Bon appetit! Carrefour celebrates a delicious inauguration in Altos de Chavón!

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Bienvenu Carrefour! Bon appetit Casa de Campo! Last Saturday the 1st of December 2012, the Casa de Campo community celebrated the opening of the new Carrefour in Altos de Chavón – by turning out to a wine and cheese tasting at the new store and taking the opportunity to shop, shop, shop! In celebration of the opening of their new store – now open daily from 9am to 9pm, Carrefour invited all Casa de Campo villa owners, residents and guests to a wine tasting, in which guests thoroughly enjoyed a fine selection of wines on sale at Carrefour, such as the Medoc Tinto Chateau Gadet Terrefort, RD$659.95 and the Côtes du Rhône Domaine Grand Destre 2011, which at only RD$299.95 was not only delicious, but a real bargain! The other wines we had the opportunity to enjoy were; El Côtes de Blaye Château Haut Lalande 2011, RD$449.95 and El Chardonay de la Casa Bouchard, RD$279.95, both also excellent wines with even better price tags! I know where I shall be shopping for wine in the future!

Shopping at Carrefour in Altos de Chavón

Accompanying the fine selection of wines were Carrefour’s delicious cheeses; Camembert d’isigny (RD$455), Brie (RD$364.95), Le Vieux Pané (RD$684) and Chevre Buche Herbes (goat cheese – RD$454.95), among others. And whilst enjoying these fine flavors of Carrefour – the Casa de Campo community thanked their gracious hosts – by going on a shopping spree around the store! Whilst it is normal to occasionally see a Casa de Campo guest indulging in a little retail therapy during an event – such as at an art gallery opening or a cocktail at the Jenny Polanco Project, never before have guests embraced shopping with such enthusiasm and excitement as at the opening for the new Carrefour store! Whilst typically the socialising, food and drinks tend to be the primary attractions at such events – there was no doubt that on this occasion Carrefour and all it had to offer was very much the star of the evening! Thrilled to encounter items that quiet simply cannot be found anywhere else – fresh Salmon, oysters and shrimps, fine French chocolate, cheeses and yogurts, fresh baguettes and croisants and all at prices that actually beat those that can be found in the pueblo (La Romana), everyone was raving about the new store – with one lady, Coco Bailliencourt from France even taking friends on a tour of the store pointing out the “best buys”, the most delicious products and even giving great pairing tips! Also rather popular was the wine cellar – with the finest selection of red and white wines, as well as champagnes.

Shopping at Carrefour in Altos de Chavón

So however you plan on celebrating the holidays – the verdicts in – CARREFOUR in Altos de Chavón is THE place to shop! We hope to bump into you there! NOTE: Whilst shopping, some Casa de Campo villa owners were concerned with how they would get their groceries from the store to their car – well don’t worry Carrefour has a team of helpers to carry your bags for you! The following photos were taken during the inauguration of Carrefour in Altos de Chavón on Saturday December 2012: 

Another magnificent place to shop in Altos de Chavón is… the Jenny Polanco Project Store! Filled with wonderful fashion designs perfect for our tropical climate, unique jewelry and accessories as well as genuine Haitian and Dominican souvenirs. See below for more about the Jenny Polanco Project.

Jenny Polanco Project: where fashion meets traditional arts and crafts The Jenny Polanco Project store in Altos de Chavón is quiet possibly the best place in Casa de Campo (and La Romana) to purchase unique, traditional and handmade arts and crafts. In store you will find hand carved plates and models, genuine Haitian and Dominican paintings, traditional Dominican carnaval masks, wicker bowls and baskets, wooden table decorations and even furniture – all hand made by skilled Dominican, Haitian and Caribbean craftsman.

“Project is an art space designed to support the Caribbean crafts, in order to promote hand made design and workmanship in our countries”

— Jenny Polanco, Dominican designer

Alongside the traditional arts and crafts, Jenny Polanco proudly presents her own fashion designs; tropical white linen dresses and blouses with amber detailing perfect for the warm Caribbean weather, stylish purses and fashionable jewelry. Jenny Polanco Project Casa del Rio, Altos de Chavón Open daily: 9am – 6pm Tel: 809-925-1899