02/2016 - Bourbon Street Restaurant

[camaro1257]

Bourbon Street Restaurant , Pedro Clisante Sosua

Bourbon Street Restaurant is now open in the old El Toro Bar spot. The restaurant is across the street from Rumbas and has an open air view of Pedro Clisante.

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There is a cash desk however this is for the wait staff

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The venue has 2 bars

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In addition it has a cigar bar that is enclosed from the restaurant

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All the food is prepared fresh to order. My dish for the night was Mahi Mahi with red beans and rice. There was a mixup and the waitress brought me salmon and rice but the order was corrected within 10 minutes, I am not sure if I got some one else's plate or not. The red beans and rice were EXCELLENT and the fish was not the best but it was decent. My plate was 700 pesos so it was more comparable to US prices. In fact almost everything on the menu was in that price range therefore this restaurant is not for the budget traveler. If you are a drinker you could easily drop 1500 pesos in the blink of an eye.

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An American Vibe

The music is smooth jazz like you were in a nice jazz spot in Atlanta or New Orleans, I particularly enjoyed this since I am a jazz lover. There is nothing Dominican about this establishment other than the staff. I spoke with the owner and he advised almost all of his staff are tourism students in the University who are studying English. The staff was very friendly and professional...very un-Dominican...ROTFL!

The dining area is nice with an open air breeze and ceiling fans and there is plenty of space between the seating.

The night I visited was a bad night

There was heavy rain the first night I visited and the power went out on Pedro Clisante. The back up generator kicked in for Rumbas across the street but their generator didn't kick in for almost 15 minutes. It was a little unnerving sitting there in the dark. There was a mix up on my order and the bathroom is in desperate need of renovation. The toilet I used didn't flush.

I spoke with the owner and he advised the bathroom was in renovation and he would check on my other concerns.

My anecdotal assessment

Although my first experience was a bit disappointing the owner is the same individual who owns the Victorian House. When I was at the Victorian House he went out of his way to assist me with my concerns up-grading my room ect. The owner is very customer service orientated in fact he took the time to talk to me for over 15 minutes therefore I have confidence that the aforementioned issues will be addressed.

This is a very American spot from the food to the music to the prices. My impression was you are paying for the ambiance as much as the food. In reality the same set up in the United States the food might cost a little more.

There was a security officer present when I was there and all the staff were professional and polite.

The venue is a restaurant, bar and cigar room. It is a great place to do interviews if you met a classy PFP chic at Rumbas who could appreciate the ambiance. IMHO I would not dine there with a PFP chica because between 2 people for drinks and a meal you could drop 2000 pesos easily and for me I'd rather give a PFP chica a 300 pesos meal than a 1000 pesos meal especially since I am paying for her time. On the contrary if it wasn't for the venue being in the middle of Hoe town on the strip I would gladly take a civilian to an establishment such as that because I believe we would both enjoy ourselves.

I will definitely return and add more updates later.

[j_d66]

Bourbon Street Restaurant , Pedro Clisante Sosua

Bourbon Street Restaurant is now open in the old El Toro Bar spot. The restaurant is across the street from Rumbas and has an open air view of Pedro Clisante.

Click to see pic (http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag110/camaro1257/Trip%204/20160221_234445_zpsl3ixynoj.jpg)

There is a cash desk however this is for the wait staff

Click to see pic (http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag110/camaro1257/Trip%204/20160221_214445_zpstx9iunfs.jpg)

The venue has 2 bars

Click to see pic (http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag110/camaro1257/Trip%204/20160221_213140_zpsdumn4yti.jpg)

In addition it has a cigar bar that is enclosed from the restaurant

Click to see pic (http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag110/camaro1257/Trip%204/20160221_211442_zpskxepanzz.jpg)


All the food is prepared fresh to order. My dish for the night was Mahi Mahi with red beans and rice. There was a mixup and the waitress brough me salmon and rice but the order was corrected within 10 minutes, I am sure if I got some one else's plate or not. The red beans and rice were EXCELLENT and the fish was not the best but it was decent. My plate was 700 pesos so it was more comparable to US prices. In fact almost everything on the menu was in that price range therefore this restaurant is not for the budget traveler. If you are a drinker you could easily drop 1500 pesos in the blink of an eye.

Click to see pic (http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag110/camaro1257/Trip%204/20160221_215126_zpsnngzd5ar.jpg)

An American Vibe

The music is smooth jazz like you were in a nice jazz spot in Atlanta or New Orleans, I particularly enjoyed this since I am a jazz lover. There is nothing Dominican about this establishment other than the staff. I spoke with the owner and he advised almost all of his staff are tourism students in the University who are studying English. The staff was very friendly and professional...very un-Dominican...ROTFL!

The dining area is nice with an open air breeze and ceiling fans and there is plenty of space between the seating.

The night I visited was a bad night

There was heavy rain the first night I visited and the power went out on Pedro Clisante. The back up generator kicked in for Rumbas across the street but their generator didn't kick in for almost 15 minutes. It was a little unnerving sitting there in the dark. There was a mix up on my order and the bathroom is in desperate need of renovation. The toilet I used didn't flush.

I spoke with the owner and he advised the bathroom was in renovation and he would check on my other concerns.

My anecdotal assessment

Although my first experience was a bit disappointing the owner is the same individual who owns the Victorian House. When I was at the Victorian House he went out of his way to assist me with my concerns up-grading my room ect. The owner is very customer service orientated in fact he took the time to talk to me for over 15 minutes therefore I have confidence that the aforementioned issued will be addressed.

This is a very American spot from the food to the music to the prices. My impression was you are paying for the ambiance as much as the food. In reality the same set up in the United States the food might cost a little more.

There was a security officer present when I was there and all the staff were professional and polite.

The venue is a restaurant, bar and cigar room. It is a great place to do interviews if you met a classy PFP chic at Rumbas who could appreciate the ambiance. IMHO I would not dine there with a PFP chica because between 2 people for drinks and a meal you could drop 2000 pesos easily and for me I'd rather give a PFP chica a 300 pesos meal than a 1000 pesos meal especially since I am paying for her time. On the contrary if it wasn't for the venue being in the middle of Hoe town on the strip I would gladly take a civilian to an establishment such as that because I believe we would both enjoy ourselves.

I will definitely return and add more updates later.


Nice report as always

Who is the owner of VH now?
Is there just one owner?

At one point early on I heard Armando of Classicos fame was involved but assume he is no longer in active ownership there

Than I thought EL Rey was involved but is now doing his thing with a bar in PP and is also no longer involved

Dquick at some point was involved and assume still is

And I assume others are involved as well.

It will be interesting to see how that business model fairs in Sosua especially right in the middle of the strip where the retired couples might not want to hang out but perhaps that is not the intended market either.

I would assume they are targeting weekend warriors perhaps.

Although Bailey's is more expensive than alot of places and they seem to be doing ok at least on the surface it appears that way.

[weyland]

... EL Rey ... is now doing his thing with a bar in PP ...


I missed that. Which bar? (PM me if it is confidential).

[camaro1257]

I missed that. Which bar? (PM me if it is confidential).

718 is off the Malecon next to CESTUR down the street from La Sirena.



http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?431201-11-2015-Girimbao-Bar-718-Puerto-Plata&highlight=

[camaro1257]

Nice report as always

Who is the owner of VH now?
Is there just one owner?

At one point early on I heard Armando of Classicos fame was involved but assume he is no longer in active ownership there

Than I thought EL Rey was involved but is now doing his thing with a bar in PP and is also no longer involved

Dquick at some point was involved and assume still is

And I assume others are involved as well.

It will be interesting to see how that business model fairs in Sosua especially right in the middle of the strip where the retired couples might not want to hang out but perhaps that is not the intended market either.

I would assume they are targeting weekend warriors perhaps.

Although Bailey's is more expensive than alot of places and they seem to be doing ok at least on the surface it appears that way.

I do not know the owners full name nor am I aware of the exact business relationship that exist at both venues. The owner did tell me he had a partner but I did not enquire any further. The venue is not a mongering spot per-se so it could be very successful with non mongering clientele that like smooth jazz and Cajun cuisine.

[el toro]

The bar area looks like a nice spot forme to set up. I like to find new options close to Classico & Rhumba to be near, but not in those places. Looks like a good spot to bounce a chica to from the crowd.

[WickedWillie]

Bourbon Street Restaurant , Pedro Clisante Sosua

The venue is a restaurant, bar and cigar room. It is a great place to do interviews if you met a classy PFP chic at Rumbas who could appreciate the ambiance. IMHO I would not dine there with a PFP chica because between 2 people for drinks and a meal you could drop 2000 pesos easily and for me I'd rather give a PFP chica a 300 pesos meal than a 1000 pesos meal especially since I am paying for her time. On the contrary if it wasn't for the venue being in the middle of Hoe town on the strip I would gladly take a civilian to an establishment such as that because I believe we would both enjoy ourselves.

I will definitely return and add more updates later.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

more chance of getting a blow job from the Pope

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[camaro1257]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

more chance of getting a blow job from the Pope

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:


How different men define classy is as different as the individual men who are defining it...after all one man's floor is another man's ceiling. The point of my comment was to say there are some women in Rumbas that because of their appearance as well as how they carry themselves would appear to fit better in Bourbon Street's ambiance.

[Mr. Smooth]

I can see the weekend warrior types taking their "date" over there for dinner, so that they could at least on the surface make their time with a ho seem like a "classy" night out.

I predict a whole bunch of dinner orders featuring camarones! :rofl:

[greydread]

I can see the weekend warrior types taking their "date" over there for dinner, so that they could at least on the surface make their time with a ho seem like a "classy" night out.

I predict a whole bunch of dinner orders featuring camarones! :rofl:
What could be better than a $20 plate, a $30 cigar, an $18 martini and a $20 Ho and some sweet jazz in the background?

Sounds like a perfect night to me. ;)

[el toro]

What could be better than a $20 plate, a $30 cigar, an $18 martini and a $20 Ho and some sweet jazz in the background?

Sounds like a perfect night to me. ;)


Dred stop telling people how I roll. jaja.

[greydread]

Dred stop telling people how I roll. jaja.
You n' me both Bruddah!

[el toro]

I can see the weekend warrior types taking their "date" over there for dinner, so that they could at least on the surface make their time with a ho seem like a "classy" night out.

I predict a whole bunch of dinner orders featuring camarones! :rofl:

Some WWs don't realize that sometimes there are regular (somewhat) couples or non-P4P dates in the restaurant eating. They see a place they think is nice and they're like ok, guess everybody takes a ho to this place.

[el toro]

You n' me both Bruddah!

Of course I'm wearing my $400 Guccis while escorting my $20 ho out for camarones.

[wayne1967]

Rumor has it that D'Latin will also re-open as a restaurant soon.

Supposedly a foreign investor has signed a lease agreement.
And Willy, El Chamo, is no longer interested in re-opening D'Latin as a night club because of his political ambition and the upcoming election.

P.S.: Political ambitions and being the manager of a nightclub that was closed for minors on premises don't jive too well in the Catholic DR.
Just to make that connection perfectly clear.

[wayne1967]

P.S.:

"Oh, the more it changes, the more it stays the same
And the hand just re-arranges the players in the game"


Al Stewart, Nostradamus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iarMdk24eww




Rumor has it that D'Latin will also re-open as a restaurant soon.

Supposedly a foreign investor has signed a lease agreement.
And Willy, El Chamo, is no longer interested in re-opening D'Latin as a night club because of his political ambition and the upcoming election.

[The Sage]

I've always been under the impression that if you paid for pussy you didn't have to take them to nice places to eat. I limit my contributions to inexpensive Dominican places or pizza. There's no need to do more.

[camaro1257]

I've always been under the impression that if you paid for pussy you didn't have to take them to nice places to eat. I limit my contributions to inexpensive Dominican places or pizza. There's no need to do more.

I agree but I understand the weekend fantasy of having a girlfriend I used to do it too when I first started mongering now I prefer to save the best for the non pros.

[el toro]

The worst is guys that don't speak a word of Spanish that pull a chica that speak no English and they sit there looking stupid at a nice place. I guess they just want to hang around the chicas a little longer than needed because they think they look hot.

Most street chicas want you to get in and get out. Many don't even want to eat.

The only ones that I consider taking for a nice restaurant meal are some that I've known awhile and am likely to hang out for a few hours with them and sometimes I want to eat good food.

Any new chica, especially from the strip can eat when our session is over if that's how she choose to spend the pesos for that.

[wayne1967]

Winner, winner. Chicken dinner! :)

Even the girls do not enjoy the experience.
No matter for how long or little you have known them.
In the DR or Haiti, culinary arts are not highly priced/ revered.

Arroz y pollo. Rules.

One eats to survive another day.

At least at the lower rungs of DR society that this audience is accustomed to dealing with.





The worst is guys that don't speak a word of Spanish that pull a chica that speak no English and they sit there looking stupid at a nice place. I guess they just want to hang around the chicas a little longer than needed because they think they look hot.

Most street chicas want you to get in and get out. Many don't even want to eat.

The only ones that I consider taking for a nice restaurant meal are some that I've known awhile and am likely to hang out for a few hours with them and sometimes I want to eat good food.

Any new chica, especially from the strip can eat when our session is over if that's how she choose to spend the pesos for that.

[Westy]

Winner, winner. Chicken dinner! :)

Even the girls do not enjoy the experience.
No matter for how long or little you have known them.
In the DR or Haiti, culinary arts are not highly priced/ revered.

Arroz y pollo. Rules.

One eats to survive another day.

At least at the lower rungs of DR society that this audience is accustomed to dealing with.

Thank you, Wayne ... I have to confess, the meal I remember most fondly in the DR was the "pollo asado" grilled over the coals in a cut-in-half 55-gallon drum up in the farther reaches of Calle Pedro Clisante!

[el toro]

In Sosua most of my meals are Dominican food and I keep to around a 200 peso meal budget.

In BC, I spend a little more because I feel safer with Italian food because you have to get Dominican food early in the day or it's not so fresh. The restaurants don't make a lot of food or keep replenishing it like they do in Sosua. Good thing about have a microwave at the hotel was that the times that I did feed chicas, I took the leftovers back with me and had a good meal before going out at night, so it was worth it.

[camaro1257]

Winner, winner. Chicken dinner! :)

Even the girls do not enjoy the experience.
No matter for how long or little you have known them.
In the DR or Haiti, culinary arts are not highly priced/ revered.

Arroz y pollo. Rules.

One eats to survive another day.

At least at the lower rungs of DR society that this audience is accustomed to dealing with.


I 'am not sure if it's accurate to say the chicas do not enjoy a good meal. The alternative is to have sex for free with a Dominican, eat arroze con un chin de pollo & drink Presidentes or have sex for thousands of pesos with a gringo eat camarones & drink Coronas.

It is not just the money the girls have a problem walking away from it's the lifestyle they would not have apart from dealing with gringos.

[camaro1257]

My second visit

On my second visit I tried the salmon with red beans and rice

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This salmon dish comes with shrimp but since I do not eat shell fish I passed. The salmon was tasty however the red beans and rice were not as flavorable as the first time. My dish was 700 pesos.

The service was a little slow and my waiter was AWOL when I was ready to pay. This time I saw there were a few seats on the side walk for those who wanted to eat and enjoy the foot traffic.

I continue to enjoy the music and the overall atmosphere so I will return frequently when I am in the mood.

[Al Nyc]

Thank you, Wayne ... I have to confess, the meal I remember most fondly in the DR was the "pollo asado" grilled over the coals in a cut-in-half 55-gallon drum up in the farther reaches of Calle Pedro Clisante!

Was it located across the street from Europa Hotel?:confused:

[Westy]

Was it located across the street from Europa Hotel?:confused:
It was when they were grilling across from the Four Roses. Europa Hotel? I don't recall....

[Jimmydr]

My second visit

On my second visit I tried the salmon with red beans and rice

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This salmon dish comes with shrimp but since I do not eat shell fish I passed. The salmon was tasty however the red beans and rice were not as flavorable as the first time. My dish was 700 pesos.

The service was a little slow and my waiter was AWOL when I was ready to pay. This time I saw there were a few seats on the side walk for those who wanted to eat and enjoy the foot traffic.

I continue to enjoy the music and the overall atmosphere so I will return frequently when I am in the mood.


This looks awesome!

[camaro1257]

Bourbon Street Restaurant during the day

When I have some errands to run in the Sosua area sometimes I stop by Bourbon Street Restaurant during the day. The vibe is different it is not as busy and definitely muy tranquilo.

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One of the things that has become popular is sitting on the sidewalk for chica watching while you are drinking or dinning. It is more popular at night to watch the chicas walk by and put on a show for you.

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The English speaking staff is generally very professional.

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The breakfast is decent however most breakfast plates are 300 pesos and above you can get similar breakfast plates for around 200 pesos if that makes a different to you.

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They made some improvements to the restrooms which was very needed. There are many great dinning choices in Sosua and Bourbon Street is one of the best IMHO.

[j_d66]

http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag110/camaro1257/Trip%205/bs5_zpsfpxmx0nq.jpg

Please don't tell me they cut your pancakes for you. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[NiteStallion876]

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Please don't tell me they cut your pancakes for you. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

What I'm mad at is that there's another plate in the background...so either u really hungry...or :rolleyes::rolleyes:

[camaro1257]

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Please don't tell me they cut your pancakes for you. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

FUNNIE GUY...

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[Irie]

Bourbon Street was closed today by the department of taxation.

[j_d66]

Bourbon Street was closed by the department of taxation.

Not a good thing

Is that the type of thing that gets them closed for good or is it more they pay the tax and pay a penalty and are allowed to reopen?

With their ties to ahnvee resort I wonder if they will be next in the cross hairs of the dept of taxation

[JD426]

I wonder how much money this is involving ?
Not a good idea to speculate . so i wont..
but if this is the VAT tax, and was never paid..

ayyyy chiii chiiii.... that is gonna HURT... real bad..

or it could be just extortion to squeeze money out of them. who knows..

but one thing for sure . imo
one would have to have his head examined to open a NEW Business on Pedro C these days ..
or you just dont care if you make money or lose money.

[camaro1257]

As of the weekend of September 2nd Bourbon Street was closed

Apparently the closure is due to failing to pay taxes. The duration of the closure is unknown at this time.Before:

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=145083&stc=1http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=145084&stc=1http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=145085&stc=1

After:

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=145086&stc=1http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=145087&stc=1




http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=145088&stc=1

[questner]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=145084&stc=1


Ja-ja! One of Santiago sisters...

[distantvoyeur]

Geeze, looks like they even repo'd the sidewalk.....

Any bets this is also tied to being a chica hangout?

[Irie]

Geeze, looks like they even repo'd the sidewalk.....

Any bets this is also tied to being a chica hangout?

They are completing the sidewalk project on that side of the street now. Been a mess for a month or so.

[jacknback]

I just remembered... I fucked a waitress from there about 6/7 years ago. Talked her up during a meal and then.....mmmmm better be quiet, she might be back working there:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[gdogg]

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=145084&stc=1)


Ja-ja! One of Santiago sisters...


:eek2:

Did she eat the other one? WOW!

[Al Nyc]

I just remembered... I fucked a waitress from there about 6/7 years ago. Talked her up during a meal and then.....mmmmm better be quiet, she might be back working there:rofl::rofl::rofl:

At Bourbon St restaurant 6/7 years ago?

[Westy]

:eek2:

Did she eat the other one? WOW!
Yeah, that's a lot of Presidentes in that caboose of hers ... :rofl:

[jacknback]

At Bourbon St restaurant 6/7 years ago?

At least I think it was there....I haven't been to Sosua in a LOOOOONG time. Never say never but as it stands now I don't have any intention of going back either.

[CentralNJDude]

At least I think it was there....I haven't been to Sosua in a LOOOOONG time. Never say never but as it stands now I don't have any intention of going back either.

Wouldn't have been Bourbon Street 6/7 years ago... Not that it matters, hope that waitress was good.:corky:

[Al Nyc]

At least I think it was there....I haven't been to Sosua in a LOOOOONG time. Never say never but as it stands now I don't have any intention of going back either.

I believe 6/7 years ago, the location that is now Bourbon St was called Sosua Life or it could have been El Toro.

[MrHappy]

I tell ya, I've always paid taxes as soon as I could to get them out of the way.

That shit accumulates quickly and can really put a damper on your day.

[Shogun Warrior]

I believe 6/7 years ago, the location that is now Bourbon St was called Sosua Life or it could have been El Toro.

It was called Latino's and it had a disco in the back. Shit was nice!!!! Changed names to Gran Valerno when Ad got involved 2012/2013.

Here's the article for ya!

http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=2903&article=1

Then it changed names to El Toro in 2013. (Possibly new management). Then got raided and closed. A few underage girls allegedly were found on the premises. The building remained closed for a long time and would not reopen until it was rented as a restaurant, Bourbon Street in 2016.

http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=3427&article=1

[j_d66]

It was called Latino's and it had a disco in the back. Shit was nice!!!! Changed names to Gran Valerno when Ad got involved 2012/2013.

Here's the article for ya!

http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=2903&article=1

Then it changed names to El Toro in 2013. (Possibly new management). Then got raided and closed. A few underage girls allegedly were found on the premises. The building remained closed for a long time and would not reopen until it was rented as a restaurant, Bourbon Street in 2016.

http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=3427&article=1

Ad sure has had his hand in alot of different places

His luck may have run it's course in Sosua

[jacknback]

I guess I missed spoke...I don't remember now. Thought it was Bourbon Street but as I think back with this fog of a 70 year old brain it was more then likely another place.
Fuck, I hope I was at least in a restaurant....Wasn't a bar that I remember. I belonged to that group that the ad on tv said "this is your brain on drugs.:corky:

[Al Nyc]

It was called Latino's and it had a disco in the back. Shit was nice!!!! Changed names to Gran Valerno when Ad got involved 2012/2013.

Here's the article for ya!

http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=2903&article=1

Then it changed names to El Toro in 2013. (Possibly new management). Then got raided and closed. A few underage girls allegedly were found on the premises. The building remained closed for a long time and would not reopen until it was rented as a restaurant, Bourbon Street in 2016.

http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=3427&article=1

I do remember when it was Latino/Sosua Life. Don't remember the Gran Velerno stage, probably was a short stint. Their demise coincided with the opening of D'Latin.

[Al Nyc]

It was called Latino's and it had a disco in the back. Shit was nice!!!! Changed names to Gran Valerno when Ad got involved 2012/2013.

Here's the article for ya!

http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=2903&article=1

Then it changed names to El Toro in 2013. (Possibly new management). Then got raided and closed. A few underage girls allegedly were found on the premises. The building remained closed for a long time and would not reopen until it was rented as a restaurant, Bourbon Street in 2016.

http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=3427&article=1

Tried clicking the link, it only shows current news.

[daddyooo]

I just went past "Bourbon Street" and they are open.

[Al Nyc]

I just went past "Bourbon Street" and they are open.

That's good news😀

[camaro1257]

Bourbon Street Brunch

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146426&stc=1

[Tiger]

Bourbon Street Brunch

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146426&stc=1)

I received this flyer from Milka via Whatsapp a couple days ago. Looked like something I would like to try out.

Has anyone checked it out yet?

[Al Nyc]

Good food but a bit pricey at $17+ per one person

[Irie]

Good food but a bit pricey at $17+ per one person

That's even a bit pricey by NA standards. Wish them luck.

[j_d66]

But the Mimosas are free. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I bet the 800 RD is before tax and service so it will likely be pushing 1,000 RD

Gonna need prime rib and crab legs on that buffet for it to be worthwhile for me but eggs several different ways is not gonna cut it for this guy.

[Tiger]

I think one of the best places for breakfast is the Britannia. We ate there a lot before Irie bought it and he has kept up the great food and service.

Great fish and chips for dinner also.

[XXX]

But the Mimosas are free. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I bet the 800 RD is before tax and service so it will likely be pushing 1,000 RD

Gonna need prime rib and crab legs on that buffet for it to be worthwhile for me but eggs several different ways is not gonna cut it for this guy.



Yeah,,,,800-1000 RD is a little steep,,,,,,

But,, The Salad presentation didn't look too bad,,,,,,,,:wink:







http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146461&d=1509148169

[Al Nyc]

I think one of the best places for breakfast is the Britannia. We ate there a lot before Irie bought it and he has kept up the great food and service.

Great fish and chips for dinner also.

I remember eating at Britannias 10 years ago when they had that British girl working as a waitress. I forgot her name, I wonder what ever happen to her.

[Westy]

Yeah,,,,800-1000 RD is a little steep,,,,,,

But,, The Salad presentation didn't look too bad,,,,,,,,:wink:

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146461&d=1509148169)

Vinaigrette? I like a nice sweet Russian dressing, on a nice sweet Russian....:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Mr. Smooth]

I think one of the best places for breakfast is the Britannia. We ate there a lot before Irie bought it and he has kept up the great food and service.

Great fish and chips for dinner also.

Totally agree!

I had breakfast there in the late morning a couple of times last visit and with a couple cups of coffee, was good to go until early evening.

Excellent value. As far as Bourbon St, I'll give it a try when in town on my next visit and pay their price for what I assume is their specialties, the cajun bbq, fish and southern style cooking.

Never been a big brunch guy, it's either/or for me between breakfast and lunch.

And for breakfast, I'll stick with the Brit! :iconTU:

[Irie]

:bigthumbup:
I think one of the best places for breakfast is the Britannia. We ate there a lot before Irie bought it and he has kept up the great food and service.

Great fish and chips for dinner also.


I remember eating at Britannias 10 years ago when they had that British girl working as a waitress. I forgot her name, I wonder what ever happen to her.


Totally agree!

I had breakfast there in the late morning a couple of times last visit and with a couple cups of coffee, was good to go until early evening.

Excellent value. As far as Bourbon St, I'll give it a try when in town on my next visit and pay their price for what I assume is their specialties, the cajun bbq, fish and southern style cooking.

Never been a big brunch guy, it's either/or for me between breakfast and lunch.

And for breakfast, I'll stick with the Brit! :iconTU:

Thanks guys and much appreciated. We've been doing a lot of work on the menu and specials.....breakfast has always been a staple, but the dinner menu is coming along spectacularly.

Can't wait to see you guys soon!

[distantvoyeur]

Food has always been great there. Hope you still have the specials, they were a great thing.

Find out next month! :corky:


:bigthumbup:

Thanks guys and much appreciated. We've been doing a lot of work on the menu and specials.....breakfast has always been a staple, but the dinner menu is coming along spectacularly.

Can't wait to see you guys soon!

[camaro1257]

Bourbon Street is now collecting taxes

I eat at Bourbon Street often when I am in Sosua and as I can recall I have never seen taxes included on my bill. Recently my bill for the same meal was almost 20% more due to taxes.

While I was there I took some spy shots in and out of the restaurant. Security is not allowing the chicas to loiter in front of the restaurant like they used to.

Below is a picture of Milka the manager

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146499&stc=1

No Bourbon Street is not serving water buffalo...haaaaaaaaaaa!

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146500&stc=1

And for those who like pink hair

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146501&stc=1

Miscellaneous shots

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146502&stc=1http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146503&stc=1http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=146504&stc=1

[snoozer]

I remember eating at Britannias 10 years ago when they had that British girl working as a waitress. I forgot her name, I wonder what ever happen to her.

My very first time in the DR was partly spent at Jack Tar Resort in Playa Dorada back in November 2003. I managed to sneak away from my girlfriend and spend an afternoon in Sosua to see if it lived up to it's billing. Ended up spending most of the afternoon sitting at the Brittania drinking and chatting with Barb and Linden, the original owners. Since then I have probably eaten hundreds of meals there.

Even though each successive owner had their own styles, they all managed to maintain the reputation the place had built up since it opened. From the reports I have heard from friends and what I have read on line, it sounds like Irie has continued to keep the Brittania at the top of the list for many expats and visitors.