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[SubCmdr]

The beauty for me is that the goat is fresh -one can go to the butcher who has a street side stall where you can see the carcass and get what you want. The guy buys the meat for me in Santiago, the day I get there. I pay him when I see him.

I have no idea about rib eye etc as I do not buy steaks in Sosua and also they are normally tagged in Spanish as Res (as against rib eye etc). Having said that if the animal is free ranging, then the price point in the DR is way better compared to hormone and antibiotic addled meat in the US.

I find the food in Republica Dominicana to be natural, fresher and therefore of higher quality than imported food (including beef). Quality is obviously defined differently by different individuals. And price is not everything. But off-islanders with their off-island attitudes often do not see the advantage of local production (not referencing you Tempoecorto).

I spoke to a owner who is Dominican and owns a restaurant here. He received his formal training in the United States of America. He explained the food is healthier and of higher quality because of production methods and that the supply chain is shorter. He can have meat on the grill that was not frozen then transported via plane or ship from another country. No problem chewing the beef in his restaurant and it was not imported. Thank you very much!

But what the fuck to I know? I just live here!

[Mr Enternational]

I have no idea about rib eye etc as I do not buy steaks in Sosua and also they are normally tagged in Spanish as Res (as against rib eye etc). Having said that if the animal is free ranging, then the price point in the DR is way better compared to hormone and antibiotic addled meat in the US.

The price may be cheaper but you will end up chewing all the teeth out of your mouth fucking around with some DR beef. US shit may have hormones but it is definitely better quality. That is why you can walk into a restaurant and the US stuff is touted, not the DR stuff. If the beef is not USDA, Argentine, or Japanese (Australian if I have no choice) then I will have the chicken please.

[UrbanGuest]

Several years back, I had a conversation with a women from La Vega, who told me that chicken / pork were the cheapest at about 100/115 pesos, beef higher at 150 pesos and goat is the highest at 175 pesos a pound. Prices will have gone up since then. So my definition of price point is clearly subjective, quoting her perspective.

The beauty for me is that the goat es fresh -one can go to the butcher who has a street side stall where you can see the carcass and get what you want. The guy buys the meat for me in Santiago, the day I get there. I pay him when I see him.

I have no idea about rib eye etc as I do not buy steaks in Sosua and also they are normally tagged in Spanish as Res (as against rib eye etc). Having said that if the animal is free ranging, then the price point in the DR is way better compared to hormone and antibiotic addled meat in the US.

BTW, I am a frugal man too, but as a food aficionado, I spend more on it and the women enjoy that bit of different food and ambiance, at my place or restaurant. I also fly several times a year and non stops flights costs a lot more, even for a week's stay. On the other hand, my drinking is very limited and I certainly do not pay the women like some do. Indeed, I never discuss money.

These exchanges were good as I learned some new information. Thanks.

This was a roadside goat meat stall. They were killing the goats on site outside of Higuey.

[Tempoecorto]

Now I am curious. You said goat is expensive. Is that 200 DOP / pound the net price or with transportation included?

Several years back, I had a conversation with a women from La Vega, who told me that chicken / pork were the cheapest at about 100/115 pesos, beef higher at 150 pesos and goat is the highest at 175 pesos a pound. Prices will have gone up since then. So my definition of price point is clearly subjective, quoting her perspective.

The beauty for me is that the goat es fresh -one can go to the butcher who has a street side stall where you can see the carcass and get what you want. The guy buys the meat for me in Santiago, the day I get there. I pay him when I see him.

I have no idea about rib eye etc as I do not buy steaks in Sosua and also they are normally tagged in Spanish as Res (as against rib eye etc). Having said that if the animal is free ranging, then the price point in the DR is way better compared to hormone and antibiotic addled meat in the US.

BTW, I am a frugal man too, but as a food aficionado, I spend more on it and the women enjoy that bit of different food and ambiance, at my place or restaurant. I also fly several times a year and non stops flights costs a lot more, even for a week's stay. On the other hand, my drinking is very limited and I certainly do not pay the women like some do. Indeed, I never discuss money.

These exchanges were good as I learned some new information. Thanks.

[SubCmdr]

I cannot find goat in Sosua and so the gentleman who drives me to Sosua from Santiago (Uber) buys it for me (about 200 pesos a pound I think).

Now I am curious. You said goat is expensive. Is that 200 DOP / pound the net price or with transportation included? Nice to only have to think about what something costs my man. I have to pay attention to every DOP I spend. I guess that might be a difference between visitors and those who live here. Or those like you that are true ballers and those like me who are "ballin on a budget". LOL!

It should be noted that Ribeye local is 196 DOP / pound (3.80 USD / pound at a 58 to 1 exchange rate). I consider that inexpensive. Ribeye imported from my country of origin is twice the price. I have yet to try the imported Ribeye as I have found the locally produced meat to be adequate for my food preparation needs. Then again I live here and do not have me nose in the air or expect for the Dominican Republic to be like my country of origin. In fact I moved here hoping to get away from the worst tendencies of my country of origin. And I have. But living here in the Dominican Republic has its own unique challenges.

[Tempoecorto]

That person (which I could call any number of names, but I will not) simply does not recognize that knowledge of local buying power gives insight.

Speaking not only of different eating habits, food preparations methods can provide different experiences too.

In others' defense, if people have not traveled much or have only been to a handful of places outside their country, it is very hard to figure out things about other currencies, let alone, how it translates to a different living experience. These are the people who then negotiate with women in say, USD or Euro. People who live away or have traveled, understand that while in Rome, you do as the Romans.

Last trip, I had cooked meat, in a ginger sauce and a girl visited me and she probably had not had any breakfast. After about 15 minutes, she was like " what are you cooking, I feel hungry". She cleaned up her plate during lunch, rice, meat and avocado slices with olive oil and vinegar dressing. Yes, I agree that women may actually have a more positive (rather than the usual transactional "how much") experience that then gets extended to a better experience overall.

[BoricuaOnline]

Tempoecorto,

You respect the value of my local experience. Most posting up in here don't. When I first joined ISG BBQRibs hit me up via PM and invited me to his Super Bowl party. I of course looked at his posting history and noticed that he was very active and then slowed dramatically. I asked why he stopped posting. And he gave me his answer. I did not understand then but I do now..

So do I. I read with interest your reports and get valuable and updated information.

Bqribs is a guy I have met in person several times. He knows I am a troll but in a good way, never with the intention to offend anybody. I made fun of his tradition of bringing balloons and ham and cheese sandwiches to the girls and it was fun for both I get intel from him via pm's because he lives there like you do. It is the most valuable info.

Although I believe that most times I write it correctly, English is not my main language. I have noticed that sometimes I write and later found that my wording was not correct and that my messages could be interpreted in the incorrect way. I usually write informally like if I am talking to a group of friends. I apologize if something written by me sounds offensive.

For my next trip I keep reading from different sources, I am concerned about Covid although as of today I believe it better controlled in DR than in my country.

Paz!

[SubCmdr]

As you observed, my eating habits are different and so I was truly curious about what one can do with 1200 pesos. If I ask a question, it is never to prove anything. Local living experience sets you apart and I do get that, so again, thank you.

Tempoecorto,

You respect the value of my local experience. Most posting up in here don't. When I first joined ISG BBQRibs hit me up via PM and invited me to his Super Bowl party. I of course looked at his posting history and noticed that he was very active and then slowed dramatically. I asked why he stopped posting. And he gave me his answer. I did not understand then but I do now. Because I am at that point now. When I get there I run silent and deep until I choose to surface again. And then when I do there always someone stepping to me posting up some weak shit. Then getting butt hurt when I put them in check. It's like a broken record. Same cast of character posting up the same stuff about the same issues.

Are we not men up in here sharing information on having sex with girls? Yes we are, and that is the purpose of the forum. Yet, somebody chose to make a sarcastic comment about what the value of 1200 DOP can buy (not you of course). That person (which I could call any number of names, but I will not) simply does not recognize that knowledge of local buying power gives insight. Because as you explained if we do not engage in experiences or read about different experiences of others we cannot learn. And to learn is why I read the forum.

Speaking not only of different eating habits, food preparations methods can provide different experiences too. I moved into a place where I could have a grill (now that's a fire). I be burning some meat now. Low and slow cooking smoking like you are hanging out with Snoop Dog gives all meat a new and different flavor than I have experienced during my entire time of living here. The girls are impressed and many have told me they have not tasted any meat like the the smoked meat I have prepared for them this good (even my dick).

I also grill steak on the stove top (something many have not seen done). I import my cast iron from the country of origin. Heat that bad boy up till it is the oil is smoking and toss my steak in there to sear it. I perform in the kitchen and the bedroom. Something many Dominican Men fail to do. So, while others cannot see the value in culinary skill and enjoyment of different foods with chicas. You and I can. And I am glad we were able to have this conversation.

[Tempoecorto]

I was having trouble figuring out why someone who actually visits the Dominican Republic and who has shopped in the grocery stores here asked me the question about what can be bought with 1200 DOP.

In Sosua, there are two big grocery stores and I would go there for things like, beer (corona. Girls apparently like it more) or wine or pasta, yogurt. Stuff like that. I buy fruits (bananas, 5 pesos each, a lot of mangoes. Typically 25 pesos, the large ones and pineapples) and vegetables from smaller grocery stores where I think the stuff is fresher. I cannot find goat in Sosua and so the gentleman who drives me to Sosua from Santiago (Uber) buys it for me (about 200 pesos a pound I think) and for fish, I go to a place in Charamicos, where the boats come in. As you observed, my eating habits are different and so I was truly curious about what one can do with 1200 pesos. If I ask a question, it is never to prove anything. Local living experience sets you apart and I do get that, so again, thank you.

I also wanted to thank Mr. Enternational for his input as I was absolutely not aware of the eating practices of the locals. I saw them eating fried chicken and fried plantains or meat that I buy for them, with rice and beans.

[SubCmdr]

When I talk to chicks and ask them what they had for dinner, it is usually along the lines of rice, beans, and eggs. Meat is never really mentioned. I think 1200 pesos could actually buy a large supply of rice, beans, and eggs.

320 DOP for 60 medium eggs.

360 DOP for 60 large eggs.

49 DOP for one Pina.

560 DOP for 20 lbs of rice.

120 DOP for 5 lbs of sugar.

380 DOP for 6 bags 454 gm each of three different varieties of beans.

Not observations. The numbers are taken right off of my sales receipt. And should represent just a few of things a someone shopping for a family of four might be buying. Someone had a question about that.

I go to grocery stores when I am in Sosua if I am staying at a place where I can cook, but I buy very few eggs if ever, a bit of rice, beans. Never. Most of my expenses are for fruits and vegetables, the local ones, including okra, eggplant (most of the women cannot handle vegetables) and aguacate. The other part would be fish (from the fisherman these days) and goat meat. All of which are expensive.

The point you wanted to make is made. One can and many do, live life with rice, beans and egg. Thanks.

I was having trouble figuring out why someone who actually visits the Dominican Republic and who has shopped in the grocery stores here asked me the question about what can be bought with 1200 DOP when they could have just looked on the shelf at the prices of items that people usually buy. But you did help a brother out in understanding that. Thank you for sharing your grocery shopping habits.

Even though we have talked about understanding cultural sensitivities, I get it if you are not eating the way many Dominicans eat then you would not be shopping the way many Dominicans shop. Eat how you like! I was not trying to make a point. I was sharing information brother. The information I have from shopping here in Republica Dominicana every week. Trust that even when I am not posting, I eat, therefore I shop!

So you want to talk fruits and vegetables?

15 DOP lb Guineo Maduro (bananas).

77 DOP lb limon amarillo (yellow lemons).

87 DOP lb Mandarinas (Clementines).

35 DOP lb Papas Selecta (potatos).

29 DOP each Platano verde (that is expensive actually).

64 DOP Aji gustoso (package).

24 DOP Cilantrico (bunch).

19 DOP Cilantro Ancho (bunch).

28.6 DOP Lechuga Repollada (Head of iceberg lettuce).

112 DOP lb Pork Loin.

139 DOP lb Carne Molida (ground beef).

Not included when I speak of grocery shopping:

209 DOP 10 lb Detrgente (soap powder for washing clothes).

159 DOP 128 oz Suavizante (Fabric Softener).

Entertainment

50 DOP 12 oz lata (can) Presidente (regular not lite).

65 DOP 16 oz lata (can) Coors Lite (getting rather popular here).

Brugal Extra Viejo 1750 ML 990 DOP Ron Depot.

Grocery shopping is about as personal as it gets. Five years ago in my user blog section I told a story of taking a chica shopping at my favorite store to buy bulk supplies. I let her put whatever she wanted into the basket. She spent a little over 5000 DOP (1200 DOP a week is 4800 DOP a month). I asked her how long she thought the groceries she bought would last for her two boys and sister that lived with her. She told me at least a month. She was most pleased, but like you Tempoecorto, I digress.

When someone calls me out posting up some weak shit, I reject it. My thought is no direct response. Approach me with respect and we can have a conversation.

Do you know I still have not received any PMs taking me up on my offer to go grocery shopping? LOL!

Santo Domingo Este is the Capital of the Province of Santo Domingo. The municipality had a population of 891,952 as of 2010.

[Tempoecorto]

At another store where I shop regularly:

320 DOP for 60 medium eggs.

360 DOP for 60 large eggs.

49 DOP for one Pina.

560 DOP for 20 lbs of rice.

120 DOP for 5 lbs of sugar.

380 DOP for 6 bags 454 gm each of three different varieties of beans.

Thanks for your details. I go to grocery stores when I am in Sosua if I am staying at a place where I can cook, but I buy very few eggs if ever, a bit of rice, beans. Never. Most of my expenses are for fruits and vegetables, the local ones, including okra, eggplant (most of the women cannot handle vegetables) and aguacate. The other part would be fish (from the fisherman these days) and goat meat. All of which are expensive. Indeed when I leave, I give away all left over including fish and meat to the women friends who happen to visit that day and they are rather pleased, but I digress.

The point you wanted to make is made. One can and many do, live life with rice, beans and egg. Thanks.

[SubCmdr]

Mr Enternational I know you're a veteran in the city and I won't argue with you.

I don't argue. I present facts. And different opinions.

I was there just recently six weeks ago and lot of people struggle over there without jobs. A minimum rent is 7000 minimum and lot of people are behind on rent payments. Milk alone cost nearly $5 now, and sack of rice nearly $7-8, if you go for the meats and other essentials then 1200 DOP would not last for a week. Just my own observation.

I was in an Ole in Santo Domingo este yesterdayand paid:

299 DOP for 10 pounds of rice. At a exchange rate of 58 DOP to 1 USD that is 5. 16 USD.

58 DOP for 1 liter of whole milk. At a exchange rate of 58 DOP to 1 USD that is 1. 00 USD exactly!

186 DOP a pound for Res Flapmeat Crio. At a exchange rate of 58 DOP to 1 USD that is 3. 21 USD.

25 DOP for pan baguette. At a exchange rate of 58 DOP to 1 USD that is. 43 USD.

At another store where I shop regularly:

320 DOP for 60 medium eggs.

360 DOP for 60 large eggs.

49 DOP for one Pina.

560 DOP for 20 lbs of rice.

120 DOP for 5 lbs of sugar.

380 DOP for 6 bags 454 gm each of three different varieties of beans.

Not observations. The numbers are taken right off of my sales receipt. And should represent just a few of things a someone shopping for a family of four might be buying. Someone had a question about that.

"Everybody is entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts". -Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

Going into store in Republica Dominicana and shopping for yourself. It does not get more real life than that. That is unless you are of the opinion that only experiences inside the barrio (like being woke by roosters) count as real life experiences.

Anyone who wants to know what 1200 pesos can buy in a grocery store in the Dominican Republic can meet me in Santo Domingo este and I will take them shopping.

Come out from behind the your screen and and get off your keyboard. Satisfy your curiosity!

Hit me via PM and we can meet in Santo Domingo este and I will personally take you grocery shopping. National, Bravo, La Sirena, Ol, La Cadena, Carrefour, Aprecio. You know the names of all those grocery story chains? Right? You have been shopping in them? Right? My recommendation if you are going for the highest quality with the lowest prices: Bravo. But since you are the one who wants to know I will let you pick. It will not be a problem for me because I go grocery shopping in Santo Domingo este every week. NO FEAR! Surprises me that anyone would actually step to me and ask that question. Most of everyone posting up here on a regular basis are DR vets. Am I mistaken?

My offer stands! But I have not received on single PM. If you are still asking then you not curious you are trolling. But what the fuck do I know? I only live here!

[SubCmdr]

So far back that you can not remember. That is interesting. I did not see your report about it back then. Had I then I would not be asking nor would you need to have marked you calender. LOL! Maybe it was my oversight?

Exactly when I'm not sure, I forgot to mark my calendar LOL but it was around the last week of March or first week of April.

[Manizales911]

Thank you for that correction. My report was from this week. Exactly when did you see people getting locked up in Sosua?

Exactly when I'm not sure, I forgot to mark my calendar LOL but it was around the last week of March or first week of April.

[SubCmdr]

I went to a facility that I frequent that sells vital goods. I am there weekly have been going there the entire time I have lived on the island so I know the workers. Not personally, but I know their faces but not their names. The lines were longer than usually.

But what I saw today was the first thing that I have seen that makes me concerned about the COVID-19 threat in Republica Dominicana. I saw more than a half dozen people without masks. The workers had to yell at the people to put their masks on. What was strange is that they all had them. Some even had them around their necks. This was concerning as I watched from a distance because my order was special and took extra time to complete outside of the normal work flow.

I did not like what I saw. It shows that either people are beginning to not take the threat seriously or have grown fatigued with the COVID-19 prevention measures. Man in the arena reporting here! Boots on the ground perspective. Until COVID-19 gets me.