Chef Leonel Almonte of Casa Marina and chef Juan Bautista of LTI Sol de Plata were the big winners of the 4th Sosua-Cabarete Gastronomy Festival held at the Qualton Club in Sosua, Puerto Plata. Casa Marina won the most first place awards for Best Dish with "Ceviche de Mango Cibaeño," first place in soups with "Sancocho Filibustero", first place in salads with "Ceviche de Mango Cibaeño," first place in corn dishes with "Pie de Maíz Liniero", in pastry with "Costa de Amor," in rices with, "Asopao de Cangrejos Torre de Mejía." LTI Sol de Plata was third in awards, followed by Caribe Campo Club. Other hotels or restaurants receiving prices were La Esplanada Resort, Waterfront Restaurant, Hotel Qualton Club, Restaurant Morua Mai, Hotel Sosua by the Sea and Resort Playa Escondida. (4 February 2000)
