Puerto Rico’s Restaurant Scene Has Never Been Better. Here’s Why

Disaster brings innovation—and chefs in Puerto Rico became quite innovative.

A street performer serenades diners in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has become one of the most exciting destination-dining scenes in the Caribbean. Mihai Coman/Dreamstime/TNS

By Nevin Martell From Bloomberg News

Maybe you’ve heard about the ascendant restaurant scene in Puerto Rico. Most people haven’t: The island is still principally known as a highly convenient place for sun and beaches, with no passport required for U.S. citizens, and the food scene is often relegated to what’s convenient to cruise ship ports.