{"id":519383,"date":"2026-08-03T16:57:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T20:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/amigos-restaurant-is-recognized-for-its-four-decades-of-excellence-in-the-gastronomic-sector\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T16:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T20:57:02","slug":"amigos-restaurant-is-recognized-for-its-four-decades-of-excellence-in-the-gastronomic-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/style\/amigos-restaurant-is-recognized-for-its-four-decades-of-excellence-in-the-gastronomic-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Amigos\u2019 restaurant is recognized for its four decades of excellence in the gastronomic sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Santiago de los Caballeros.-<\/strong><\/em> The iconic Restaurante Amigos was honored with the 2026 Business Achievement Award, a distinction granted in honor of its 40-year history and for its valuable contributions to the economic and social development of the Cibao region and the Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important award was granted by the international organizations, Dominican Intl Business &amp; Tourism Chamber, Inc., The Ballester Business Group and El Mundo de los Negocios. The distinction was received by the establishment&#8217;s CEO, Onassis Genao, together with her son Sean and Raymond Ulloa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Onassis Genao expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to continue offering an excellent gastronomic experience, based on the quality, innovation, and attentive service that has characterized the restaurant for four decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These recognitions seek to make visible the legacy of the entrepreneurs who have built great brands and companies, to strengthen trust among the population of Santiago, the Cibao, and the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside the Amigos restaurant, business leaders such as Jos\u00e9 Clase were recognized, as well as a posthumous tribute to Hu\u00e1scar Rodriguez (Cementos Cibao), Tom\u00e1s Pastoriza (Banco del Progreso), and \u00c1ngel Rodr\u00edguez (founder of Ferreteria Bellon), along with the Junior Chamber and Capex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend reading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a solid track record, which began in 1986 in the United States, Restaurante Amigos has established itself as one of the main benchmarks of Dominican gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is currently among the best-rated restaurants in Santiago and the country, with a 4.8-star rating, in addition to being one of the gastronomic establishments with the largest community of followers on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This new recognition is in addition to the 2024 Restaurant of the Year award, granted by the Dominican Federation of Merchants (FDC); the 2025 Guinness World Record for the largest mofongo in the world, with an official weight of 560 kilograms, becoming a Dominican heritage; the 2025 Travellers\u2019 Choice recognition from Tripadvisor, which places the restaurant among the top 10% of the best-rated establishments on the platform; as well as a special recognition from the Dominican Federation of Merchants for obtaining the international Guinness World Record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, the company holds a certification issued by the Ministry of Labor, which evidences its commitment to good labor practices and compliance with the standards established by the ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this new distinction, Restaurante Amigos continues to consolidate itself as one of the main benchmarks of Dominican gastronomy and maintains its commitment to continue offering an experience of excellence to each of its visitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santiago de los Caballeros.- The iconic Restaurante Amigos was honored with the 2026 Business Achievement Award, a distinction granted in honor of its 40-year history and for its valuable contributions to the economic and social development of the Cibao region and the Dominican Republic. 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