In the bustle of Saint Dominicwhere time seems to escape, many people look for a quick and tasty solution to the lunch: he “dish of the day“, a way economicfor those who do not have time or prefer to simplify their routine.
This concept has evolved in the capital, offering a variety of options ranging from traditional to the most elaborate. In areas such as Leopoldo Navarro Avenue and Colonial Citysmall restaurants and eateries have made the dish of the day a popular option.
A typical dish It can cost from 200 pesos to 495 pesos, without taxesdepending on the area and the establishment.
For example, the busy Punto Fijo Restauranton Leopoldo Navarro Avenue, offers two pieces of chicken with yams and sweet potatoes for 220 pesos, as Carlos had for lunch, a customer who decided to vary the routineas explained this Friday to Free Diary.
While the dish of the day Traditional—with rice, beans, chicken and salad—costs 200 pesos in the place, where they said that six months ago, that same dish was sold for 180 pesos.
The variety of prices reflects differences in location and quality of the ingredients, but the goal remains the same: to offer a complete, nutritious and delicious meal in the shortest time possible to satisfy a common need.
In the Colonial Zonewidely used to take the family for a walk, as it is an emblematic, historical and tourist place in the country, the prices can vary significantly.
In Tribe Restaurantlocated on Isabel La Católica street, the dish of the day -a typical dish Dominican that includes rice, beans, stewed chicken with special sauce and salad—costs 495 pesos. However, when adding the 28% of the Tax on Transfers of Industrialized Goods and Services (Itbis), the price rises to 800. This menu was 50 pesos cheaper two months ago, employees explained.
Located in the same shopping plaza, the restaurant The Marchanta offers a sancocho Dominican, (with beef, chicken, pork and groceries) for 580 pesos plus taxes, which brings the cost to 742 pesos. Another popular dish in the area is Dominican Flag in the same place, which costs 520 pesos more Itbisfor a total of 665 pesos, but they said that about a year ago it was a little cheaper.
Meanwhile, on 19 de Marzo Street, corner of Salomé Ureña in the aforementioned area, the Don Guillermo Dining Room offers a dish of the day with rice, chicken, beans and salad for 250 pesos, when a month ago that same dish cost 225 pesos. The inflation and tax changes are reflected in fluctuations in pricesand many diners express uncertainty about what will happen in the future if the tax reform that the government proposes, as the person in charge of that food business lamented.
On the other hand, in the university areastudents and employees can enjoy a dish of the day cheaper in The Manaua dining room located on Juan Sánchez Ramírez Street. The menu includes stewed or fried chicken, white or Moro rice, salad or beans for 200 pesos. This is an ideal place for those looking for an option economic without sacrificing quality.
Despite the variations in the priceshe dish of the day in Saint Dominic remains a popular and accessible option for those who want a complete meal. From the most modest establishments to the most sophisticated restaurants, all offer versions of the traditional dish that keeps the essence of Dominican cuisine alive.
The family and community atmosphere is also an important factor in the experience, with many diners preferring these places not only for the food, but also for the close relationship with the owners and employees.
He dish of the day in Saint Dominic It is not only a necessity, but also a tradition that is still valid, which reflects an essential part of the local culture.
Beyond convenience and speed, it is a tradition that continues to adapt to modern times, maintaining its essence of offering good, fast and affordable food.
Central Bank signals reduction in the Consumer Price Index
In a recent report, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) announced that the index of prices to the consumer (IPC) registered a variation year-on-year of 3.29% in September 2024, “lower than the rates of 3.54% in July and 3.42% in August”, remaining between the lower limit and the center of the target range of 4.0% ± 1.0% for the tenth consecutive month, since December of 2023.
The information from the institution highlights that this behavior is the result of a inflation monthly of 0.30% in September 2024, which is below those observed in the months of July (0.53%) and August (0.40%), respectively, “explained to a greater extent by the slowdown in the growth rate of the prices of the food“.
However, the food businesses have reported slight increases within their rates to enjoy the dish of the daywhich has become a daily need for people who, due to their routine daily they must buy their food; while others have shown their worry considering it uncertain what will happen if the questioned is applied in the country tax reform.
