Venezuelans dine late. There are also mineral waters, gin and good, local wine. Wines produced are Vi a Altagracia and Bodegas Pomar . Bodegas Pomar also produces a sparkling wine in the traditional champagne style. Liqueurs are cheap, try the local ponche crema.
Fruit juices are very good.
Water is free in all restaurants even if no food is bought. Insist on seeing the bottle opened if you want mineral water. Chicha de arroz is a sweet drink made of milk, rice starch, sugar and vanilla. Here Copyright 1999 Island Connoisseur. All rights reserved.