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I really don't think that there is just a Dominican neighborhood, but rather a hood where Latin Americans live. I can think of the metro stops Cuatro Caminos to Plaza de Castilla on Line 1. All along Bravo Murillo you can find many Latin American immigrants living and along the back streets. I could be wrong, but I have never stumbled across just a Dominican hood. Shawn
"Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down" - SONG OF SOLOMON, Toni Morrison
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| Posts: 1250 | Location: Richmond, VA but in MADRID now | Registered: 10 February 2002 | |
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as far as i know, Shawn is right, there is no "Dominican area" per say. i would also venture to guess that the dominican community here is one of the smallest of all the latin-american communities. i believe the ecuatorians and peruvians are more abundant. aside from the areas mentioned by Shawn above, the areas around metro "quintana" are also chock-full-o latinos. if you really want to find the dominicans, go to the retiro park or the parque del oeste (near argüelles and moncloa) on a sunday morning and walk around screaming "¿hay dominicanos por aquí?"  if you give me advanced warning i will come and film you with my handycam  saludos, jer...
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| Posts: 12224 | Location: ny, u.s.a. --> madrid, spain --> the plaza mayor ! | Registered: 30 June 1998 | |
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My ex-girlfriend was Dominican. She lived and worked on San Bernardino and told me there were quite a few Dominicans living there. But not enough to have their own shops and bars, if that is what you are looking for. Damian
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| Posts: 345 | Location: a town in La Mancha I'd prefer not to recall | Registered: 22 February 2004 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Cervantes:
My ex-girlfriend was Dominican. She lived and worked on San Bernardino and told me there were quite a few Dominicans living there. But not enough to have their own shops and bars, if that is what you are looking for.
Damian
That is exactly what I was looking for. I just thought there might be an area with a Dominican colmado and a comedor. Actually I think my friend would be quite pleased just to have a Dominican meal. |
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| Posts: 24 | Location: USA | Registered: 01 February 2007 | |
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quote: Originally posted by mariposita:
I've walked by a Dominican bar/restaurant in Cuatro Caminos, but I'm not sure exactly what street it is is on... it's called *something* Caribeña.... It's north of the metro stop on a side street. If you eat there, will you report back? I miss the Dominican food from our 'hood in DC.
If I find the restaurant or anything Dominican I will leave feedback. I will be in Madrid the middle of May. Maybe I will just take my friend on a walking tour of the Cuatro Caminos area to see what we find. |
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| Posts: 24 | Location: USA | Registered: 01 February 2007 | |
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My ex's mum was the chef at Con Dos Fogones on San Bernadino. I dont think she's there now and I don't know if her food was Dominican influenced, but its worth looking at. Damian
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| Posts: 345 | Location: a town in La Mancha I'd prefer not to recall | Registered: 22 February 2004 | |
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I say when you get here, just go to CUatro Caminos (metro lines 1, 2 and 6) and just start walking North on Bravo Murillo towards Plaza de Castilla. And like Mariposita says, try the side streets. You should find something Dominican in that area. Shawn
"Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down" - SONG OF SOLOMON, Toni Morrison
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| Posts: 1250 | Location: Richmond, VA but in MADRID now | Registered: 10 February 2002 | |
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quote: Originally posted by mariposita:
The place that I was talking about is called Esquina Caribeña... it's at C/Almansa, 14.
I can´t thank you enough for the information. We went to the restaurant today for lunch and everything was fine. The meals are $8 euro and truly a tipica Dominicano Restaurant. My friend was so pleased. In the several hours we were in the neighborhood she saw about 50 Dominicanos, which is the most she has seen since January. It was nice to see the smile on her face when she saw someone from her country. Will post more information when I return to the USA. I am in Madrid until Sunday. |
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| Posts: 24 | Location: USA | Registered: 01 February 2007 | |
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I'm glad that your friend had a good time and met some Dominicans in the process. Like I said before, I met some Domincans, but it's not like they are in a neghborhood together, like rumanos, por ejemplo. Please tell us more when you get a chance. Shawn
"Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down" - SONG OF SOLOMON, Toni Morrison
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| Posts: 1250 | Location: Richmond, VA but in MADRID now | Registered: 10 February 2002 | |
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