Our first trip was probably in the early 90s. We were lucky to be invited to be the guests of a wonderful couple who spent 8-plus weeks on the island every year, who knew it inside and out, so we were able to learn about places that we still frequent. Our first morning was spent at the original Zee Best, followed by a trip to Orient, with lunch at Kon-Tiki.

I think we were only there for 4 days or so, but we hit Rosie's, Da Livio's (sp?), Talk of the Town, Chez Raymond and a place over in Orleans that is no longer open, very similar to Yvette's.

Back then most flights to Philly went through San Juan. Our friend even taught me to purchase steamed ham and gouda sandwiches at the little snack bar in the old airport, so as to not have to deal with the "food" in the San Juan airport.

We still think about Mitch and Frannie every time we go down, and our first breakfast is still always at Zee Best.