Trending About This Ripoff Business

[MiamiDRGuy]

NOTE: Everyone, please get back to TOPIC in regarding my post not about how much your house or else.

Thank you

 

[FF1]

NOTE: Everyone, please get back to TOPIC in regarding my post not about how much your house or else.

Thank you

What more can be discussed about the receipt you posted? It's been discussed to death, maybe we should get a certified public accountant to go over it?

 

[keepcoming]

NOTE: Everyone, please get back to TOPIC in regarding my post not about how much your house or else.

Thank you

Thanks MiamiDRGuy, the moderators will take care of that.

 

[keepcoming]

While the OP started the thread about the prices at Neptunos, then posted a bar receipt from the Hard Rock, the cost of living here in the DR is very relevant. Prices have definitely increased. Groceries, etc, have all gone up. The rise in costs may have people thinking twice about going out to eat as much. Or maybe where they go. Prices in Santo Domingo (eating out) are high but based on some of the comments on this thread, prices on the NC may be lower? However, I am not sure that restaurants on the NC compare to what we have in Santo Domingo? I am not that familiar with the NC. Pricewise what would one pay for a good/decent (not pizza) meal at a restaurant in Santo Domingo compared to the NC?

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

NOTE: Everyone, please get back to TOPIC in regarding my post not about how much your house or else.

Thank you

A Mod Apart!

 

[Big]

While the OP started the thread about the prices at Neptunos, then posted a bar receipt from the Hard Rock, the cost of living here in the DR is very relevant. Prices have definitely increased. Groceries, etc, have all gone up. The rise in costs may have people thinking twice about going out to eat as much. Or maybe where they go. Prices in Santo Domingo (eating out) are high but based on some of the comments on this thread, prices on the NC may be lower? However, I am not sure that restaurants on the NC compare to what we have in Santo Domingo? I am not that familiar with the NC.

Restaurants in S.D are indeed expensive. Prices have gone up. The problem, for me anyway, is the number of decent restaurants with a decent wine list on the N.C is seriously limited.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

While the OP started the thread about the prices at Neptunos, then posted a bar receipt from the Hard Rock, the cost of living here in the DR is very relevant. Prices have definitely increased. Groceries, etc, have all gone up. The rise in costs may have people thinking twice about going out to eat as much. Or maybe where they go. Prices in Santo Domingo (eating out) are high but based on some of the comments on this thread, prices on the NC may be lower? However, I am not sure that restaurants on the NC compare to what we have in Santo Domingo? I am not that familiar with the NC. Pricewise what would one pay for a good/decent (not pizza) meal at a restaurant in Santo Domingo compared to the NC?

There are highly acclaimed restaurants in Dingo. And some classic and iconic joints as well. I lived off the Nuñez years back, and now I see so many great places have cropped onto the scene in recent years. The NC is really just a greasy spoon experience in comparison. Even the most acclaimed places on the Everything weed smoking sites are C+ at best. I will not name names, but IYKYK

 

[NanSanPedro]

You using candles and ice boxes

Candles? Do I look wealthy?

Seriously we have everything but AC. Microwave, refrigerator/freezer, water heater, washer, 5 ceiling fans and 2 upright fans. Once in the almost 6 years I've lived here the bill came in at a bit over 2000 pesos, but normal is 800 - 1400.

 

[FF1]

...the number of decent restaurants with a decent wine list on the N.C is seriously limited.

Supposedly the guy who runs Osteria Toscana in Sosua is a certified sommelier and has a decent selection. I don't know 1st thing about wine because I'm sulfite sensitive so wine gives me a terrible headache.

 

[Big]

There are highly acclaimed restaurants in Dingo. And some classic and iconic joints as well. I lived off the Nuñez years back, and now I see so many great places have cropped onto the scene in recent years. The NC is really just a greasy spoon experience in comparison. Even the most acclaimed places on the Everything weed smoking sites are C+ at best. I will not name names, but IYKYK

Not too long ago the N.C (Sosua) had a few nice venues. They mostly have been replaced with big screen T.V joints and the tank top and croc wearing crowd.

 

[Big]

Supposedly the guy who runs Osteria Toscana in Sosua is a certified sommelier and has a decent selection. I don't know 1st thing about wine because I'm sulfite sensitive so wine gives me a terrible headache.

Yes Sir,.I was in that establishment often. Excellent lamb chops. That character 'Armando" was a fixture in there as well. The passing eye candy was the entertainment, until it wasn't.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Not too long ago the N.C (Sosua) had a few nice venues. They mostly have been replaced with big screen T.V joints and the tank top and croc wearing crowd.

I don't recall such places, maybe a few Bs and one occasional B+. Nothing that compares to Larimar or Naca'n. Now, if you want to stay in business in Sosua, you need to serve unlimited wings and bacon, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

 

[Big]

I don't recall such places, maybe a few Bs and one occasional B+. Nothing that compares to Larimar or Naca'n. Now, if you want to stay in business in Sosua, you need to serve unlimited wings and bacon, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Well my ACC educated compadre, I am inlined to agree. I am at a point where I mostly eat small portions and swill complex wine. I do like peperoni in S.D for the wine list, the super fab appetizers and the near perfect service. Caymus is on me!

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Well my ACC educated compadre, I am inlined to agree. I am at a point where I mostly eat small portions and swill complex wine. I do like peperoni in S.D for the wine list, the super fab appetizers and the near perfect service. Caymus is on me!

You definitely pay attention to what you read and enjoy a solid Napa beverage. I do have part Big 10 (NJ) in me as well. I guess I may have been harsh, after I wrote that post, I remembered a couple places I've dined in Sosua, a great mariscada I forget if the place is still in business. Yes Osteria T enjoys a fine rep, but I never had the opportunity. I just never saw Sosua as a place of elegance or taste, but I did not partake in the glory days which I am told ended around 05.

 

[chico bill]

Not too long ago the N.C (Sosua) had a few nice venues. They mostly have been replaced with big screen T.V joints and the tank top and croc wearing crowd.

Sosua is now crumbling roads, no water and hookers that even Hunter B. wouldn't touch on crack binge.
But by God sometime in the next 4 years there will be some concrete patios well up above the beach near the main road selling overpriced drinks to anyone foolish enough to over pay and sit in the sun.
But by looks of it, at the current pace, they won't open in Abinader's current term.

 

[tht]

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Cafe Espresso Lavazza 8 Onz

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supermercadosnacional.com

Lavazza is also available at Jumbo La Romana. Great selection of coffee including my favorite Monte Alto from the Ramirez farm Jarabacoa.

 

[Fulano2]

Restaurants in S.D are indeed expensive. Prices have gone up. The problem, for me anyway, is the number of decent restaurants with a decent wine list on the N.C is seriously limited.

Even if they would have it expect a serious rip-off.

 

[Fulano2]

You can wake me up for this one:

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[Liberator]

You can wake me up for this one:

Domaine Saint Germain Pinot Noir 75 cl

Deze elegante Pinot Noir is afkomstig uit de prachtige Bourgogne, dé streek van de beste Pinot Noir wijnen van Frankrijk. Deze Pinot Noir is werkelijk fluweel zacht, zit bomvol smaak en heeft ook nog eens houtopvoeding gehad! Rood fruit, kersen en framboos voeren de boventoon in deze wijn, maar...

www.dirckiii.nl

Nice, free delivery from 12 bottles

 

[Fulano2]

I buy most of my wine there.
Great deals on Bordeaux as well.