Dominican Republic Going Out
Food and Drink
Things to know: Beef is expensive (Dominicans raise fine cattle, but most is exported) and local favourites are pork and goat meat. Locally produced beer and rums are cheaper than imported alcohol which tends to be expensive.
National specialities:
• La bandera (meaning ‘the flag’, comprising white rice, red beans, stewed meat, salad and fried plaintain).
• Chicharrones (crisp pork rind).
• Chicharrones de pollo (small pieces of fried chicken).
• Sopa criolla dominicana (native soup of meat and vegetables).
• Pastelón (baked vegetable cake).
National drinks:
• Presidente (Dominican beer) is very good.
• Rum drinks such as the local Brugal or Bermudez.
• Rum añejo (old, dark rum) with ice makes a good after-dinner drink.
• Native coffee is excellent and very strong.
Tipping: Hotel and restaurant bills automatically include a 10% service charge (on top of a 12% charge for tax purposes) but an additional tip may be given as an appreciation of good service.
Nightlife
Shopping
Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1430-1830.
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