Visitors to the Dominican Republic often experience first-hand the truest definition of fusion cuisine. The root vegetables and tropical fruits of the native Taino people merge with the beef, pork, ...

When it comes to savory, delicious food, the Dominican Republic is a star in the Caribbean. Granted, all the Caribbean islands tend to use similar ingredients such as rice, beans, and various meats.

Frijoles, or beans, are a staple in Hispanic cuisine. Most meals feature beans in some form and Hispanic cooking truly celebrates the versatility and of course, deliciousness, of the tiny legumes. Few ...

Thanksgiving dinner has range if you let it. You don’t have to commit to the same roasted bird you’ve been politely nodding ...

Talk about the best of all worlds: Cuisine from the Dominican Republic reflects numerous global influences. From Africa, Dominican cuisine adopted mangú, or boiled and mashed green plantain; from ...

FARGO — Yessica Hernandez is living her dream inside, of all places, a bingo hall thousands of miles away from home. Hernandez is the founder of Mi Barrio Dominican Cuisine, which debuted inside Big ...

Bill Esparza is a James Beard award-winning food journalist, author of LA Mexicano, and onscreen food television personality covering food in United States and Latin America. Dominican cuisine shares ...

Los Angeles has its fair share of Cuban cuisine and a few Puerto Rican spots but the food of the Dominican Republic has been scarce — until now. Dominicans are the fastest growing Hispanic population ...

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.

A new fast-casual restaurant is serving up mangu, tostones and other Dominican dishes on Allentown’s East Side. Mama Juana Restaurant & Lounge, serving Spanish and American cuisine, opened a few weeks ...