So we conducted an ultra-unscientific poll to see which Pete Dye designed masterpiece was considered the best golf course in Casa de Campo, and the results are in… the Teeth of the Dog is the current favorite. The results are as follow: 64% – Teeth of the Dog 28% – Dye Fore 7% – The […]
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What happened to all the restaurants at Altos ?
So it is clear that Altos de Chavon has been slowly getting some life back, with many new things seemingly on their way, in progress, about to start, etc.. Anyone who has ever spent time in the Dominican Republic knows that things simply take time. Anyways, we had a reader (byrom4x) ask us recently (BTW […]
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Cafe de la Construction
Could there be someone new moving into Altos de Chavon? Where once stood the familiar Cafe del Sol, which served brick / wood oven pizza for more years than I can remember, now stands nothing but a closed up space begging to be opened. I have such fond memories of Cafe del Sol, having some […]
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The Kitchen at Papa Jack’s keeps excelling
I just had a Lamb Curry at The Kitchen at Papa Jack’s and all I can say is WOW! I apologize for not having a photo of the dish but I was so delighted with its appearance that I could not wait to dig in! Chef Carlos has yet to disappoint with any of his […]
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Fay, shmey.
So we got ‘hit’ by the first, and hopefully last, storm of the season – Tropical depression Fay. In any case, Fay was a wuss. It rained. It poured. We got wet. Next day we where at the beach. If I can say something positive though, Fay did remove all loose branches, leaves and reminded […]
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Celeb Watching – Beautiful Byrdie Bell
Image affectionately hijacked from Style.com Recently spotted in Casa de Campo’s Marina and at the Cygalle Healing spa was New York City’s very own up-and-coming actress and socialite Byrdie Bell. If anyone has any photos, please let me know! To learn a little more about this beautiful and talented rising star, take a gander at: […]
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Something Sweet is coming to Altos
We all have a sweet tooth. But what we have been missing in Casa de Campo has been a way to truly satisfy that sweet tooth. Yes, most restaurants have a little something on their desert menus which could work, but does anyone have anything that really stands out? Well, if you have not been in Casa de Campo […]
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Has the Victory Club lowered prices?
It has been brought to our attention that the Victory Club has recently clipped away at their prices somewhat. From the rumors we’ve heard, some prices have been lowered anywhere from 10% ~ 50%! While this means that Victory may still have slightly higher prices overall, this is defiantly a change that very few people will complain […]
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Ricardo Toribio @ The Altos de Chavon Gallery
Ricardo Toribio was born April 11th, 1965 in a small place called Monte Adentro, in Santiago de Los Caballeros. He is a renowned artist in the art world, being tagged as immortal, due to his creativity and simple, yet eye-catching, painting techniques. But Toribio is not just a talented painter; he is also a composer […]
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Victory Happy Hour is a Steal!
So, curious in having seen something about a Victory happy hour, we ventured to the far reaches of the Marina to the land of Victory to partake in what would no doubt be a memorable experience. Sitting outdoors, enjoying the summer sunsets (which are not as dramatic as the winter ones), we began to order […]