Those imitation White Castle's sold quite well on Pedro C. with 1 oz of monkey meat on a square bun.
Is that fat POS still ripping people off with SuperKeno?
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Denny's Closed Its Doors....
Those imitation White Castle's sold quite well on Pedro C. with 1 oz of monkey meat on a square bun.
Is that fat POS still ripping people off with SuperKeno?
Those imitation White Castle's sold quite well on Pedro C. with 1 oz of monkey meat on a square bun.
Is that fat POS still ripping people off with SuperKeno?
He went blind or something like that. (ricky was his name?)
If the product is good enough for the local palate, Dominicans will pay the price and keep the places in business. There are plenty of foreign fast food joints that haven't closed and others have been expanding for years.
With that said, Carl's Jr in Agora Mall closed a few months ago. I think that was the only restaurant of that chain in the whole country. That they closed is a blasphemy in the fast food world. Those are some good burgers, not as good as Chef Pepper (IMO), but still good enough.
With that said, Carl's Jr in Agora Mall closed a few months ago. I think that was the only restaurant of that chain in the whole country. That they closed is a blasphemy in the fast food world. Those are some good burgers, not as good as Chef Pepper (IMO), but still good enough.
Hahahaha!
How many could actually walked into Dennys or any other American fast food place and afford the prices to be paid in the DR, folks from Gualey?
Thank God for that, lol, I am an American who has been in the restaurant industry on the fine dining side for over 30 years. I go on vacation to get away from bland chain restaurants all over the USA now. I love ethnic or regional food and go out of my way to seek it out. Same on vacation, I go to Cabarete practically live at Casa Mami's, wilson's le boca, and Ali's surf camp. I love the empanada guy across the street from Janet's and also the little Dominican stand on the corner across from Janet's same side next to the pizzeria. For the life of me I don't know why Americans, and other vistors search out food that they can get back at home. Don't get me wrong I spend a few hours everyday at Rocky's Aqua but that is more because of the staff & patrons.
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Most fast food and chain restaurants that exist in the US don't need to expand to DR or anywhere in the Caribbean. The quality has gotten worse while the prices have gone up. Many of these, such as, Denny's, have become very expensive for the quality of food you receive. Chains like Burger King are offering cheap prices on many items but I noticed that the size of these have been reduced and their hamburgers are not much bigger than a drink coaster. Fast food use to be fast and cheap. Now it's neither. Quality is also different in the DR than in US locations. You're better off eating local and supporting those who serve quality at fair prices.
I understand your perspective.
But for us that live here 24/7 after a while we tire of local foods and some of the franchises are an opportunity to be "back home" for a meal.
But they don't last long. Hooters lasted not even 90 days in Santiago and others also bite the dust quickly.
My favorie was Johnny Rockets in a masive, custom building on a centrally located, busy corner near 27 Feb. & Lincoln in StoDgo. Being familiar with fast food margins...which are miniscule...I was shocked the owners chose such expensive property. There was no way they could sell enough burgers and shakes to survive (or their excellent Philly Cheesesteak, my fave). I knew they were doomed regardless of how great the food was, and it was plenty good for a burger doodle.
Keep in mind that franchises take 5-7% of sales right off the top, and must import the lions share of signature product...which is expensive. Add the additional heavy expenses that go with a legal Dominican corporation, and their prices are stratospheric.
There just aren't enough monied dining enthusiasts to survive in the DR.
You may be right, but I had a double cheese Whopper with extra onions at the BK in Santiago a few months ago---first BK since moving to the DR 10 years ago---and was godsmacked at the massive size of the gutbomb and found it rather tasty. Just like a BK back home.
That said, my two experiences at McDonald's in the DR, both in Santo Domingo, were awful and mega-spendy, not even rising to the mediocre standards of a Mickey D's in the states. Except the shake. It was semi-OK.
KFC? In the land of the Pica Pollo, what's the point? At least they occasionally change their fry vat oil and don't add a bucket of salt to their flour dip like the locals do.
I'd crawl across crushed glass for a Church's outlet in Santiago.
Its really sad that we cant respond to people we agree with, even on Food Topics ..because of the Ignore force .
maybe the mods will make an allowance in the open forum for such in the future ?
just asking.
maybe the mods will make an allowance in the open forum for such in the future ?
just asking.
Years ago there was a churches on tiradentes in SD. The pieces were huge compared to KFC. I have not had KFC in US in maybe 30 years. DR? Colombia? Sure. KFC delivers here so every few months or so I get it.
Would prefer popeyes over church’s but if either were here, no more KFC for me!
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They posted their temporary closure in their Facebook account.
Not many people commenting, but at least one said she wasn't surprised because she received horrible service and what she ordered didn't had all the ingredients.
https://www.facebook.com/DennysRD/p....1526399432./1738675749555245/?type=3&theater
Not many people commenting, but at least one said she wasn't surprised because she received horrible service and what she ordered didn't had all the ingredients.
https://www.facebook.com/DennysRD/p....1526399432./1738675749555245/?type=3&theater
Concur.
I have given up on Chef Pepper in Santiago for a taste of the US.....service and quality have declined. It almost felt like new ownership.....
Noah's is another restaurant that has faltered in Santiago over the last year IMHO.....service was horrible and the food just ok.
Have been going to Friday's for my taste of the US for about a year.....and have not yet been disappointed.
Respectfully,
Playacaribe2
I had "Crispy Chicken Sliders" that had sauteed onions and pepper, with a spicy sauce that were off the charts. Mom CB had the "Miami Cuban Stack" steak in a lemon sauce that was fantastic. Alida had these cute brisket tostados that looked like miniature taco bowls.
I have to admit that TGIF is one of the best restaurants in Santiago, but it's spendy. Service is excellent. It may be a franchise---I think it's part of the Hodelpa chain---but very well executed and managed.
When living in SD we were a loyal customer of chef pepper. Loyal meaning ordering a hamburger or 2 at least once a week. It did surprise me though that never anyone has been able to do a better job servicewise. The hamburgers taste great but something is wrong 8 out of every 10 times. No fries, cold fries, no mushroom sauce, wrong soda, small hamburger instead of the big one, too red, or too burned. The fact that I kept ordering was because there wasnt a better alternative.
I must say that now, being back in the province of the Netherlands (as in, not in a big city) I crave for a good hamburger. The only thing here is fries with dutch snacks and shoarma, oh and 'chinese'.
Denny's I think was in front of my brother's in laws restaurant. His place is kind of fancy, and Denny's on that spot looked always kind of out of place to me.
I must say that now, being back in the province of the Netherlands (as in, not in a big city) I crave for a good hamburger. The only thing here is fries with dutch snacks and shoarma, oh and 'chinese'.
Denny's I think was in front of my brother's in laws restaurant. His place is kind of fancy, and Denny's on that spot looked always kind of out of place to me.
Yep. The casino owns that restaurant which means, typically, it doesnt matter if it profitable or not. It looks like America so it is a success. All of the menu items.are imported from CarneUSA in Miami, so quality control.is high.
KFC isnt that bad. Pica Pollo places differ locally. They are absolutely cheaper but sometimes they act like its a challenge to fry a bird. Why so spartan with the batter? Chef Pepper and the rest over on Texas Avenue start out on top because the primary partner was schooled in Hospitality Services in the US. But they get muscled out by their silent partners who, in quintessential Dominican fashion, know better and know more then they start substituting things and cutting(impermissible) corners. Then before you know it it becomes a horrible experience. KThat was what happened to Pizza Pala and Pizzarelli. Pizza Hut believes they are offering you a premium product at $19(as does Domino's, $22 for a large pizza and breadsticks!!!!).
The internet has made it too easy to pretend to have a functional idea in the marketplace. You can look on AirBNB and usually always tell the Dominican hosts from the foreign host. No follow through for the most part.
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