A Taste of Spain in New Jersey

It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these posts. We recently took some friends of my daughter-in-law out for a taste of the local area. What many people do not know about Newark, NJ is that there is a rather robust Portuguese community here. They celebrate it each year (although recent observances … Continue reading A Taste of Spain in New Jersey

Viva ‘Dia Portugal’

I guess it's just like American 'Happy Hour'...it's never just ONE hour. There is a rather vibrant Portuguese community in Newark, New Jersey. So much so that the annual Portugal Day celebration here lasts THREE days. It's chock full of glimpses into the culture. From the traditional drum ensemble.. to the native dancing. And no … Continue reading Viva ‘Dia Portugal’