Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Expats head to midrange restaurants (such as Burger Joint, Yamazato and Gordito's) in
Ocean Dream Plaza, just west of the center of town. Or there are several eateries, from
cheap kiosks to upscale fine dining, down the village's Callejon de la Loma.
On busy nights, opposite Onno's and next to Blue Bar on Calle Principal, the 'pork
sandwich man' sets up shop; a whole leg of barbecue pork costs RD$70.
The biggest and best market is
Janet's Supermarket
809-571-0404;
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Calle Principal)
at the east end of town.
Mojito Bar
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SALADS, SANDWICHES
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(mains RD$170; 11:15am-8pm, closed Tue; )
One of the few reasonably priced beach-
front places, Mojitos has an excellent selection of natural juices, healthy salads and sand-
wiches (some vegan and vegetarian). It's a sliver of a space near the middle of the beach.
Happy hour is from 4pm to 7pm (two mojitos RD$170). There's another location at Ex-
treme Hotels on Kite Beach.
PanaderÃa ReposterÃa Dick
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BAKERY
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( 809-571-0612; Calle Principal; set breakfasts RD$150; 7am-3pm Thu-Tue)
A morning destina-
tion for its large set breakfasts with juice and strong coffee. The bakery does wholewheat
bread and tasty Danish pastries.
Cabarete Coffee Company
( 809-571-0919;
www.cabaretecoffee.com
; Calle Principal; mains RD$150; 7am-3pm; )
A
tiny spot with all-day breakfast menu (waffles, omelettes and even bagels), healthy pan-
inis, fresh smoothies and, as you'd expect, excellent coffee - organic and locally sourced
ingredients. Owned and operated by Patricia Suriel of the Mariposa Foundation. Open end
of April to beginning of May.
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Restaurant Chino
(Calle Principal; mains RD$150; 11am-10pm)
Despite zero frills and all-concrete decor, this
greasy spoon is popular with expats and Dominicans for its cheap Cantonese dishes; the
egg rolls are more like egg logs.
CHINESE
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