Tuesdays: an ordinary day of the week with a blocked schedule. Fortunately, Old San Juan feels different. Every first Tuesday of each month, Gallery Night happens. Most art galleries stay open late to show new and permanent collections, while bars and pubs open late to serve the wild crowd.

During the summer, the Company for the Bussiness and Cultural Development for the Isle of San Juan, known as CODEVISA, does not sponsor this event since it works partnered with the Art School of Old San Juan. Still, some art galleries do open late on summers and keep the tradition alive.

As a Fourth of July motif, I went with a great friend, my father, to celebrate the day at a cozy and festive restaurant in Old San Juan called Rosa de Triana. My family and I have always been very fond of the place since it captures the essence of a joyful, yet chic ambience and it serves amazing tapas. Just go to the Cristo Cathedral, look for the plaza in front, and spot the big red and yellow Spanish flag.
I recently had seen on television a program where the …