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Your experience of a place would not be complete without a taste of its culinary offerings. In Puerto Rico, its criolla dishes are a must-try although international and fusion cuisines are also served in a lot of restaurants. Dining options run the gamut from upscale places to casual diners. The capital, San Juan, offers a wide and interesting variety of restaurants and is the perfect place for the ultimate Puerto Rican food experience.
Comida criolla or creole food refers to the local cuisine in Puerto Rico. It's a melting pot (no pun intended) of traditional Taino food, Spanish culinary influence, and African cooking. Some of the most popular criolla dishes are lechon asado (roasted pork), adobo (seasoning made of vinegar, paprika, oil, garlin, and oregano), asopoa de pollo (stewed chicken), habichuelas (rice and red beans served with meat), and sofrito (a sauce made of cilantro onion, garlic, pepper, and other seasonings and spices). Criolla cooking also features several manners of cooking plantains. There's tostones which is mashed green plantains, platanos which slightly varies from tostones in cooking style, and mofongo which is a ball of crushed plantains mixed with meat or seafood that were fried and flavored with seasonings such garlic and tomato-based sauce.
Being nestled in the abundant waters of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico certainly cannot do without seafood cuisines. The tastiest seafood dishes can be found in the coastal cities. The Caribbean lobster is one of the premier catches in restaurants although the dolphinfish and red snapper are popular as well. The most well-known seafood specialty however would probably be the conch stuffed with tomato for a fritter or served with a ceviche salad.
To further promote criolla cuisine to travelers, the government has created the Mesones Gastronomicos program. In this project, the 30 participating restaurants throughout the island will all serve traditional Puerto Rican fare. It doesn't mean though that you can only taste authentic criolla cooking in these dining places. Smaller restaurants that offer native cuisines abound in San Juan and the rest of Puerto Rico.
Other upscale restaurants specialize in what is called the Nuevo Latino cuisine, a culinary style similar to criolla but predominantly uses fruits, fish, and tubers as main ingredients with tropical marinades and dark rum sauces as primary flavors. Most ingredients in Nuevo Latino cooking are locally sourced so as to maximize the fresh flavors of the produce. Restaurants serving this cuisine are mostly found in San Juan and other bigger cities of Puerto Rico. Tourists who crave for international cuisines won't be disappointed as well. There are a lot of dining areas in San Juan that serve Italian, French, Arabian, Mexican, American, German, and Latin American dishes.
Along with the sumptuous food, another major part of Puerto Rican food is the beverage. This Caribbean island is also known for its strong drinks, its national beverage being the rum. There are about 20 different varieties of rum here. Puerto Rican coffee also packs a strong punch. It can be served as espresso, sweetened or with milk which is known as cafe con leche. If you're looking for a milder drink, you can try coco frio which is served on a chilled coconut and a selection of fresh fruit juices.
Budget meals in Puerto Rico usually range from to while higher end dining can go up to . Upscale restaurants often require a dress code such as collared shirts for men and stylish apparel for women while the most expensive dining venues are usually black tie. Making a reservation is recommended especially from mid-November to April when tourists are usually flocking to Puerto Rico.
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The UK has a strong history of immigration, with our society being a rich and successful melting pot of cultures.
Who can forget Amir Khan draping himself in the Union Jack at the Olympics? Or white families sitting down to watch Goodness Gracious Me on the BBC? Even British cuisine has also been influenced by multi-cultural diversity and curry has become an integral part of British cuisine, so much so that, since the late 1990s, Chicken Tikka Masala has been commonly referred to as the "British national dish".
The first large group of Muslims in Britain surprisingly arrived about 300 years ago when Indian sailors helped Britain and eventually happily settled in various port towns. From the works of Shakespeare and references to Islamic scholars in the prologue to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the influences of Islamic civilisation on the classic literary and philosophical traditions of the UK are forever cemented into our culture.
Nowadays, according to a 2001 census, there a recorded 1,591,000 Muslims living in the UK, which is only around 2.7% of the population. The modern British Muslim shows the successful merging of two cultures with traditional religious Islamic clothing being combined with fashionable British styles - which has led to the emergence of a fresh and modern British variety of Islamic culture.
The British fashion industry is also beginning to take notice as bold new fashions: mixing the Islamic dress code with smart, urban streetwear began becoming popular in 2009 which was showcased by the British Fashion Council. Muslims can spot the cultural references, while non-Muslims will see fashions they want to wear.
For example, while the modern British Muslim is now able to buy fashionable traditional Islamic clothing, "Westernised" clothing such as Manchester United and Back to the Future t-shirts featuring simple Islamic messages are also readily available.
The future looks very bright indeed for Anglo-Muslim creations. Despite the efforts of the BNP during the forthcoming general election, the special bond between the UK and Islam shall continue to remain strong - just like the previous 300 years.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a fascinating country that includes the larger-than life city of Dubai, the government and banking powerhouse of Abu Dhabi, and the serene ocean views of Fujairah as well as five other unique emirates.
In addition to the glimmering cities, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a melting pot of cultural influences through its vast expat community and its unique "middle east meets west" business climate. If it weren't for the desert and the Emirati national dress (women wear the black Abaya robe and Shela scarf to cover hair and body, men wear the distinguished Kandora or dishdash robe ranging from white to brown depending on the season and the Guthra headscarf), you may think you were doing business in any major western city.
Don't let the appearingly casual and unassuming business climate fool you. Emiratis (UAE Nationals) are a proud and family-centered people who take great care in selecting business associates and friends. Before leaving for the UAE on business, follow these smart strategies:
Leave the travel books at the library. Visit websites and blogs to get the "real" information you need. While travel books and tourist information may provide general overviews, the information is often outdated and overly formal. Visit websites like: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates and blogs like: grapeshisha.blogspot.com/ to get the real "flavor" of the country and its people. Get an Arabic language tape or find a Gulf Arabic-speaking person to teach you basic phrases. In the UAE business world, almost all people speak English and they are likely to greet you in English. You will make a tremendous impression by returning the greeting in Arabic and continuing to greet people by saying: "as-salaamu 'alaykum" (spelled phonetically). Once there, ask to learn one new phrase a day and practice using the new phrases often. What better way to show your host and business partners that you are making a long-term commitment to your relationship? Pack business clothing that covers as much skin as possible (especially for women). Compared to other Middle East countries (like Saudi Arabia or Iran), the UAE is more open and casual when it comes to dressing for business and vacation. While staying at a hotel, you will see a wide range of outfits. Don't let this lead you to believe that it is socially accepted to wear clothing showing too much skin in the general public. Men have an easier time as business suits are perfectly acceptable while visiting clients. For women it can be a bit trickier. If you are visiting a business that is a western-based and predominantly run by expats, you will see a much more causal business dress code. Women are more likely to wear skirts (without pantyhose), short sleeve shirts, and tops that are sometimes cut low (even by American standards). Avoid this "faux pas" and dress conservatively in a business suite with long pants, shoes with covered toes, and a top or shirt that doesn't show skin pass the collarbone. A Pashmina scarf is a great addition to pack as it can serve to cover both head and body when needed. You never know who you will meet and being respectfully of the culture of the UAE and its people should be your number one priority. Leave the alcohol at home. It may appear obvious that you shouldn't bring alcohol into a country where it is illegal to drink in public (except in hotels) but it bears repeating. While it is legal to bring a certain amount from duty free, avoid it as any mishandling (even if unintended) can have serious repercussions (such as imprisonment and deportation). When going out to dinner with business associates, avoid drinking alcohol even if other westerners do. Learn about your host's business, family, and experiences. Nowadays finding information about a person is but a "Google" away. Remember to do your research before leaving. Emiratis engage in long-term business relationships with people they consider friends. By showing a genuine interests in them, their business, culture, and country you will find it easier to connect. Search for such things as where they went to school, work history, political and governmental engagements, and published writings and ask additional questions when appropriate.
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