WATCH: Surf’s Up in Puerto Rico with Eric Ripert
Avec Eric provides an insider’s view of the professional life and lifestyle of one of the greatest chefs in the world today. In each episode, we learn from the work and life of master chef Eric Ripert while he teaches us how to achieve four-star simplicity and elevate our own food experiences.
Dining on spiny lobsters Eric caught with his bare hands. (Photo: Avec Eric)
Known more for its white beaches and calm turquoise waters, Puerto Rico also boasts what many consider the premiere surfing spot in the Caribbean. Eric, having visited the island annually for over 30 years, has never tried surfing so he heads to Rincon to ride some waves with our very own Editor-in-Chief Paula Froelich.
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The crystal clear waters of Puerto Rico. (Photo: Avec Eric)
His coastal journey affords him the opportunity to sample delicious local foods while en route to meet up with his oldest friend and mentor famed Chef Alfredo Ayala. Eric and Alfredo enjoy a picnic on the idyllic Gilligan’s Island where they dine on spiny lobsters that Eric has caught and rice and beans that Alfredo has prepared. This aquatic adventure inspires Eric to prepare Snapper with Sofrito Emulsion.
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