Vigo Restaurant Tapes

This sophisticated restaurant features fine dining fare. There's an extensive wine list as well as a garden where the chef grows fresh plants like heirloom tomatoes and fresh mint. On the patio, guests can enjoy live music on Friday nights. The Vinefera is located at 11750 Sunrise Valley Drive in Reston, VA.

The Calaveras wine industry has developed a reputation for high quality wines, specializing in big zins, Italian, Spanish and Rhone varietals. You can literally walk wine country here at more than two dozen wineries with tasting rooms in Murphy and Vallecito. They’re all unique and welcoming, but the following come highly recommended.

Olive Garden has a variety of signature wine cocktails, such as a sangarita and peach sangria, as well as a peach bellini and moscato cocktail. Beer lovers have the option of both domestic and imported options when drinking here. On the food front, there are so many delicious dishes to try out. Those who enjoy fried foods should check out the lasagna fritte and the fried mozzarella. Pastas

There are a variety of house specialties offered at La Turuleca. The chicken anticucho is tender and very juicy. It is served with golden potatoes and a flavorful sauce. Another favorite is the yellow pepper ceviche. To round out the meal, finish off with a delicious slice of chocolate cake or carrot cake.

Known for having the 2 lb burrito and the "Perfect Margarita",  La Super Rica serves an array of Mexican fare. Its causal setting features large windows throughout that offer scenic views of the bay. La Super Rica prepares its dishes using quality ingredients, including locally caught seafood. A shareable plate of nachos, quesadillas or grilled shrimp make for tasty appetizers. Patrons can dine on fajitas, enchiladas, taquitos and tacos.

The Sangría Fest will take place on March 7 this year in San Juan. More than 50 exhibitors will showcase their products, consisting mostly of sangría, wines and tapas. A taste of Spain!

Serrano's Cafe & Cantina features a full bar that offers tasty cocktails like margaritas and other libations. It has a happy hour and daily specials during the week. This restaurant provides brunch on the weekends and caters parties, as well

Salud not only offers an extensive list of Tequilas but also has the Top Dollar Tequila Club where members are treated to top shelf and rare

Los Angeles’ El Gallo Grill serves sumptuous and authentic Mexican cuisine made with fresh and vibrant ingredients in its inviting and rustic restaurant. For a superb start to your meal, enjoy the chunky guacamole fresco and creamy queso fundido melted cheese dip topped with chorizo sausage, both served with tortilla chips. Some of El Gallo Grill’s specialty entrées include the gallito de carne asada steak stuffed with ham, cheese, tomatoes and onion, the firewood roasted tiger shrimp brochete and the smoky adobada tacos. El Gallo Grill is not the typical Mexican joint. Here, the chef’s pride themselves on serving vibrant and fresh cuisine, not the typical greasy plates served at many others.

Buena Vista Restaurant, in Hatboro, brings locals and visitors alike sensational Mexican cuisine in its charming and welcoming eatery. For the ideal start to your meal, enjoy the fresh fish tacos topped with cotija cheese and the crispy chicken flautas with guacamole and pico de gallo. Some of Buena Vista Restaurant’s specialty entrées include the grilled steak carne a la tampiquena served with rice and beans, the shredded pork barbacoa de res with salad, rice and beans and the hearty chicken burrito topped with tangy roja sauce. Vegetarian dishes, such as the vegetables al chipotle in a rich and zesty sauce, are also excellently prepared and satisfying.

Not all is chaos and dysfunction is Puerto Rico though. There is one aspect that has been bringing people together, raising spirits and inspiring change, and that is food. Particularly throughout Old San Juan, where food trucks are becoming more prominent than anything else in the landscape. Carts, trucks, and trailers with Christmas lights and boom boxes can be found all over, whether in parking lots or on the side of streets, they’re serving crowds a variety of local favorites. A Puerto Rico original is the Mofongo de Ropa Vieja, which is a especially prepared unripe plantain, boiled in saltwater, shaped into a cup. Then, it is deep fried and filled with shredded beef, that has been marinated with red peppers, onions and spices – absolutely delicious! Some of the smaller tracks and carts sell another local favorite called the Pincho; basically, your choice of meat on a stick, cooked over charcoal and served with Pan Sobao (Puerto Rican sweet bread) and hot sauce. Lastly, the Bacalaitos (or little Cod), which is mix of granulated corn flour, cod fish, and spices that is deep fried

La Latina was featured in Bienmesabe Magazine. It offers wine, beer and other beverages with meals. This eatery provides online ordering

Diners love so many dishes at Marisco Guillen. The burritos are incredibly filling and can be filled with various proteins like chicken chicharron. Classic dishes like the taco de lengua and carne asada tacos are full of flavor and come with a side of vegetables. The camaronese a la diabla is seasoned perfectly and is served with rice and beans. Another lovely seafood dish is the shrimp ceviche.

The Wine: 2015 Mastro Scheidt Sangiovese, (available at Sierra Nut House, The Annex and The Schoolhouse). Sangiovese is a great alternative to Pinot Noir. Sangiovese has less tannin and greater red fruit qualities

Marisqueria Atlantica, in Puntas Las Marias, celebrates delectable seafood and serves it with both Caribbean style and Spanish influence in its charming and relaxing setting. Tapas plates, like the piquillo peppers stuffed with tender lobster and the crab au gratin with Manchego cheese, make most welcoming starters for yourself or to share. Some of Marisqueria Atlantica’s specialty entrée dishes include the barbecued tuna with balsamic vinegar dressing, the salmon with cheese and tomato jam, the three-meat paella with saffron rice and the creamy mushroom and shrimp risotto, all of which are prepared to perfection and simply melt in your mouth. A wide selection of wines from across the globe are available and perfectly complement your seafood