09/2009 - Black Box on Sosua beach

[Choirboy]

Just got back from a 10 day trip. Usually I hang out at Siempre Sol, but I met a friend at the Black Box. It's past Herman's (casita 172). It's run by a Dutch guy and his Dominican wife. It's been open a few months. He formerly had a night club in Boca Chica, but they closed him down because he was open too late and they imposed a curfew.

I highly recommend his establishment. Free beach chairs with umbrellas for customers with fast food and drink service, many free mamajuanas, all you can eat BBQ on Tuesdays with chuletas, sausages, chicken shish kebabs, salad, bread, chicken pasta salad. 250 pesos and it's definitely all you can eat. His wife made cuandoles con coco especially for us whenever we wanted it and it was delicious and only 150 pesos. Enough for 2 people with salad, avocado and 4 pieces of chicken.

A totally different feel than Siempre Sol. There's a reason why many people used to go to Herman's and now they don't. Add me to the list.

Plus, when I told the owner that I was leaving the next day and would be back in 9 weeks, he gave me his card and said he would pick me up at the airport.

[yayow]

Thanks Choirboy for the intel always nice to find another spot to sit and enjoy life, I will try and check it out the next time I am up north...... let's see that should be in about two weeks I would guess

[gdogg]

You gotta be kidding me! This place sounds unreal. People, please do me a favor. Keep this place open until I get there! I love Siempre Sol and Herman's my boy and all, but this place sounds like a keeper! Thanks Choirboy...

[JD426]

Gonna check it that out today.
Hanging at the New garden
thanks
jd

[Choirboy]

You gotta be kidding me! This place sounds unreal. People, please do me a favor. Keep this place open until I get there! I love Siempre Sol and Herman's my boy and all, but this place sounds like a keeper! Thanks Choirboy...

I've been going to Herman's for years, but slowly he seems to alienate people with his attitude. The guy at the Black Box bends over backward to make sure you're happy. Plus, he isn't constantly bitching at or about his waitresses like Herman. Totally different personality. If you like Herman's opinionated attitude and like sitting with a bunch of street rats, you can stick with Herman. The Black Box is a breath of fresh air.

I don't intend to disparage either Herman or his customers, but try the Black Box.

Oh by the way, he has a wide screen TV with music videos playing off his computer. He will find and play anything you want.

[Choirboy]

Gonna check it that out today.
Hanging at the New garden
thanks
jd

Be sure and report back on how you like it. Everyone in our group preferred it over Herman's and we have all gone there for years.

[Hemp]

CHOIRBOY!!! the master of the stealth missions!!!

glad u had a good time....

[gdogg]

...like I said, KEEP IT OPEN!! Seriously, if he's doing everything Choirboy says he is, Black Box will rule the beach by years end.

[SeaWeed]

I'll be checking it out as I arrive tomorrow......yipeeeeeeeeeee

[Choirboy]

CHOIRBOY!!! the master of the stealth missions!!!

glad u had a good time....

Always have a good time, but this time it was 10 days of perfect weather. Luckily tropical storm Erika feel apart. The discovery of the Black Box was a big plus.

By the way, Big D's was still going strong and the ribs and chicken were terrific. Another beach spot owner with a great personality and attitude.

[Choirboy]

I'll be checking it out as I arrive tomorrow......yipeeeeeeeeeee

Don't forget to give us your review. I don't want people to think I'm just shilling.

[gdogg]

You have no reason to shill...I know I believe you!

[Jimmydr]

I'll be checking it out as I arrive tomorrow......yipeeeeeeeeeee

Get some pictures to post on this topic, especially the all you can eat food!

[Gutter Meat]

I think I know this guy from Boca Chica, had an after hours place on top of the hill , looked like a house that was converted into a bar. Always gave out free mamajuana shots. Hes a good guy.

[Choirboy]

I think I know this guy from Boca Chica, had an after hours place on top of the hill , looked like a house that was converted into a bar. always gave out free mamajuana shots. Hes a good guy.

I'm pretty sure that's probably him because he said he had an after hours in Boca Chica and it got shut down a few months ago. He then came to Sosua and opened the Black Box.

[Jimbo44]

Choirboy, I will be there in 12 more days, and ill undoubtedly check it out. I know u took some pics, lets see them buddy. Looks like we will see each other again in December....

[Choirboy]

Choirboy, I will be there in 12 more days, and ill undoubtedly check it out. I know u took some pics, lets see them buddy. Looks like we will see each other again in December....

Yep, I'll be there from Nov.21 until Dec 5. My dentist buddy has got a one-way ticket arriving Nov.28 and he plans on renting an apartment and see if he wants to retire there.

[KoKi9290]

As a charter member along with Choirboy of the Black Box fan club, I have to second everything he said. The owner's name is Ad, not sure of the spelling but it is pronounced like Odd. And his wife is Rosalinda. Both are incredibly hospitable. The food was consistently good and plentiful. Highly recommend the Pargo Rojo and the Pollo Frito. And as a side, they usually have Platanos Maduros as a change from the usual Papas Fritas. As previously stated, the weekly BBQ for 250P is an incredible deal. They had big German Sausages, BBQ ribs, shish kabobs, chicken and chuletas (pork chops) with two BBQ sauces and a Dutch (Indonesian) peanut sauce. Good side dishes as well. See the pix. Beach chairs and umbrellas are free and the playa there is great. I'll be back there within the week.

[psriches]

I guess it's time for Herman to up his game!!!

[gmalet]

I had the pleasure of haning out with Koki and Choirboy at the Black Box. The owner was very friendly and was interested in making the customer happy (rare in the DR). Had the fish and it was excellent.
I will definately go back there.