Rivera, the event’s organizer, explained to us the details of the “People’s Choice Awards” where the public in attendance will vote for their favorite restaurant or exhibitor based on flavor and presentation. The restaurant or exhibitor that wins will take the first prize of $700 dollars, the second place will receive $400 dollars, and third place will receive $200,” expressed Robert.
In the demo kitchen, recognized chefs will be participating along with local talents. Each participating chef will have a creative dish to offer during the event. Among the chefs participating in the demo kitchen are: Chef Angel Santiago (Lola Eclectic Cuisine), Chef Marilyn López (Cocina VIP), Chef Damian Hernández (Hotel Verdanza in Isla Verde), Chef Fernando Parilla (Director of the Culinary Arts program at MBTI), Chef Jeremie Cruz (Villa Montaña Beach Resort), Chef Hector José Gonzalez (Latin Flavor’s), among others.
“With the purchase of a ticket, everybody in attendance will be participating for a trip for two for 4 days and 3 nights to Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, all included, courtesy of Aguada Wine & Food Fest and Viaje Ideales of Aguada,” added Roberto. The price of admission is $45.00 if purchased prior to the event and $75.00 on the date of the event. You can purchase your tickets at www.aguadafest.com. For additional information regarding the event call (787) 412-2914.
