During Hispanic Heritage Month, TODAY is sharing the community’s history, pain, joy and pride. We are highlighting Hispanic trailblazers and rising voices. TODAY will be publishing personal essays, ...

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.

Casey Webb brought his Man v. Food show to MofonGo in New Britain, but for a straightforward profile — not one of his signature eating challenges. Webb sampled owner Vincent Placeres’ trifongo — a ...

Mofongo is a Puerto Rican dish, with Angolan roots. And, as Irma says, like any true Dominican, she can never get enough plantains, plus she loves shrimp. According to Irma, this dish represents her ...

Who else is eager to say farewell to summer and its bouts of swelter? Fall comes Saturday, and I’ll take that as a reason to hope for something that resembles crisp air. We’ll see. What we do know is ...

Already sick of winter? A taste of the tropics is coming to a venue near you. La Frikitona, a food truck serving up Puerto Rican dishes such as mofongo, tostones and canoas, began visiting Lehigh ...

MofonGo Restaurant will host a soft opening Thursday at its new New Haven location at 11 a.m., featuring fast-casual Puerto Rican cuisine. The new restaurant, at 17 Whitney Avenue, is the first ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Last year, Cleveland Mofongo Latin Grill was prepared to open its dining room, bar and patio on St. Patrick’s Day, when the city shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The ...

Enjoying Puerto Rico's local restaurants is one of the unwritten rules of visiting San Juan — not only is it a way to support the community, but you'll also find some of the best meals this way. This ...

Miami has beaches, babes, booze-filled nights, and the best Latin-based comida you’ll find in the nation. However, the Magic City’s shine is dulled by its lack of Puerto Rican offerings. In comparison ...