Karla and Manuel Iguina
Manuel & Karla Iguina and Chef Giovanna Huyke invite you to celebrate love at Mio. See the links below for the complete Valentine’s Week Menu…
Three Latin American Love Stories – One Mio Menu
Inspired by three legendary Latin American love stories, Mio’s Valentine’s Week Menu will showcase selections from Puerto Rico, Mexico and Perú. You can mix and match to your delight!
The Legend of Guanina & Sotomayor – Puerto Rico
One of the first legends retold in Puerto Rico. Guanina was a Taino Indian princess in love with Dón Cristobal de Sotomayor, a Spanish officer who had come to “Boriken” to conquer and colonize. He and five other Spaniards were attacked by the Tainos and Sotomayor was killed. When Guanina was given the news of her lover’s death, she tried to bring him back to life through her kisses and caresses.
Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo – Mexico
The marriage of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo is one of the most famous alliances between artists. This dynamic pair was not only known for their talent and vision, but also for their stormy love affair that would last over 30 years. Theirs was a love inspired by mutual beliefs and passions. However, often throughout the course of their turbulent relationship, they were viewed as immature school children displaying bouts of jealousy and anger. Despite their problems, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera overcame the obstacles and their love proved enduring.
La Tia Julia y el Escribidor – Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter – Perú
Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriteris the fifth novel by Mario Vargas Llosa and published in 1977. Set in Peru during the 1950s, it is the story of an 18 year old student who falls for a 32 year old divorcee. The novel is based on the author’s real life experience. Vargas Llosa’s novel was later adapted as a Hollywood feature film: Tune in Tomorrow.
