I first arrived in Santo Domingo in mid August in 2009. It was at the request of a friend to come review his project and possibly stay to lend a hand. I was born and raised in California, with a nice home in the bay area, and was happy there and had no real intention of relocating to the Dominican Republic. It took one day here for all of that to change.
There are many aspects of the island that are facinating, intoxicating and very very real. For this reason it is easy to fall in love with the place.
The challenge however, at least for me, is to live in a place where the culture can support me in the way that I like to live. My requirements are simple: Good friends, good food, a decent place to have a drink and to hear good music. This country exceeds all requirements in the last three categories. Friends will come with time.
My food and dining background has been achieved by squandering far too many dollars in some of the finest restaurants in the world, well at least the US, Europe and parts of the Caribbean & Latin America. As a young man, I also worked in a few top restaurants to cover college costs and to keep some income flowing between modeling gigs. So today, I have a decent palate and know more about wine than I care to even discuss and am fortunate enough to keep finding delicious plates around every corner.
So I ask you to read my posts, subscribe, ask questions. In return I will give you some exposure to beautiful and magical places in this world.
All the best,
Vincent
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