History, Kites, and Conversation

We were on our way to El Morro (Castillo San Felipe del Morro) in Old San Juan. This was formerly a fortress of strategic importance during the Age of Sail; currently it is a beautiful place to learn about Spanish colonial history and fly kites. It so happened that our Uber driver grew up in NYC and Connecticut, so while talking about places we all knew, we asked for lunch advice.

Local Wisdom, Sweet Spot

She didn't steer us wrong. Chocobar Cortés is a lovely spot.

Cool Comfort, Unexpected Combos

Welcoming and cool on a hot afternoon (can't have the chocolate melting), it's an excellent and rather unique restaurant. The desserts, hot chocolate, and chocotinis are delicious of course, but the chocolate here isn't only found in sweets—it’s incorporated into savory dishes as well. I had no idea that chocolate belonged in grilled cheese, guacamole, or ham croquettes, but it absolutely does.

A Legacy in Every Bite

Chocobar Cortés is an extension of Chocolate Cortés, a family-owned chocolate manufacturing company with factories in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Their vision is a hope to inspire the world with the taste of their chocolate, the richness of their culture, and the warmth of the Caribbean. They are doing an excellent job of it as far as I can tell—I highly recommend that you go and see (and taste!) for yourself.

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About Me

Laura LaVelle is Wonder Shuffle's Culture Editor. A fan of the great indoors, you can find her in her native NYC, her home in Connecticut, or at a concert, play, library, bookstore, or museum just about anywhere in the world.

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