While the Dominican Republic may be most famous for its beautiful white-sand beaches and no shortage of all-inclusive resorts to choose from, the half-island nation also offers some incredible ...

When Ignacio Frias cooks, his Dominican roots are a part of every recipe. When he was growing up in the rural area of Miches, about two hours from Punta Cana, his father taught him to cook with wood ...

Dominicans are the fourth largest Hispanic immigrant group in the United States. With Spanish, Taino and African influences, the cuisine of the Dominican Republic presents a unique mix of flavors and ...

Jhonatan De los Santos' huge smile is infectious to anyone he meets. Since March, when he opened in his new food truck SPM Empanadas in Elmira, he's been smiling a lot more. Upon arrival to SPM ...

Jonathan Santana opened the sole bricks-and-mortar Dominican restaurant in the Los Angeles area last summer. He was a teenager in the 2000s, though, when he first considered that his family’s recipes ...

New Jersey’s exceedingly diverse food scene would not be complete without the flavor and flair of Dominican cuisine. The dishes seem to grow more popular each year as more people from the Caribbean ...

Details: "My wife grew up cooking at a very young age, learning from her mom," said John Csir. "In the Dominican culture, the family takes meals together every day. It's a huge part of life for them.

The sound of joyous and infectious dance music of bachata and merengue will fill the streets of Camden on Sunday during a parade and concert to celebrate the Dominican Republic’s independence day. The ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2024 and has been updated. New Jersey’s exceedingly diverse food scene would not be complete without the flavor and flair of Dominican cuisine.