FOOD SERVICE AT MONTE PLACIDO
We do not have a restaurant on Monte Placido. We offer a meal upon arrival, as a service for our clients. Many travel weary guests are delighted to relax when they arrive and not have to go back out again. The meal you choose will be the same meal for everyone in your group. Items listed below will serve 2 people. The price is for 2 people with a reduced charge for each additional person. No additional costs are added for taxes or service. We ask for payment in cash as we do not take credit cards on Monte Placido.
Our hot meals and sandwiches are homemade and need to be ordered with 24 hours advance notice. Food is prepared in our kitchen, especially for you, and delivered to your home. We only serve hot meals before 8PM. If your arrival time is late we can have items served cold waiting for you in the refrigerator.
DOMINICAN COOKING
Dominican food relies on aromatic vegetables for a delicious seasoning that is flavorful but not very spicy. Typically, you will find onions, carrots, celery, thyme, parsley, cilantro and garlic. Plus spices, like oregano, and seasonings like lime for its healthy bursts of flavor. Considering the colonial history of the Dominican Republic, its food has adapted Spanish, African, and Taíno Indian influences. The style of cooking is called “Comida Créole” which is popular throughout the Caribbean.
Our hot meals and sandwiches are homemade and need to be ordered with 24 hours advance notice. Food is prepared in our kitchen, especially for you, and delivered to your home. We only serve hot meals before 8PM. If your arrival time is late we can have items served cold waiting for you in the refrigerator.
DOMINICAN COOKING
Dominican food relies on aromatic vegetables for a delicious seasoning that is flavorful but not very spicy. Typically, you will find onions, carrots, celery, thyme, parsley, cilantro and garlic. Plus spices, like oregano, and seasonings like lime for its healthy bursts of flavor. Considering the colonial history of the Dominican Republic, its food has adapted Spanish, African, and Taíno Indian influences. The style of cooking is called “Comida Créole” which is popular throughout the Caribbean.
MENU
APPETIZER: Served any time.
$6 dollars for two people. $3 dollars each additional person.
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Choice of Hummus OR Guacamole.
Severed with gluten free yuca crackers. Yuca or “cazabe” is called the bread of the Conquista. 
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SOUP OR SALAD: served anytime.
$6 dollars for two people. $3 dollars each additional person.
Choice of Soup OR Salad
Choice of Soup OR Salad
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AUYAMA (Squash) SOUP
Served with toasted bread. |
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SLICED TOMATO SALAD
Served with caramelized onion. |
SANDWICHES: served any time with 24 hour notice.
$16 dollars for two people. $6 dollars each additional person.
Choice of chicken, tuna or egg salad sandwiches. Served with chips, sliced tomato & pickle.
Choice of chicken, tuna or egg salad sandwiches. Served with chips, sliced tomato & pickle.
MAIN COURSE served hot: only before 8PM with 24 hour notice.
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POLLO GUISADO (Stewed chicken) $20 dollars for two people. $8 dollars each additional person. This is a savory dish typical of the Dominican Republic. It is served with white rice and beans. |
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PESCADO CON COCO
(Fish with coconut sauce) $25 dollars for two people. $10 dollars each additional person. This dish evokes a tranquil day at the beach. It is popular with Dominicans from the Samana Peninsula. Served with a vegetable and rice to soak up the sauce. |
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VEGAN DELIGHT $16 dollars for two people. $7 dollars each additional person. A hearty meal of brown rice, beans and fried eggplant. |
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LASAGNE or POTATO CHEESE GRATIN In a pan that serves two for $14 per pan. Served with garlic bread. |
HOT SIDE DISHES: only before 8pm with 24 hour notice.
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Choice of Aripita de Yuca (Yuca cakes) or Tostones
$7 dollars for two people. $2 each additional person. With ketchup and slices of lime. |
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BEVERAGES
Beverages can be ordered in advance and put in your refrigerator to chill or,
purchased at our reception.
We offer additional food and beverage, and other useful items in our reception, at Don’s Colmado.
purchased at our reception.
We offer additional food and beverage, and other useful items in our reception, at Don’s Colmado.
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HIRING A COOK / CHEF
A COOK - Our maid, Christina or caretaker's wife Jeanette, can do typical Dominican country cooking. She will prepare food you provide, set the table and clean up afterwards. For her cooking service it is $15 dollars per meal, up to six people. Over six people she will need to bring a helper for a $10 dollar additional charge.
A CHEF - For a special treat you can hire a professional chef. The chef will artistically prepare food you provide, set the table, and clean up afterwards. For his delicious chef service he will charge $60 dollars per meal, up to six people. If you do not want to bother doing the shopping, The chef will provide the food and the price will vary from $25 - $35 dollars per person depending on the type of food you desire. This per person price is in addition to his chef service fee. Seems expensive, but consider this is for a well trained chef coming to your home and the final price includes taxes and service. In the end it is not more than you would pay for a high quality meal in a restaurant.
Reservation requires a 50% non-refundable deposit.
A CHEF - For a special treat you can hire a professional chef. The chef will artistically prepare food you provide, set the table, and clean up afterwards. For his delicious chef service he will charge $60 dollars per meal, up to six people. If you do not want to bother doing the shopping, The chef will provide the food and the price will vary from $25 - $35 dollars per person depending on the type of food you desire. This per person price is in addition to his chef service fee. Seems expensive, but consider this is for a well trained chef coming to your home and the final price includes taxes and service. In the end it is not more than you would pay for a high quality meal in a restaurant.
Reservation requires a 50% non-refundable deposit.
MEALS DELIVERED
You are renting a home with a fully equipped kitchen. However, you may find yourself not in the mood to cook. Good news, we have a pizza menu available and can arrange for delivery. In addition there is a service that will pick up and deliver from about 10 restaurants in Las Terrenas. An app can be downloaded to Google Play called Komida. There you can look over the choices and make your selection. In your home you will find the information and the delivery address to give Komida.
Payments to Komida are cash only.
Payments to Komida are cash only.
MASSAGE
Under the pool cabana is a cozy little room we use for our massage area. The table can also be set outdoors to enjoy the fresh sea breeze.We can also arrange for a manicure/ pedicure.
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Julia will travel here and charge $35 dollars for a one hour SWEDISH MASSAGE. It is firm yet calming pressure that improves blood circulation, eases muscle tension, and improves flexibility. A wonderful way to relax after a busy day.
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If you prefer a THERAPEUTIC OR DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE, Jeremy is your man! He charges $55 an hour (not including tip). Jeremy is in high demand and needs at least 24 hour advance notice with a 50% non refundable deposit..
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YOGA AND RELAXATION
Diana has a passion for Yoga. In 2011, she decided to turn a natural cave area on the front of the hill into a Yoga Studio. Folks jokingly called it her "folly". Guess she had the last laugh. Bring your camera and follow the steps near the pool all the way down to visit a marvelous creation - Shiva's Cave.
Shiva's Cave is fully equipped with mats, belts, and blocks. It even has an Iyengar Rope Wall. Guests are welcome to use the space to practice on their own. There may be a schedule of classes (seasonal).
Shiva's Cave is fully equipped with mats, belts, and blocks. It even has an Iyengar Rope Wall. Guests are welcome to use the space to practice on their own. There may be a schedule of classes (seasonal).
THE YOGA TEACHER
Oscar or his wife Anjali ar available to schedule private or group classes. To travel from Las Terrenas, they charge $75 dollars for up to five people for a one hour class. Over five people is an extra $15 dollars per person. Reservation requires a 50% deposit.
HIKING IN THE HILLS
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Ready for an adventure? Hire a guide to take you hiking in the hills and find the true beauty and heart of the Dominican Republic. Our guide speaks only Spanish and knows the Dominican names and medicinal uses of plants which he will point out along the way. He is knowledgeable about the birds and numerous fruit trees. The hike is good exercise and you will need sturdy shoes.
- 2 1/2 hour hike $20 dollars up to five people. - 4 1/2 hour hike $30 dollars up to five people. |
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DESIGNATED DRIVER
Enjoy an evening out in town worry free. Vincente will drive you to town and bring you to the restaurant and bars to enjoy the Las Terrenas nightlife. He will wait for you while you party and bring you safely home. Six can fit in his pick-up truck or he can drive your car. He charges $35 dollars for up to two hours, and $5 dollars each additional hour. However, after 1:00AM it is $10 dollars each additional hour.
FRESH FISH DELIVERED!
Freddy is our local fisherman. He is happy to bring his fresh catch of the day up our hill so you can make your selection. Freddy can also deliver shrimp and lobster (in season). His price is the same as in town. Freddy will even take you along fishing if you want to try and catch your own dinner.