The quest for a new food holiday began simply enough: José Mendín wanted to partner with the Puerto Rican rum brand Don Q for a celebration of mofongo and cocktails at his restaurant, La Placita.

Determined to uplift Puerto Rico through tourism, culture and the empowerment of the Puerto Rican community in the United States, actor and entrepreneur Julián Gil will once again produce the Fiestas ...

José Mendín will bring the flavors of Puerto Rico to his upcoming restaurant La Placita. Carl Juste MIAMI HERALD STAFF José Mendín is ready to take us to Puerto Rico. Even when he was fusing flavors ...

Balans, the beloved restaurant that was a MiMo District staple for years, quietly closed this past week, but there’s reason to rejoice. In its place at 68th and Biscayne, Pubbelly’s Jose Mendin will ...