The Renaissance Jaragua Hotel, on the Malecon in Santo Domingo, has brought in a chef from Texas, Jay McCarthy, to prepare delicious Black Angus beef for those who miss Texas cuts. He is promising to tantalize your senses with a combination of aromatic herms, fruit or smoky flavors. He is the guest chef at the Restaurant Quisqueya of the hotel from 24 October through 31 December. For more information on the hotel and the restaurant, see http://dr1.com/directories/hotels/jaragua.shtml