8 Things You Absolutely Must Do in Caguas, Puerto Rico

Chef Carlos Portela (pictured) is an innovative chef working to bring back Puerto Rico's farm-to-table roots.

At his contemporary restaurant, Orujo Taller de Gastronomia, he uses at least one local ingredient in each dish and interviews every table before service, getting to know them, their likes and dislikes, and any food allergies. He then either prepares the set dinner menu or improvizes customizations based on their answers.