Plantain is not actually native to the Caribbean ... It was taken first to Santo Domingo (capital of the Dominican Republic and one of the Caribbean’s oldest cities) in the 1500s by a Portuguese ...

La bandara – the national dish of red beans, stewed meats, rice and fried green plantains – is a must ... The Dominican Republic as a whole is known for its coffee bean production, and you ...

The plantains, a staple in Dominican cuisine ... than just about food and drinks-it was a way to honor the Dominican Republic’s history, culture, and community. “It is a time for the family ...