“Eat” listings
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Las Leñas
This high-quality Europeanstyle bakery and café sells freshly baked bread and light meals in a bustling and friendly venue. $ (09/2011)
Gran Plaza Friusa, Avenida España, Bávaro
809-552-6776
laslenascafe.com -
Noah
This trendy restaurant serves up variety as well as quality, making it a great place to sample Dominican favorites like mofongo (fried plantainbased dish) and chivo (goat) alongside sushi, pizza and hamburgers. $$$ (08/2011)
Carretera Barceló, Plaza AC Delco, Bávaro
809-455-1060 -
Brot Bagel Shop
This little café is a popular place for visitors and local professionals to congregate over cups of coffee. Catch up on the morning paper over a breakfast of eggs and bagels, or enjoy a lunchtime sandwich (there are more than 30 varieties) on the breezy porch, and wash it down with a fresh-fruit smoothie. $ (07/2011)
Punta Cana Village
809-959-2007 -
Balicana
This charming eatery with a relaxed atmosphere specializes in home-cooked Southeast Asian cuisine. Pad thai, ginger terikayi fish, Malaysian coconut curry and shrimp in tamarind sauce are just some of the signature dishes. $$ (03/2011)
At Los Corales, Bávaro
829-898-4479 -
Acentos Bistro
Chef Miguel Roques embellishes Mediterranean cuisine with traditional Dominican ingredients like cassava and gem squash at this dining hotspot. Owners Cyril and Marie-Carmen extend a warm welcome as soon as you walk into the chic, intimate restaurant where the diminutive check is always a pleasant surprise. $$ (03/2011)
At Galerías Comerciales Punta Cana Village
809-959-0161 -
O Sole Mio
At this Italian-style villa tucked away in the town of Verón, diners can enjoy superior home-cooked food served by chef/owner Nino. Locally grown veggies and herbs complement homemade pastas and imported wines. Try the specialty baby lobster cooked in wine sauce. $$ (03/2011)
Cruce de Verón, Verón
809-455-1143