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Grant's American Cafe
The cafe has been gone for quite some time. So has Grant. I heard he died at least 4 or 5 years ago. I also heard one of his son's is also deceased.
The house was sold by the estate to an American developer who's built some condos in the DR. He was here several weeks ago and we had a chat.
Probably the best thing that could happen in the current situation. More or less a year after Grant's death I had a look at his property and was shocked to see the grade of destruction and neglect that was done to all installations and buildings at this time.
My only advise to the new owner is to get rid of anybody whoever worked at this place. They never meant good.
My only advise to the new owner is to get rid of anybody whoever worked at this place. They never meant good.
Thanks for the responses. Grant's was the first place ashore when I was there, and there were some really good people working there. Grant, on the other hand, wasn't one of them. Since he has died I won't speak badly of him. I did have the opportunity to speak with him at length several times while he was building his place, and he told stories about his child(ren.) Most of the stories involved run-in's with the law. They seemed to have an "ownership" mentality in Samana.
The lady that managed the bar, Mercedes Jackson, was very nice. There was also a man that sort of worked for Grant - Martin Wilmore. Since my Spanish is weak, Martin did most of the translation. There was also a young woman, Glenis Pena. I have photos and notes from them, and I think about them often, but I have lost contact.
Ron and I were there about two months due to weather, and it was a surprisingly warm, hospitable stay. I developed a real affinity for the island and the people, at least in that area. The airport was just under construction up the hill from Samana. I'm sure the area has changed immensely, and I do intend on visiting again.
I won't continue to ramble, but I do appreciate your responses. I'm sorry it took so long to check for them.
The lady that managed the bar, Mercedes Jackson, was very nice. There was also a man that sort of worked for Grant - Martin Wilmore. Since my Spanish is weak, Martin did most of the translation. There was also a young woman, Glenis Pena. I have photos and notes from them, and I think about them often, but I have lost contact.
Ron and I were there about two months due to weather, and it was a surprisingly warm, hospitable stay. I developed a real affinity for the island and the people, at least in that area. The airport was just under construction up the hill from Samana. I'm sure the area has changed immensely, and I do intend on visiting again.
I won't continue to ramble, but I do appreciate your responses. I'm sorry it took so long to check for them.