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Dominican cuisine combines the traditions of French, African, and American Indian’s cuisines. Remember that most of the local dishes are very spicy. The restaurants are located only in Roseau and Portsmouth, in other cities the best you can count on is cooked food in the supermarkets and really modest cafes. If you miss fast food or you are not fond of the local cuisine, there is Kentucky Fried Chicken in the capital, an American fast food chain restaurant. Bananas play a major part in the culinary of the island. Manioc used to be popular here before but now you can buy bread in any store, so they stopped cultivating it. Besides traditional chicken, pork, and beef meat, local people also consume agouti and possums. A course called “mountain chicken”, made from a whistling frog is a real national symbol here. Fish and seafood courses also play a big role in the ration of the Dominicans. You should buy them in the places, which are located close to the seashore – this way you will be sure to get the freshest haul. Originally Creole course ti-ti-ti, which has fish spawn in it, has a peculiar taste. Manicou course is special not only because the way it is cooked but also because it is made of squab. A true delicacy is krebbeks – red and black crabs’ bellies, stuffed with crab meat. Those, who like seafood, will like shellfish assortment called lambi. At least once you should try fried agouti – they don’t cook the meat of this rodent so good … Read further

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Travel guide to Dominica Island

Despite the fact that beach recreation and visits to picturesque places remain the main entertainment for guests of Dominica, the island has much more to offer to its visitors and is full of interesting amusements. Fans of fishing simply cannot miss an opportunity to try to fish in local coastal waters. There are dozens of types of food fish that vacationers can catch and have it cooked after. Modern tourist centers … Open

Dominica Island for children - what to visit

You should begin the acquaintance with the island from its capital, Roseau city. It was created by the French in the 17th century, where there used to be an Indian village. Here your child can visit the State Museum and learn the history of Dominica. Despite the small size, the island was inhabited a long time ago. During colonial wars, the island was the reason for the clash between England and France. You can … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Remember that it is often not worth to acquire all sorts of things, especially at spontaneous markets, which are sometimes organized along the roads. Residents of Dominica receive the main income at the expense of the tourists, and therefore attempts to sell the usual aged souvenir bottle as "the old, remained since the time of the colonial rule" are quite common here. However, you can often find a variety of "sea … Open

Best beaches

To the south of Dominica you can find gravel Champagne Beach, one of the most picturesque and popular. According to the experienced divers, this beach is by right included in the list of the world's top beaches. The coastline has also plenty of space for other sports. The main sight of this part of Dominica is a wonderful coral reef, visited by fans of diving and snorkelling on a day-to-day basis. Shallow water … Open

Traditions and mentality of Dominica Island

Despite the motley national composition – the descendants of European colonists, the descendants of black slaves, and Arawaks, and the Caribbean tribe of Kalinago live here – all local residents have several common features. The brightest of them is a universal love for music and dancing in all its manifestations. Most residents are Catholics, and therefore one of the most striking events of the island is Mas … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Originally Creole course ti-ti-ti, which has fish spawn in it, has a peculiar taste. Manicou course is special not only because the way it is cooked but also because it is made of squab. A true delicacy is krebbeks – red and black crabs’ bellies, stuffed with crab meat. Those, who like seafood, will like shellfish assortment called lambi. At least once you should try fried agouti – they don’t cook … Open

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