especially with the Dominican community. Rice’s gymnasium on game night was the hottest ticket in the city and everyone wanted a part of his rise. “The word starts on the streets,” says ...

Beans and rice are key to the Dominican meal, but diners would be wise to ask the Santanas for other sides recommendations, like piquant habichuelas guisadas or hearty locrio, a seasoned rice with ...

Rice has reached near-fluency in Spanish. Thanks to the early-years exposure to prospects from the Dominican Republic, Rice speaks with a distinctly Dominican accent. The love goes both ways.

La bandara – the national dish of red beans, stewed meats, rice and fried green plantains ... problem finding their fix in this city: The Dominican Republic as a whole is known for its ...

The restaurant offers a variety of Dominican dishes, including stews, rice, seafood, and plantains. Vegetarian options are available, such as the mofongo, which can be made with broccoli and other ...

He was just very surprised because I'm very unassuming. To speak that Dominican Spanish with him was fun." Rice began learning Spanish back in middle school, and continued taking classes through ...