10/2013 - Rancho Tipico

[el toro]

I think another Rumba type place is what is needed on PC for the pre-game/happy hour time frame. If City Lights becomes that place, I think it's a good thing. I miss the days of El Flow. It had some problems, but it felt authentic.

[JD426]

The only scenario I can see that will keep City lights going is if they try to either become more Dominican or more like what Rumbas used to be like.

Quite frankly I thought they were already morphing themselves to be a little more like what Rumbas was just much more toned down.

You know there are guys who are yearning to get back to what they were used to at Rumbas and don't have it

Wouldn't it be cool if there was a real Dominican type bar to go. Something like some of the gas station places or Rio Verde but perhaps a little more geared towards the tourist crowd

There is already a small Dominican spot, Premium Disco , and the place is usually packed even on a Sunday night when the rest of the strip looks dead.. Right up to 1 am, when the packed place exits peacefully.
Its a pretty amazing sight .. they are more behaved that the Gringos who used to crowd Classicos and get sloppy drunk.
. do you guys even go there to get the Vibe ?? it is my favorite spot..
But as i had stated before the VAPING has taken over the Hooka Craze and you have to deal with that in your face .
But imo, Its THE Dominican spot in Sosua..
If City Lights can make a LARGER Version of it, then Yes of course , but i dont see that happening.
They also need a DJ that can make it happen..
The Right DJ would pull it together , imo. I think some of them even bring their own crowd ..

[j_d66]

There is already a small Dominican spot, Premium Disco , and the place is usually packed even on a Sunday night when the rest of the strip looks dead.. Right up to 1 am, when the packed place exits peacefully.
Its a pretty amazing sight .. they are more behaved that the Gringos who used to crowd Classicos and get sloppy drunk.
. do you guys even go there to get the Vibe ?? it is my favorite spot..
But as i had stated before the VAPING has taken over the Hooka Craze and you have to deal with that in your face .
But imo, Its THE Dominican spot in Sosua..
If City Lights can make a LARGER Version of it, then Yes of course , but i dont see that happening.
They also need a DJ that can make it happen..
The Right DJ would pull it together , imo. I think some of them even bring their own crowd ..

Your right about that place it is pretty much a Dominican type place.

Used to hang out there alot when it was El Flow but imo I think it has changed quite alot since it became premium.

They make it pretty clear that they really don't want putas in the place and go out of their way to discourage them even to the point of not allowing them to sit at the tables in front of the place which is something I find rather disappointing but get why they do it since it's the "new Sosua"

What really turned me off on El Flow was primarily the Sunday night young Dominican crowd who would get way to drunk and invariably a fight would break out. Well them the kind of fights I don't want to be around cause bullets and knives get involved.

Plus since it is now enclosed the music can get pretty loud in there as well.

Idk maybe I am just getting old but i like a place that plays bachata

[JD426]

Correction, They dont allow the HARD Core Putas in the place, but trust me i had plenty of Titties rub up against me, and giving me the look and im NOT 30 and top physical shape like some of you dudes are .
Even when you are already WITH someone they sneak it in like they dancing .There are some Gems to be had in there, but many are very young, and want to dance & have fun ( so double check the ID's) . Focus on the tables who are drinking only Presidente, (what they can afford) ,they appear to be there for fun, but seem eager to experiment ,but also need to be slightly liquored up . For some guys this could be a golden opportunity for a nice TLN, or at least get # with a hookup the next day or so.
the strange thing i always see is groups of Dominican dudes who keep to themselves in groups..So they are not there to compete with you picking up one of these chicas .

I LIKE the change since it became Premium..you feel like you in Santiago, not Sosua.
Yes the music can be loud. but u there do DANCE , and watch the girls Dance , and really let go , not to chill.. pick your spot at the back tables where its not so bad.
You can tell from their faces they are very comfortable in there .
Service for Drinks is also VERY good .
Its just different .. some may really like it. but you gotta spend an night in there to know for sure. dont just walk in and out.

[QueGuapo]

You talking about Tam Tam I think it's called that tiny little tiki bar type place.

Can't say that I have ever seen anything on Martin or Martinez but they likely don't get to many tourists in that area and I might have missed it.

You do see some what I assume to be expats hanging in front of Zoilo and have seen some street parties there on occasion.

Not sure where CMC is.

I guess I was referring to the kind of places that is going to draw a few hundred people in a night like Rancho used to but geared more towards straight local Dominican music perhaps like a Rio Verde .

Probably to get that true Dominican experience your going to have to head out of Sosua

CMC is the Centro Medico Cabarete
and yes, to get the real dominican experience you need to get out of sosua

[QueGuapo]

There is already a small Dominican spot, Premium Disco , and the place is usually packed even on a Sunday night when the rest of the strip looks dead.. Right up to 1 am, when the packed place exits peacefully.
Its a pretty amazing sight .. they are more behaved that the Gringos who used to crowd Classicos and get sloppy drunk.
. do you guys even go there to get the Vibe ?? it is my favorite spot..
But as i had stated before the VAPING has taken over the Hooka Craze and you have to deal with that in your face .
But imo, Its THE Dominican spot in Sosua..
If City Lights can make a LARGER Version of it, then Yes of course , but i dont see that happening.
They also need a DJ that can make it happen..
The Right DJ would pull it together , imo. I think some of them even bring their own crowd ..

Exactly, that is why I avoid it at all costs.. ALso too close to the tourist spots...

[Mr. Smooth]

There are already. Just off the beaten path.. and they have dominicans going and not tourists. there is one on calle Martin ( the one that goes down to Calle Martinez from Zoilo), another one in the street that goes from Clisante towards CMC( maybe this is closed now) and one in Calle ayuntamiento ( this is actually pretty famous with the chicas, they go there to get some food at night)

Ive been there. I too like hanging out in the "off the beaten path" spots when I'm in Sosua, though there are just a couple places that I think could be considered that in Batey. Took a chica in there and even she had never been there!

It was a weeknight about midnight or so, place was nearly empty. Maybe a half dozen people including the bartender and owner. But it certainly looked like a typical place where Dominicans hang out in the campo.

Cuba libre was 60 pesos if I remember correctly.

I believe it is also the calle where Seville once crowed about receiving a 300 peso bj. So, as you can see, some top shelf chicas prowl the neighborhood!

[j_d66]

Ive been there. I too like hanging out in the "off the beaten path" spots when I'm in Sosua, though there are just a couple places that I think could be considered that in Batey. Took a chica in there and even she had never been there!

It was a weeknight about midnight or so, place was nearly empty. Maybe a half dozen people including the bartender and owner. But it certainly looked like a typical place where Dominicans hang out in the campo.

Cuba libre was 60 pesos if I remember correctly.

I believe it is also the calle where Seville once crowed about receiving a 300 peso bj. So, as you can see, some top shelf chicas prowl the neighborhood!

Do you know the name of that place on calle Martin?

I assume it is pretty small?

[Mr. Smooth]

Do you know the name of that place on calle Martin?

I assume it is pretty small?

Sorry, can't remember. But, next time you are in that area, I would assume an early evening would be the ideal time, maybe 8 pm, take a walk down that calle past Zoilo's and it's on the right side, maybe a couple hundred yards down.

A decent sized place, not large, but can easily accommodate 25-30 people, including those mingling out front.

I'm there in December, maybe you'll be there way before. But, if your around when I am, we'll hook up somewhere and take a walk down for a couple beers.

[j_d66]

Sorry, can't remember. But, next time you are in that area, I would assume an early evening would be the ideal time, maybe 8 pm, take a walk down that calle past Zoilo's and it's on the right side, maybe a couple hundred yards down.

A decent sized place, not large, but can easily accommodate 25-30 people, including those mingling out front.

I'm there in December, maybe you'll be there way before. But, if your around when I am, we'll hook up somewhere and take a walk down for a couple beers.

Thanks

Yes I will be there before December so I will see if I can find it.

I am familiar with that calle and have walked it before so I should be able to find it.

Pretty sure I have been passed it but guess I didn't really realize it was there

I like that part of town

[Irie]

There's another new place that opened a couple of weeks back on the side street by Europa. It's small but looks well renovated, plays Dominican music, dominos, etc. Not a large crowd by no stretch because the place is tiny. I've seen plenty of Dominicans there Thursday through Sunday.

Also currently has three fairly attractive (think non 'strip' types) working there.

Dont know, but I'd be surprised if it lasts long. Third business in the location in the last 1 1/2 years.......but who knows.

[jose1234]

There's another new place that opened a couple of weeks back on the side street by Europa. It's small but looks well renovated, plays Dominican music, dominos, etc. Not a large crowd by no stretch because the place is tiny. I've seen plenty of Dominicans there Thursday through Sunday.

Also currently has three fairly attractive (think non 'strip' types) working there.

Dont know, but I'd be surprised if it lasts long. Third business in the location in the last 1 1/2 years.......but who knows.

Yes, I stopped in there. Price is ok, couple of attractive waitresses, dominican music only... I could not buy a cuba libre in a cup there as they only sell bottles of coke and rum. I do not remember seeing a name of the bar.

[daddyooo]

I talked to Ad last night, he said he is moving to the other location mentioned here, on the street beside Ziolo Mini Market. It is called "El Barrio" now, not sure if he will change the name. I will try to post a few pictures later.

[Westy]

I talked to Ad last night, he said he is moving to the other location mentioned here, on the street beside Ziolo Mini Market. It is called "El Barrio" now, not sure if he will change the name. I will try to post a few pictures later.

I may not know anything (other than what I've been reading here) to afford me a valid opinion, but I would say that whether-or-not Ad renames it is far less important than how he runs it. And, of course, whether-or-not the PTB continue to target him -- which may depend on whether he plays by their rules, or flouts them (as he did when he stayed open after-hours).

[j_d66]

I talked to Ad last night, he said he is moving to the other location mentioned here, on the street beside Ziolo Mini Market. It is called "El Barrio" now, not sure if he will change the name. I will try to post a few pictures later.

Perhaps AD should change his name to Waldo

[JD426]

I'm sorry, but this Novela is getting Comical at this point...

[daddyooo]

It might be time for a new thread...."Ad Opens El Barrio"

[daddyooo]

[daddyooo]

[j_d66]

Gonna call that place el tugurio?

Really scraping the bottom of the barrel now.

But who am I to put it down since I will likely show up there

Gotta give him credit for not giving up though

Thanks for the pics