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DECEMBER 2010 DICIEMBRE

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UNIDAD EN L A COMUNIDAD โ ข UNIT Y IN THE COMMUNIT Y

food and restaurant guide ediciรณn culinaria

WARM SCALLOP SALAD with black truffle vinaigrette Ensalada de Escalopes con vinagreta de trufa negra

by Chef Dagan Lynn Mix on the Beach W Retreat & Spa

Night of Stars p. 18-19 Noche de Estrellas

Vieques Concert Society p. 20 Sociedad de Conciertos de Vieques

Sweets p. 27 Golosinas

Lechรณn p. 38-39 Roast Pork

Coquito p. 41 Coquito

Pana p.46-47 Breadfruit

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Bravos de Boston Isabel II

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tel 787.741.3400

Open 7 days 10am -1am and 10am -2:30am Fri. & Sat

2. BANANAS

787.741.8700

Open everyday, Abierto todos los dias

340.514.0124

BREAKFAST Wed-Sat 8am-11am dinner 5-9pm desayuno miercoles-Sabado 8am-11am Cena 5-9

787.407.0392

Tues. and Wed. rt. 201, Martes y Miercoles rt 201

5. Belly Buttons

787.741-3336

OPEN DAILY FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH UNTIL 2PM; TODOS LOS DIAS PARA DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO HASTA LAS 2PM

6. Biekes bistro

787.741.6381

Mon-sat 7-11am, Sun 8-6pm • Lunes-Sabado 7am-11am, domingo 8-6pm

7. buen proveco

787.529.7316

tues-sat 10-6, Martes-Sabado 10-6

8. cantina la Reina

787.741.2700

Lunch Tues-Sat 11-5• dinner Tues-Fri. 5-10pm Almuerzo Martes-Sabado 11-4 • Cena Martes-Viernes 5-10pm

9. carambola

787.741.3318

BREAKFAST 8:00-11:00am; DINNER 4:30-10:30 pm Daily-reservations required DESAYUNO, 8:00-11:00am; cena 4:30-10:30 pm Diariamente

10. CariBEAN CAFE

787.741.1447

Every day 7-12

11. CASA CASCADAS

787.559.0539

Tues and Wed. by reservation, Martes y Miercoles

12. chez Shack

787.741.2175

Monday night grill night • Lunes

13. chicken king

787.741.5464

open every day • Todos Los dias

14. COCONUTS

787.741.9325

Friday-Tuesday bar opens at 5:00 Dinner from 5:30-9:30 pm Viernes-Martes

15.COLMADO MAMBO

787.741.8080

open every day • Todos Los dias

16. conuco

787.741.2500

17. El Patio

787.741.6381

18. island adventures restaurant

787.741.2544

19. lazy jacks

787.741.1447

20. Meson Criollo

787.741.3036

mon-fri 11am-9pm, Lunes-Viernes 11am-9pm

21. MiX ON THE BEACH (W)

787.741.4100

BREAKFAST Daily 7:30am-11am, DINNER nightly 6-10pm DESAYUNO Dairiamente 7:30am-11am,CENA 6-10pm

Isabel II

Esperanza

buen provecho Vieques is proud to showcase some of the finest restaurants in the Caribbean in this issue of Vieques Events. Our restaurants not only offer delicious menu items, they are the heart of the social scene on the island--each offering their own style of island fun. We encourage you to make reservations at this time of the year. Enjoy!

Vieques se enorgullece en presentar en esta edición del Vieques Events a algunos de los más finos restaurantes del Caribe.

Nuestros restaurantes no solo ofrecen deliciosos artículos en su menú, sino que son el corazón de la vida social en la isla – cada uno ofreciendo su propio estilo. Le exhortamos a que haga sus reservaciones durante esta época del año. ¡Buen Provecho!

www.viequesevents@gmail.com to advertise call 787.384.8338 Sales Administrator: Dawn Schoch 787.384.8338 Administrator/Accountant: Kristina Shelton 787-602-8369 Designer, Managing Editor: Kelly Thompson 787.435.3172

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Contributing Writers : Scott Appell Freya Block Gisella Burgos James Gastineau Nilsa Maldonado Sandra Ortíz Mireya Padín Wanda Rivera Kelly Thompson

HOURS /HORARIO PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM HOURS / DAYS / RESERVATIONS

1. AL’S MAR AZUL

3. Barefoot Bestro 4.BAYAONDA’S ARTISAN BREAD

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Esperanza

Name/nombre

22. MORALES GROCERY

Lunch Wed-Fri 11-2 • dinner Wed.-Sat 6-10pm Almuerzo Miercoles-Viernes 11-2 • Cena Miercoles-Sabado 6-10pm BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER Mon-Sat 7am-10pm DESAYUNO, ALMUERZO, & CENA Lunes - Sabado 7am-10pm Dinner 5:30-10:30 everyday Cena 11:30-9:30 todos las dias DAILY 12PM-1:00AM (WEEKDAYS) 12PM-2:30AM (WEEKENDS) diariamente 12PM-1:00AM

OPEN DAILY • Diariamente Open Daily 5:30-10pm Diariamente 5:30-10pm DINNER Fri-WED 5:30-10 CENA Viernes-MIERCOLES 5:30-10

23. mr. Sushi

787.741.2828

24. NEXT COURSE

787.741.1028

25. Orquideas

787.741.1864

Gourmet lunch and take-away

787.741.8213

BREAKFAST, LUNCH Open Mon.-Sat. 6am-4pm • Sundays and Holidays 6am-2pm DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO Lunes-Sabado 6am - 4pm • Domingo y dias de fiesta 6am-2pm

26. PANADERIA VIEQUENSE 27. PLACITA REYES

TUES & WED RT 201, Martes y Miercoles

28. Richards café

787.741.5242

29. Roy’s Café

787.741.0685

30.taverna

787.741-7760

31. tradewinds

787.741.8666

32. VERITAS 33. W CAFé

787.741.0011 787.741.4100

11am - 11pm, every day - todos los días BREAKFAST, LUNCH daily 8am-2pm DESAYUNO, ALMUERZO Diariamente 8am-2pm MON-FRI 11:30-3, DINNER 6-CLOSE BREAKFAST 8am-11am • Lunch 11am-2pm THURS-SUN DESAYUNO 8AM-11AM • ALMUERZO 11AM-2PM JUEVES-DOMINGO dinner 6-9:30pm; every day CENA 6-9:30PM; todos los días TUES-SUN 5pm-10:30, Martesopen daily 7am–5pm • Diariamente 7am-5pm

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Aniversario

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Trova XIII N A V I D E Ñ A Producciones Chelimón, Inc. Celebrando su

N A V I D E Ñ A Diez años haciendo cultura en la Isla Nena de

sábado, 18 de diciembre de 2010

Plaza Pública de Vieques desde las 8:00 pm XIII Trova navideña celebrando el Décimo Aniversario de Producciones Chelimón, Inc

Artistas invitados

Auspician

Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña

Ballet Gibaro de Puerto Rico

Gobierno Municipal de Vieques

Superdescuentos Morales

Christian Nieves y Herencia Musical

Comisión Especial Conjunta sobre Donativos Legislativos de Cámara y Senado de Puerto Rico

Aluma Construction Corporation

Mon Silva, “El Trovador de Isla Nena” Victoria Sanabria y su Orquesta

Otros comerciantes de Vieques y de la Isla Grande 3

Choose from our selection of fresh fruits: pineapple, strawberry, banana and mango. $8 with protein $9

MilkShakes

Choose from our homemade ice cream selection: vanilla, chocolate and pistachio $8

Wine Blanc Foussy

$28

Torrontes

$17

La Flor Sauvignon $21 Parallel Rhone

$25

La Planta Temp

$23

La Flor Malbec

$15

Lan

$28

$4

Regular 16oz

$5

Espresso

$4

Cappuccino

$6

Latte

$6

Iced Latte

$6

Machiatto

$5

Mocha

$7

Croissants Chocolate Croissant Raisin Danish CookiesMuffins Cinnamon Bun and others

Hot chocolate

$5

Yogurt Parfait $4

Forte Tea

$6

w cafe

Cuvee J

$55

Sandwiches

Terlato

$45

Breakfast Sandwich $8

Sauza Hacienda

$35

Absolut Vodka

$39

Sky Vodka

$39

Whispering Angel $42

Don Q Crystal

$26.50

Don Q Gold

$26.50

Roast Beef and Brie $9/ $12 Turkey $8

Salads

Beers

Nicoise Salad $16

Heineken

$5

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad $12

Medalla

$5

Arugula Chicken Salad $14

Stella Artois

$5

Homemade Ice Creams Vanilla Chocolate Pistachio

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Caesar Salad $10

$3 each box of three $7

Beverages Sodas

$2

Malta

$2

Energy drinks

$3 $5

Ginger Ale

$3

Arizona Iced tea

$4

New leaf Iced Tea $4

Tomato and Mozzarella $10

$3 per scoop

Assorted pastries

Regular 12oz

787.741.4100

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Coffee and More

Smoothies

Naked

$5

Lorina 11oz

$5 $10

POM

$6

Fuze

$4

Nantucket

$4

Bottled water

$2

Fiji water

$4 $6

San Pellegrino

$2 $4

Fresh OJ 9oz

$4

Homemade Sorbets $3 per scoop Coconut Coco-Lime Mango Guava Passion Fruit Peach

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Vieques Island

eXotic. eXquisite. eXciting. k MIX CLASSICS

APPETIZER WARM SCALLOP SALAD black truffle condiment, parmesan shaving PUMPKIN VELOUTE “garniture mijotée”, chestnut TUNA TARTARE mango chutney, malanga chips SHRIMP COCKTAIL horseradish, tomato spicy syrup RIVIERA MESCLUN SALAD vegetable crudités, lemon vinaigrette ARTISANAL PASTA today’s chef inspiration LOCAL CHAYOTE / SWEET POTATO ESCABECHE green olives

TA S T I N G M E N U

FISH

SIDEs

LOCAL DORADO endive “meuniere”, citrus

MIX MACARONI HAM AND CHEESE

COD BRANDADE lemon caper croutons & fried parsley

CRUSHED POTATOES ARROZO CON GANDULES

LOBSTER “AU CURRY” coconut basmati rice TRADITIONAL GAMBAS MOFONGO pork crackling, sofrito

M E AT

GRILLED VEGETABLES CHEESE HOUSE MARINATED QUESO FRESCO red pepper condiment, grilled pan de agua

ROASTED CHICKEN calabaza, mojo isleno FILET MIGNON potato boulangere / salsifis, shitake gratin, sauce velour

DESSERT COUPE GLACÉ KEY LIME PIE

SURF & TURF add Caribbean lobster tail

CHOCOLATE / CHERRY TART kirsch ice cream

MIX OF PORK morcilla, polenta, roasted apple, pan de maiz

CRÈME BRULÉE almond financier, passion fruit sorbet

DUCK BREAST breadfruit, radish, turnips, dolce/forte

PINEAPPLE / COCO VACHERIN, MERINGUE

4 course dinner The experience of MIX signature dishes selected by the chef

MIX CANDY BAR

FOR TWO CARIBBEAN PAELLA local spiny lobster RIB EYE BONE IN carrots “variation”, bone marrow, sauce bordelaise

APPLE ROMERTOPF ALAIN DUCASSE COOKPOT vanilla ice-cream HOME MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET chocolate, vanilla, crème brulée, pistachio, berries, coconut-lime, mango, guayaba, cacao, exotic TOPPING passion-caramel sauce, chocolate fudge, coconut flakes, cookie crunch, brownie

R e t r e at & s pa vieques island

w retreat & spa - vieques island EXPLORE WHOTELS.COM

k 787 741 4100 EXECUTIVE CHEF: LYNN DAGAN MIX ON THE BEACH CHEF: SEBASTIEN RONDIER

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Sample MenĂş Aperitivos/Appetizers Nachos Super Zesty Fries Tostones/Plantain Fritters Amarillos/Sweet Plantains Yuca al Ajillo/Garlic Cassava Arroz con Habichuelas/Rice & Beans Mofongo de Yuca/ Mashed Cassava Pastelillos/Turnovers EntrĂŠes Fajitas Quesadillas Tacos Burritos Burgers Alitas Fritas/Fried Chicken Wings Pechuga de Pollo Encebollada/ Chicken Breast with Onions Chillo/Silk Snapper Filete de Mero/Grouper Fillet Ensalada de Carrucho/Conch Salad Camarrones al Ajillo/Garlic Shrimp Ensalada de Pulpo/Octopus Salad Chuletas Fritas/Fried Pork Chops Churrasco/Skirt Steak Porter House Steak Mofongo de Yuca/Stuffed Mashed Cassava

Authentic Puerto Rican Food and Much More!

787.741.2544 Open everyday 5:30-11pm 6

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Every Saturday is Prime Rib. Every Monday is “Sabor Criollo”. Everyday is Sushi Pizza!

Open Friday - Tuesday at 5pm, dinner from 5:30pm Reservations always recommended!

Closed Wednesday and Thursday .....................................

Coconuts is proud to host the Second Annual Holiday Wine Tasting for the benefit of the Vieques Humane Society on Tuesday 12/21 from 5-7 p.m.

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Sample Favorites from our Menu

Sample Daily Chef Offerings

Bistro Salad $10 • Frisée, sunnyside egg, bacon and blue cheese

Baked Multi-grain Flatbread “Mac & Cheese” $11 • with Smoked Bacon

Caribbean Salad $10 • Fresh greens, mango vinaigrette, fresh coconut, dried fruits, sweet & spicy almonds, fried garbanzo beans

Jamón Serrano-wrapped Diver Sea Scallops $22 • Fried Polenta, Simmer of Green Peas, Bacon & Garlic

Caracoles al Ajillo $9 • Escargot, Spanish sherry, garlic butter, mushrooms

Pan-Roasted Mahi with Plantain “Scales” $22 • Spicy Datil Pepper & Green Papaya Marmalade, Saffron Basmati, Amarillos

Bacalaítos $8 • Local-style salt cod fritters with Ajili Mójili Dos Pastelillos de Picadillo $6 • Cuban-inspired beef turnovers

Puerto Rican Coffee-dusted Angus Sirloin Steak • Malta Garlic Butter, Frizzled Onions, Viandas Risolé Full Pound $30 Half Pound $20

Shrimp Pincho, Coconut Noodle Salad $10 • Grilled shrimp pincho, chilled coconut sesame noodles

Grilled Calamar “Pinchos” y Fideos al Ajillo $20 • Noodles with Garlic Sauce

Baked Flatbread $9 • Fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, balsamic syrup

“Beef on Weck” Flatbread $11 • Shaved Roast Beef, Horseradish, Caraway

Calamar Frito $10 • Marinated in fresh herbs, ginger and lemongrass, with kiwi lime sauce

Citrus Butter-basted Rotisserie Chicken $16 • Green Bean “Casserole”

Sushi Pizza $20 • Chef Michael’s famous specialty as featured in the New York Times… tempura rice “crust”, spicy tobikko sauce, ahi tuna

Salad of Watermelon, Feta & Olives $11 • Herbacious Greens

Certified Angus Beef Chuck Burger $12 • On John Towne’s brick-oven burger bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and fresh potato chips

Blackened Mahi “Taco” $20 • Red Onion & Sweet Pepper Pique Parcha Butter Drizzle, Congri Blackbeans & Rice

Truffle Steak Frites $20 • Half-pound Angus NY Sirloin & truffle fries, truffle butter Puerto Rican Spare Ribs $18 • Beer-steamed pork ribs, grilled with our Malta BBQ sauce, viandas majadas (mashed root vegetables) and coleslaw Medalla Fish & Chips $11 • Beer batter-fried tilapia & fries -add Fried Pickles $1, Tartar sauce & cole slaw Macaroni & Cheese $10 • Classic elbows with 3-cheese sauce Rotisserie Roasted Malta BBQ Half-Chicken $14 • Our Malta BBQ sauce, viandas majadas (mashed local root vegetables) and coleslaw

Agedashi Dofu $9 • flash fried Tofu in a Dashi broth with Nori

Orange Rotisserie Duck $24 • Mushroom Basmati, Gingered Carrots, Mandarin Thai Basil Cranberries Onion & Tomato-braised Pork Spare Ribs $18 • Lemon Parmesan Linguine Swordfish “Pinchos”$20 • Salad of Cucumbers, Red Onions and Black-eyed Peas Mixed Grill $24 • Mediterranean-spiced Lamb, Italian Sausage & Peppers and Malta Barbecued Shrimp, Polenta Pudding “Scampi”-style Shrimp $21 • in a Citrus Caper Garlic Butter, Crab Risotto

787.741.9325

59 Calle Benitez Guzman (corner of Baldorioty) Isabel II www.coconutsvieques.com • On Facebook @ Chef Michael’s Coconuts

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Bar Bites:

Open 11am to 10pm Late menu ‘till 12am

·breadfruit fries ·yucca fries ·pomme frite all served w/roasted garlic or mojo aioli

Fritter of the Day: ·catch of the day served w/ mojo aioli

Panini’s & Burgers: ·media noche– roasted pork, serrano ham , manchego cheese, sweet pickle and mojo mustard (Late Menu Item - served until1 2am)

Located on the water in Isabel II

787.741.3400

Open 7 days a week 10am to 1am - Sunday to Thursday 10am to 2:30am - Fridays & Saturdays Sunset Happy Hour Daily - 5pm to 7:30pm Late Happy Hour Daily– 10pm to 11:00pm

·kiwi kim’s wedge– crispy serrano ham, pineapple or mango, manchego cheese, with or w/out grilled onion ·one dilly of philly– n.y. strip steak, smoked provolone, roasted reds, caramelized onions with garlic aioli ·veg-anini—avocado, cucumber, roasted reds, pesto & goat cheese (Late Menu

Item - served until1 2am)

·slider trio—mini angus burgers, w/blue cheese, irish cheddar and provolone

Hangover Happy Hour Sundays - 10am to 12pm

Weekly Events: Mondays • Free Salsa Lessons from 7pm to 9pm Saturdays • Karaoke party from 9pm to 1:30am Sundays • Pigskins & “Pinchos” from 1pm to 4pm

Salads: ·caribbean ceasar salad—romaine, croutons, mango, shrimp, avocado with mojo caesar dressing (Late Menu Item served until1 2am) ·mixed greens—with fresh fruit vinaigrette

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Trade Winds on the malecon in Esperanza BIENVENIDOS

Serving spectacular views with fine food since 1984

Lobster Special Nightly

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Italian Restaurant & Brick Oven Pizza

Sample Menu Starters Wedge Salad-crisp iceberg, creamy Gorgonzola dressing and crispy bacon Antipasto- assorted dried meats and select cheese, grilled and marinated vegetables, house made flatbread Pasta Carbonara-a rich creamy sauce of pancetta, garlic and Parmesan Eggplant, Chicken or Veal Parmesan Clam Linguini- baby clams, white wine, garlic, pancetta and crushed red pepper Chicken or Veal Marsala -sautéed scallopini, mixed wild mushrooms, marsala cream.

Served with vegetable of the day.

Taverna Pizza 10” small $8 / 18” Large $15 toppings Sm. $1 ea ./ Lg. $2 ea.

ch Mu e! r Mo in to me o f ull c our see menu!

Meat Lover’s -pepperoni, meatball, ham & sausage BBQ-grilled chicken breast, onion, bacon, bbq sauce Vegetarian- mushroom, onion, green pepper, roasted eggplant Mediterranean- pesto, sundried tomato, artichoke hearts, eggplant, ricotta The Double Wide-Mushroom, onion, green pepper, fresh garlic, pepperoni, sausage, meatball, extra cheese Small 13 / Large 26

Lunch Hot Sandwiches, salads, pizza11:30-2 Dinner - Open@6pm Closed Sat. & Sun Calle Carlos LeBrum #453 off the plaza in Isabel

787-741-7760

Christmas Dinner at Trade Winds

“The Tradition Continues”

Seating at 6:00 and 8:00 Call 787-741-8666 for reservations

Dinner

Signature Preparations Fresh Fish and Seafood Maestros Vegetarian Entrees Trade Winds “Filet Mignon” EVERY NIGHT 5:30 – 9:30

Breakfast/ lunch

Trade Winds French Toast to Lobster Benedict with our Bloody Mary Kobe Burgers to Salads Galore

Thursday thru Sunday 7:30-11 and 11-2

SHOPPING OR DINING AT TRADE WINDS?

WIN A $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE WEEKLY DRAWINGS CONTINUE THRU DECEMBER 24TH

Seaside Island Gift Guest House Shop Great location Walk to the beach $85 double a/c breakfast included

Vieques’ first and best quality tee shirts, caps and more Open every day at 9am

CHECK OUT OUR MENU AND SPECIALS AT:

www.tradewindsvieques.com

787.741.8666

ALWAYS CHILDREN FRIENDLY EMAIL tradewns@coqui.net 9

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menu

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Sesame crusted yellow fin tuna, seaweed salad, ginger soy glaze & coconut wasabi Spinach & artichoke dip, goat cheese & herbs, parmesan flatbread Ceviche of the day, determined daily by local fisherman Butter poached Caribbean lobster, white truffle scented crab risotto, prosciutto bound asparagus & caramelized fennel cream

Next Course

cuisine

inspired

ISABEL II 200 200

201

Bacon wrapped Pork Loin, sweet potato puree, haricot verts, apple cider whole grain mustard sauce

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OFF OF 201

Grilled Dorado, cilantro lime mojo, cumin scented rice & mango salsa

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Banana and walnut spring rolls, orange caramel and tropical fruit

NEXT COURSE ESPERANZA

Open Friday - wednesday

Chocolate Lava Cake, homemade coffee ice Cream and chocolate ganach

787-741-1028

from 5:30 pm – 10pm

nextcourseinfo@yahoo.com

Closed thursdays

Reservations Appreciated

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sample menu Appetizers Shrimp & Scallop Ravioli Garlic Basil Gorgonzola Bread Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Mussels eclectic dining at the Crow’s Nest Inn Crow’s Nest Inn is now under new management

Salads Pear & Gorgonzola Salad Rocket Salad California Cobb Salad Build Your Own Burger or Ahi Tuna Burger Entrées Lobster Mac & Cheese Paella Tuscan Red Snapper Pork Loin Tornado Wild Mushroom Ravioli Simply Grilled Menu Simply Grilled Salads Choose from: Mahi Mahi, Atlantic Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Pork Rib Chops, C.A.B. NY. Strip Steak,Veal Rib, T Bone Chop C.A.B. Rib Eye Steak

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Friday Prime Rib Night!

Drop-off beach picnic baskets!

Wraps, Salads, & More!

Place your order before 8:30pm the day prior and we will deliver right to your door (guesthouse or hotel). Fresh picnic lunches complete with a thermal beach bag.

D i n n e r • Tu e s - S u n 5 : 0 0 – 1 0 : 3 0 open late! after bio-bay tours h a p p y h o u r • Tu e s 5 : 0 0 – 7 : 0 0 reservations suggested

787.741.0011 www.veritasvqs.com

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casa

cascadas

Experience an intimate, limited-seating dinner evening at one of the Island’s most beautiful villas.

A Catered Affair at Casa Cascadas is hosted each Tuesday and Wednesday at five. Chef Alex Mazzocca prepares an exquisite, six-course meal, served by Aguacate Catering’s attentive staff.

Menus vary weekly, and liquor is BYOB. Signature cocktails, bottled wines and wine pairings are available for purchase.

Eighty-five dollars per guest prix fixe, including tax and gratuity.

Wedding Package Menu

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a catered affair ...................... . . . . . .

Champagne Toast for all your guests ...................... . . . . . .

Plated Dinner ...................... . . . . . .

Fresh Rolls and Sweet Butter Romaine Chop Salad White Beans, Peppers, Calamata Olives, Cucumber, Feta Cheese

Please select one of the following Entrees: ...................... . . . . . .

Tropical Chicken Breast Pinwheels

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach, Cheese & “Amarillos”, Served with Herbed Rice and Seasoned Vegetables New Year’s Eve Gala Seatings at six and nine Champagne toast, wine pairings, tax & gratuity • $150 per guest

Tamarind Marinated Churrasco

Served with Herbal Mashed Potatoes and Seasoned Vegetables Salmon with Pepper Sauce

Call Glen Martin for details, reservations and directions.

Served with Mashed Roots or Herbal Mashed Potatoes and Seasoned Vegetables

787 599 0539

Served with “Tostones” and Seasoned Vegetables

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Fruit Chutney

Wedding Cake

Vanilla or Chocolate Rum Cake with Butter Cream Frosting Any suggestions to the above menu could be easily accommodated.

contact: Inn on the Blue Horizon

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Open: Tuesdays thru Fridays Bar opens at 5pm • Dinner: 5 pm to 10 pm Now open for Lunch!

Tuesday thru Saturday 11am to 5 pm Closed Sunday and Monday

351 Calle Antonio G. Mellado • Isabel Segunda

www.Cantina-LaReina.com

787.741.2700

On the malecon in Esperanza

Op en 7 days 7 : 30am - 2 pm

787. 741 . 3 3 3 6 wi-fi

Thursdays Rock-n-Roll Taco Nite 5pm til closing

Sundays NFL Football All Day

Vieques Events is now accepting credit cards. Now it is as easy as making a phone call with your credit card number. Please call Kristina Shelton at 787-602-8369 or send us an e-mail at viequesevents@gmail.com to make a payment or set up automatic payments. .....................................

El Vieques Events ahora está aceptando tarjetas de crédito. Es tan fácil como hacer una llamada telefónica con su número de tarjeta de crédito. Favor de llamar a Kristina Shelton al 787-602-8369 o envíenos un correo electrónico a viequesevents@gmail.com para hacer su pago o programar pagos automáticos.

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Have breakfast at Roy’s and we will print your boarding pass for free!

breakfast, lunch, cocktails, coffee, wifi! serving breakfast all day! open daily 8am AT THE PINK HOUSE IN ISABEL SEGUNDA

787.741.0685

Roy ’s so ut hwest bre akfast burrito an hour of inte d a latte w ith on e rnet all fo r 10 dollars !

Roys Big B reakfast-2 eggs, Bacon or S or Toast, & ausage, Pancakes Hash Brow ns $7.50 Grille d Ha m an d Che ese w/ Fries $ 6.50 Do uble Ch eese Burg er w/Fries $ 8.50 Quesa dilla Chix or Be $7.50 ef w/Fries

Chicken S ala d Wrap w/Fries $ 7.50

Roys Gard en S a dd grille ala d $5.50 d Chix $2 .00

Have a Holiday Latte Pumpkin Pie or Chocolate Peppermint 13

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your personal cuisine

The most delicious sea food paella - up to 8 ingredients, ribs, kebobs, paellas at the beach or your villa, or a romantic dinner for two at sunset...anything! check my menu at:

yourpersonalcuisine.com 787-487-4244

787-741-8213

Breakfast and Pastries The best Fresh Bread and Sandwiches in town!

Open until 4pm in isabel ii

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• Calle #352 Antonio G. Mellado

El mejor pollo frito en Vieques

El Patio Restaurant

Ensaladas • Hamburgers Helados y mucho más Abierto

lunes a jueves 10:30am-10:00pm viernes y sábados 10:30am-11:00 pm domingo 10:00am-10:00pm

carr. 201 • tel 787.741.5464

SEA FOOD, LOCAL AND ARGENTINEAN CUISINE

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ice Chicken King &cream

Enjoy our Seafood, Local and Argentinean Cuisine... Here is a sample of our menu. Give us a call or stop in...

We’ll be waiting.

Seafood Paella A combination of fresh seafood slowly cooked in lobster stock.

Fried Whole Red Snapper Crispy outside and tender inside.

Seafood Mac & Cheese Cooked with Mascarpone and Goat Cheese Grilled Mahi Mahi Enjoy it with white sauce, creole style or just grilled.

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by: Lisa Young

vieques night of stars

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n Friday, October 29, 2010 at the Multiuse Center located on the main plaza, twenty local volunteer organizations joined together, under the auspices of Anita Cox, Coordinadora de Análsis y Política Social, for an evening of knowledge and responsibility. From giving baths to invalids, to gazing at the glory of our Vieques stars, they represent a diversity of groups who work to promote, protect, serve and improve our community.

Sponsored by the Association of Puerto Rico Banks, the workshop instructed us on how to better maintain our organizations and help them grow in a responsible manner.

Several common thoughts were voiced by the leaders and members of each organization during the informal social hour. Each one has a vision to make our community stronger, healthier and more self-sufficient by the services they freely provide to their neighbors. Their passion, sincerity and great spirits were inspiring, though in these hard times the difficulties they face are a real challenge. Almost unanimously, they expressed the need for volunteers, equipment donations, grant writers, publicity and a feeling of solidarity from the community that they serve. The most humble offering of time, money, talent or other resources is received with heartfelt appreciation.

A few of the groups have gained public recognition far beyond Vieques and Puerto Rico. Nilda Medina, the Director and driving force behind Incubadora Bieke and co-founder of the Committee for The Rescue and Development of Vieques (with Roberto Rabin) was featured as one of “1000 Women For the Nobel Prize” and Glamour Magazine devoted an article to her ongoing efforts on our island’s behalf. (http://www. glamour.com/magazine/2007/07/global-diary-vieques). Along with his responsibilities as Director/Curator of Fort Mirasol, Roberto Rabin has garnered worldwide recognition for his efforts on behalf of the Peace and Social Justice movement on our island over the past decades.

Women of the Alianza de Mujeres Viequense have brought health care clinics, doctors, “Race For The Cure” and numerous other benefits to Vieques, as have the Salud Comunitaria and COREFI who provide assistance to indigent, elderly, handicapped and residents in need of home care services. Nuestra Escuela and Reach for Success provide educational opportunities, training, support and financial aid to our

young people who aspire to further their schooling or learn trades.

The “Comunidad Verde Vieques” and “Cooperativa Tierra Mía” address alternative energy, sustainable agriculture, self-sufficiency, horticulture and responsible stewardship of our lands. Museo de la Memoria Histórica de Vieques, Cooperativa el Hombre de Puerto Ferro and Observatorio de Vieques strive to preserve and educate the public about our rich cultural, archaeological and environmental heritage and resources. Working toward improving our economic, business climate and infrastructure, Incubadora Bieke, Radio Vieques Comunitaria FM, Choferes Carros Publicos, Vieques Chamber of Commerce and CODEVI all seek to bring us improved services and communications, and to foster the development of local businesses.

Iglesia Testigos de Jehova, Monte Santo, nurtures our spirits and helps to represent our First Amendment rights, along with other good works. Club Ecuestre Paso Fino Vieques and Club de Judo offer both, children and adults, much-needed recreation and camaraderie, as well as developing skills, responsibility and excellence in their disciplines.

Vincent Tozzi, Producer of Vieques Baila, said at the close of this inspiring evening: “I am so pleased to see so many organizations and individuals who care about the island of Vieques and its people.”

Vieques Baila has organized a Valentine’s evening Benefit dance for five years and distributed the proceeds to many worthy causes including the Incubadora Microempresas Bieke, Vieques Children’s Municipality Band, S.N.A.P. (Spaying & Neutering Program), CENIM (Special Needs Children,) CEDEPRECO (Child Care Center), Vieques Humane Society, Vieques Fishermen’s Cooperative and more.

Each one of these organizations is worthy of their own article detailing their objectives, accomplishments, and the stories of the visionary and dedicated people that keep their dream alive. This list of groups who work toward the greater good of our island is certainly incomplete, but the workshop at Multiplex brought together many of our brightest stars.

And for the rest of us who may be inspired to contribute a small fraction of the time, energy, money or skills that these good people have so willingly brought to their community, the opportunities are just a phone call away.

We make a living by what we earn, but we make a life through what we give.

The organizations involved were: Comité Pro Rescate y Desarrollo de Vieques; Armando Torres, Fela Garcia, Andres Nieves • Nuestra Escuela; Myriam Rodriguez, Ricardo Boyette • Cooperativa Tierra Mia; Mercedes Perez, Maria Ortiz, Zuleyka Calderon, Eladio Diaz • Incubadora Bieke,Inc.; Nilda Medina, Iris V. Perez, Armando Torres Ortiz, Carmen Nolia Cruz • COREFI; Ana Sonia Ventura, Margarita Rivera, Pedro Morales • CODEVI; Luis Rivera, Radames Tirado, Magaly Simons, Ines O’neil • Radio Vieques Comunitaria FM; Luis Melendez, Hilda Ramos, Luis Gonzalez • Alcanzando el Éxito; Carmen Portela, Lynda Bayron • Alianza de Mujeres Viequense; Zaida Torres, Carmen Valencia, Migadalia de Jesús • Sociedad Inmaculada Concepción; María Garay,

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l pasado viernes, 29 de octubre de 2010, se reunieron en el Centro de Usos Múltiples de Vieques, veinte organizaciones locales de voluntarios, bajo el auspicio de Anita Cox, Coordinadora de Análisis y Política Social, para compartir una tarde de conocimiento y responsabilidad. Desde bañar a los inválidos, hasta observar la grandeza de las estrellas de Vieques, ellos representan una gran diversidad de grupos que trabajan para promover, proteger, servir y mejorar a nuestra comunidad.

Auspiciado por la Asociación de Bancos de PR, este taller nos enseñó a como administrar mejor nuestras organizaciones y ayudarlas a crecer de manera responsable.

Varios pensamientos comunes fueron expresados por líderes y miembros de cada organización durante la hora de confraternización.

Cada uno tiene una visión para hacer que nuestra comunidad sea más fuerte, más saludable y más autosuficiente, a través de los servicios que ofrecen gratuitamente a los ciudadanos. Su pasión, sinceridad y gran espíritu fueron inspiradores, aunque en estos tiempos difíciles, las dificultades que confrontan son un verdadero reto. Casi unánimemente, expresaron la necesidad de voluntarios, donaciones de equipo, escritores de propuestas, publicidad y un sentimiento de solidaridad hacia la comunidad a la que pertenecen. Apreciamos cualquier donativo de tiempo, dinero, talento o cualquier otro recurso.

Algunos miembros del grupo han recibido reconocimiento público fuera de Vieques y Puerto Rico. Nilda Medina, Directora y la fuerza impulsadora detrás de la Incubadora Bieke y co-fundadora del Comité para el Rescate y Desarrollo de Vieques (con Roberto Rabin) fue presentada como una de la “1000 Mujeres para el Premio Nobel” y la Revista Glamour dedicó un artículo por sus esfuerzos a favor de nuestra isla. (http://www.glamour.com/magazine/2007/07/global-diary-vieques).

Junto con sus responsabilidades como Director /Encargado del Fuerte Conde de Mirasol, Roberto Rabin ha ganado reconocimiento mundial en las últimas décadas, por sus esfuerzos en nombre del movimiento de Justicia y Paz social en nuestra isla.

La Alianza de Mujeres de Vieques trajo clínicas de salud, doctores, “Carrera para una Cura” y otros beneficios a Vieques; Salud Comunitaria y COREFI proveyeron ayuda a los indigentes, envejecientes, incapacitados y a los residentes que necesitaban servicios de cuidado en el hogar.

Nuestra Escuela y Alcanzando el Éxito ofrecieron oportunidades educativas, adiestramiento, apoyo y ayuda financiera a nuestros jóvenes que

aspiran a continuar estudios o aprender un oficio. La Comunidad Verde Vieques y la Cooperativa Tierra Mía hablaron de las alternativas de energía , agricultura sustentable, autosuficiencia, horticultura y manejo responsable de nuestros terrenos. El Museo de la Memoria Histórica de Vieques, la Cooperativa el Hombre de Puerto Ferro y el Observatorio de Vieques se esfuerzan por mantener y educar al público acerca de nuestra cultura, patrimonio arqueológico y ambiental y los recursos.

Trabajando para mejorar nuestra economía, el clima de negocios y la infraestructura, la Incubadora Bieke, Radio Vieques Comunitaria FM, Choferes de Carros Públicos, Asociación de Comerciantes de Vieques y CODEVI buscan mejorar los servicios y las comunicaciones y de patrocinar el desarrollo de los negocios locales. La Iglesia Testigos de Jehová de Monte Santo nutre nuestro espíritu y ayuda para representar la primera enmienda a nuestros derechos, junto con otras buenas obras.

El Club Ecuestre de Paso Fino de Vieques y el Club de Judo ofrecen tanto a niños como a adultos, la recreación necesaria y camaradería, así como destrezas de desarrollo, responsabilidad y excelencia en sus disciplinas.

Vincent Tozz, Productor de Vieques Baila dijo al finalizar esta inspiradora tarde: “Estoy bien contento de ver tantas organizaciones e individuos que se preocupan por la isla de Vieques y su gente.”

Vieques Baila ha organizado una gala de beneficiencia de Enamorados por cinco años y ha donado sus recaudos a muchas nobles causas, incluyendo a la Incubadora de Microempresas Bieke, La Banda Municipal de Niños de Vieques, S.N.A.P (Programa de Castración y Esterilización), CENIM (Niños con Necesidades Especiales), CEDEPRECO (Centro Cuido Niños), Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Vieques, Cooperativa de Pescadores de Vieques, entre otros.

Cada una de estas organizaciones es digna de tener su propio artículo, detallando sus objetivos, logros, y las historias de las personas visionarias y dedicadas que mantienen vivo su sueño. Este listado de grupos que trabajan en beneficio de nuestra isla esta incompleto, pero el taller efectuado en el Centro de Usos Múltiples reunió a muchas de nuestras más brillantes estrellas. Y para el resto de nosotros que podemos ser inspirados a contribuir con una pequeña fracción del tiempo, energía, dinero o habilidades que voluntariamente han traído estas personas a nuestra comunidad, las oportunidades están a solo una llamada.

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by: Lisa Young

Vivimos por lo que ganamos, pero hacemos una vida a través de lo que damos.

Tañita Camacho, Sofia Bonano, Nelly Rivera • Comunidad Verde Vieques; Josue Cruz, Luis Ramos • Salud Comunitaria; Daisy Cruz, Nelly Christian • Observatorio de Vieques; Vicente Rosario, Lisie Melendez, Airamzul Cabral, Robert Marino • Museo de la Memoria Histórica de Vieques; Diana Mena,Roberto Rabin • Cooperativa el Hombre de Puerto Ferro; Isabel Leguillou • Club de Judo Isla Nena; Juan Martínez • Club Ecuestre Paso Fino Vieques; Gabriel Abreu • Iglesia Testigos de Jehova Mte. Santo; Jorge Nieves • Choferes Carros Publicos; Henry Pimente • Vieques Chamber of Commerce: Wanda Bermudez

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Dozens of fruit trees and extensive banana plantings, as well as areas prepared for vegetable cultivation make this an organic farming paradise. 12,000 gallon historic brick cistern and two wells on the property. A piece of Vieques’ heritage. $1,200,000 • Four adjacent land parcels with gorgeous ocean views, from ½ to 1+ acre/cuerda and all with paved road frontage, also available. $175,000-$280,000 Casa de Caballo In the best possible location on all of Vieques, this charming home is less than a mile west of Esperanza and on a hillside with stunning, panoramic Caribbean views. Next to a lovely boutique hotel but totally private, Casa de Caballo sits on over an acre of prime titled land, which offers room for additional construction and/or possible subdivision. The main house has an intimate feel and features two bedrooms and two full baths, custom features, finishes and thoughtful details for tropical living. A separate studio casita provides a private and comfortable space for your guests. The pool and gardens face the sea and breezes are constant. A large shop/garage building is already plumbed and wired to be finished into another unit. Dual road access, cisterns, generator and more. Titled, furnished and very attractively priced. $785,000

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Vivace Handbell Ensemble to perform a special holday concert live at the W Retreat and Spa on Dec 28th to benefit the newly formed Vieques Concert Society ...........................

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Mireya Padín

Vivace Conjunto de campanas de mano presentara Concierto navideño en vivo el 28 de diciembre en el Hotel W Retreat and Spa a beneficio de la recién fundada Sociedad de Conciertos de Vieques

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n the true spirit of giving and celebration that is synonymous with the year-end holiday season, the Vivace Handbell Ensemble will bring its world-renowned act to the W Retreat and Spa – Vieques Island on Tuesday, December 28th at 7:30PM for a very special performance to benefit the Vieques Concert Society, a non-profit organization established to provide the children of Vieques with music programs, training and access to instruments.

This intimate live holiday concert will be the first in what will become a series of events that will help raise funds for the Vieques Concert Society. In addition to the evening’s performance, the ensemble will offer a special presentation for the Vieques Municipal Band earlier in the day to demonstrate their instruments and meet with the performers. The evening concert is sponsored by ViequesTravel.com and the W Retreat and Spa – Vieques Island.

“The musicianship of the Vivace Handbell Ensemble is unparalleled in Puerto Rico and Latin America; and we are honored to have them kick off this special concert series to benefit the Vieques Concert Society,” said co-founder Annette Bou. “This exclusive performance will be a very nice addition to anyone’s holiday plans and will benefit a very special and important cause in Vieques.”

Vivace is the concert choir of the Coro Polifónico Juvenil de Campanas (Youth Polyphonic Handbell Choir) from Aibonito, Puerto Rico. Recognized as one of the best handbell ensembles in Puerto Rico and Latin America, they have recently performed a number of celebrated performances around the world.

Founded by Annette Bou, Kevin Duncan, Donald Montgomery and Mireya Padin, the Vieques Concert Society (VCS) believes that music culture is an essential element in the fabric of an ever-evolving community. VCS is committed to create innovative music education and instruction programs available to Vieques’ youth through funds that are raised via grants and charitable events on the island.

For more information on the Vieques Concert Society or for tickets to the December 28th concert, which start at $25 for general admission and $150 for benefactor tickets that include a post-performance cocktail reception, please call 787-413-2450 or visit www.viequesconcertsociety.org. For more information on the Vivace Handbell Ensemble, please visit www.vivacepr.org.

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a magia que trae la época navideña con su espíritu de dar y celebrar, lleva el grupo Vivace,- Conjunto de Campanas de Mano a presentar sus interpretaciones de renombre mundial en el Hotel W Retreat and Spa - Vieques, el 28 de diciembre a las 7:30pm para una presentación muy especial a beneficio de la Sociedad de Conciertos de Vieques, una organización sin fines de lucro fundada para llevar programas musicales, talleres e instrumentos a los niños de Vieques.

Este íntimo concierto navideño en vivo será el primero de una serie de eventos que recaudarán fondos para la Sociedad de Conciertos de Vieques. Ese mismo día, el conjunto también ofrecerá un taller especial para la Banda Municipal del Vieques, donde harán demostraciones de instrumentos y la banda tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a sus integrantes. El concierto en la noche es auspiciado por ViequesTravel.com y el Hotel W Retreat and Spa- Vieques.

“La musicalidad de Vivace es única en Puerto Rico y Latinoamérica; y nos sentimos afortunados que ellos sean el lanzamiento de esta serie de conciertos para beneficiar la Sociedad de Conciertos de Vieques,” dijo la co-fundadora Annette Bou. “Esta presentación exclusiva será una deleitante adición a los planes navideños para cualquier persona y a la vez es una aportación hacia una causa importante en Vieques. ’’ Vivace es el coro de concierto del Coro Polifónico Juvenil de Campanas de Aibonito. Son reconocidos como uno de los mejores conjuntos de campanas en Puerto Rico y Latinoamérica y recientemente han presentado sus exitosos conciertos en varios lugares del mundo.

La Sociedad de Conciertos de Vieques (VCS), fundada por Annette Bou, Kevin Duncan, Donald Montgomery y Mireya Padín, se fundamenta en el principio de que la cultura musical es componente esencial de una comunidad en evolución y crecimiento. VCS tiene el compromiso de crear programas innovadores y accesibles de educación musical para la juventud de Vieques, haciendo posible esto a través de donativos y conciertos en la isla.

Para más información sobre la Sociedad de Conciertos de Vieques y la compra de boletos para el concierto del 28 de diciembre, comenzando en $25 entrada general y $150 para boletos de benefactores que incluye un coctel después del concierto, visite www.viequesconcertsociety.org o llame al (787) 413-2450. Para más información sobre el conjunto Vivace, visite www.vivacepr.org.

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Sweets on the Streets Golosinas en las Calles

Kelly Thompson

Limbers

• A Limber is a frozen treat made in a plastic cup and sold out of neighborhood homes to kids on their way home from school or adults curing a sweet tooth. They are made by mixing flavored syrup or fruit juice with sugar, water, or evaporated milk, poured into disposable cups and frozen. If you want one space too many here to feel like a kid again sample one of these traditional Puerto Rican cups and discover the fun.

Squeezing the frozen cup from bottom up tends to be a bit messy... and trying to bite the icy sweet out of the cup almost always ends in disaster. So how you choose to eat it is up to you...but you have to find them first...

Almost every barrio has one, a house with a freezer stacked full of limbers in a wide variety of flavors--for the going rate of 50 cents to $1 each. The house that sells limbers is a very popular one on the block and usually offers a wide variety of flavors ranging from Parcha (passion fruit) to Peanut Butter. According to Chef Michael Glatz of “Coconut’s” restaurant in Isabelle Segunda, “History has the “limber” created in Bayamon, 1930. A colmado owner that fancied himself as a gourmet was also fascinated at inventions coming out of the US mainland. He ordered the first refrigerator-freezer combo to Puerto Rico and having never seen ice-cubes he wondered what the metal tray was inside the freezer.

He filled it with sweetened coconut milk and the limber was born,.... icy cold and refreshing! Oh, and the name... he was also fascinated with Charles Lindbergh’s stop in Puerto Rico... he named the frozen treat after him, and using the local tongue, Lindbergh became “Limber.”

Un límber es una delicia congelada, confeccionada en un vaso plástico y vendida en los barrios a los niños que van camino a su casa luego de la escuela o a los adultos golosos. Se confeccionan mezclando los sabores de los jugos de frutas con azúcar, agua, o leche evaporada y se vierten en vasos desechables, para luego congelarlos. Si desea sentirse nuevamente como un niño, pruebe uno de estos tradicionales límbers y descubra la diversión. Cuando apretamos el límber de abajo hacia arriba, hacemos un poco de reguero y el tratar de darle un mordisco fuera del vaso, casi siempre termina en desastre. Así que, la forma en la que decida comerlo, queda a su discreción...lo primero que debe hacer es encontrarlos...Al menos, podemos encontrar en cada barrio una casa con un congelador repleto de límbers de una gran variedad de sabores— los precios van desde 50 centavos hasta $1 cada uno. Casi siempre, la casa que vende los límbers en el barrio es bien conocida y ofrecen una gran variedad de sabores, que van desde Parcha hasta Mantequilla de Maní. De acuerdo al Chef Michael Glatz del Restaurante “Coconuts” en Isabel Segunda, la historia hace creer que el Límber nació en Bayamón en el 1930. El dueño de un colmado, el cual se consideraba un gastrónomo, estaba fascinado con los inventos que provenían del continente estadounidense. El ordenó la primera nevera/congelador en Puerto Rico y sin haber visto nunca los cubos de hielo, se preguntó para qué era la bandeja de metal que estaba dentro del congelador. La llenó con leche de coco endulzada y así nació el límber... helado y refrescante. Oh, y su nombre... él estaba fascinado con la visita a Puerto Rico de Charles Lindbergh... y nombró esta golosina helada luego de su visita, y usando la lengua local, Lindbergh se convirtió en “Límber”.

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Ajonjolí (Sesame seed) Anís (Anise) Cereza (Cherry) China (Orange) Coco (Coconut) Crema (Cream) Frambuesa (Red raspberry) Fresa (Strawberry) Limón (Lemon)

Piraguas

• Not to be confused with Limbers, the “Piraguas” are pyramids of shaved ice with a fruit flavored syrup poured on top -similar to the American snow cone. The piragua vendors are known as the “Piragueros” and sell their product from a colorful wooden pushcart, shaving the ice from a block held inside and are said to date back to the 1920’s. Author Miguel Meléndez, Puerto Rican born and raised in New York says: “a piragua pushcart vendor is a very special person. He represents an important part of our culture. Those shaved-ice cones filled with Caribbean tropical syrups, not only ease the body during the hot summers, their sweet goodness reminds us of who we are and where we come from–without words.”

Piraguas have returned to Vieques with Juan Martínez Robles and Mayra Ramos Félix. Their colorful cart can be seen in Isabel II and is called Coquí Piraguas.

No deben confundirse con los límbers; las Piraguas son pirámides de hielo raspado a las que se les vierte por encima un sirope de frutas – parecidas a los conos de nieve americanos.

A los vendedores de piraguas se les conoce como Piragüeros, los cuales venden su producto desde una colorida carretilla de madera, donde raspan el hielo de un bloque, lo cual se remonta a la época del 1920. Miguel Meléndez, escritor puertorriqueño, criado en Nueva York dice: “un vendedor de piraguas es una persona muy especial. Representa una parte importante de nuestra cultura. Esos conos de hielo raspado, llenos de sirope tropical caribeño, no solo refrescan el cuerpo durante los calientes veranos, sino que su dulce sabor nos recuerda quiénes somos y de dónde venimos – no hay palabras.” Las piraguas han regresado a Vieques gracias a Juan Martínez Robles y Mayra Ramos Félix. Su colorido carrito puede ser visto en Isabel II y su nombre es Coquí Piraguas.

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A continuación, algunos sabores comunes de Límbers y Piraguas / Here are a few common flavors of Limbers and Piraguas:

Melao (syrup from the Sugar cane) Melón (Watermelon) Parcha (Passion fruit) Piña (Pineapple) Tamarindo (Tamarind) and Uva (Grape) .............................

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Brenda Torres, nuevo miembro de la Junta de Alcanzando el Éxito, aporta a nuestra organización muchas destrezas educativas, profesionales y administrativas. Estas le serán muy útiles, ya que en las próximas semanas estará supervisando las actividades en Alcanzando el Éxito.

El “Blue Crab” sigue siendo la sede temporera de Alcanzando el Éxito y está abierto de martes-viernes para estudiantes entre las edades de 12-18. El enfoque durante este año lo es la prevención a las drogas, abuso del alcohol y el embarazo en los adolescentes. Los jóvenes están planificando un baile de recaudación de fondos para todos los estudiantes de Vieques el 3 de diciembre de 2010, en el “Blue Crab”. En adición, los estudiantes planifican durante el mes de diciembre, ofrecer una cena de gracias, en honor al Hotel W, quienes generosamente han patrocinado sus actividades y sus metas.

New Board Member Brenda Torres brings to Reach for Success many educational, professional and administrative skills. These will be very useful during the next few weeks when she will be supervising activities at RFS. The Blue Crab is still the temporary home of RFS, and is open Tues-Friday for students 12-18. The focus this year is on the prevention of drugs, alcohol abuse and teen pregnancy. A fund raising dance is being planned by the students for all students on Dec 3rd at the Blue Crab. A “thank you dinner” in December is also being planned by the students for the W Hotel, who has generously supported its activities and goals.

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We are a Grassroots Adventure Excursion Company offering: Tailored Private or group interpretive excursions showing you the best our island has to offer on land and sea. Call to get your GEAR & GUIDANCE from the Garry and the Gang!

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La mejor opción en venta de ropa calzado y acesorios. Tallas desde XS hasta la talla plus. Escoge la pieza que te brinde mayor seguridad y resalte tus atributos. Por que la moda es todo lo que puede pasar de moda.

Open 10am-3pm Closed Wed. and Sun. Isabel II • 2 doors from Roy’s Café

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Vieques’ first craft gallery • 50 local artisans

paintings • Carved Gifts • handmade dolls

Treasure Island

Seleciona ese acesorio que define tu estilo. Gran variedad en todo tipo de prendas. Se ofrece reparación de joyeria, relojes, y prendas costomisadas.

Se Hacen todo tipo de perforaciones .

Calle Antonio G. Mellado Tel: 787-741-0314

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Beautiful handmade jewelry Comfortable and fashionable garments Edgy belts and bags and much more!!

Also now offering luscious Organic cotton and Linen.

Sol Creation is giving away a Christmas gift!

Come in between Nov 15 and Dec 20 and enter a raffle to win a free Sol Creation piece.

Monday – Saturday 10:30am to 4:30 pm In Isabel II • 370 Calle Antonio G. Melladokitty corner from Kama Lounge

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mambo Open 7 Days a Week M-Th. 7am - 10:30pm Weekends 7am-Close

787-741-8080 Visa, MC, ATH and La Familia accepted

COLD BEER, Cameras, Film, Snacks, Food Items, Phone Cards, and more.

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Apparel and Accessories for women and men on the malecon in Esperanza

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Established family restaurant and guesthouse for sale in Esperanza. Turn key operation with liquor license, all permits, seven guest rooms and five bathrooms. Owner’s apartment. There is room for expansion. Within walking distance to the beach. Would also lease the property. Shown by appointment only. $550,000.00 76 Cds. of land with southern ocean views on Rt 993. There are Caribbean views from the entire parcel. The lot is accessible to utilities with more than adequate road frontage. This lot offers many opportunities for residential or commercial development.

Offered at $3,500,000.

office: 787.741.0023 fax: 787.741.2022 1 17 Calle Munoz Rivera / Vieques, PR 00765 Paul C. Small / Broker, Lic. #10357 / 787.374.2298 Licensed Surveyor and Engineer Jane Sabin / Broker/Owner, Lic. #5941 / 787.435.9410 Alex Mazzocca / Salesperson, Lic. #2041 / 787.615.2320 Glen Martin / Salesperson, Lic. #2788 / 787.599.0539

www.viequesproperty.com email: janesabin@yahoo.com

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❖ Great Sailing ❖ Beautiful Snorkeling ❖ Gourmet Lunch For Reservations / Information call Marauder Sailing Charters

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AWESOME Bat Educational Activity IMPRESIONANTE Actividad Educativa sobre los Murciélagos Over 40 people attended the bat educational activity titled, Let’s Bike for Bats. Thanks to Black Beard Sports, US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) added the biking activity which started from the Ceiba Tree to Club Tumby (a former munitions storage bunker). Once we arrived at Club Tumby, FWS volunteer biologist Francheska Canino talked about the different types of bats found in Vieques. She presented various bats to the attentive crowd. Our special guests were the Roof Bats (Molossus molossus) and the Jamaican Fruit Bats. The audience was thrilled. Finally, the public went out for a creepy night walk and helped us in our bat mist netting activity.

Sobre más de 40 personas participaron de esta actividad educativa, Pedaleando por los Murciélagos. Gracias a la ayuda de Black Beard Sports, el Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre (FWS), pudo añadir la actividad de pasear en bicicleta. La bicicletada comenzó en el árbol de Ceiba y culminó en el Club Tumby (antiguo almacenamiento de municiones).

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Después de la bicicletada, llegamos al Club Tumby, y la bióloga voluntaria de FWS Francheska Canino habló sobre las diferentes especies de murciélagos que se encuentran en Vieques. Presentó varios murciélagos al atento público. Nuestros invitados especiales fueron los Murciélagos de Techo (Molossus molossus) y los Murciélagos Frutero Jamaiquinos.

La audiencia estaba muy entusiasmada. Finalmente, llevamos al público a una caminata nocturna para capturar y liberar los murciélagos.

Did you Know?

Did you know that Vieques has insect, nectar, fruit and fish-eating bats? Vieques, for being such a small island, has approximately 9 species of bats of the 13 found in Puerto Rico. Bats can be found on every part of the island, from lagoons and trees to abandoned munitions storage bunkers. Their value to the ecosystem is tremendous. Some of our bats zap bugs and disperse seeds. Although you can’t convince all folks, many people are beginning to understand the stunning diversity of bats with which we share our island and to appreciate the great benefits we receive from them.

How can I help save bats?

Do not disturb bats where they live. Leave them alone! If there’s a bat in your house, they will usually leave on their own if a window or door to the outside is opened. For more information, visit http://www.batcon.org Special thanks to Black Beard Sports, Municipal Police, PR Police, Department of Recreation – Pibe, and Emergency Management Services.

¿Sabías qué? ¿Sabías que Vieques tiene murciélagos que comen insectos, néctar, frutas y peces? Vieques, por ser una isla tan pequeña, tiene aproximadamente 9 especies de murciélagos de las 13 que se encuentran en Puerto Rico. Los murciélagos se pueden encontrar en todas partes de la isla, en las lagunas y árboles hasta en los almacenamientos de municiones abandonados. Su valor ecológico es invaluable. Algunos de nuestros murciélagos comen mosquitos y dispersan semillas. Aunque no se pueda convencer a toda persona, muchas personas ya están empezando a comprender la gran diversidad de los murciélagos con quienes vivimos y a apreciar los beneficios que recibimos de ellos. ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a los murciélagos?

No molestar el hábitat de los murciélagos ¡Déjenlos solos! Si hay un murciélago en su casa, ellos usualmente saldrán por su cuenta, generalmente por una ventana o puerta abierta. Para más información, visite http://www.batcon.org Queremos agradecer a Black Beard Sports, la Policía Municipal, la Policía de Puerto Rico, el Departamento de Recreación y Deportes – Pibe, y Manejo de Emergencias Médicas.

Celebrating Thanksgiving • Celebrando el Día de Acción de Gracias

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Blessings come to us everyday, and sometimes they are delivered by boat! Members of the U. S. Coast Guard based in San Juan, led by BMC Nathan Williams, took to the ocean and brought complete turkey dinners to Vieques. Along with members of the Navy League Vieques Council, the 15 men and women that brought the great food to some of our Viequense families delivered the meals.

A tradition has definitely been born, but most importantly another reason to give thanks to our God has been added to our bountiful list of blessings.

Giving from the heart is contagious; pass it on!

A diario recibimos bendiciones inesperadas. ¡Algunas veces éstas nos llegan en bote! Unos quince miembros de la Guardia Costanera del Sector de San Juan, dirigidos por BMC Nathan Williams, vinieron en bote y trajeron a nuestra isla, una comida completa de Acción de racias. Junto con algunos miembros del “Navy League” Concilio de Vieques, este grupo de hombres y mujeres llevaron esta excelente comida a varias familias viequenses.

Definitivamente, ha nacido una tradición. Pero, aún más importante, otra razón más para dar gracias a Dios, ha sido añadida a nuestra abundante lista de bendiciones. ¡Dar con el corazón es contagioso; pásalo!

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Directorio Telefónico de Establecimentos y Servicios

Marque 787.741 y los cuatro números señalados, o el numero celular Lineas Aereas Airlines Air Flamenco 8811 Air Sunshine 7900 Cape Air 800.352.0714 Isla Nena 1577 M&N Aviation 722-5980 Seaborne Airshuttle 877-772-1005 Vieques Air Link 8331 Terminal de Lanchas Ferry Information Vieques Port 801-0250, ext.428/433 Fajardo 801-0251, ext 221/222 Inter-Island Ferry 607.1340 Hospederías Accommodations Ababor Suites 435.2841 Abreeze 1856 Acacia 1059 Bananas 8700 BBH 1128 Birdnestudio 487-4244 Bili 1382 Cabañas Playa Grande 4380 Casa Alta Vista 3296 Casa Cascadas 646 241-5801 Casa De Amistad 3758 Casa de Kathy 3352 Casa La Lanchita 8449 Coco Loco 8293 Crow's Nest 0033 Esperanza Inn 2225 Great Escape B&B 2927 Hacienda Tamarindo 8525 Hector’s By the Sea 1178 Hix Island House 2302 Hotel Vieques Ocean View 3696 Inn on the Blue Horizon 3318 Kama 4811 La Finca Caribe 0495 Malecon House 0663 Posada Vista Mar 436.0933 Pablo's Guest House 8917 Sea Gate Hotel 4661 Trade Winds 8666 Tropical Guest House 2449 Villa Coral 1967 Wild Palms Guest House 2984 W Retreat & Spa 4100 Abogados/Notarios

Lawyers / Notaries Regalado Lopez Corcino 2666 Lampon & Assoc.

273.6767 Aurora Padilla Morales 0711 Ivan Reichard.MacKenzie 435.1309 Javier Torres Soba 4600 Arte / Galerías / Museos Art / Galleries / Museums Ellie Harold 678.421.1981 Ernesto’s Art Gallery 1922 Fuerte Conde Mirasol 1717 Galeria de Arte Deda 1297 Kiln Kreations 3762 Siddhia Hutchinson 8780 Ileane Jové Glass Art 4694; 616.4244 River Photography 556 9030 Taina Pottery Worshop 8508 Vieques Historical Trust 8850

Autos: Alquiler / Servicios Autos: Rentals / Services 24 Hour Towing 690.5158 Abreeze/Acacia Car Rentals 1856 Acevedo’s Car Rental 4380 B&E Car Rental 435.6488, 435.6020 Chepito’s Car Rental 8691 Island Car Rental 1666 Marcos Car Rental 1388 Maritza Car Rental 0078 Martineau Car Rental 0087 Kike Car Wash 5202 Taller del Norte (Auto body) 1121 4482 28 Taller Kadafy

Vieques Car Rental 1037 Bahía Biol / Deportes Acuáticos

Bio Bay / Water Sports Abe’s Snorkeling & BioBay 2134 Aqua Frenzy Kayak 0913 Bayoya Adventure 955.9506 Blue Caribe Kayaks 2522 Caribbean Fly Fishing 1337 El Pescador Marine Supply 1146 Fun Brothers Jet Ski Rentals 435-9372 Heaven Caribe 909-9685 Island Adventures 0720 Kiany Tours 556-6003 Marauder Sailing 435.4858 Nan.Sea Charters 2390 Playa Voltios Surf Shop 7873 Travesias Yaureibo Kayaks 447.4104 Vieques Charters 1389 Vieques Sailing 508.SAIL Bebidas y Comida Food and Drink A Catered Affair 599-0539 Bananas 8700 Barefoot Be’stro (340) 514-0124 Belly Buttons 3336 Bili 1382 Cantina la Reina 2700 Carambola 3318 Chez Shack 2175 Chicken King 5464 Coconuts 9325 Coqui Fire Café 435.1099 Conuco 2500 Duffy’s Esperanza 7600 El Patio 6381 El Sombrero Viejo 2416 El Quenepo 1215 Isla Nena Café 4111 Island Adventures PR Mexican Rest. 2544 La Dulce Esperanza 0085 La Panaderia Viequense 8213 Lazy Jacks 1447 Mar Azul 3400 Mia’s Pizza 3789 MiX on the Beach (W) 7022 Mr. Sushi 2828 Mucho Gusto 8203 Next Course 1028 Orquideas 1864 Panaderia Lydia 8679 Personal Cuisine by Waldo 487.4244 Richard’s Café 5242 Roys Internet Café 0685 Shaunaa’s 1434 Taverna 7760 Trade Winds 8666 Wai Nam 0622 William’s Pizza 8396 W Café 4100 Bienes Raíces Real Estate Bravos Boyz 1463 Connections 0023 Guayacan 0414 Island Real Estate 7001 Rainbow 4312 Vieques Fine Properties 3298 Vieques Realty & Rentals 0330 Salones de Belleza Beauty Salon Beach Comb’r 0625 Professional Hair and Beauty 0250 Floristerías y Jardines

Florists and Plants Arte Tropical 8354 Floristería Orquidea 8531 Isla Nena Orchids 3082 Jardín Iris 8870 Mi Mundo Floristería 7908 Nori’s Design 4842 Paradise Garden 1344 Vieques Flowers 4197

Phone Directory of Businesses and Services

Dial 787.741 plus the four numbers shown below or 787 plus cellular Tiendas Beading Bikini (jewelry) Black Beard’s Sports Buen Proveco Calzados Jenin (shoes) Caribbean Walk Centro Comercial Chepito’s Video Rentals Dippy Hippi Diva’s Closet Freshley T’s Ileana Jové Glass Jewelry Kim’s Cabin Local Color (jewelry) Malecon House Boutique Muebleria La Principal Muebleria Nueva Nu 2 U Playa Voltios Surf Shop Reflections Jewelry Tropical Footprints Tropical Treasures Vieques Flowers and Gifts VQS Emporium

Shopping 435.6850 1892 529.7316 0655 7770 2326 8691 0625 7595 527.0720 4694 3145 1042 0663 8350 3101 2961 7873 2822 3807 3807 4197 8880

Construcción Construction Anchor Landscaping & Pools 479.5801 Architect, Paul H. Lutton 8083 Arts ‘N Woodwork 1922 Caribbean Roof Sealing 426-8771 Centro Comercial Florida 2571 Creative Construction 7801 Design Build Group 637.3414 EDK Design Services 435.3548 Ferreteria Chu Garcia 4106 Ferreteria Nales 1307 Ferreteria Victoria 3061 Fred Chrapko Con. Mgt. 8775 Island Plumbing Service 231-2092 Lopez Serrano Eng. 604.7887 Miguelito Screens 0376 Milcon Enterprises 5054 M&M of Vieques 2577 Mow.Joe Land Clearing 207.651.1213 Navarro Construction 2577 Sun Rental 3221 Tony’s Painting 602.8359 Verge Elec/Plumb Ctr. 5411 Vieques Property Maintenance 2993 Wet Cement 0037 Masajes / Sanación / Yoga

Massage / Healing Arts / Yoga Angeles Sunbay Yoga 1378 Aldo Robert 718-6784 Beach Comb’r 0625 Beading Bikini (Yoga) 435.6850 Blue Hoku (Maureen) 988.8622 Blue Hill Reflexology 207.266.1899 Carol Thompson (Trager) 7603 Christine Holgers 435-4243 Ingrid Bergman 787.435.1313 Spa Chakra (W) 7021 Spirit Within (Reiki) 243-0513 Suzi Higgins Walker, LMT 1709 Supermercados / Licores / Colmados

Groceries / Liquors Almacen Morales 2191 Colmado Lydia 8678 Colmado Mambo 8080 Coqui Fire (hot sauce) 435.1099 El Encanto 1306 El Sombrero Viejo (Liquor) 2416 La Tienda Verde 8711 Superdescuentos Morales 6701 Supermercado Morales 2251 Vieques Fruit Market 1697 Vieques Health Foods 4744

Horseback Riding Esperanza Riding Co. Sea Gate Hotel Publicos Alba Melendez Ana Robles (Taxi) Carlos y Denisse Edna Robles Eric Fernando Henry Jorge Jose Morales Julian Luis Gonzalez Sharron

435.0073 4661 Taxis 206-0456 2318, 313.0599 447-8697/ 644-7112 630.4673 0448 605.4100 8621, 649.3838 2116 435.4277 385.7604 435.3805 944-4569

Servicios/Cuidado de Mascotas Pet Care & Services Pampered Pets (grooming) 0639 Vieques Humane Society 0209 Medical Services Pharmacies ASSMCA 4767 Behavioral Health Care 888.440.8787 Centro Quiropráctico 0414 Consejería Psicológica 547.9467 Dra. Daphne Torres (Dentista) 1916 Farmacia San Antonio 8397 Dr. Jose Figueroa 2222 Dra. Fanny Garraton (dentist) 8765 Dentist Juan R. Gonzalez 318.7376 Sheila Levin (Counseling) 3298 Dr. Luis Rivera 0738 Misceláneos Miscellaneous AA Exterminating Servs 787.519.4917 AA Machine Shop 5731 Alcoholics Anonymous 0639 Babysitting & Tutoring 939.640.7216 Babysitting -Sandra Mudge 802.238.5089 Banco Popular 2071, 7117 Bob G. Photography 612.730.8306 Caguas Satellite 460.7111 VQS Satellite(Dish Network) 939-717-2121 Enchanted.Isle.Com 904.874.0179 Familia Rios Laundromat 556.5158 Funeraria Conde 2770 Garcia Wedding Photography 303-988-8684 Georgie’s Exterminating 8750 Isla Nena Exterminating 435.9984 Islasol Design 435.3172 Imprenta Adonai 2856 Inter-Island Gas 1626 Ishmael Upholstery 8766 Multi-Use Center 6096 PC Wizzard Computer 421.0464 Richard Auto Sales 382-5242 Seguros Marquez Mediavilla (Insurance) 2235 Swing shift Jazz Duo 207-329-1830 Terminix .955.BUGS / 741.BUGS Verizon Wireless 863.2355 Victor Simons, Accountant 0189 Vieques Accounting 602.2389 Vieques Computers 7272 VQS Consulting 487.4244 Vieques Events 384.8338 Vieques Gas 2551 Vieques Exterminating 5641 Vieques Lube 428.1150 Weddings in Vieques 455.6222 Ivette Yolanda (Dance) 473-7230 Waldo Bird Consulting 487-4244 POLICE Ambulance Fire Dept Alcaldía/City Hall Procuradora de Mujeres Tourism Office US Fish & Wildlife

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www.airamericacaribbean.com Private Charter flights Based in San Juan, PR

Isla Nena Airlines 787.741.6362

877.812.5144

Daily Flights on Demand Serving Vieques • San Juan Intl • Ceiba • St.Thomas

AIR SUNSHINE 787.741.7900

800.327.8900

Sale / Leave Llega / Arrive Vieques San Juan Intl 8:55 AM 9:20 AM 11:30 AM 11:55 AM 2:30 PM 2:55 PM 4:30 PM 4:55 PM

Vieques St. Croix 10:00 AM 10:25 AM 3:00 PM 3:25 PM 5:30 PM 5:55 PM Vieques 10:00 AM 5:15 PM

St. Thomas 10:15 AM 5:30 PM

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Vuelos directos disponible desde: Direct flights available from Vieques to: Tortola and Virgin Gorda

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Sale / Leave Llega / Arrive Vieques 9:30 AM 1:30 PM 4:40 PM

Vieques 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:45 PM

San Juan Intl 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 5:10 PM

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Isla Grande 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 6:15 PM

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Vieques St. Croix 7:40 AM 8:15 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM

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Isla Grande 6:15 AM 8:30 AM 9:45 AM 1:00 PM 2:45 PM 5:00 PM

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St. Croix Vieques 8:30 AM 9:00 AM Mon-Sat. 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Sunday 3:00 PM 3:30 PM Sunday 4:00 PM 4:30 PM Mon-Sat.

San Juan to Vieques 6:45 AM Daily 8:30 AM Daily 11:00 AM Daily 1:08 PM Daily 3:10 PM Daily 5:30 PM Daily 6:55 PM Daily

Vieques to San Juan 7:35 AM Daily 9:25 AM Daily 11:50 AM Daily 1:44 PM Daily 3:59 PM Daily 6:10 PM Daily 7:40 PM Daily

Vieques • Fajardo • Vieques Fajardo 787.863.0705/ x0852/ x4560 800.981.2005 Lunes-Viernes / Monday-Friday Sale / Leaves Sale / Leaves Vieques fajardo 6:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM

Sat.-Sun. & Mon Holidays Sab-Dom y Lunes Feriados Sale / Leaves Sale / Leaves Vieques fajardo 6:30 AM 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 6:00 PM

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seaborne airlines 877.772.1005

787.741.7734

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Passenger ferry

San Juan Intl Vieques 12:45 PM 1:15 PM 2:45 PM 3:15 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM Vieques 6:45 AM 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 1:30 PM 3:15 PM 5:30 PM

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Itinerarios de Vuelos y Lanchas / Airline and Ferry Schedules

787.292.6656

Convenient and multiple supplemental morning, midday, afternoon and evening flights The only airline offering two pilot twin engine flights The largest aircraft flying into Vieques

CARGO ferry Lunes-Viernes (con reservación) Monday-Friday (by reservation) Sale / Leaves Sale / Leaves Vieques fajardo 6:00 AM 4:00 AM 1:30 PM 9:30 AM 6:00 PM 4:30 PM

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Classifieds / Clasificados Autos FOR SALE: 1985 FORD PANEL VAN- SELLING FOR PARTS...$500.00 FOR ALL. CALL THE VIEQUES HUMANE SHELTER AT 787741-0209 FOR MORE INFORMATION For Sale 4 BURNER/GRILL GAS STOVE LIKE NEW. CALL BARBARA RUMORE AT 741-4773 FOR SALE BBQ GRILL $150 Tank, cover, side burner & extras 787.234.4096 FOR SALE: *Vanagon Volkswagen 1985 $3,500.00. *1995 Mirage car with a/c, working great and new Marbete $1,200.00 *Car seats/ strollers. Contact Christina 787-989-7653.

Properties for Sale / Venta de Propiedades La PRRA, Vieques... By Owner!!! 2.3 cuerdas, Casa 2 niveles, 8 cuartos, 4 1/2 baños, piscina y gazebo, arboles frutales y planos para proyecto de 16 “Town Houses” nfo @ 787-381-9024 y/o 787-364-2930 Sales & Leases in Old San Juan Caleta Realty, Calle Sol 101 Esq. Cristo tel. 787/723-3449 fax. 787/721-3024 www. caletarealty.com villa Borinquen 2 parcels for sale: Lot #421 (Mountain top) and Lot #231 (Valley house). Serious inquiries only. Call 321.890.3645 Se Vende en Barrio Leguillow casa de 3 cuartos, sala, comedor, cocina, marquesina etc. 323.5 mts. Con titulo. 787/312-5375 Se vende casa 4 cuartos de bano, vista al mar, titulo y Local comercial. Llamar 787/7411690 o 787/436-5048 For Sale- Small frame house, concrete bathroom, septic tank. 100 x 125 land. Ocean View Untitled $90,000 Venta de terreno- Casa pequeña en solar con baño en cemento. Tanque séptico terminado 100 x 125 Vista Hermosa. Sin titulo $90,000. 787/306-1035 “House for sale: Magnolia St., Esperanza, Vieques, Puerto Rico. Property with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dinning room/kitchen, balcony and garage. The glass windows are protected with “storm windows” (included). Has ocean view from the roof top and is located several blocks from the Malecón and La Esperanza Beach. Sold by owner. The selling price is negotiable.

Titled. We listen to offers. Contact: J. Blain 787-630-4488 / Mrs. Martinez 787-224-1149 / 787-473-7230” Lot For Sale – BEACHFRONT Martineu Beach Large beachfront lot within the W Hotel in Martineu Beach Resort with all utilities and house plans $790 per square meter or $74 per square feet. Call owner (787) 396-5000 or email espacio@icepr.net.

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House For Sale Titled. Barrio Las Marias.

3 bedroom/carport/fully furnished/2 bath/ AC in master bedroom Asking 185k contact Wilberto 787-435-4903.

For rent furnished, second level apartment(2 bd)at Bo. Las Marias & 1 furnished studio at Villa Borinquen. Inf. 787-667-6933, jnales@hotmail.com

TIMESHARE FOR SALE (by owner) Sheraton Vistana Village, Orlando FL. 2 bedroom 2 bath lockout, red floating week(s), deeded, transferable, willable.

Luxury resort next to Disney World. $24,000 negotiable. 787-435-1364

Esperanza 40x40 rooftop gazebo for rent... $25/hourFor: Classes/Meetings/Small Gatherings Call Lin 787 380 4990 (LIC # 7941) Rainbow Realty

TIMESHARE FOR SALE (by owner) Lifetime of Vacations Resort Orlando FL -- close to everything. First Floor--Sleeps 6, completely furnished, nicely decorated with screened back porch, lake, pool. Week 42. Bargain priced $15,000 787-435-3817 For sale by owner, 2bedroom 1bath, big and nice lot. Good location, tittle $95,000. call 787-741-1690 or 787-642-4912 For sale by owner, La Praa. Three independent studios, furnished, 999 square meters, ocean view, excellent for rentals, near supermarket and town, Titled. Call Ivan 787.308.9005 FOR SALE-Parcelas Beltran, Fajardo- Two story house,3/2 near Ferry Dock .Large Master suite with terrace, offers mountain & oceanviews. $ 126,000. Info 386-283-4224 COOL BEACH HOUSE! 2 blocks from beach, Bravos de Boston. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, large fenced yard. $255K. Untitled, good history. 787.435.1784 Property Rentals Alquiler de Propiedades LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE! COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CALL RAINBOW REALTY 787 741 4312 LIC # 7941 RENTAL: 2 or 3 bedroom apartments, or 5 bedroom house. Bravos De Boston -Vivo Grande. Weekly or monthly, AC, W/D, DSL, and dish TV. Walk to Beach,Ferry and town.

Contact Gary@viequesbyowner.com or 845 417 7015 Visit atwww.viequesbyowner.com Casa Gina- We look forward to making your visit to Vieques a most memorable and enjoyable experience. www.Homeaway.com/ vacation-rental/p174291 For Sale 787-741-1257 For Rent- Apartment 2nd floor a/c, water & electricity included, furnished, 1 bathroom, 2 people. Nice & clean in great area in Villa Borinquen. Short term rentals up to 3 months $700 please call 787/306-1035 Renta apartamento en segunda planta, a/c, agua y luz incluida. Amueblado, 1 baño, en área de Villa Borinquen. Renta de 3 meses o mas $700 787/306-1035 For Sale or Rent: $135,000.00--$850.00(AAA included) Cond.Vizcaya in Carolina 3/2 Apt. Security 24HRS Includes: Fridge/Washer/Dryer Combo 3 AC’s Close to Schools, Malls, LMM Int.Airport, Hospitals and Main Rds. For Info: 939.639.7921 Osvaldo M. Rodriguez

Vacation Rental 3 mints. walk to the beach Best Price. Call 787/741-1690 or 787/642-4912 Studio apt. available on hill behind Isabe.l Great area and recently updated. $475/mo for year lease. Short-term leases negotiable. Please call 410-419-9529 or e-mail masonpetty@hotmail.com LONG AND SHORT TERM RENTALS- Reasonable rates, great areas, all in ex cond. serious inquiries only. Contact Joe 1-866280-9200/732-620-3560 Rental units: 1& 2 BR APT. units in Monte Carmelo. Fully Furnished and A/C for wknd or long term. Also, vacation home available for short stays- 3BR/2Bath, W/D, A/C. Please contact 787-405-5563 Spanish/340-643-5324 English Several long term rental houses available. Call Helen, Island Real Estate 787.741.7001 CASA ROJO – NEW for 2010 - ‘11 ...

Vacation, Short & Long Term SUITES, beautifully furnished & fully equipped in Bravos De Boston - the preferred peaceful and serene neighborhood for Vieques !

On the edge / within a few minutes of safe walking to Isabel Segundo, the only ferry dock to the island, the best restaurants, town square, grocery, pharmacy & the ocean beach. 1 & 2 Bedrooms, awesome kitchens, washer / dryer, private patios / balconies, Wifi and cable TV with flatscreens in each SUITE. Also, ROOF TOP APT with awesome sunrise and sunset views, 2 B/R, 2 bath, granite countertop/ stainless kitchen.

Complete with beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and private transportation service.

For large or multiple families, reunions with lots of privacy. You will love it !

Call (423) 871- 0304 or (914) 384-5954 or email ellie.molinari@gmail.com NEWLY RENOVATED BUILDING, across from Cantina La Reina, off Antonio G. Mellado in Isabel II. 2BR W/AIR. 2baths.Indoor terraces/3rd floor, lg. outdoor BBQ area. w/grill.Open style kitchen/ two livingrooms. all utilities included. A perfect home away from home, for long term living. Great breezes, views, in the heart of town.

ENGLISH PLEASE CALL 787 741 7770, CARIBBEAN WALK GALLERY. $3500. PER MONTH. 2 Bedroom Furnished House for Rent in Santa Maria. Quiet & Safe area, only 150 yards from the beach. Extras include, a/c in both rooms, car port, washer & dryer, cable tv & internet ready, water cistern & more. $1200 a month. 787.661.8433 & 787.450.3744** Weekly Rentals Available

Se alquila apto. cerca de todo en Isabel II. Persona sola preferiblemente. Contrato por 6 meses renovable. Mes de fianza adelantado. Llamar (787)473-7280 o 787473-7230.

Apartment for rent close to everything in Isabel II. 6 month renewable lease. One month deposit required. Call (787)4737280 or (787)473-7230.

Short or long term rentals available.

Studio, One bedroom, Two bedroom. Quiet location, close to beaches, utilities included.

Call 734.646.2862 for more information.

Newly renovated 2fl level in Isabel II. 2BR/2baths. A/C in Bedrooms. 2 Outside terraces/2nd Level outdoor bbq area w/grillsink-fridge/open concept kitchen/ all new appliances, 2 sitting area/ washer&dryer area/ ceiling fans/ all utilities included.

Views of the Fort/ city etc/ walk to shops, bakery/Rest./ cafes. A Perfect Executive Home away from Home. Long term lease only. Call for detail and showings. Available September 10, 2010.(on or before) 787.741.2867 or 787.741.7770 Leave a message. M.Bermudez—Caribbean Walk CASA MAGICA/MAGIC HOUSE in Esperanza. Short term (3 nights minimum, sleeps 6) and large parties rentals. Can be rented with the house next door (sleeps 8) for larger parties, family reunions or wedding guests.

Walk to El Malecón and two stunning beaches! Call Dra. Álvarez at 787-405-9870. rosaligiaa@hotmail.com Search: Casa Magica Vieques.

LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE ...AND NEEDED! HOME OWNERS- WANT TO RENT LONG TERM?...we have great clients! RENTERS- LOOKING FOR 3 MOS OR MORE??/....we have great properties!

NEED COMMERCIAL SPACE??? CALL RAINBOW REALTY 787 741 4312 LIC #7941 Services / Servicios Handyman/Auto repair Looking for work,Jack of all trades David 787-741-2115 Licensed nurse available for home care. References available.Self pay only please. Contact Nancy at 787-435-4314 THE GLADIATOR LANDSCAPING Tel: (787) 556-8240 - (787)741-3998 - 1-407-792-9010 landscaping & designs Call Carrie @ 787.435.1925 tree trimming and free palm tree removal Call 321.890.3645 CATERING: Aguacate Catering; former owners of a renowned Cape Cod restaurant; dinner for 2-20, Cocktail parties, gallery openings, weddings for up to 100; 787-5990539 or 787-615-2320.

Cleaning Service: Residential/ Commercial, Vacation Rental. Call (787) 319 2789 CAR STORAGE: Safe & Secure 787/4354858

PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY - For all occasions, business and celebratory Leslie Mason 787-741-3373 home, 413237-9696 cell Limpiamos patios y solares. Llamar a Michael Rivera. 787/661-1205 We clean lands & patios. .Please call Michael Rivera.787.661-1205 Servicio de limpieza de casas y mantenimiento de patios; Omar y Glori, 787 934 0767 House cleaning services and yard maintenance: Omar and Glori, 787 934 9767 Mercado Placita Reyes: Amplia selección de frutas y vegetales, germinados orgánicos y panes artesanales Bayaonda; disponibles todas las semanas, martes y miercoles desde las 8:00am -3:00pm. Detras de la fábrica GE en la carr.# 201 intersección carr. #200.

Photographer Available: owned photo studio in San Francisco relocated to Vieques Call Liz 787.567.2266 Nu-2-U carries gently used items, along with new items, collectibles, furniture, appliances, household items, jewelry, clothing, books and much much more! Also baby items for rent. If you have something to sell, always looking to buy! Please call Nu-2-U @ 787-741-2961. You got it, we’ll sell it!

Nu-2-U tiene muebles, enseres eléctricos, artículos del hogar, joyería, ropa, libros y mucho, mucho más. Además, artículos para bebe para alquilar. Si tienes algo para vender, o buscas algo para comprar, Favor de llamar a Nu-2-U al 787-741-2961. ¡Lo tienes, lo vendemos!

FOOT PAIN? Bunions, Neuoma, Plantar Fascia, Heelspur’s, Newpathy, Metarsalgia..

Try Reflexology Call for appt. 1/207/2661899 Blue Hill REflexology $45 1 hr Session Jazz for hire: Trad./Guitar bazz duo. Available for Dinner parties,weddings, Gallery Opening, Cattered events. Lenny Harlos/ William Gulliver call 207/329-1830 If you are looking for storage or warehouse I have it!! Call 787/741-1690 or 787/642-4912 FRENCH LANGUAGE LESSONS, with French citizen Vieques resident, also websites translations, etc... Call 787 741 2437 Wedding and Portrait Photography Services garciaweddingphotography.com 303-988-8684) RELIABLE CLEANING If it is your residence, summer home or office that needs cleaning, we get the job done. Dependable and experienced personnel are available to you 7 days a week. When it comes to you home or office, you can rely on Reliable Cleaning 787.960.5863, (787) 698-0078 free raquetball great exercise every Sunday morning call victor 954.557.1140 or 787.741.8648

REJAS= Low Price, Safety “Handy-men en todo”. Especialisado en porton de seguridad y carretones llamar Felicita 787.435.0921 If you need land clearance, demolition, debris disposal, excavation, top soil, grading, landscaping, or heavy equipment clearance, call 787 741 1690 or 787 6424912 for best price. No permits.

Misc.

Ileana’s Glass art: Fine glass jewelry and functional art pieces: 787-616-4244 $HOP & $AVE like at a whole- sale club anywhere 24/7 – even in Vieques!! Call: 954941-3356 Email: glashinc@yahoo.com JADE Moda y accesorios : Ropa , Zapatos y accesorios para toda ocasion 787/741-4339 JADE Fashion & Accessories: Latest fashion in shoes & clothing for every occasion.

787/741-4339 Babysitter: Fun & Artistic, with Masters of Fine Arts Degree and references.

Call Sandra Mudge at (802)238-5089 cosméticos -mary kay- cosmetics - skin care/ cuidado d la piel, d mayor venta/ best selling y alta calidad/ high quality - 4357510, internet: marykay.com/mariangeles Caretaking position wanted: academic family from Vermont, (mom, dad + two small girls) looking to spend the summer on Vieques. Pet watching, gardening and small fixes no problem. Timeframe flexible from May through August. References available. phone 323-666-2425, email dynamozoe@ yahoo.com Caribbean Roof Sealing Residential and Commercial, Professional Solutions in Waterproofing Licensed, Bonded, Insured www.roofingcrs.com, roof-estimate@roofingcrs.com 787-246-8771 Looking for singing coach starting mid-November.

Call Donald: 202-744-3647.

Looking to start a Tai Chi group starting mid-November.

Call Rosie 202-841-9781 Abejas: If you need help with honeybees on your property or in your home, call us for a free estimate for safe removal. We need our bees to keep our island beautiful! Call Jorge at 787 741-7649. ¡Acabado de Imprimir! “Los Come Yuca” El nuevo libro de Juan Carlos Rivera. Enviar $16.86 (precio incluye gastos de envío) A: Juan C. Rivera, 2138 Medina Hills Lane, Mascotte, FL 34753.

Wanted/Se Busca Dog Lovers! please come to the Humane Society and help walk some dogs. I need companions so that more dogs get a walk! Call Margo 787-741-8293 Amigos de Perros! Favor de ayudarme en sacar a pasear a los perros a la Sociedad de Animales.

Con companeros, mas perros pueden disfrutar de una caminata! LLama a Margo 787-741- 8293

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NEEDED SUPPLIES FOR THE VIEQUES HUMANE HUMANE SOCIETY AND ANIMAL RESCUE: Travel Kennels/jaulas para mascotas; paper/ papel, stamps/sellos de correo, envelops/sobres; bleach/cloro, detergent/ detergente, hand soap/jabon, paper towels/tollas papel, garbage bags/ fundas de zafacon; single beds/las carmas solas; bed linens/las sabanas; file folders/las carpetas; handyman’s tools/las herramientas de reparador.-PRIORITY ITEMS NEEDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR THE VIEQUES HUMANE SOCIETY AND RESCUE, 1 industrial trimmer, 1 heavy duty push mower, 1 laptop/notebook computer, filing cabinets (one to hold 11 X 18 file folders), split air conditioner, refrigerator/nevera, folding tables/ mesas plegadizas and shelving/ tablillas.

(787)741-0209 viequeshumanesociety@hotmail.com Wanted - inflatable boat RIB for yacht tender. Must have hard fiberglass floor.

Any condition considered.787 565 4141 Help Wanted/Se Busca Now Hiring:Chefs, Servers, Bartenders Please apply in person between 12-5 at Cantina La Reina, Must read, write, speak english Help Wanted: Cooks, bartenders, and servers for part-time, apply in person at Bellybuttons.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Aflac is currently seeking sales associates.

We are looking for self-motivated professionals to join one of the fastest-growing career/business opportunities in America. If you want to begin or further your career in sales, Aflac is WHERE YOU WANT TO BE! Please send a resume to this e-mail: American Family Life Assurance Company AFLAC Angel Castellano Distric Sale Coordinanator 787-453-8804 angel_castellano@us.aflac.com Help Wanted: Reception and Housekeeping positions open at Hix Island House.

Experience a plus, but not necessary.

Located on Route 995 at km 1.5.

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P or d í a de la S ema n a Diariamente Excursiones dirigidas de la Exhibición de Vida Marina en el Fideicomiso en Esperanza, 12 - 2 Happy Hours en Bananas Tragos especiales $2 Medallas y Coors Lights y $5 Wells 3-6pm Tapas Menu: 4:30pm – 10:30pm Inn on the Blue Horizon (787) 741-3318 Yoga en Sunbay todos los días Clases de Yoga en el W todos los dias De 8am & 5:30pm de lunes a viernes Martes a Domingos Vinasa Yoga con Jennifer, en el Pabellón de Yoga de Hix Island House, 9:30am, $15pp, incluye colchón y frisa, “llueva, truene o relampaguee”. No se necesitan reservaciones.

Lunes Clases de Judo, con Juan Martínez y Gustavo Marín. 5pm en la Isla Nena Judo Club. Gratis Alcohólicos Anónimos – Libro Grande; reunión limitada a aquellos que quieren dejar de tomar; 5:30pm,en el Pabellón del Fideicomiso (edificio trasero) en Esperanza, Curso de Joyería con Moisés Ruiz en Sarobey; para mas información e inscripción llamar al 787 741 8227 Amrit Yoga con Maureen Harrison en Hix Island House, 2 sesiones @ 8AM y 9:30AM Excursiones históricas y ecológicas de Vieques con Bayoya Tours; parten de Esperanza a las 10am; reservaciones requeridas, 787 955 9506 Lunes de Medalla de 6-10pm, en Bananas OPEN JAM SESSION - 9PM – Trae tu música y talento – Lazy Jacks Free Salsa lessons with Yvette Yolanda Dance Instructor Al’s Mar Azul Martes Alcohólicos Anónimos – Viviendo en Sobriedad, reunión abierta, 5:30pm, en el Pabellón del Fideicomiso (edificio trasero) en Esperanza.

Excursiones históricas y ecológicas de Vieques con Bayoya Tours; parten de Esperanza a las 10am; reservaciones requeridas, 787 955 9506 Mercado Placita Reyes: Amplia selección de frutas y vegetales, germinados orgánicos y panes artesanales Bayaonda; disponibles todas las semanas, martes y miercoles desde las 8:00am -3:00pm.

Detras de la fábrica GE en la carr.# 201 intersección carr. #200.

Bouillabaisse en Tradewinds, 787 741-8666

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KARAOKE CON JUDY DEE – 8PM – Ven a canta en el Area Sur – Lazy Jacks

Long Island Iced Tea Thursday at Bananas

Bloody Mary los martes en Bananas

Rock-n-Roll Taco Nite 5pm til closing Belly Buttons

Miércoles

Viernes

Dirty Banana Saturday at Bananas.

Domingos Mimosa Sunday at Bananas

Margaritas los miércoles en Bananas

Pina Colada Friday at Bananas

Alcohólicos Anónimos – Discusión abierta, 10:30am en el edificio pequeño

Alitas 50 centavos – Cantina La Reina

Yoga en Sunbay con MariAngeles, 9:15am, 787 435-7510

Amrit Yoga con Maureen Harrison en Rainbow Realty en Esperanza, 8AM

Clases de Judo, con Juan Martínez y Gustavo Marín. 5pm en la Isla Nena Judo Club. Gratis

Excursiones históricas y ecológicas de Vieques con Bayoya Tours; parten de Esperanza a las 10am; reservaciones requeridas, 787 955 9506

Clases de Judo, con Juan Martínez y Gustavo Marín. 5pm en la Isla Nena Judo Club. Gratis Alcohólicos Anónimos – (Al-Anon familia y amigos de Alcoholicos) Discusión abierta 9am, detrás Iglesia Católica en Isabel II Mercado Placita Reyes: Amplia selección de frutas y vegetales, germinados orgánicos y panes artesanales Bayaonda; disponibles todas las semanas, martes y miercoles desde las 8:00am -3:00pm.

Detras de la fábrica GE en la carr.# 201 intersección carr. #200.

Amrit Yoga con Maureen Harrison en Hix Island House 7:30am Excursiones al Bosque Tropical El Yunque con Bayoya Tours; se reúnen en Terminal de Lanchas a las 6am y regresan a las 4:30; reservaciones requeridas; 787 955-9506 Juegue bridge a las 10am; Llame a Nonna al 741-3358 para información Disco Dance Night with DJ Keith 9pm Lazy Jacks Estudios Biblicos para Mujeres/ Bible Studies for Women, Stephanie Roulet Barrio Lujan, Interesadas llamar al 787 564 6489 Fondita del lechon @ W Café 6:309:30 787. 741.4100 Noche del Navy League – Barefoot Be’stro – 10% de las ganancias serán donadas al Navy League.

Jueves Noche de la Sociedad Protectora Barefoot Be’stro - 10% ganancios seran donados a la Sociedad.

Alcohólicos Anónimos – Discusión abierta, 8:30am, en Playa Gallito Reunión de Comité de Padres de Ayuda a la Comunidad – en el CDT Susana Centeno, 7pm, con Alba “Pupa” Encarnación, 741 -0895 Documentales Fílmicos: Movimiento de la Paz e Historia de Vieques, en la Casa de Kathy, 367 Bromelias, Esperanza, gratis; 8pm, 741 -3352, llamar con anticipación Excursiones históricas y ecológicas de Vieques con Bayoya Tours; parten de Esperanza a las 10am; reservaciones requeridas, 787 955 9506 LIGA DE BOLOS DE Wii – 7PM – Si desean pueden unirse, no se necesita experiencia – Lazy Jacks

Alcohólicos Anónimos – Discusión abierta, 6pm en el edificio pequeño detrás de la Iglesia Católica en Isabel II Amrit Yoga con Maureen Harrison en Hix Island House 7:30am Excursiones históricas y ecológicas de Vieques con Bayoya Tours; parten de Esperanza a las 10am; reservaciones requeridas, 787 955 9506 Especiales de Rum Punch 5-8pm, en Bananas Especiales de langosta en Tradewinds, 787 741-8666 MUSICA EN VIVO or DJ Dance Party – 9PM – Varios Artistas – Reggae, Rock y más – Lazy Jacks “Noche para residentes” Barefoot Be’stro – cena y dominó – 10% descuento a residentes Liga de Herradura comenzando a las 5pm Lazy Jack’s Pescadora @ W Beach 6.30-9.30 787.741.4100 Prime Rib Night Veritas Restaurant Sábados Alcohólicos Anónimos – Tradición de los Pasos, reunión abierta, 10:30am, en el edificio pequeño detrás de la Iglesia Católica en Isabel II Mercado en el Fideicomiso: panes y dulces hechos en casa, productos orgánicos, frutas cosechadas localmente, artesanías y mucho más. 11am-3pm, aunque llueva.

Karaoke en Mar Azul, comienza alrededor de las 8pm Excursiones al Bosque Tropical El Yunque con Bayoya Tours; se reúnen en Terminal de Lanchas a las 6am y regresan a las 4:30; reservaciones requeridas; 787 955-9506 Estudio abierto @ Galería de arte Deda en Isabel II; 6pm-9pm FIESTA BAILABLE – 9PM – BUENA MUSICA – Lazy Jacks Pescadora @ W Beach 6.30-9.30 787.741.4100 Beverly’s dinner specials @ LAZY JACKS

Cree su propio Bloody Mary de 11am4pm, en Bananas Paella en Tradewinds, 787 741-8666 Bebidas especiales y cerveza @ BBH Palms Bar. 787.741.1128 “Noche para los amantes de animales” Bravo Beach Restaurant (25% de las ganancias de la cena serán donadas a la Sociedad Protectora de Animales 787.741.0490 Alcohólicos Anónimos Preámbulo.

Alcohólicos Anónimos es una comunidad de hombres y mujeres que comparten su mutua experiencia, fotaleza y esperanza para resolver su problema común y ayudar a otros a recuperarse del alcoholismo. El único requisito para ser miembro de AA es el deseo de dejar la bebida. Para ser miembro de AA no se pagan honorarios ni cuotas; nos mantenemos con nuestras propias contribuciones. AA no está afiliado a ninguna secta, religión, partido político, organización, o institución alguna; no desea intervenir en controversias, no respalda ni se opone a ninguna causa.

Nuestro objetivo primordial es mantenernos sobrios y ayudar a otros alcoholicos a alcanzar el estado de sobriedad. núm. de tel. 787-741-0593 NFL Football All Day Belly Buttons

Daily Special drinks 2 for 1 every day 5-6pm Tapas Menu: 4:30pm – 10:30pm Inn on the Blue Horizon (787) 741-3318

Historical and ecological tours of Vieques

by Bayoya Tours; meet in Esperanza at 10am; reservations required, 787 955 9506

Historical and ecological tours of Vieques

by Bayoya Tours; meet in Esperanza at 10am; reservations required, 787 955 9506

DJ DANCE PARTY - 9PM Great Grooves, Classic Vynil Lazy Jacks

Bouillabaisse at Tradewinds, 787 741-8666

Wii BOWLING tournament - 7PM Anyone Can Join, No Experience Necessary Lazy Jacks

Pescadora @ W Beach 6.30-9.30 787.741.4100

“Humane Society Night” Barefoot Be’stro - 10% of profits donated to local Humane Society.

Prime Rib, 5:30-9:30, reservations recommended Coconuts 787.741.9325

Marine Life Exhibit guided tours: Vieques Historical Trust 12-2

JUDY DEE’s KARAOKE - 8PM Come Sing on the South Side! Lazy Jacks

Happy Hours at Bananas

Happy Hour Veritas Restaurant

Sunbay Yoga every day -Giangeet 435-7510 Yoga classes at the W every day 8am & 5:30pm Sunset Happy Hour from 5pm to 7:30pm Late night Happy Hour From 10pm to 11pm Al’s Mar Azul Tuesdays thru Sundays Vinasa Yoga with Jennifer, at Hix Island House’s Hill top Yoga Pavillion; 9:30am, rain or shine. $15 includes mat and blanket. No reservations necessary.

Mondays Judo Classes, taught by Juan Martinez and Gustavo Marin. 5pm at the Isla Nena Judo Club. Free Sandra Reyes at Home studio by appointment. 787-741-1494.

Alcoholics Anonymous – Big Book Meeting (closed) at the Pavillion (back building) at the Trust in Esperanza, 5:30pm Jewelry Course, with Moisés Ruiz, at Sarobey; for more information and to register call 787 741 8227 Amrit Yoga with Maureen Harrison at Hix Island House, two classes @ 8AM and 9:30AM Historical and ecological tours of Vieques

by Bayoya Tours; meet in Esperanza at 10am; reservations required, 787 955 9506 Medalla Monday from 6-10pm, at Bananas OPEN JAM SESSION - 9PM Bring Your Music & Talent Lazy Jacks “Sabor Criollo,” 5:30-9:30, reservations recommended Coconuts 787.741.9325 Ladies Laundry Happy Hour from 12pm to 4pm Al’s Mar Azul Free Salsa lessons with Yvette Yolanda Dance Instructor Al’s Mar Azul Tuesdays Bloody Mary Tuesday at Bananas Drawing, painting and clay lessons for adults and children ( materials included) by artist Sandra Reyes at Casa La Lanchita.

10:00 - 12:00. Call for reservations 787741-8449 Alcoholics Anonymous – Living Sober (open to all); 5:30pm at the Pavillion (back building) at the Trust in Esperanza.

Placita Reyes Farmer’s Market: Large selection of fruits & vegetables, organic sprouts & Bayaonda’s Artisan Breads available 8:00am - 3:00pm every week on Route 201 intersecting with Route 200 behind the GE plant in Barrio Florida.

Wednesdays Margarita Wednesday at Bananas Alcoholics Anonymous – Al-Anon (family & friends of Alcoholics) Open discussion, 9am, at small building behind Catholic Church in Isabel II Sandra Reyes at Home studio by appointment. 787-741-1494.

Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings, 6pm at small building behind Catholic Church in Isabel II Judo Classes, taught by Juan Martinez and Gustavo Marin. 5pm at the Isla Nena Judo Club. Free Placita Reyes Farmer’s Market: Large selection of fruits & vegetables, organic sprouts & Bayaonda’s Artisan Breads available 8:00am - 3:00pm every week on Route 201 intersecting with Route 200 behind the GE plant in Barrio Florida.

Amrit Yoga with Maureen Harrison at Hix Island House 7:30am Tours to El Yunque Rain Forest with Bayoya Tours; meet at the Ferry Terminal at 6am and return at 4:30; reservations required; call 787 955-9506 50 cent wings La Reina Cantina DJ DANCE PARTY - 9PM Great Grooves, Classic Vynil Lazy Jacks “Navy League Night” -Barefoot Be’stro - 10% of profits donated to local NavyLeague.

Bible Studies for Women, Stephanie Roulet, Barrio Lujan, For more information call 787 564 6489 Fondita del lechon @ W Café 6:309:30 787. 741.4100 Thursdays Long Island Iced Tea Thursday at Bananas Drawing, painting and clay lessons for adults and children ( materials included) by artist Sandra Reyes at Casa La Lanchita.

10:00 - 12:00. Call for reservations 787741-8449 Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings, 8:30am, at Gringo Beach Committee of Parents for Community Assistance – meets at the Susana Centeno Clinic, 7pm, with Alba “Pupa” Encarnación, 741 -0895 Film Documentaries on the Peace Movement and the history of Vieques, at Casa de Kathy, 367 Bromelias, Esperanza, free entrance; 8pm, 741 -3352, call first

Acoustic Reggae with Pito LazyJacks Rock-n-Roll Taco Nite 5pm til closing Belly Buttons Fridays Pina Colada Friday at Bananas Sandra Reyes at Home studio by appointment. 787-741-1494.

Judo Classes, taught by Juan Martinez and Gustavo Marin. 5pm at the Isla Nena Judo Club. Free Alcoholics Anonymous – Open discussion, 6pm, at small building behind Catholic Church in Isabel II

Dirty Banana Saturday at Bananas

Karaoke Starts at 9pm Al’s Mar Azul Sundays Mimosa Sunday at Bananas Amrit Yoga with Maureen Harrison at Rainbow Realty Studio in Esperanza, 8AM Historical and ecological tours of Vieques

by Bayoya Tours; meet in Esperanza at 10am; reservations required, 787 955 9506 Build Your Own Bloody Mary from 11am4pm, at Bananas Paella at Tradewinds, 787 741-8666

Amrit Yoga with Maureen Harrison at Hix Island House 7:30AM

Alcoholics Anonymous – Open discussion, 10:30am, at small building behind Catholic Church in Isabel II

Historical and ecological tours of Vieques

by Bayoya Tours; meet in Esperanza at 10am; reservations required, 787 955 9506

Football Sundays on big screen at 6pm@ Lazy Jacks

Fishhouse Punch Special 5-8pm, at Bananas Lobster Specials at Tradewinds, 787 741-8666 LIVE MUSIC or DJ Dance Party - 9PM Various Artists - Reggae, Rock & More Lazy Jacks “Locals Night” -Barefoot Be’stro - dinner and domino’s 10% locals discount. $10 Fish Fry La Reina Cantina Horseshoe League at Lazy Jack’s meets starting at 5pm Pescadora @ W Beach 6.30-9.30 787.741.4100

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Hang Over Happy Hour 10am to 12pm With Bloody Mary Bill & Free Bagel bites Sunday Football 4 Screens starts at 1pm with Tailgate chow Free Al’s Mar Azul NFL Football All Day Belly Buttons Notice!

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Prime Rib Night Veritas Restaurant Saturdays Alcoholics Anonymous – Step-Tradition, open meeting, 10:30am, at small building behind Catholic Church in Isabel II Amrit Yoga with Maureen, 11:45am, $15 pp at Hix Island’s Hilltop Yoga Pavillion; includes mat and blanket; no reservations necessary Karaoke. at Mar Azul, starts at around 8pm Farmer’s Market in front of VCHT from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Home-baked breads and pastries, organic produce, tropical fruit and seedlings and crab cakes. Rain or shine” Tours to El Yunque Rain Forest with Bayoya Tours; meet at the Ferry Terminal at 6am and return at 4:30; reservations required; call 787 955-9506 Open studio @ Deda Art Gallery in Isabel II; 6pm-9pm 33

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Incubadora, Obligaciones contributivas impuestas a los patronos, 6:00 PM, LIBRE DE COSTO, 787.741.8787 jueves, 2 de diciembre Incubadora, The withholding, 6:00 PM, FREE, 787.741.8787 sábado, 4 de diciembre PARTICIPA!!! Pulguero/Feria de Trueque para conciencia ambiental. Ven a VENDER, comprar o ‘intercambiar’, 9am, Frente a Fábrica GE. *A celebrarse TODOS los 1ros sábados del mes!!! miércoles, 8 de diciembre Incubadora, Inglés 1: Inglés & la Internet, 6:00 PM, LIBRE DE COSTO, 787.741.8787 jueves, 9 de diciembre Incubadora, Inglés 2: Materia simple & verbos, 6:00 PM, LIBRE DE COSTO, 787.741.8787 miércoles, 15 de diciembre Incubadora, Inglés 3: Partes de la Oración, 6:00 PM, LIBRE DE COSTO, 787.741.8787 jueves, 16 de diciembre Incubadora, Inglés 4: Verbos, unión y acción, 6:00 PM, LIBRE DE COSTO, 787.741.8787 Holiday Open House at the Trust in Esperanza. 5-7 pm, Join us for a glass of holiday cheer at the VCHT . Please bring a toy or gift to be given to a Viequense child, wrapped and with a tag indicating the appropriate age.

Casa Abierta Navideña en el Fideicomiso. 5-7 pm, Acompáñanos en un brindis de alegría por la Navidad en el Fideicomiso. Traiga un regalo o juguete para ser entregado a un niño viequense, empacado e identificado con la edad apropiada. sábado, 18 de diciembre

Incubadora, contributory obligations imposed to employers, 6:00 PM, FREE, 787.741.8787 Thursday, December 2 Incubadora, Retención en el origen, 6:00 PM, LIBRE DE COSTO, 787.741.8787 Saturday, December 4 COME PARTICIPATE!!! 9am Garage sale/exchange & GIVE away fair for enviro. consciousness! Come sell, buy, exchange or give away! By the GE plant (where they do ‘Green market on Tuesdays) *To be celebrated every 1st Saturday of the month!!!

Wednesday, December 8 Incubadora, English 1: English & the internet, 6:00 PM, FREE, 787.741.8787 Thursday, December 9 Incubadora, English 2: Simple subject & verbs, 6:00 PM, FREE, 787.741.8787 Wednesday, December 15 Incubadora, English 3: Parts of Speech, 6:00 PM, FREE, 787.741.8787 Thursday, December 16 Incubadora, English 4: Verbs, linking & action, 6:00 PM, FREE, 787.741.8787 Saturday, December 18 At the Plaza starting at 8:00 PM, Artists: • Ballet Gíbaro de Puerto Rico • Christian Nieves and Herencia Musical • Mon Silva • Victoria Sanabria y su Orquesta Tuesday, December 21 Coconuts is proud to host the Second Annual Holiday Wine Tasting for the benefit of the Vieques Humane Society 5-7 p.

Monday, Dec. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 30

En la Plaza, comenzando a las 8:00 pm, Artistas: Ballet Gíbaro de PR • Ballet Gíbaro de Puerto Rico • Christian Nieves y Herencia Musical • Mon Silva • Victoria Sanabria y su Orquesta

W Retreat and Spa “Parrandas” (Christmas Carols), 10:00 pm at the Living Room, and MiX. Performed by Mireya and Annette and musicians from Puerto Rico. Serving coquito.

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Friday, December 31

Coconuts se enorgullece en auspiciar la Segunda Cata de Vinos a beneficio de la Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Vieques 5-7pm. 5-7 p. lunes, 27 de dic. y jueves, 30 de dic.

Birdwalk Meet on Malecon outside the VCHT at 7 am. Bring binoculars, long pants, bug repellent, walking shoes, hat. Donation $20 pp. Reserve at the Trust. 787 741 8850. Led

by Richard and Peggy Puffer

“Parrandas” del W Retreat and Spa, 10:00pm en el Salón, y MiX. Interpretadas por Mireya y Annette y músicos de Puerto Rico. Se servirá coquito. viernes, 31 de diciembre Observación de Aves, nos reuniremos en el Malecón, frente al Fideicomiso a las 7 am.

Traer binoculares, pantalones largos, repelente de mosquitos, zapatos de caminar, gorra.

Donativo $20 pp. Reserve en el Fideicomiso. 787 741 8850. Dirigido por Richard y Peggy Puffer

VHSAR Chili Cook off 1st place Winner Chef Beverly from Restaurante Orquideas 2nd place Dan from Al’s Mar Azul people choice award The W Retreat and Spa The Vieques Humane Society and Animal Rescue would like to thank everyone for their support and Chris from La Reina for hosting the event.

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Lechón

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na familia, asunto de toda la noche

Fue mi mejor amiga Donna, nacida en Puerto Rico, quien pasaba su luna de miel en Vieques, y la cual hacia 9 años que era vegetariana, quien dijo: “Estoy de regreso a mis raíces – no puedo venir a esta isla y no comer carne.” Fue también ella quien, cuando se acercaba a un kiosko, bajaba la ventana, sacaba su cabeza lo más lejos que podía, respiraba profundo y cuando estábamos pasando decía: “ahhhhh... huelan eso”, ya fueran bacalaítos, pinchos, o un puesto de “hot dogs”. Pero, en última instancia, era el sabroso lechón asado, quien la hizo volver a sus hábitos de comer carne. Si usted ha pasado durante la víspera de Navidad por el viejo cementerio en el Bo. Cañón, donde se encuentra la Lechonera Don Tito, usted entenderá el porqué. Es durante esta noche donde se asan a la varita, alrededor de 30 cerdos en esta Lechonera y pasar por la Calle Patricio “Tito” Maldonado, llamada así por el mismo Don Tito, es como flotar en una nube humeante y sabrosa. Solo siga a su nariz.

Asado lentamente sobre las brasas, crujidos que caen en el fuego y un condimento especial...pero no es solo en las navidades cuando se asan cerdos. Cada viernes en la noche, se enciende el fogón, y el rojo y cálido resplandor continúa toda la noche, para cumplir con las ordenes de los sábados. La Lechonera Don Tito ha operado durante 25 años.

Aunque Don Tito ya no está con nosotros, su hijo Papo Maldonado ha continuado con el negocio familiar de la Lechonera. Si usted hace su orden durante la tarde del jueves, Papo y su equipo estarán despiertos 38

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family, all-night affair

It was my good friend Donna, born in Puerto Rico and honeymooned in Vieques, and also a strict vegetarian of 9 years, who said, “I’m back to my roots– I can’t be on this island and not eat meat.”

It was also her that when approaching a kiosk would roll down her window, stick her head out as far as she could and take deep breaths as we were passing saying “ahhhhh.... just smell that”, whether it was “bacalaítos”, “pinchos’, or even a hot dog stand. But, ultimately, it was the savory, slow-roasted “lechon” that turned her back into her carnivorous meat-eating self. And if you’ve ever driven past the old cemetery, into Bo. El Cañon past Don Tito’s Lechonera on Christmas Eve, you’ll understand why. It is that night that up to 30 pigs are slow roasted overnight

pero algunas cosas permanecen iguales...

A pesar de que algunas cosas han cambiado ligeramente a través de los años, la receta del condimento ha sido transmitida de padre a hijo. Se prepara en pailas de 5 galones con hierbas frescas que Papo añade a la mezcla.

La Lechonera siempre está ocupada con actividades con amigos, ya sea que vienen a ayudar con el trabajo, a compartir sus opiniones y a dar la probadita. Seis libras para Mr. Che Belardo de Tortuguero, 12 lbs. para Pap Fú de Monte Santo, 3 lbs. para Junito Corcino de Villa Borinquen; las órdenes escritas a mano son tachadas a medida que son empacadas. Y cuando todos los pedidos han salido...probablemente encontrara a Papo durmiendo una siesta en su hamaca.

The mural was recently painted over but if you can’t find Lechonera Don Tito just call 787.741.2898 or 787.617.2748 El mural fue pintado recientemente, pero si no puede encontrar la Lechonera Don Tito, llame al 787-741-2898 o al 787-617-2748

at the Lechonera and driving on Calle Patricio Tito Maldonado, named after Don Tito himself, is like wafting on a cloud of smoky, savory goodness. Just follow your nose!

Slow roasting over a spit, cracklings dripping into the fire, and special seasoning...but it’s not just the holidays that the pigs are roasted.

Every Friday night the barbeques are fired, and the warm, sizzling red glow continues all night long to fill Saturdays orders from the community. Don Tito’s Lechonera has been in business in Vieques for 25 years. Although Don Tito is no longer with us, his son Papo Maldonado has continued the family Lechonera business. If you place your order

by Thursday afternoon, Papo and his crew will stay up all Friday night, turning and seasoning the spit so that Saturday morning you could be picking up a piping hot package of lechón to enjoy at the beach!

Up to 13 pigs can be roasted at the same time in the many “ovens” which are large rectangular cinderblock boxes covered with tin. After roasting, the pigs are chopped, weighed, packaged for pick up or, if you are lucky to live close by, delivered on bike by one of Papo’s sons June, 16 or Tingue 13. As Vieques is quickly becoming a wedding hotspot for tourists, lechón is the ever popular wedding entrée and whole pigs are delivered to the beach, by Papo’s nephew Cheo, one of Don Tito’s grandsons, for the reception.

Papo remembers working for his father, as his sons now work with him. It was different back then. For one, the pigs were raised and slaughtered right there on the property. Don Tito raised the pigs and fed them with the scraps that he collected from the school cafeterias that he paid one cent a pound for.

Before converting the ovens to gas only seven years ago, the pigs were roasted over homemade charcoal that he and his boys made by chopping bayaonda wood and burning it under layers of grass and dirt for days.

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durante toda la noche del viernes, girando y condimentando, para que en la mañana del sábado, usted pueda recoger su paquete de lechón asado calientito para disfrutarlo en la playa.

Hasta un máximo de 13 cerdos se pueden asar al mismo tiempo en los muchos hornos, los cuales son unas cajas rectangulares cubiertas de cinc. Luego de asados, los cerdos son trozados, pesados, empacados para ser recogidos, y si tiene la suerte de vivir cerca, son entregados en bicicleta por uno de los hijos de Papo, June de 16 o Tingue de 13. Como Vieques se ha convertido en un destino preferido para la celebración de las bodas de los turistas, el lechón es el plato principal más popular en éstas; los lechones enteros son entregados para las recepciones en la playa por Cheo, sobrino de Papo, y uno de los nietos de Don Tito.

Papo recuerda cuando trabajo para su padre, al igual que lo está haciendo su hijo. Antes era muy diferente. Los cerdos eran criados y sacrificados en la misma propiedad. Don Tito criaba a los cerdos y los alimentaba con las sobras que recogía de los comedores escolares, por las cuales pagaba un centavo por libra. Antes de convertir los hornos a gas, hace solo siete años, los lechones eran asados sobre carbón hecho en casa, el cual era fabricado por él y sus hijos que cortaban la madera de bayaonda y la quemaban bajo capas de hierba y tierra por varios días.

but some things stay the same...

Although it has been changed slightly over the years, the seasoning recipe has been passed down from father to son. It is made in 5 gallon buckets with fresh ground herbs that Papo grinds into the mix.

During the busy times this lechonera is bustling with activity with friends coming to share in the work, have their say, and sample the fare. Six lbs to Mr. Che Belardo from Tortoguero, 12 lbs to Pap Fú from Monte Santo, 3 lbs to Junito Corcino of Villa Borinquen; the handwritten orders are crossed off as they are packaged.

And when all the deliveries are out...you can probably find Papo catching up on his sleep in the hammock!

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ieques holidays are all about delicious, traditional dishes, the coming together of friends and family, and...coquito. No holiday festivity would be complete without this delicious, creamy concoction. It is Puerto Rico’s version of eggnog but is made with coconut milk and coconut cream. And, of course, rum! There are many variations of the popular drink and one coquito recipe may not be like the next. In fact, El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem, NY has an Annual Coquito Tasting competition. For the second year in a row, fifty three year old Zoraida Graciani, a Puerto Rico born woman has won the annual Coquito drink test in New York City. She has been using a recipe passed down by her mother, although she has tweaked the recipe over the years.

She is not divulging any of her secrets but you will enjoy this authentic, “Abuela’s recipe” just as much! Make it yourself or look for coquito sold in decorative glass bottles. Salud!

Coquito

INGREDIENTES

INGREDIENTES

2 cups of coconut milk (1 dry and big coconut or 2 medium ones grated and 1 ½ cup of hot water

2 tazas de leche de coco espesa, (necesita 1 coco seco bien grande ó 2 medianos rallados y 1 1/2 taza de aqua caliente para obenerla)

1 ½ cup of white rum 1 cup of condensed milk 2 cans of evaporated milk ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract Preparation Grate the coconut, add 1 ½ cup of hot water, and squeeze to obtain 1 cup of milk.

Pour the milk in the electric blender, add sugar and ground cinnamon. Beat on high speed for 1 minute.

Add the rum and beat for 2 more minutes on high speed.

In doing so, coconut cream remains homogenous and not solidified in the fridge.

You do not need to take it out of the refrigerator in advance at the serving time. You just need to shake the bottle.

Pour in a bottle and keep in the refrigerator.

If you prefer it with more rum, add 2 cups instead of 1 ½. If you use coconut milk from a can, use less sugar.

Las Navidades en Vieques giran en torno a deliciosos y tradicionales platos, la llegada de familiares y amigos, y...coquito. Ninguna festividad navideña está completa sin esta deliciosa y cremosa bebida.

Es la versión en Puerto Rico del ponche de huevo, pero se le añade leche y crema de coco. Y, por supuesto, ron. Hay muchas variedades de esta famosa bebida y una receta de coquito, puede ser que no sea igual a la otra. De hecho, el Museo del Barrio en el Este de Harlem, NY, anualmente lleva a cabo el Concurso de Degustación de Coquito. Por segundo año consecutivo, Zoraida Graciani, de cincuenta y tres años, nacida en Puerto Rico, ganó este concurso en la Ciudad de Nueva York.

Ella ha estado utilizando una receta de su madre, a pesar de que le ha hecho durante algunos años, varios ajustes a la receta original. Ella no divulga ninguno de sus secretos, pero usted podrá disfrutar de esta auténtica receta de la Abuela. Hágalo usted mismo o busque el coquito vendido en decorativas botellas de cristal. Salud.

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Nilsa Maldonado

1 1/2 taza de ron blanco 1 taza de leche condensada 2 lata de leche evaporada 1/4 cucharadita de canela en polvo 1 cd. de extracto de vainilla Preparación Ralle el coco, añádale 1 1/2 taza de agua caliente y exprima en un majador de prensa hasta obtener 1 taza de leche.

Eche la leche en la licuadora eléctrica, añada el azúcar y la canela en polvo. Bata a velocidad alta por 1 minuto.

Agregue el ron y bata por 2 minutos más a velocidad alta.

Al hacerlo así, la crema de coco se mantiene homogénea y no se solidifica en la nevera. No hay que sacarlo de la nevera con anticipación al momento de servirlo.

Sólo debe mover la botella.

Embotelle y guarde en la nevera.

Si le gusta más fuerte en ron, échele 2 tazas en lugar de 1 1/2.

Si usa leche de coco enlatada, use menos azúcar.

Higuera cups made

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From Bayaonda’s Culinary Treasure Chest

Desde el Baúl de los Tesoros Culinarios de Bayaonda

By Chef & Artisan Baker, Wanda Rivera

PASTELES DE YUCA >>>

Pasteles are an essential part of the Puerto Rican culinary tradition; one which certainly evokes the Christmas spirit here. Be that while celebrating with family & friends during the holidays or during any special occasion.

I recall as a child when my grandmother, together with my mother & aunts, would share in the (undoubtedly) hard labor & long process of preparing the delicious pasteles that were to be enjoyed from Christmas Eve through the rest of the holiday season.

The scents of the farm & musky wet soil from the root vegetables, from either the yucca or taro and pumpkin and green bananas, would engulf the kitchen. They would gather around the dining table & using the fine side of a metal grater box would grate the ingredients by hand, with quick dexterity but precision, as to avoid the addition of grated knuckles in that wonderful dough.

The delicious aroma of the pork stew, smoked ham & spices, fresh herbs from the yard (oregano, culantro, cilantro & Spanish sweet peppers) all blended together to form the fresh sofrito which would give life to the aromatic & simply perfect stew. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water…

Pasteles (the mixed root vegetable type called “pastel de masa” and the yucca ‘cassava’ type pastel) are still prepared in many Puertorrican homes. Many others, though, choose to purchase them already assembled and ready to cook; perhaps having to do with lack of time to prepare or lack of know-how…

Here I offer a recipe for “pasteles de yuca’. They are a somewhat less time consuming to make and are extremely delicious. (If you desire more information on the nutritional value of the yucca ‘cassava’, you can refer to my article in a past issue of the Vieques Events (July/2009).

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Happy holidays & delicious eats! PASTELES DE YUCA & PORK STEW (12 units of pasteles)

> > > FOR THE DOUGH:

3 lbs. fresh cassava root (peeled, grated & squeezed to eliminate some of its starch) 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1 cup coconut milk (better if it is fresh) unsweetened 1 1/2 cups of meat broth from the stew prepared with achiote (explained in procedure)

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> > > FOR THE PORK MEAT:

2 lbs. Boston butt (cleaned of any sinew & fat, cut into 1” cubes) 2 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper (optional) 3 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1 oz. bacon or pork fat back (finely chopped) 2 oz. smoked ham (diced into small squares)

2 tsp. mini-capers 4 tsp. pepper stuffed Spanish olives (with a bit of its brine for the stew) cut in half or in fine slices 1/2 cup water

> > > TO WRAP THE PASTELS:

1/4 cup dark seedless raisins 1 7oz can roasted pimentos (cut in fine strips of julienned) 12 banana or plantain leaves (approx 10 x 10). (Note: prior to cutting the leaves to size, the leaves must be passed over an open flame or stove top to wilt them and make them pliable.)

12 parchment papers for pasteles (check at our local market) 12 thirty-inch lengths kitchen twine

medium and cook covered for 30 minutes or until the meat becomes tender.

Set aside and measure out 1 1/2 cups of the meat’s broth. In a separate small pan, add 4 tablespoons of annatto seeds, bring to a full boil and remove immediately from the heat while stirring off the heat.

You should get a nice bright color. Filter through a fine colander or cheese cloth and reserve this liquid to be added to the yucca ‘cassava’ masa.

Peel & grate the yucca using the fine side of a grating box. Squeeze excess starch liquid from the yucca (this will prevent the pastel from becoming too glutenous). Add the reserved “annatto”, meat broth, coconut milk & the salt.

> > > FOR COOKING THE PASTELES:

Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly and smooth.

> > > PROCEDURE:

Center a banana leaf over a parchment paper. Spoon about 3/4 cups of masa in the center of the banana leaf, spreading into a rectangle. Add two tablespoon full of meat right in the center of the masa, spreading horizontally so you find meat in every bite.

Large pot that fits the pasteles Salted water (covering the pasteles) Lid to cover while cooking

Season pork meat with salt, pepper (if using) & vinegar.

To prepare the achiote oil “annatto”: Heat the 1/2 cup of oil with the 2 tablespoons annatto seeds in a small skillet over medium heat just until the seeds sizzle steadily. Don’t overheat the mixture or the seeds will turn black and the oil a nasty green. Once they’re sizzling away, pull the pan from the heat and let stand until the sizzling stops. Strain as much of the oil as you are going to use right away into the pan; store the rest for up to 4 days at room temperature in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

Heat the annatto oil in a large pot and sauté the smoked cured ham & bacon until it begins to color a bit. Add the sofrito and cook for about 3 minutes. Proceed to add all the pork meat, water, capers & Spanish olives with a little of its brine. Allow to come to a boil then lower the heat to

Place a strip of roasted pimento & 2 or 3 raisins on top. Follow with a bit of meat broth on top.

Seal the pastel by folding over the top parchment paper to meet the bottom parchment paper. Make two folds along the edge to seal in tightly; fold again over the masa, then fold and crease each side inwards. Tie two pasteles together (they seal better this way) with their folded edges facing each other.

To cook, bring salted water to a roaring boil in a large pot. Add the pasteles and wait until it boils again. Once it does, lower the heat to medium, cover the pot and cook for 45 minutes. Remove from the water.

Serve immediately with a nice salad.

Los pasteles son parte importante de la tradición culinaria puertorriqueña, una que evoca el espíritu navideño y que anima el compartir con familia y amigos, ya sea durante las Navidades u ocasiones especiales.

Recuerdo durante mi niñez cuando mi abuela, junto a mi madre y mis tías, compartían el (sin duda alguna) largo y elaborado proceso de preparar los ricos pasteles, que disfrutaríamos en Noche Buena y durante toda la temporada navideña. Los aromas de campo y tierra húmeda, ya fuera el de la yuca, o el de la yautía y la calabaza, junto con los de guineos o plátanos “mafafos” impregnaban la cocina. Todos estos ingredientes se molían a mano con guayo y con talento sin igual; rápido y a la vez con precisión, para no agregarle rallado de nudillos a aquella rica masa.

El delicioso olor de la carne de cerdo, el jamón, especias y hierbas del patio (orégano, recao, cilantrillo y ajíes) molidos para el sofrito fresco; el cual daría vida a aquel guiso aromático y perfecto. De pensarlo se me hace la boca agua…

Hoy día, en muchos hogares puertorriqueños, se elaboran los pasteles de masa y también los pasteles de yuca. Hay otros quienes optan por comprarlos ya hechos, quizás por la falta de tiempo o por no conocer de su preparación.

Aquí les ofrezco la receta para pasteles de yuca. Estos resultan ser más fáciles de preparar y son muy ricos. (Si quieren saber más sobre las cualidades nutritivas de la yuca, pueden referirse al artículo que escribí sobre la yuca en la edición del VE, julio/2009). Espero les guste. ¡Felices fiestas y ricos manjares les deseo!

> > > PASTELES DE YUCA Y CARNE

DE CERDO (12 pasteles) PARA LA MASA: 3 libras de yuca fresca (mondar, rallar y exprimir un poco del exceso de almidón) 1 1/2 cucharadita de sal de mar 1 taza de leche de coco (si es fresca, mejor) 1 1/2 tazas caldo del guiso de carne con achiote

> > > PARA LA CARNE DE CERDO:

2 libras de carne de cerdo (limpio y cortado en trozos de 1”) 2 cucharaditas de sal de mar 1/2 cucharadita de pimienta negra (opcional) 3 cucharaditas de vinagre de manzana 1 onza de tocineta (o tocino) 2 onzas de jamón de cocinar 2 cucharaditas de alcaparritas 4 cucharaditas de aceitunas (use un poco de la salmuera y corte las aceitunas por la mitad en en lascas finas si prefiere) 1/2 taza de agua

>>>PARA ENVOLVER LOS PASTELES: 1/4 taza de pasas sin semillas (o a gusto) 1 latita de pimientos morrones enlatados (cortados en tiritas y un poco de salmuera para la carne guisada si desea) 12 hojas de plátano o guineos (approx. 10 x 10) 12 papeles de envolver pasteles 12 cordones de amarre para pasteles > > > PARA COCINAR:

Retire del fuego y saque 1 1/2 taza caldo del guiso aparte. En una cacerola aparte, hierva el caldo con 4 cucharadas de achiote fresco.

Retire del fuego y vaya meneándolo hasta obtener el color deseado; cuele y reserve para añadírselo a la masa de yuca.

sofrito

the spice of life! la esencia del sabor!

Sofrito is a flavorful and aromatic seasoning base prepared with chopped aromatic fresh herbs & vegetables. It is the heart and soul of traditional puerto rican cuisine. Here is a standard recipe to make your own.

Prepare la masa, pelando y rallando la yuca por el lado fino de un guayo; exprimir para sacar un poco del almidón, ésto evitará que el pastel quede gomoso. Añadir el caldo de la carne con el achiote, leche de coco y la sal, mezclando hasta obtener una masa de color uniforme y suave.

El sofrito es la base del sabor y esencia en la comida criolla puertorriqueña. He aquí una receta de sofrito.

Ponga una hoja de guineo sobre el papel de pastel.

1 small onion or half regular sized

Ponga un cucharón de masa sobre la hoja de guineo, esparciendo en forma rectangular. Ponga 2 cucharadas llenas de carne a lo largo de la masa, una tirita de pimiento morrón y pasas a gusto; luego échele un poco más de caldo de carne por encima. Envuelva el pastel doblando el papel hacia adelante y los lados hacia adentro.

Una el próximo pastel con el anterior frente por frente las partes dobladas. Amárrelos, no aprentándolos mucho. Cuando termine con todos los pasteles, ponga a hervir en una olla grande el agua con la sal.

Al hervir, acomode los pasteles y deje hervir nuevamente. Baje el fuego y cueza por 45 minutos.

Saque del agua y sírvalos calientes, con una rica ensalada o su acompañamiento preferido.

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SOFRITO:

1 large tomato 1 cubanelo pepper 3 large garlic cloves 3 sweet Spanish peppers ‘ajíes dulces (they look like the hot cubanelo type but are not hot) 3 large culantro leaves or ‘recao’ 1 small bunch of cilantro 1/2 tsp. local fine leaf oregano 1 hot pepper (optional and if you like a bit of heat in a pastel) To prepare sofrito: Chop or process the tomato, pepper, garlic, onion, sweet Spanish peppers ‘ajies dulces’, culantro or ‘recao’, cilantro & oregano until a fairly smooth but not to liquid consistency. Optional: You can add the hot pepper if you so desire in the sofrito.

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SOFRITO:

1 tomate grande 1 pimiento verde de cocinar o pimiento cubanelo 3 dientes de ajos grandes 1 cebolla pequeña o 1/2 regular 3 ajíes dulces

Olla grande para acomodar los pasteles.

Agua con sal de mar hasta cubrir.

Tapa para cubrir olla mientras cocine los pasteles

3 hojas de recao grandes

> > > PROCEDIMIENTO:

1 ají picante (opcional y a su propio gusto; si prefiere los pasteles con un poco de pique)

Adobe la carne con la sal, pimienta (opcional) y vinagre.

Prepare la 1/2 taza aceite con achiote, cuele y deje aparte.

Ponga a calentar el aceite con achiote en una olla grande y sofría el jamón de cocinar y la tocineta o tocino hasta que comience a dorar.

Agregue el sofrito y cueza por un par de minutos. Añada la carne, el

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agua, las alcaparras y aceitunas con su salmuera. Déjelo hervir a fuego alto y luego bájelo a moderado, tape y cocine por 30 minutos o hasta que ablande la carne.

1 maso pequeño de cilantrillo 1/2 cucharadita de oregano (hoja fina, local)

Para hacer el sofrito, moler el tomate grande, pimiento cubanelo, ajos, cebolla, ajíes dulces, recao, cilantrillo y oregano.

(Si desea, añada el pimiento picante también)

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The Many- Faceted Breadfruit Las muchas facetas de la Pana o Panapén

By Scott D. Appell The Green Man©

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eople who know the story of the mutiny on the HMS Bounty (and its many Hollywood incarnations) may never have realized that the ship (and its Captain Bligh) were sent expressly by the Government in London to take plants of the breadfruit to the West Indies from its native Polynesia as an inexpensive food for the slaves working the sugarcane plantations. The mutiny occurred in 1787 on Captain Bligh’s first return voyage; 1,015 potted plants where lost – mostly thrown overboard in revolt. It was on his second voyage in 1791 that he successfully transported 2,126 plants to Jamaica, where they flourished and their culture subsequently spread to Central and South America, the Caribbean, India and Indonesia.

There are actually two types of breadfruit that you can find growing on Vieques; the common seedless form (Artocarpus altilis in botanical Latin) called breadfruit or panapén in Spanish cultivated for its edible pulp, and a more unusual seeded variety cultivated solely for their delicious 3/4-inch seeds; known as breadnut (A. a. ‘Seminifera;’ the last name translates as “seed-bearing.”)

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ara aquellos que conocen la historia del motín en el buque armado “HMS Bounty” (y sus muchas personificaciones en Hollywood) nunca se imaginaron que el barco (y su Capitán Bligh) fueron enviados expresamente por el Gobernador de Londres para llevar arboles de pana a las Indias Occidentales, desde su nativa Polinesia, ya que era un alimento barato para los esclavos que trabajaban en las plantaciones de caña de azúcar. El motín ocurrió en el 1787, en el primer viaje de regreso del Capitán Bligh; se perdieron 1,015 plantas en sus tiestos – muchas de ellas tiradas por la borda durante la revuelta. Fue en su segundo viaje en 1791, que transportó con éxito a Jamaica 2,126 plantas, donde florecieron y su cultura posteriormente se propagó a América Central y del Sur, el Caribe, India e Indonesia.

En Vieques podemos encontrar dos clases de arboles de pana. La forma común sin semillas (Artocarpus altilis) conocida como pana o panapén, cultivada por tener una pulpa comestible. La otra es una variedad más inusual que tiene semillas, cultivada solo por su deliciosa semilla de ¾ de pulgada; conocida como pepita de pana o pana de pepita.

Easy Baked Breadfruit Preheat oven to 350˚F. Generously butter a peeled, firm-fleshed breadfruit and wrap it in foil, shiny side in.

Bake until tender – 45 minutes or more, according to size. Cool slightly, then remove the core. Serve with plenty of butter and salt and pepper to taste.

Roasted Breadnuts Preheat oven to 350˚F. Wash seeds free of any clinging flesh and with a small sharp knife make a small “x” on the flat side of the seed. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes or so until the brown skin at the “x” begins to curve open. Working in batches while the seeds are hot – you may need oven mitts - peel off the skin – it’s the same technique used for chestnuts. The nuts can be used the same way as chestnuts or Brazil nuts.

Pana Asada Pre-caliente el horno a 350˚F. Unte mantequilla a una pana y envuélvala en papel de aluminio. Hornee hasta que esté tierna – 45 minutos o más, dependiendo del tamaño. Enfríe ligeramente, luego remueva el centro.

Sirva con mantequilla y añada sal y pimienta a gusto.

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Both forms are handsome, fast-growing trees reaching 85-feet in height. The Estos arboles son elegantes y de rápido crecimiento, alcanzando los 85 pies glossy, bright-green foliage may be as long as 3-feet and 18-inches wide. Male de altura. El brillante follaje de color verde , puede medir alrededor de 3 pies and female flowers are borne separately but on the same tree. The resulting de largo y 18 pulgadas de ancho. Las flores femeninas y masculinas crecen fruit is held singly or in clusters of 2 to 3 at the end of the branch tips. The por separado, pero en el mismo árbol. El fruto que produce crece solo o en melon-sized fruits are green when unripe turning slightly yellowish when ripe. grupos de 2 a 3 al final de las ramas. Las frutas del tamaño de un melón The fruit of the breadnut typically have a covering of soft green spines: an easy son verdes cuando no están maduras y se tornan amarillentas al estarlo. La key to identification. All plant parts contain a milky latex which in fact have fruta de la pepita de pana usualmente tiene una cubierta de espinas suaves several dermatological uses in many cultures. de color verde: una clave fácil para identificarla. Todas las partes de la planta The unripe fruit of the panapén must be peeled and cored before or after cookcontienen un látex lechoso, que de hecho, tiene varios usos dermatológicos ing, a small sharp knife comes in handy. en muchas culturas.

A good kitchen tip is to put the cut pieces El panapén debe ser pelado y removido su centro antes of raw breadfruit into a bowl of ice water de cocinarlo; un cuchillo pequeño y afilado sería de gran to prevent oxidation, i.e. browning as you utilidad. Un buen consejo culinario es colocar los pedazos would raw potatoes or yuca. They are eaten cortados crudos en un recipiente con agua fría para prevenir la as a starchy vegetable to be boiled, baked, oxidación., i.e. como lo hacemos con las papas o la yuca. Se roasted, stuffed, fried, steamed, mashed, puede comer hervido, tostado, relleno, frito, al vapor, majado, creamed, pureed, or turned into soups, en crema, en puré, o convertirse en sopas, flanes, bizcopuddings, cakes and pies. Here in Puerto chos y pasteles. Aquí en Puerto Rico se hacen tostones, Rico they are employed to make tostones, frituras, hojuelas, serenatas, así como relleno para aves y frituras, hojuelas, serenata, as a stuffing cerdo y flanes. La fruta madura tiene una textura pastosa base for fowl and pork, and even flans. y fragante y puede comerse cruda o en postres. Es majada Ripe fruit are somewhat pasty textured y fermentada para hacer el tradicional poi de Hawaii y la and sweetly fragrant and may be eaten Polinesia. Aunque tiene un relleno sabroso, el panapén no raw or made into desserts. It is pureed and fermented The seeded variety cultivated solely for es una comida perfecta; contiene gran cantidad de agua y debe their delicious ¾-inch seeds; known to make the traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian poi. ser ingerido en grandes cantidades, acompañado de pescado as breadnut.

Although a tasty and filling fare, breadfuit is not a y ensalada para una dieta balanceada. (Las papas tienen más La variedad que tiene semillas cultivada perfect food; it contains vast amounts of water and proteínas que la pana). Contienen 25% de carbohidratos y prosolo por su deliciosa semilla de ¾”; must be eaten in huge quantities supplemented with vee pequeñas cantidades de minerales (especialmente potasio conocida como pepita de pana. fish and greens for a balanced diet. (Potatoes posses y cinc) y vitaminas B1 y C. Las semillas deben ser eliminadas more protein than breadfruit!) They do contain 25% de la pulpa de la fruta y se comen hervidas (la forma preferida en carbohydrates and supplies small amounts of minerals (especially potassium Puerto Rico), al vapor, fritas o asadas. and zinc) and vitamins B1 and C. The rich-tasting seeds must be removed from El panapén es ultra tropical, y mucho más tierno y exigente que el árbol de the flesh of the fruit and are eaten boiled (the preferable technique in Puerto mangó. Requieren un suelo rico y profundo y grandes cantidades de agua. La Rico), steamed, fried or roasted. sequía es un castigo para ellos. No toleran condiciones salinas, por lo tanto, no Breadfruit is ultra-tropical, and much more tender and demanding than deben sembrarse en áreas de playa – el salitre hace estragos en ellos. El árbol the mango tree. They require a rich deep soil and copious amounts of water. de pana o panapén no se propaga mediante el corte, así que los retoños que Drought is their nemesis. They do not tolerate saline conditions and therefore salen de la tierra se separan y se siembran. La pepita de pana crece a partir de do not make good beachside landscape subjects – salt spray wrecks havoc semillas recién cosechadas. with them. Breadfruit cannot be propagated from cuttings so suckers emanating from the ground are separated and planted. The breadnut is a cinch to grow from freshly harvested seeds.

Pepitas de pana asadas Pre-caliente el horno a 350˚F. Lave las semillas y elimine cualquier residuo de piel y con un pequeño cuchillo afilado, haga una pequeña “x” en el lado plano de la semilla. Colóquelas en una lámina de hornear galletas y hornee por 20 minutos o hasta que la piel esté color marrón y la “x” comience a abrirse. Trabájelas en serie mientras las semillas están calientes – puede ser que necesite guantes de hornear – elimine la piel – es la misma técnica usada para las castañas. Las nueces pueden ser usadas de la misma forma que las castañas o las nueces de Brasil.

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Vieques Moment “Last Man” - Malecon at sunset. Bill Rose

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you will be missed... los extrañaremos…

Robert Kuhn El viejo con el sombrero vivará para siempre February 17, 1925-October 31,2010

En memoria de nuestro querido amigo Tito Olmedo. Te recordaremos por siempre, Claritza Navarro In memory of our dear friend Tito Olmedo.

We will remember you forever, Claritza Navarro

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Celebrating the life of Al… Saturday, December 11, 2010 2:00 PM until close

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