Dominica (Commonwealth of) Going Out
Food and Drink
National specialities:
• Tee-tee-ree (tiny freshly spawned fish).
• Lambi (conch).
• Manicou (small opossum).
• Crab backs (seasoned crab meat).
• Bello Hot Pepper Sauce is made locally and served everywhere with almost everything.
National drinks:
• Island fruit juices are excellent.
• Rum punches, particularly coconut rum punch (made from fresh coconut milk, sugar, rum, bitters, vanilla and grenadine).
• Sea Moss is a non-alcoholic beverage made from sea moss or seaweed, with a slightly minty taste.
Tipping: A 10% service charge is added by most hotels and some restaurants. Other less touristic places do not add service to the bill and tipping is discretionary; 10 to 15% of the bill is acceptable.
Nightlife
Shopping
Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1300 and 1400-1600, Sat 0800-1300.
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