Two young men from the Dominican Republic, the Cibao area, (opposite side of the island from the uber chic Punta Cana) Have a great little, elegant, superb bistro here in Naples - called Cibao Grille. Cibao means loosely translated "the place with many rocks" - according to the website. This may be one of the top two restaurants here in town, the only other I think of that compares, for quality, impeccable service, and FOOD !!! is perhaps Bleu Provence, which is downtown, off the beaten path, and I have posted about BP before. We now have about six or seven authentic french restaurants, which is very encouraging. Sr. Pedro of Cibao describes his menu as "continental with a carribean flair" - we enjoyed an Argentinian white wine, and FISH! Our guests had walleye and coconut grouper, and I had a fabulous crab stuffed prawn dish. The flan was the best I've ever had. If you make it down here, go to Cibao, but even in the off season you need a reservation! The room was almost full in late June! The owners know the de la Rentas, and have done charity events in the DR with them. Trust me, after living abroad for a year and then in NYC for twelve, I know a good place- and this is definitely a five star establishment. Enjoy! DF *****
