Chef Juliana González is excited to return to her native Puerto Rico with her latest venture, Caña by Juliana González at El San Juan Hotel. With this new project, she demonstrates her passion for using locally sourced, earth conscious produce while bringing elements of her international culinary journey home. Although raised in Puerto Rico, Caña by Juliana Gonzalez marks her first culinary effort on the island, incorporating her passion for socially & environmentally mindful ways of eating. Working with local farmers, fisherman and small businesses, she’s crafted an original concept that bonds Puerto Ricans with their heritage and offers a new culinary adventure for tourists.

The Miami chef has created a collection of dishes that are cooked using seasonal produce scouted on the Island. The menu conveys a blend of classic Puerto Rican flavors, with touches of the international cuisines she has worked with throughout her career, authentic flavors such as Spanish, Middle Eastern and Asian. A classic rum bar showcases the new and the old with forgotten rum cocktails that helped popularize the fiery liquid.

Brought to you by the founders of Barceloneta, Miami Beach, the restaurant is located at the Northern coast of Puerto Rico and is situated within the grand grounds of the iconic El San Juan Hotel. Barceloneta’s three co-founders, Chef Julianna Gonzalez, Manuel Suarez-Inclan and Daniella Rezai bring passion, creativity, energy, generosity and a sense of community to each of their restaurant projects.