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Writer's pictureThe San Juan Daily Star

Iala’s 1st anniversary celebration



From left, Kiara Rivera Escudero, Francisco Guzmán, Grace-Lee García and Stephanie Chaloka

By Judy Gordon-Conde and Jennifer Conde-Powers


Iala Puerto Rico, an architectural and culinary gem nestled in the Mall of San Juan, recently celebrated its first anniversary. It marks a year of redefining fine dining on the island under the expertise of Executive Chef Guillermo López Folch, a Michelin-starred chef at top restaurants in New York, including Le Bernardin, and General Manager Daniel Vitiello.


At the ultra-exclusive event, guests enjoyed a curated menu by Chef López Folch that captured his culinary expertise with bites such as hamachi sashimi al pastor, beef tartare with crispy nori, foie gras toast, and more delicacies with global touches and local Puerto Rican ingredients paired with innovative cocktails. While the DJ played a hot music playlist, the elegant attendees mixed and mingled, joining extravagant VIP experiences, from a unique speakeasy to an onsite fashionable boutique environment to a relaxing garden oasis at lala’s terrace.


The fabulous event continued to underscore lala’s commitment to culinary artistry and elevated experiences in Puerto Rico.



Joe Monsanto and Jomarie Arturet, vice president, sales & marketing, BluHost Puerto Rico
Daniel Vitiello, general manager, lala Puerto Rico; Jeanette Avilés; and Bernardo Medina
Jorge Vidal, Jean Paul Polo, Xiomara Rodríguez, Jennifer Conde and Sammy Rodríguez
Chef Raúl Correa, BACOA, and Chef Guillermo López Folch, lala Puerto Rico
Victoria Leandra, Xiomara Rodríguez and David Díaz
Javier Santiago; Valeria Nuñez; Daniel Vitiello, general manager, lala Puerto Rico; and Edwin Cruz































Amanda Hoyo, Jomarie Arturet and Lilliana Currie

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