Foodies, the 2018 Festival Gastronómico Porta del So will take place in Mayaguez from June 16 – 18.
The three day festival is a great way to enjoy amazing dishes from the region’s top chefs as well as internationally renowned chefs.
Chefs participating include:
- SPECIAL GUEST: Chef Jimmy Carey from Jimmy’z Kitchen!!
- Chef Efrain Cruz (Vivo Beach Club)
- Chef Jeremie Cruz (Jota Restaurant)
- Chef Héctor Guzman (Top Chef Porta Del Sol 2015)
- Chef José Carles (Royal Isabela)
- Chef Giovanna Huyke (La Fabrica, Boston)
- Chef Angel Santiago (Lola Creative Cuisine)
- Chef Nasha Fondeur (Hotel Vanderbilt, Pastry Chef)
- Chef Robert Valle (Top Chef Porta Del Sol 2016)
- Chef Héctor Escobar (Top Chef Porta Del Sol 2014)
- Chef Luis Piñeiro (Top Chef Porta Del Sol 2013)
- Chef Damian Hernández (Jetblast)
- Chef Xavier Soto (Costa Restaurant)
- Chef Joel Rodriguez
The chefs will be taking part in the various events throughout the weekend,
Friday June 16, Clandestine Dinner Party, 6pm – Midnight Parque Litoral, Mayaguez
Only 50 places will be available for this kick off event of the Festival Gastronómico Porta del Sol. The Clandestine Dinner Party will offer diners a spectacular evening full of surprises, featuring some of Puerto Rico’s top chefs along with invited chefs from outside of the island. Sauces will be the protagonist of each dish and these will be paired with special chosen wines.
Saturday June 17, Porta del Sol Gastronomic Event, 6pm – Midnight Parque Litoral, Mayaguez
This is the main event for the weekend featuring unlimited tastings from around 40 restaurants, with live music, guest chefs and more.
Sunday June 18, Father’s Day Brunch, 10am – 3pm Plaza de las Banderas, Parque Litoral Mayaguez
In honor of Father’s Day a special brunch event will take place featuring the guest chefs from the festival. Brunch dishes will be priced in the $8 – 10 range. There will be live music and more to mark this special day
There are several ticket options available for the festival and you will find more information here and on the Festival Gastronómico Porta del Sol Facebook Page
Festival Gastronómico Porta del Sol 2018
When: June 16 – 18, 2018
Where: Parque Litoral, Mayaguez
GPS: 18.206816, -67.152750
Photos: Festival Gastronómico Porta del Sol
