# Nine Samaná restaurants compete in 'Plato del Verano'

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Published: 2026-09-09T13:31:53.263Z
Modified: 2026-09-09T13:31:53.263Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Gastronomía y Turismo
Summary: The third edition of 'Plato del Verano' brings together nine Samaná restaurants to showcase sustainable gastronomy and local produce, a meeting that boosts the province's food tourism.

## Article

Samaná is once again setting the table with local produce and sustainable criteria. The third edition of **'Plato del Verano'**, the invitation-only gastronomic contest organized by the province, has brought together **nine restaurants** to compete with proposals that highlight local Dominican cuisine. The initiative, already a fixed date on the calendar, reinforces Samaná's profile as a destination that sells not just beaches, but also a **culinary offering with identity**.

The contest, as reported by [Arecoa](https://www.arecoa.com/destinos/2026/09/08/nueve-restaurantes-destacan-la-gastronomia-sostenible-de-samana-en-la-tercera-edicion-de-plato-del-verano/), is aimed at local establishments and has become a platform for local chefs to show that sustainability is also a tourist argument. The takeaway is clear: **gastronomy is gaining ground as a differentiating driver** for provinces seeking to attract travelers who want experiences, not just accommodation.

For the sector, events like this are a useful tool because they stretch the season and generate movement in restaurants that depend on tourism. And here's the thing: Samaná isn't starting from scratch. It has top-notch raw materials and a community of chefs learning to tell that story. That a contest can gather nine establishments in its third edition is the best sign that local cuisine has a future.

## Sources

- Arecoa: https://www.arecoa.com/destinos/2026/09/08/nueve-restaurantes-destacan-la-gastronomia-sostenible-de-samana-en-la-tercera-edicion-de-plato-del-verano/

## Citation

Nine Samaná restaurants compete in 'Plato del Verano'. Turismo News. 2026-09-09. https://turismo.news/en/digest/sustainable-gastronomy-samana-plato-verano