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Mama Juana Cafe, the New York-based restaurant chain known for its Dominican cuisine and sushi, is taking a slightly different approach at its first Philadelphia location, which opens in Fishtown on Thursday.Located just steps from Brooklyn Bowl and the Fillmore, this restaurant is the chain’s most upscale location and also the first to offer extensive vegan options. Mama Juana Café offers Dominican cuisine and a vacation atmosphere, as well as a DJ lounge and sushi. Mama Juana Group president David Heredia said he received many requests to open a location in Philadelphia, especially from people who had moved there from…

Mama Juana Cafe, the New York-based restaurant chain known for its Dominican cuisine and sushi, is taking a slightly different approach at its first Philadelphia location, which opens in Fishtown on Thursday.Located just steps from Brooklyn Bowl and the Fillmore, this restaurant is the chain’s most upscale location and also the first to offer extensive vegan options. Mama Juana Café offers Dominican cuisine and a vacation atmosphere, as well as a DJ lounge and sushi. Mama Juana Group president David Heredia said he received many requests to open a location in Philadelphia, especially from people who had moved there from…

Pioneering the all-inclusive resort concept, Club Med has elevated the culinary offering at Club Med Punta Cana through an exciting partnership with acclaimed vegan chef and best-selling cookbook author, Chloe Coscarelli. The collaboration has resulted in innovative plant-based dishes that are as flavorful as they are nutritious. Pursuing culinary excellence Following the recent renovation of Club Med’s flagship restaurant, Hispaniola in Punta Cana, Chef Chloe personally trained her culinary team in how to prepare vegan dishes. Her goal was to expand Club Med’s healthy dining options by developing irresistible new plant-based dishes and sharing her insights on vegan cooking. Courtesy…

Photo credit: Frank Elias Rainieri For many, the town of Punta Cana is the perfect destination any time of the year, but February is when the region becomes truly special. This year, thousands of local and international visitors descend on the city to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Punta Cana Carnival, an event that showcases the region’s artistic and cultural attractions on a global scale. The 2024 Carnival, held on Saturday, February 3rd at November 1st Boulevard, kicked off with the coronation of King Momo, named after former baseball star George Bell, the first Dominican-born player to win the American…

Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels International’s Destination Inclusive® luxury resort brand, and U.S. celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso will host an interactive culinary weekend from April 26-28 at the Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Strengthening the partnership with Chef Antonia Lofaso, who will debut in November 2023, guests staying at Paradisus Palma Real will have the opportunity to engage closely with two of America’s leading chefs, including Chef Lofaso and Chef Alan Vargas. The weekend marks the next in the resort brand’s “The Epicure” series, offering interactive dining experiences featuring a rotating cast of local and international guest…

restaurant Released March 23, 2024 at 6:36 pm In December, we announced that a new Dominican restaurant, Punta Cana Tropical Grill, would be opening in Silver Spring in the former location of Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk at 9324 Georgia Ave. Signage has been installed at the restaurant. Removal of the previous restaurant’s equipment began in January, with construction in Punta Cana beginning shortly thereafter. Signage was installed last month, and the restaurant was originally scheduled to open in spring 2024. Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk closed in early 2023, but it didn’t take long for a new tenant to…

Share this article Last updated 4 months agoThe Dominican Republic has become so popular that it no longer makes the same impact as it once did. The country’s rich cultural heritage, beautiful beaches, incredible natural beauty and amazing savings for budget-conscious travellers make it one of the top destinations for tourists to enjoy all year round. Sure, there are notable destinations yet to be discovered, but Punta Cana is undoubtedly the shining star. Travelers of all types visit this classic tropical resort hotspot for a variety of reasons, but it’s especially a top destination for solo travelers looking for an…

A traveler who stayed at Riu Republica, an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, uploaded a viral TikTok clip that has been viewed more than 1.4 million times as of Sunday. Featured videos In the video, she commented on how disgusted she was with the condition of the buffet line and showed several empty hot plates throughout the clip.Many commenters who responded to T. Hollywood’s (@trinasej) video should have known better than to book an all-inclusive, and the essence of these types of resorts are meant to be cash grabs that value the guests. He quipped, “That’s what I…

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A Quebec couple is trying to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of their 24-year-old son in the Dominican Republic two months ago. William Garrow died after falling from a resort in Punta Cana, but the boy’s parents say local authorities aren’t cooperating. The young man had been vacationing with his girlfriend and several of her relatives at the Bahia Principe Grand Luxury Amber All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana when his parents received a panicked phone call from his girlfriend on January 15. “I got the phone call no parent ever wants to get at 2 o’clock in the…