Traditional Dominican Cuisine with a Charming Grandmother in Santo Domingo - Day Trip

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Rossy is a business administrator for a Montesorri school and lives with her daughter, a dentist. She and her husband own an organic cacao farm so her husband commutes a lot. Rossy is passionate about nature, people, reading, photography, art, dance, and growing orchids. She loves being a host so other people can know her Dominican culture and eat the delicious cuisine. When you go to the restaurants in the city they rarely serve authentic Dominican cuisine so she loves to serve it at home and share this part of Dominian culture with travelers. Venture 10 minutes outside the Zona Colonial into the beautiful residential neighborhood of Gascue and dine with a charming local. Rossy lives in a modest apartment constructed by her grandfather. The walls are lined with her daughter's art as well as traditional Dominican plates featuring the works of famous Dominican artists. Don’t miss out on the beautiful orchids that she lovingly cares for or her dimpled smile as she serves you traditional Dominican food created from recipes passed down by her mother and mother-in-law. Start off with a crunchy appetizer of casabe (yuca bread with a garlic, cilantro and cream cheese sauce) as you chat with Rossy in her living room. Then move to the dining table to enjoy an authentic sancocho (an exquisite stew of chicken, pork and a medley of root vegetables including the native Dominican tubers, ñame and yautia) served with with rice. Rossy mixes up the menu so you might get anything from asopao (a rice-based soup), to mangu (mashed plantains), to arroz con pollo (one-pot chicken and rice), to habichuelas (beans) and platano frito (fried plantains). End the meal with homemade dulce de leche or dulce de coco and coffee, or email her in advance for her special hot chocolate made from her farm-grown cacao. If you book a cooking experience, join Rossy in her kitchen to learn to cook two to three traditional Dominican dishes such as sancocho and platano frito (fried plantains). You can expect to cook for about 1-2 hours before enjoying your meal together with Rossy at her dining table. Please note that this is a modest experience but fantastic experience to see how a local lives and enjoy delicious, truly authentic home cooking. Rossy is available to host dinner experiences daily but can only offer cooking and/or lunch experiences on weekends.

Vacation Inclusions

Meal
Cooking Class (optional)
Lunch (12pm-2pm Meal, 11am-2pm Cooking Lesson and Meal) OR Dinner (7pm-9pm Meal, 6-9pm Cooking Lesson and Meal)
Vegetarian options available
Alcohol available
Transportation available

2 hour Meal

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Valid Date Ranges:	05/01/2019 - 12/31/2024 Please call for rates
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Vacation Rating:	Deluxe Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
Remarks:	Pricing is per person. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and children 4 and under are free. Please note number and ages of children at time of booking. Please note that all experiences are private and fully customizable. If your travelers have particular preferences or dietary restrictions please note this at the time of booking. Additional terms and conditions apply. Note: This is a DAY TOUR with no hotel accommodations included. Advertised rate is meal only; additional tour options are available and can be combined. Price may vary by date of travel, currency rate fluctuations and tour option; please inquire for the best prices for your preferred travel dates. 1-5 guests.
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