Food and Dining

Restaurants are facing a unique situation in 2020 and must rise to the challenge to keep business up. The value added tax didn’t affect them directly, because they already charged…

“Kilombo” is an Argentinean word that means chaotic. In Costa Rica it has come to be known because it’s the name of a great restaurant. As you approach, you are…

Porto 8 is a restaurant all seafood lovers should check out soon. It’s conveniently located in Escazú. With so many options to choose from you will likely want to visit…

Barrio Escalante is completely transformed following the boom of new restaurants. Long known for upscale restaurants, the district is now expanding and exploring a commercial identity beyond the restaurants. Dozens…

The plantain, in just about any form, is among my favorite foods and it seems I’m not alone. El Pata is a restaurant in San José and Santa Ana that…

La Casa del Cacao in San José is one of the most unique gastronomic experiences in Costa Rica. It’s more than a chocolate shop. It’s a full restaurant, craft chocolate…

While it would take a minimum of 18 hours to get from Costa Rica to Lebanon, many of us can quickly get to Falafel House, a taste of the country,…

Argentinian Jorge Saggal opened two restaurants in Costa Rica. When they were working he started to think about what’s next. The gastronomic entrepreneur is now preparing a debut as a…