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TALLER CULTIVO DE CACAO

...están apartando conocimiento y distintas ayudas a los agricultores interesados en comenzar con este

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By Juan Echevarria

El primer congreso y/o taller sobre el cultivo de cacao y elabora-

ción de chocolate en Puerto Rico, se llevó a cabo en la facilidades de la estación experimental federal (Tro-pical Agriculture Research Station TRAS por sus siglas en inglés) en Mayaguez el jueves 14 y viernes 15 de julio. El taller fue organiza-do por el Dr. Brian Irish de TARS, el Sr. Eduardo Cor-tés de Chocolate Cortés y contó con el apoyo de el Dr. Ricardo Goenaga direc-tor de TARS en Mayagüez y el Dr. Orlando Rodríguez director del IDIAF (Instituto Dominicano de Investiga-ción Agropecuarias y Fores-tales). Este taller se llevó a cabo para explorar la idea de producir cacao a nivel comercial en Puerto Rico. Aquí no hay un protagonis-ta todos somos jugadores regulares con distintas ha-bilidades y conocimientos de la industria del cacao. La familia Cortes esta aportan-do todo su conocimiento en el procesamiento del cho-colate que han desarrolla-do por más de un siglo en el mercado. El Dr. Irish y los miembros de TARS están aportando todo el cono-cimiento y datos que han colectado por muchos años trabajando con el cacao.

Los representantes del De-partamento de Agricultura, la universidad por medio de las estaciones experimenta-les y otras agencias federa-les y sus dependencias es-tán apartando conocimiento y distintas ayudas a los agri-cultores interesados en co-menzar con este cultivo tan interesante. Como puedes ver es un esfuerzo de mu-cha gente e instituciones a los cuales nos mueve un mismo fin. Ya decidimos como grupo el crear un co-mité timón que trabajará con unos aspectos específi-cos del proyecto para pasar al próximo nivel. Debido a los costos de operación en Puerto Rico nuestro cho-colate a de ser uno de alta calidad y para un mercado exigente. La meta es que este producto esté en un futuro no muy lejano en la mesa del puertorriqueño y el mercado internacional.

Cultivating Cacao in Puerto Rico By Juan Echevarria The first

congress and/or workshop concerning the cultivation of cacao and making chocola-te in Puerto Rico was held in Ma yaguez at the Tropi-cal Agriculture Research Station (TARS) on 14th and 15th of July. The workshop was organized by Dr. Brian Irish of TARS, Eduardo Cor-tes from Cortes Chocolate and was indorsed by Dr. Ri-cardo Goenaga director of TARS in Mayaguez and Dr. Orlando Rodriguez director of IDIAF, (Dominicans Inves-tigation of Agroculture and Forest Institiute). The pur-pose of this workshop was to explore the idea of produ-cing cacao at a commercial level in Puerto Rico. There are many players involved, all with different skills and knowledge in the Cocao in-dustry, the Cortes family is sharing all their knowledge in the process of making chocolate, which they have been developing for more than a century, Dr. Irish and the members of TARS are sharing their experti-se and information, which they have collected over the years working with cacao, the Department of Agricul-ture and the university by lending their experimental stations, as well as other

federal agencies along with their dependents, which are contributing their expertise and other forms of support for the agriculturist whom are interested in cultivating this magnificient speicies. As you can see, it is a co-llaboration of many people and institutions all with a common goal. We have al-ready decided as a group to create a committee that will work on specific aspects of the proyect inorder to take it to the next level. Due to the cost of operations in Puerto Rico our chocolate will be the highest quality and for a demanding market. The goal is to have this product on every Puerto Rican’s ta-ble and sold on an interna-tional level, in the very near future.

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¿Qué te hace sentir libre? Ademas del alcohol y estar desnuda (obviamente)-la yoga y surfear.¿Qué te preocupa? Un fin caotico.¿Tu película favorita? Me encantan las películas independientes/extranjeras y algunas grandes producciones de Hollywood como Harry Potter. Pero siempre tendré a Willo en mi colección por su valor sentimental durante mi juventud.¿Algún músico, grupo, canción/álbum o combinación de estos favorito? No estoy “al tiempo”, estoy trancado en la era de los principios de los 90s. Siempre he sido fanática de Hole (Courtney Love) y era una “metal-head”, pero la estación de Depeche Mode Pandora me tiene moviendo ahora.¿Quién te inspira? Andrew Klein y MAK daddy.¿Qué piensas es tu propósito en la tierra? Hacer!¿En que te gustaría ser reencarnada? Depende…si es un mundo perfecto como un caballo silvestre. Si es un mundo apocalíptico una cucaracha. ¿Qué te encanta y que odias de tu cuidad? El sentido de comunidad y las playas. El cemento y la basura.¿Una citación o dicho personal? La felicidad es una opción.¿Qué es alma? El alma es tu. No se separa de nuestros cuerpos como muchas creencias dogmáticas nos hacen creer. Las calidades de nuestro alma son las calidades que podemos abarcar y usar para vivir. Nuestros cuerpos son nuestros almas hecho carne y hueso…

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What makes you feel free? If you allow yourself to realize or notice who you really are in this moment, right here, right now, then you are already free. Freedom comes from within you—it is a choice. But, sometimes it’s not so easy to choose to remove the bondage of old ways, programs or thoughts that can hold us back. Sometimes to even notice if we have these so called “limiting” patterns is a breakthrough in itself. So we might need or use catalysts of freedom: for me some are obviously paint-ing, music, movement/dance, being in the ocean, or nature...What worries you? Worrying really is a waste of time and en-ergy... - it means getting into a non resourceful state and stay-ing there for who knows how long because of something that hasn’t even happened. (Our present “now” energy would be much more productive if invested into what is before us right now). This doesn’t mean if you want to stand up, state your preferences, and act on them you don’t... just stop the worry-ing part. I catch myself worrying sometimes about the apparent lack of expediency of truth in the world. Then I remind myself to get back to myself...Your favorite film? Too many great films to choose just one, but films by Andrei Tarkovsky, Stanley Kubrick, Coppola, David Lynch, Almodovar, and Daren Aronofsky just to name a few....well, maybe my favorite is the animated film “Waking Life” by Richard Linklater or is it Amadeus by Milos Forman...Favorite musician, group, song/album or combination thereof? Wow! Way too many...I love all types of music - recently I’ve been listening to Gogol Bordello, Ojos de Brujo, Ismael Miranda from the 70’s, Gerardo Nuñez, and classical guitarist Jose Antonio Lopez among many othersYour drug of choice? Definitely Endorphins. Also, caffeine in the mornings I can’t resist that aroma.Who inspires you right now? Life itself, beauty everywhere, great musicians, directors, writers, other artists. In this moment, I just finished watching “Mao’s Last Dancer”, an inspiring per-formances and story.What do you think your purpose is on earth? To remember who I am. To imagine, to create, and to share creations. To love and experience joy, laughter, sorrow, and all other emotions.To play (not necessarily by the rules) and laugh (enjoy this ride). As I do these, I believe I can inspire others.What do you love about your city and what do you hate about it? The people (it’s a love/hate relationship)…just kidding. I defi-nitely love the people and lifestyle that is palpable and available in this part of the island; that’s why I live here. There is nothing to hate, except maybe taxes, but that’s everywhere.What would you like to come back as in your next life? As the guy in the film “Limitless” (towards the end when he no longer needs the pill) without the political career. Maybe I can do all that in this lifetime. Who knows?A quote to live by or personal motto? “Imagining creates reality” - Neville“Ground yourself, strip yourself down to blind loving silence” - RumiWhat is Soul? For me soul is our true infinite self, conscious-ness, the divine within, entangled with the heart, in love with mind...

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¿Qué te hace sentir libre? Si uno se permite a tomar concien-cia o te das cuenta quien realmente eres en éste momento, en éste lugar, ahora mismo, entonces ya estas libre. La libertad viene desde adentro de ti- es una elección. Pero a veces no es tan fácil elegir a quitar el lazo de las costumbres, programas o pensamien-tos que nos pueden retener. A veces el simple hecho de dar nos cuenta que tenemos estos patrones que nos limitan es un avance por si mismo. Entonces quizás necesitemos o usemos un catal-izador de liberación. Para mí algunas obviamente son el pintar, la música, movimiento/baile, estando en el océano o la naturaleza...¿Qué te preocupa? La preocupación realmente es una pérdida de tiempo y energía…significa ponerte en un estado no construc-tivo y permanecer ahí por quien sabe cuán tiempo debido a algo que aun no ha pasado. (Nuestro energía actual “ahora” sería más productivo si lo invirtiéramos en lo que tenemos ante nosotros ahora mismo.) No quiere decir que si te quiere levantar, declarar sus preferencias y actuar en ellas que no lo hagas…solo deja la parte donde te preocupas. Me doy cuanta que me estoy preo-cupando a veces por la carencia evidente de falta la verdad en el mundo- y me recuerdo de volver a mi ser. ¿Tu película favorita? Hay demasiadas para escoger sólo uno, pero las películas de Andrei Tarkovsky, Stanley Kubrick, Coppola, David Lynch, Almodovar, and Daren Aronofsky para nombrar al-gunos…bueno quizás mi favorito es la película animada “Waking Life” de Richard Linklater, o puede ser “Amadeus” por Milos For-man…¿Músico, grupo, canción/álbum o combinación de estos? Wow! Demasiadas…Me encanta todo tipo de música…reciente-

mente estado escuchando a Gogol Bordello, Ojos de Brujo, Ismael Miranda de los 70s, Gerardo Nuñez y el guitarrista clásico Jose Antonio Lopez y muchos más.¿Tu droga de preferencia? Definitivamente endorfinas. También el café por las mañanas, no puedo resistir el aroma…¿Quién te inspira? La vida por si misma, la belleza por todos la-dos, músicos grandiosos, directores, escritores, y otros artistas. En este momento, termine de ver “Mao’s Last Dancer” una repre-sentación y una historia inspiradora. ¿Qué piensas es tu propósito en la tierra? Recordar quien soy. Imaginar, crear, y compartir creaciones. Amar y sentir alegría, risa, pena, y todas las otras emociones. Jugar (no necesariamente por las reglas) y reír (disfrutar el viaje). Mientras hago estos, pienso que puedo inspirar otros.¿En qué te gustaría ser reencarnado? Como el hombre en la película “Limitless” (casi al final cuando ya no necesita la píldora) sin la carera política. Quizas podré hacer todo eso en esta vida, quien sabe... ¿Qué te encanta y qué odias de tu cuidad? La gente (es una relación de amor/odio), es broma. Definitivamente amo las perso-nas y el estilo de vida que es palpable y disponible en esta parte de la isla, por eso vivo aqui. No hay nada que odiar, bueno quizás impuestos, pero eso esta en todas partes.¿Una citación o lema personal? “Imaginar crea la realidad” -Neville“Ponte firme en la tierra, desnudare hasta llegar al sigo amor en silencio” -Rumi¿Qué es alma? El alma es nuestro ser verdadero infinito, concien-cia, la divinidad interno, enredado con el corazón, enamorado con la mente…

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¿Qué te hace sentir libre? Estar detrás del lente.¿Qué te preocupa? Encontrar el próximo proyecto que paga, esalgo que te mantiene en alerta…es la fuerza que constantemente te impulsa a exponerte más y a tomar deci-siones audazmente, a cortar el alboroto y conseguir ser notado.¿Tu película favorita? Soy un fanático de las películas de los 80s, desde John Huges The Breakfast Club a las películas “B” de sci-fi post- apocalípticas, tu sabes las de bikinis, metralletas con un sentido de humor retor-cida…ultimamente, documentales de musica de los hermanos Maysles. ¿Algún músico, grupo, canción/álbum o com-binación de estos favorito? Los Petardos! Es la primera vez que documento la historia y desarrollo de una banda y sus miembros desde el comienzo en forma de fotografía y video. Su lanzamiento reciente A Co-Co es un álbum maravilloso que me hace sentir como en casa.¿Quién te inspira? La Web, libros de fotogra-fias viejas, documentales, personas y lugares. Pero sobre todo musica y historias.¿Qué piensas es tu propósito en la tierra? Honestamente todavía lo estoy buscando, pero si lo que hago puede ayudar a la gente, eso esta bueno.¿En qué te gustaría ser reencarnada? Un bi-kini bien colorido de los años 60s…es broma! Realmente no pienso en lo que voy a ser en mi próxima vida. Pero sí me imagino viviendo en otro tiempo! Como los fotógrafos de los 60s y los 70s que documentaban el nacimiento de rock classico como Jim Marshall or como Jack Delano y Walker Evans.¿Qué te encanta o qué odias de tu cuidad? La proximidad a la playa y la diversidad del paisaje, el cual cambia apenas en minutos. Desde el punto de vista de un fotografo eso es algo realmente fantastico y deseable.¿Tienes alguna citación o dicho personal? Las cosas se realizan cuando uno las hace, tomando el control y haciendo las realidad.¿Qué es alma? El alma es lo que uno le pone a su arte. Los pequeños detalles que defin-en su carácter interno, su estilo e ideas. Y sobretodo, es el elemento básico necesario para crear el trabajo que desafiará el tiempo.

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What makes you feel free? Being behind the camera. What worries you? Finding the next paying gig…keeps you on your toes. It is a driving force that constantly pushes you to market yourself and take bold decisions, cut the clutter and get noticed.Your favorite film? I’m a big 80’s movie fan from John Hughes, The Breakfast Club to post apocalyptic sci-fi B movies, you know bikinis, machine guns and a twisted sense of humor...lately, music documentaries from the Maysles Brothers.Favorite musician, group, song/album or combination thereof? Los Petardos! It is the first time I’ve been in-volved documenting the history and develop-ment of a band and it’s members right from the start in both photos and videos. Their latest release A Co-Co is a wonderful record that just feels like home. Who inspires you right now? The web, old photo books, film documentaries, people and places. But overall music and stories. What do you think your purpose is on earth? Honestly I’m still looking for it… but if in any-way I help people by doing what I do, it’s all good. What do you love about your city and what do you hate about it?Love-the proximity to the beach and the di-versity. The change of landscapes in just minutes. From a Photographer’s point of view that is something really cool and very desir-able.What would you like to come back as in your next life? As a really colorful 60‘s bikini!…just kidding. I don’t think that much about my next life. However I do see myself living in other times. Like the old photographers from the 60’s and 70’s documenting the birth of classic rock like Jim Marshall or like Jack Delano and Walker Evans. A quote to live by or personal motto? Things get done by doing them, just by taking charge and making it happen. What is Soul? Soul is what you put into your craft. The little details that define your char-acter within your style and ideas. And above all, it is the basic element needed for creating work that defies time.


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Ever had a craving for Mexican food? Those crispy chips, that spicy salsa, those tortillas stuffed with all kinds of goodies, the sides like rice and beans, guacamole and don`t forget the margari-tas. When a Mexican food craving hits a great choice is to head to Frijoles y Chlilangas.

Frijoles y Chilangas has a Mexican style café feel, with warm friendly service and a family atmosphere .The menu includes all the usual Mexican fare including tacos, burritos, tamales, chimi-changas, fajitas, nachos, quesadillas, and different kinds of rice and beans. There is an international section including wraps, burgers, salads, pizza, pasta, a Rancho snapper and an Angus churrasco. Also, The Frijoles eggroll and the tacosagna are two must try dishes. The owners haven`t forgotten we are in Puerto Rico and add a criollo flare to the menu giving choices of tostones or arroz mamposteao, which I think is a very nice touch.

This is an excellent place to bring the kids with menu choices like quesadillas, burgers, chips and cheese, pizza, or wings.

Frijoles and Chliangas serves a variety of margaritas includ-ing versions made with tamarind, strawberry, and blue curacaos, as well as great tequila choices like 1800 and Patron. They have a full bar, wines, and craft beers. Don`t forget to cure your sweet tooth as well, with desserts like key lime pie, crepas de cajetas , flan Mexicana, churro bites, chocolate layer mousse cake and the xango which is a tortilla stuffed with either cheesecake, barvarian cream, or apples, fried and dusted with cinnamon and sugar .

So, the next time you get that urge and Mexican food is the only solution, you know where to go. Not only will you cure your craving, but you will also have a great time.

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¿Alguna vez tuviste un antojos para la comida mexicana? Los chip crujientes y la salsa picante y las tortillas rellenadas de todo tipo de ingredientes fresco, los acompañantes como el arroz y frijoles, el guacamole y por supuesto las margaritas sabrosas. Cuando te de ese antojito para la comida mexicana una buena opción es Frijoles y Chilangas.

Fijoles y Chilangas es un café mexicano con un ambiente familiar y amistosos . El menú incluye la comida típica de México tales como tacos, burritos, tamales, chimichangas, fajitas, nachos, quesadillas, y diferentes clases de arroces y frijoles. También hay comida internacional, el cual incluye wraps, hamburguesas, ensaladas, pizzas, pastas, un Chillo Rancho y Churrasco Angus. Recomiendo que prueben el Frijoles Eggroll o la Tacosagna. La propietaria no se olvido de que estamos en Puerto Rico y añadió un toque criollo al menú, el cual incluye tostones y arroz mamposteao. Es un lugar excelente para traer a los niños con un menú especial para ellos que ofrece quesadillas, hamburguesas, nachos, pizza y alitas.

Frijoles y Chilangas cuenta con un variedad de margaritas con sabores como el tamarindo, la fresa y el blue curacas. Se prefiere Tequila tiene los mejores: el 1800 y Patrón. La carta de vinos esta muy completa e incluye algunas cervezas arte-sanales. Para todos los que nos gustan el dulce, ellos ejecu-tan unos postres de primera: Key Lime Pie, Crepas de Cajeta, Flan Mexicana, Churro Bites, Chocolate layered Mousse Cake and the Xango, una toritilla relleno de cheesecake, baravrian cream o manzanas frito con azúcar y canela encima.

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see AD page 20 www.latorreguesthouse.comPlaya Jobos, Isabela787.473.1573

300 LOUNGE, AguadillaNEW MENU!! Serving Tantalizing Appetizers, Gourmet Burgers, Wraps and more. Craft beers, Wine and Premium Cocktails in a lounge setting. Daily specials and Happy Hours! Sun-Thurs (domingo-jueves) 3pm-12pm Fri (viernes) 3pm-2am Sat (sábados) 9am-2amLocated across from the Aguadilla Airport (ubicados frente al Terminal del Aero-

puerto) Base Ramey Tel. 787-240-4529

COCINA CREATIVA, Aguadilla

Featuring fresh baked breads,soups and sandwiches, lite lunches & weekly specials. Utilizing fresh local & organic ingredients we bring you an alternative to the usual.Open Monday-Friday 11 am - 4pmTel. 787-890-1861Carr. 110 km 9.8 Auadilla PR (Gate 5 Plaza next to Econo Suoermarket)

AMAPOLAS Restaurant & Bar, Aguadilla

Amapolas Restaurant & Bar, AguadillaHappy Hour *Moday Medalla 2X4* Tuesday All Night Rum Night* Wednesday Ladies Night Drinks 1/2 Price * Thursday Medalla 2X4* Friday $3.00 All Licors Happy Hour*Saturday Margarita & Nacho Night (Buy 1 Margarita get Nachos free)* Daily Special from 10:30am-3:30pm $6.99 (+ Taxes) *Tuesday 2 for $20.00 meals Carr 110 @ Hotel La Cima 787-890-2016

DANTES CAFE, Isabela

COCO LOCO, Playa Jobos, Isabela

Come experience the tropics… toes in the sand, coconut in hand... Serving ice cold coconut water to hydrate and replenish. Or add some rum, whiskey or scotch for a classic Puerto Rican drink while watching the waves crash over Jobos rock.

Parking @ Los Almendros Rest. or just walk up from the beach.

Tu nuevo lugar en Isabela para degustra de un buen café. Ven y disfruta de: Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato, “frozen coffee” y “iced coffee”, variedad de refrescos, batidas y smoothies, postres, wraps y pannini’s.Lunes: 9:00am- 5:00pm Martes a Sábados: 9:00am-9:00pm Domingo: 3:00pm-9:00pm Carr. #2 Km 110.1 (marginal frente a Sears) Tel. 939-639-7331

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Now Open! Come and enjoy our gourmet expresso or tea with delicious fresh baked goods savory and sweet…quiches, cakes, cookies, pastries and pies. Serving breakfast and light fare lunches including sandwiches and salads. Open Daily: Opened Daily - Weekend After Hours: 12am-3amCarr. 110 (al lado de Nomadas Rest.) Aguadilla, PR 787.819.5330 | [email protected]

CAFÉ AROMA, Aguadilla

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DAS ALPEN Café, RincónRegional food from Germany, Austria, and Northern Italy. Traditional classics: sauerbraten, rouladen, dumplings, schnitzel and red cabbage, fresh bratwurst and Italian sausage made in house. Fresh pasta made daily like pumpkin and Tagliatelli. Desserts are all homemade. Wine, microbrewery draft beer and full bar available. Poster Design Competition for our 1st Oktoberfest. Look for guidelines and terms in our website www.dasalpencafe.com There is good parking one block away in the municipal parking lot. (787) 233-8009.New Hours:Monday & Thursday-Saturday 5-10pm Sunday 12-7pm Tuesday and Wednesday Closed

We Have Pancakes, French Toast, Omelettes, Breakfast Burritos, Homemade Burgers & Fresh Cut Fries, Dominican Mangu On Weekends, Fresh Fish, Salads, Tropical Rice & Bean Bowls, Vegetarian Options, Fresh Juices, Sambazon Acai Smoothies & Rio Bowls, 100% Natural Fresh Fruit Smoothies and More. In A Hurry? Call Your Order In Ahead Of Time! Breakfast seved all day! Thursday, Friday, Monday- 8am-3pmSaturday & Sunday 8am-4pm Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Carr. 4466 K. 5.2 Barrio Bajuras, Jobos Beach Tel. 954-839-8356

EL CAREY CAFÉ, Isabela

EL SIÓN, Aguadilla

Serving the best Fajitas (fish, chicken or steak), Tacos al Pastor, and Tamales on the Island. Ample selection of plates to choose from that are 2 for less than $20 EVERYDAY; including soda, juice or coffee! Enjoy our huge variety of Margaritas, craftbeers, and deli-cious desserts in a relaxed atmosphere. OPEN DAILY from 11:00 am because we are serious about service...

State Rd 110, Km 8.6 Aguadilla (1 minute away from Ramey Gate 5)

FRIJOLES y CHILANGAS, Aguadilla

Typical Peruvian Cuisine. Ceviche, Papa Huancaina, Purple Corn Juice and other natural fruit juices. Shaded out door skating in a tropical ambiance.

Open Monday-Friday 10:30-3:00pm Belt Rd. (Just after Ramey Shopping Center, Across from CORA University)

ICONS ESPRESSO Bar, Aguadilla

Rock N’ Roll infused espressos. Italian quality espressos and coffee drinks. Authentic panini, bagels, english muffins. More than 15 coffe drinks served as a chilly cold smoothie or hot and a delightful variety of cakes and desserts. Plus awesome music missing nowa-days on most places. Carr. 110 km 8.9 Edificio Maleza Express Pharmacy right after One Ten Thai Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/iconscoffee

Fresh & healthy food, low prices. Lunch specials everyday. International cuisine. Fresh fish & seafood, pastas, burgers, salads, wraps, steak, soups, desserts. Enjoy our fresh fruits selections for smoothies and natural juices. Piña colada, Hard/Soft drinks, wine, beers & shots. Bodyboarding & Surfing photo gallery. Beach front, family atmosphere.Tuesday - Sunday 11am @ 10pm Carr. 466 Sect. Villa Pesquera, Isabela 787-688-1673 o 787-402-7250

EL ANZUELO, Villa Pesquera, Isabela


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New Dinner Menu avaliable NOW! Serving International Cuisine, Craft beers, Wine and Premium Cocktails with ambiance. See full page ad for nightly specials.Monday-Sat: 11am - 2:30pm & 5pm - 9:30amClosed Sunday

New Locations: Carr. 110 Km 9.6 Barrio Maleza Tel. 787.890.3491 see AD page 39

NÓMADAS, Aguadilla

OCEAN FRONT, Playa Jobos, Isabela

Creative Caribbean exotic cuisine. Seafood and Steaks with unique and fresh ingredients. Sit on the edge of the Ocean surrounded by the seductive tropical sounds and waves crashing. Guaranteed to exceed your expectations. Live music Fridays and Saturdays on our Ocean Deck.

Carr. 4466 Bo. Bajuras Sector Playa Jobos, Isabela Tel. 787.872.3339

Specializing in the true and best ANGUS beef in the area, fresh local fish, jumbo shrimp and Puertorrican delicacies. Outdoor/Indoor seating. Banquet Hall available for special events. Check out our Beach Bar just steps from the ocean where you can enjoy the best sunsets in Rincón while enjoying the Pirate Special, our house drink, served in a coconut.

Open daily Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm & Sat -Sun 12pm-10pm Breakfast served from 8am-11amRd. 115 Km 12.0 Rincón Tel. 787-823-2450 www.villacofresi.com

LA ANA DE COFRESI, Villa Cofresi, Rincón

LES DELICES DELI, AguadaCome experience our unique taste! Finest Breakfast around. Serving a Variety of Quality cold cut meats and cheese, Hero Jelly, Italian Hot dogs, Homemade meatball sandwiches and burgers, variety of homemade salads, barbecue rubbed chicken and spareribs, all homemade desserts, Cold drinks, Sangria, Beer and Wine and much more. Open Monday to Sunday

Carr 115 Km 21.4 Aguada Tel. 787-868-3108 see AD page 32

Vegan Gourmet Cafeteria. Entrees starting at $3.95, Great Vegan Deserts, and Raw Vegan Gourmet Daily Specials. Now in Freshmart!Open Monday to Saturday 11am to 3pm

@ FRESHMART in Plaza Victoria, Aguadilla, Rt. 2 Tel. 787-882-2656

NATURAL HIGH CAFE, Aguadilla

Desecheo es un restaurante con novedosas ofertas en su bar. El ambiente es uno casual-elegante. Su cocina criolla-creativa utiliza frutos del mar y la montaña. La cali-dad de sus ingredientes es excelentemente percibible, las recetas hechas en casa, el ambiente acogedor y los precios atractivos. Abierto todos los días desde 11:30 am. Carretera 107 Aguadilla PR 787.891.0600

DESECHEO, Aguadilla


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ONE TEN THAI, AguadillaSoutheast-asian inspired food using authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. Microbrews on tap and in bottles. Our Beerstro is now open- specializing in craft beers, fine wines & tapas. Sunday Happy Hour on draught beers!Wednesday through Sunday 5pm til 10pm. **Limited seating; Groups of 15 or more please call to make special arrangement.** Carr. 110, km 9.2 (next to Country Pizza) www.onetenthai.com

[email protected] Tel. 787.890.0113

PEDRO’S PESCADO, SUSHI TO GO, IsabelaSushi To Go: Open Fr idays for Lunch & Dinner 10am to 9pm. Saturday Night 3pm to 9pmCome enjoy our f resh Sashimi, Nigir i , Maki-Sushi and Fusion rol ls. Creat ive rol ls using the best ingredients we can f ind, including local avocado, mango, papaya and amari l los. We offer Tuna, Salmon, Yel low Tai l , Shr imp, Lobster, Eel , Soft Shel l Crab & Vegetar ian rol ls. Over 40 rol ls to choose from as wel l as night ly specials.

Happy Belly’s Bar and Grill, Isabela

Enjoy sushi in our new outdoor covered seating areaV i s i t O u r We b - s i t e : Pe d r o s p e s c a d o . c o mFo r f u l l m e n u a n d N i g h t l y S p e c i a l s .

C a l l i n o r d e r s : 7 8 7 - 8 7 2 - 4 7 1 6L o c a t e d 1 m i l e f r o m J o b o s B e a c h , R o a d 4 4 6 6 K m 1 . 0

OLA LOLA’S, Isabela / Aguadilla

Fabulous food and drink in a totally laid-back beach atmosphere: Amazing burgers (choice of 27 different toppings), grilled gourmet chicken sandwiches, our exclusive Signature Dips, a wide selection of craft and other beers, world-famous rum punch, sangria and piña coladas. Open Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon: 3:00-9:00pm Tel: 787-872-1230

Playa Shacks, Isabela, near Villa Montana and Villa Tropical. www.ola_lolas.com

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Authentic Thai cuisine, breathtaking views. Nightly dinner and drink specials. Open for dinner 7 days a week 11-10pm

Carr Buena Vista Km 4.3 Puntas, Rincón www.odetotheelephants.com

ODE TO THE ELEPHANTS, Rincón

ROSALINDA’S, Aguadilla

Comida mexicana, Happy Hours, Margaritas, Cerveza y Mucha Diversión.¡Ya abierto para el almuerzo!

Tel. 787-890-1055Carr 110 k 9.4 Salida del Gate 5, Base Ramey

Miércoles 5pm - 10pm Jueves 11am - 2pm 5pm - 10pmViernes 11am - 2pm 5pm - 10:30pm Sabado 5pm - 10:30pm 1pm - 9pm

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Come see us at our new location! Jobos Beach Ocean view-Full bar and the cold-est beers on the beach. Typical Puerto Rican cuisine, lots of seafood dishes, steaks, wings and much more! Oceanfront seating, Pool Table and Jukebox.Carr 4466 Barrio Bajuras Playa Jobos 787-872-6566


THE TAPAS BAR at Casa Isleña

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THE TAPAS BAR at Casa Isleña, Rincón

Treat yourself. Fresh locally caught fish, organic poultry and meats, locally grown produce and desserts. Unique Tapas Menu, Sangria and full bar including craft/micro brew beer. Open Tuesday to Sunday: 3pm-9pmHappy hour specials 3-5Brunch Saturday & Sunday 10-3

Barrio Puntas Carr. Int. 413 Km. 4.8 Rincón Tel. 787-823-1525

THE SANDWICH SHOP, Aguadilla

“Home of the Beast.” Made to order the way you want! Breakfast and Lunch served all day. Call or text your order to 787-546-7868. Carr 467 Km 3.1 Barrio Camaseyes (Behind Jugetes on Old Borinquen Rd.)

RUM SHACK Poolside Bar & Grill, Rincón

EAT * DRINK * SWIM $2 Rum & Gun Drinks ALL SUMMER!EVERY WEDNESDAY 6-10pm $5 Burger & Grilled Chicken Sandwiches served with fries.located lower level of the Lazy Parrot Inn 787.823.0103Route 413, Barrio Puntas, Rincon, PR see AD page 29

MY SWEET PLACE, Aguadilla

Dedicado a la confección y venta de café gourmet, postres, pancakes y waffles. Crea tu propio cupcake, escoge el tamaño y sabor de tu cupcake y añade el filling y topping de tu preferencia.Abierto los 7 días de la semana:Lunes-jueves 11am-7:30pm Sábado 11am-9pm Domingo 11am-8pmCarr. 110 hacia Base Ramey, Edificio San José. 787.510.7692/787.604.6618

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“Good Pizza. Good Friends & Good Times!”FREE DELIVERY IN RAMEY (ONLY $10.00 MIN. ORDERS)Extensive menu includes: Pizza, Subs, Burgers, Salads, Fries, Buffalo Wings, Pasta, Hot Cocoa, and Smoothie & Frappé We bake our bread to maintain quality and freshness of our products. Friendly service! AGUADILLA: Punta Borinquén Shopping Center - Ramey FOR ORDERS - 787-890-1001AÑASCO: St. #405 Bo. Carreras Paseo del Rio Building FOR ORDERS – 787-826-8008

THIANI’S PIZZERIA, Agaudilla

MAKE IT SHINE LA ISLA STYLEESTIMADO COMERCIANTE NO DEJE PASAR LAS PROMOCIONES DEL V E R A N O 2 0 1 1 , C O M U N I C A T E Y A ! 7 8 7 . 8 9 0 . 2 6 5 0BUSINESS OWNERS, DON’T LET OUR 2011 SUMMER SPECIAL PASS Y O U B Y ! C O N T A C T U S N O W 7 8 7 . 8 9 0 . 2 6 5 0

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M a r i a R e b e c a A m a d o r J e w e l r y D e s i g n e r

What makes you feel free? SurfWhat worries you? SystemYour favorite film? Leave a MessageFavorite musician, group, song/album or combination there of? Cultura ProfeticaWho inspires you right now? LifeWhat do you think your purpose is on earth? BalanceWhat do you love about your city and what do you hate about it? Love-All the surf spots. Hate-All the “chismes” (gossip). What would you like to come back as in your next life? A quote to live by or personal motto? What you do and what you are, is all that really matters.What is Soul? Good moments.

¿Qué te hace sentir libre? El surf.¿Qué te preocupa? El sistema.¿Su película preferida? “Leave a Message”¿Músico, grupo, canción /álbum o combinación de eso preferido? Cultura Profética ¿Quién le inspira ahora? La vida ¿Qué piensas es su propósito en la tierra? El equilibrio. ¿Qué amas de su ciudad y que odias sobre él? Amo-Todo los lugares para surfear. Odio-Todo los “chismes”. ¿De que te gustaría volver en su vida próxima? Un pez.¿Una cita o lema personal que sigas en tu vida? Lo que hagas y quien eres es lo único que importa.¿Qué es alma? Buenos momentos.


OktoberfestLa Celebración de cerveza Alemán

El “Oktoberfest” de Munich es reconocida por todos partes del mundo, éste se celebra las ultimas dos semanas de septiembre. El Oktoberfest ha tomado tanta popularidad que muchas de las ciudades alrededor del mundo, incluyendo Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, celebran su propia versión del festival. Cada año en el Beerstro de Aguadilla se conmemora la tradición Alemán y un sentido de camaradería y mucha diversión.

Según los historiadores el Oktoberfest originó como un gran banquete en la boda del príncipe Ludwig I en el 1810. Personalmente, considero el festival como una celebración del comienzo de una temporada de comer bien y mucho tomar. Despídete de las ensaladas livianas y la cerveza clara del verano; bienvenidas las ricas ensalada alemanas de papa, salchicha bratwurst, sauerkraut y sin falta la Buena cerveza Alemana!

Hoy en día se elabora una cerveza especial para el Oktober-fest llamada Märzen, lleva este nombre porque se hace en Marzo y es fermentada durante el verano. Por lo general esta cerveza lager tiene mucho cuerpo y tiene un sabor maltose que termina limpia y seca. Varían en color desde clarita a roja oscura. Se añade un poquito más de lúpulos como preserva-tivo para aguantar el verano caliente. Luego, la cerveza es servida en el Oktoberfest para que haya espacio para las cervezas nuevas que van a elaborar para el invierno.

Tú también puedes disfrutar de esta celebración. No pierdas el 4to Oktoberfest Anual de One Ten Thai en Aguadilla el 8 de octubre del 2011.Habrá comida típica alemana, música en vivo y por supuesto, cerveza Buena a partir de las 6 de la tarde hasta las 11 de la noche. Los niños también pueden venir a disfrutar en este ambiente familiar. ¡Nos veremos allí! ¡PROST! (¡Salud!).

By Che Beervara

The Munich Oktoberfest is well known all over the world, held the last two weeks in September. It has become so popular, that cities all over the world, including Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, now have their own version of the festival each year, to celebrate this German tradition and sense of camara-derie and festive fun.

Historians say that Oktoberfest originated in 1810 as a great wedding feast of Prince Ludwig I. I personally like to think of it as a celebration of the arrival of hearty-eating and heavy drinking season! Say goodbye to light salads, sorbets, and light beers. HELLO! Warm German potato salad, German Bratwurst sausage, sauerkraut, and, of course, good malty German beer!

A special beer is now often brewed for Oktoberfest called Märzen, because it was brewed in March and stored in a cool cellar for the summer. It is typically a full-bodied, malty ¢avored lager with a clean, dry £nish. They can be light or dark colored. Brewed with higher gravity or more hops to last through the summer.This beer is served at Oktoberfest to make way for new beer brewed for fall.

You can experience this special German celebration in your own hometown this year. Don’t miss One Ten Thai’s 4th Annual Oktoberfest celebration, held on Saturday, October 8th, 2011. There will be beer, typical German food and live music held outdoors on their property, starting at 6pm until midnight. Kidsare always welcome at this family festival! See you there! PROST!

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“Agitado, no batido”. La receta original y reclamos a quien la invento son temas de debate en muchos círculos, pero una de las versiones

más comunes contiene...

There is no question that when most people think of cocktails or the history of alcoholic based drinks we think of The Martini. Mostly because of the famous , and ever so stylish British agent 007 with his classic line: “Shaken, not stirred.” The original recipe and claims to it’s invention are still debated in many circles, but one of the most popular versions involves 2 1/2 oz of gin (or vodka) and 1/4 oz dry vermouth stirred with ice in a mixing glass and then strained into a cold cocktail glass (most commonly referred to as the martini glass) and garnished with an olive or lemon twist. Purists might argue that by adding other ingredients to this popular drink it would void the “Martini” name and make it just another cocktail. But in the real world of bartending, where lines get blurred with each shot, the terms of purism get thrown out the window in favor of creativity.

In the small town of Rincon I met Clay, a guy not afraid to go against the “standards.” At the Ode to The Elephants Bar, where Clay works, one can order a delicious Spicy Chocolate Martini or a very tropical Guava Martini while you watch the sunset in their super chill-out atmosphere. Hungry? Just ask the man what’s good? And he’ll surely make a suggestion

and serve up one of his tantalizing creative concoctions to compliment. A Watermelon Martini or a Ginger Tea Martini, made with their home grown Thai basil and mint- or perhaps something like his Grand Peach Martini which calls for: 1oz Gold Tequila, 1/2oz Peach Schnapps and half a lime pulled from its pulp. All this goes into a cocktail shaker with lots of ice and as he recommends, “you then shake like hell” strain into a cold cocktail glass and after the pulp has floated to the top add a splash of Grand Marnier orange liqueur. Cheers!

No cabe duda, cuando la mayoría de las personas piensa en un coctel o en la historia del trago con un base de alcohol, nos viene a la mente el Martini. Más probable esto suceded por el famoso y elegante agente británico 007 y su dicho: “Agitado, no batido”. La receta original y reclamos a quien la invento son temas de debate en muchos círculos, pero una de las versiones más comunes contiene 2 ½ oz. de gin (o vodka) y ¼ oz vermut seco batido con hielo en un vaso de mezclar, luego colado en un vaso frio de Martini con una aceituna o limón twist para guarnición.

Puristas dirán que al añadir otros ingredientes a esta bebida popular, deja de ser un “Martini” y pasa a ser tan sólo un coctel. Pero en el mundo real del barman, donde las líneas se ponen mas borrosas con cada chupito, los términos de purismo salen por la ventana, por favorecer a la creatividad. En el pintoresco pueblo de Rincón conocí a Clay, un hombre que no le teme ir contra los “estándares”. En la barra de Ode to the Elephants, donde trabaja Clay, puedes ordenar un delicioso Martini de Chocolate picante o un Martini de Guava tropical al disfrutar del atardecer en un ambiente súper relajado.

¿Tienes hambre? Sólo pregunte al hombre que recomienda y te dará unas sugerencias inolvidables, las cuales combinara con sus creaciones creativas para balancear los sabores perfectamente. Quizás un Martini de Sandia o uno de Tea de Jengibre hecho con albaca tailandés y menta cultivada en el huerto del restaurant. O algo como el Martini Grand Durazno, el cual lleva Tequila Dorada, Peach Schnapps y medio limón con pulpa. Todo esto es puesto en un shaker con mucho hielo y agitado con todo, coládo en un vaso frío de Martini, cuando suba la pulpa le agregas un poco de Grand Marnier. Cheers!

THE MARTINI By: Dr ink Floyd

Shaken, Not St i r red!


Ven identificate y vive la experiencia, un ambiente exclusivo totalmente a tu alcance, la mejor musica top.40 americana y britanica, abierto de miercoles a domingo desde las 6pm. Happy hour todo el dia, para mantenerte actualizado de nuestros happy hour y el entretenimiento para tu vida nocturna estamos en FACEBOOK: BAR.CODE.LOUNGE info:787.546.0549 ó thebarcodelounge.comYOU ARE TOTALLY READY TO BE IN A NEXT LEVEL..::BAR.CODE.LOUNGE::..carr.#115 km.21.4 Bo.guayabo aguada (antes greenbamboo)

BAR CODE LOUNGE, Aguada

300 LOUNGE, Aguadilla

4 ACES BAR, Aguada

Martes/Tues: Happy Hours Corona Extra 12 oz. $1.50, Shots de Tequila Jose Cuervo $1.00, Don Q Cristal & Don Q Limón 14 oz. $3.00 Live DJ’sViernes Medalla Light 12 oz $1.50 Bacardi & Bacardi Flavors 14 oz $3.00Sábado: “Cocktail Night” Bacardi Mojitos, Margaritas, Straberry Margaritas, Apple Mar-tinis, Cosmopolitan, Long Island all $ 4.00 Happy Hours Medalla Light 12oz $2.00Domingo Henieken & Henieken Premuimn Light 12 oz $2.00

Great Food, Craft beers, Wine and Premium Cocktails in a lounge setting. Daily and Chill Hour Specials. Don’t miss Sexy Fridays DJ and Saturday Night Live Music! Sun-Thurs (domingo-jueves) 3pm-12pm Fri (viernes) 3pm-2am Sat (sábados) 9am-2amLocated across from the Aguadilla Airport (ubicados frente al Terminal del Aeropuerto) Base Ramey, Aguadilla. Tel. 787-240-4529

A unique bar and girll expeience, set atop the rocky coast of the aguada beach. Come enjoy a cold beer or exotic cocktails while watching the waves crash against the rock and jamming to some tunes.Wednesday & Thurseday 3pm-12am*Friday & Saturday 12pm-2am*Sunday 12pm-12am Located near the “bañario” Aguada’s public beach access in Pico de PiedraRd 441 Inter. 115

OCEAN FRONT Beach Bar Bistro, Isabela

Ocean Deck “Beach Bar Bistro.” Best Happy Hours on the Beach. Live Music Fridays and Saturdays.Top Shelf Specialty drinks, Cold Beer, Fine Wine. Come join us and we will blow your mind. Carr. 4466 Bo. Bajuras Sector Playa Jobos, Isabela Tel. 787.872.3339

OLAJAS, Aguada

COMING SOON in August!!!!!!Full Bar...Best Happy Hours, new VIP LOUNGE, with the best music on the scene. Light Fare until 12am. Calle Barbos #46-2 Pueblo (Downtown) de Isabela, PR Tel. 787.904.6616

PACO’S Mexican Cantina, Isabela


Lazy Parrot Restaurant Open for Christmas Dinner

At the end of the 19th century, Puerto Rico produced

so much coffee that it became the world’s sixth largest

exporter of coffee. Consider that our Island’s size fits

many times in the territories of large coffee producing

countries both in the Caribbean and other regions. In

the 20th century coffee was grown in Rincon and similar

coastal latitudes, which are less ideal for quality coffee

beans than the famous central mountains, where coffee

is grown at altitudes higher than 3,000 ft. In places like

Adjuntas, high in the cordillera.

Perhaps the pride Puerto Ricans hold for their coffee

was the basis for such record production. Even today,

when caficultura suffers from scarcity of labor, there is

no slope too steep for coffee trees. Puerto Rico’s cool

mountainous climate, with temperatures that can go

down into the 40’s, is an ideal setting for great coffee.

Experts talk about beans grown at the highest slopes as

offering the very best cup of coffee.

Climate is not the only variable in the production of

great coffee; varieties, farming methods, and great care

in processing and preparation of the beans are just as

important. Adherence to proven principles and attention

to details are vital to distinguish great coffee as “spe-

cial.” American coffee lovers are discovering Puerto

Rico’s coffee as they come across some brands that are

meticulously produced in the mountains and prepared

with great care. Coffee farmers in the mountains who are

serious about coffee quality can depend on the craggy

mountains to produce beans of superior quality that give

them much pride and success.

PUERTO RICO’S MOUNTAIN COFFEE by I s rae l Gonza l ez

TerraCAFÉ DE LAS MONTAÑAS PUERTORRIQUEÑAS

En el final del siglo XIX se produjo tanto café en Puerto Rico que se convirtió en el sexto exportador de café más grande del mundo. Calcula que el tamaño de nuestra isla cabe muchas veces en los territorios de los pises que son los productores más grandes tanto en el Caribe como en otras regiones del mundo. En el siglo XX café fue cultivado en Rincón y en las latitudes costeras similares, que son menos ideales para crecer granos de café con la misma calidad que la famosa región central montañoso donde se cultiva en las altitudes pasando los 3.000 pies. En lugares las como Adjuntas en los altos de la cordillera.

Quizás la motivación de esta producción récord es el or-gullo que sienten los puertorriqueños por su café. Hasta hoy en día cuando la caficultura sufre por la falta de tra-bajadores, no hay cuesta demasiado escarpada para los cafetos. El clima fresco de las montanas, con temperatu-ras que bajan has los 40’s son ideales para cultivar café muy bueno. Los expertos dicen que los granos de café ue provienen de las cuestas mas inclinadas en las alturas ofrecen la mejor taza de café.

El clima no es el único variable en cuanto la producción de café bueno; variedades, métodos de cultivo, y cuidado en el procesamiento y preparación del grano son igual de importantes. Cumplimiento de los principios probados y la atención a los detalles son vitales para distinguir café muy bueno como “especial”. Los Americanos que son aficionados del café están descubriendo el marcas de café Puertorriqueño que son meticulosamente producido en las montanas y preparadas con mucho cuidado. Los cultivadores de café en las montanas quienes seriamente quieren cultivar café de alta calidad pueden confiar que las montanas escarpadas produjeran granos de calidad superior que les da mucho orgullo y éxito.

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SANDRA FARMS100% Mountain Grown Arabica

Adjuntas Puerto Rico

NET WT 8oz (225g)

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ORQUESTA EL MACABEO

“If we were strictly cocolos [slang term describing the subculture that follows Afro-Latino music, especially Salsa] we would look like what we like” …that is how Jose Ibanez describes their music. He along with “Bucho” Beauchamp created the Or-questra del Macabeo. In October 2008, taking their name from plantain-al-capurrias made only in Trujillo Alto, a group of rocker-friends came together to play salsa music, just to mess around and have a good time making music they weren’t familiar with. The rehearsals took place in their already well-known studio “Monopolio,” which dur-ing its existence had solely felt the rock vibrations through its channels. So, they kept fooling around… the rockers wanna-be-salseros start playing different venues around the island, pleas-antly surprised by the following, many of which were their rock show fans. They decided to record an album. In 2010, Salsa Macabra is born, an independent production with a peculiar sound and strictly social lyrics toned with brash humor. Some would say that their crudeness bordered curel, but “for good or for bad it is our reality, and we must tell it how we see it.” Salsa Macabra has sold more than 4,000 copies and accord-ing to the magazine Puerto Rico Indie, they were selected as the second most popular independent album in 2010. The Orquesta del Macabeo has been one of the greatest musical surprises on the island in 2010. Filling to capacity large venues such as, the stage at the Festival Claridad, the University of Puerto Rico’s the-ater and La Respuesta in Santurce. Currently, they are working on their second production entitled “El Entierro,” also completely independent.

“Si fuéramos estrictamente cocolos, nos pareceríamos a lo que nos gusta”…Así define su sonido José Ibanez quien junto a “Bu-cho” Beauchamp, son los creadores de La Orquesta del Macabeo. En octubre de 2008, y sacando el nombre de unas al-capurrias de guineo hechas solamente en Trujillo Alto, un grupo de panas rockeros se unen para tocar canciones de salsa, sólo para pasarla bien, y “joder” un rato haciendo música con la cual no es-taban tan familiarizados. Comienzan los ensayos en su ya famoso estudio “Monopolio”, el cual sólo conocía por sus canales, las de-cenas de vibraciones rockeras habidas en su historia. De vacilón en vacilón, los “rockeros con guille de salseros” comienzan a to-car en distintos lugares de la isla, siendo tan grata la sorpresa de su acogida de parte de sus también fanáticos rockeros, deciden hacer un disco.En 2010 nace “Salsa Macabra”, una producción totalmente inde-pendiente, con un sonido peculiar y unas líricas estrictamente so-ciales, pero con un humor bastante crudo. Hay quien pueda decir que su crudeza podría rayar en lo cruel, pero “para bien o para mal es nuestra realidad de vida y hay que cantarlas como las vemos”. Salsa Macabra ha vendido más de 4.000 copias y según la revista Puerto Rico Indie, fue seleccionado segundo mayor disco inde-pendiente del año 2010. La Orquesta del Macabeo ha sido una de las grandes sorpresas musicales de la isla en 2010. Llenando a capacidad espacios tan importantes como la tarima del festival de Claridad, el Teatro de la Universidad de Puerto Rico y La Respues-ta en Santurce. Actualmente trabajan en su segunda producción discográfica titulada “El Entierro”, otra totalmente independiente.

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