Local eats: Mi Casa Restaurante – Authentic Dominican Cuisine

By: Louise Harris

We were excited about Mi Casa Restaurante’s grand opening on April 1 at 334 Burton St. SW in Grand Rapids, Mich. We were hopeful for good food because we knew the Madera family who owned the restaurant. The Madera family always sell quality products in their supermarket and know the food business. We were anticipating a good meal. We were not disappointed.
We ordered Consome Sancocho, a traditional Dominican stew. The main dish was ‘Chicharron con Chips de platano’, or Pork Fried Skin with Plantain chips; Arroz con gandules, a type of rice; Salsa de Ajo with mayo; Salsa de Ajo with ketchup; Salad and Garlic Salsa with Salt. We were impressed when the stew came to the table in a molcajete bowl. We soon learned the stew was the best representation of food you could get on the island. The meal gave our taste buds a sensual experience that we couldn’t get anywhere else.
We immediately brought up images of the Dominican Republic in our minds, which added to our enjoyment.
The other foods didn’t disappoint us either. We enjoyed every morsel we consumed during the visit.
Special guests of the restaurant visited on March 31, and the public tried the food the next day. All of those who attended the two-day grand opening participated in a truly Dominican experience. We expect great things from the restaurant in the next few months. We recommend you attend and experience it for yourself.
The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the Facebook page for more information. www.facebook.com/Mi-Casa-Restaurante-1667061096889034