Rancho Chito in Santo Domingo

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     Lunch at Rancho Chito in Santo Domingo

Hello my dearest Story Time friends from around the world, how have you been? I am back with another Story Time episode and in this article, we are talking about lunch at Rancho Chito in Santo Domingo. As you guys know I was visiting the Dominican Republic along with other youth delegates from the Caribbean at the invitation of the International Republican Institute and the National Endowment for Democracy. 20 of the best students participating in the Caribbean Youth Fellowship Program were invited to the CAPP conference. The Program heavily focused on public policy and leadership. Along with the other youth delegates we visited el Centro León,  El Monumento a las heroes de la Restauración and after that, we stopped for lunch at Rancho Chito. I was surprised that they pulled out all the Christmas Decorations this early. I guess that is something foreigners like to do and get excited about. October had barely started, but that didn't mean the snowmen and elves would stop bringing a jolly time to Rancho Chito restaurant.

Out of habit I always start my lunch and breakfast orders with a cup of coffee. I took a look at their menu and wanted to try something different. The passion fruit salmon made me curious. In Suriname, we grow a lot of passion fruit so the " Markoesa" fruit as we call it in Suriname is not foreign to me. However, I have never had it cooked with or in anything. We mostly use passion fruit to make juice.  Because I mingle in the passion fruit business I had to try the salmon with passion fruit. When my order arrived it was nicely served on a plate with a side of rice. The salmon was well cooked and you could taste the strong flavors of the passion fruit in the fish. The sauce was literally made from passion fruit pulp. It was interesting to try a new dish with familiar ingredients. 

Proud of myself for finishing my entire meal I celebrated with a glass of tropical fruit punch. What do you think of Rancho Chito their food? Keep in mind that like in most restaurants in the Dominican Republic, the personnel at Rancho Chito speak Spanish. If you aren't strong in the Spanish language, keep that translation app open, or bring along someone who can help you translate. Let me know in the comments what you think after your visit. I made a video of my experience at Rancho Chito in Santo Domingo for you guys. I'd appreciate it if you would hop onto that Story Time U.F..O. by subscribing to my blog. That way you will be the first to receive a notification in your inbox when I post a new adventure. Thank you for supporting my Story Time channels so far. I can't wait to have you join me on my next quest.