FOOD STORES
There are 2 main food markets in the town of Dewey. MAYRA'S (also referred to as CHELIN'S,
pronounced chayleens) has the largest selection of foods & general goods. They close for siesta between 1:30-3:30 daily
and are closed on Sundays.
The other, across
the bridge (a few blocks from Mayra's), is COLMADO MILKA'S, whose hours are more accommodating. They also have a butcher
in the back and a pretty good selection of all groceries. Prices are a little higher. Both have produce in their refrigerated
sections and a large assortment of frozen foods. They are open on Sunday mornings. They also sell wine and beer.
ISLA DEL SOL MINI MARKET is located one block up the hill
from the airport. They have a modest range of items including some beer and wine. Closed Sundays.
The nearest food store to Casa SuMarco is called
COLMADO GENESIS which has recently been renovated and expanded. It's very local in flavor, has good prices, and is well-stocked
with basics from milk to produce to meats. Open 7 days a week. Look for a sign on the main road (heading toward Zoni beach
from Casa SuMarco) pointing down the street it's on. (Sorry, no street names or numbers anywhere on the island!)
A great place to check out for
the island's best selection of wines/liquors, specialty and
gourmet foods, excellent (frozen) meats is EL EDEN, located near
Milka's. They have wonderful grain breads, sandwiches, cold cuts, and home-prepared foods like veggie lasagna. Prices
are on the high side but quality is tops. Some evenings they serve sit-down dinners.
Fresh white bread (and sometimes a version of whole wheat) is made daily at PAN DELI in town and really nice sandwiches
and prepared salads to take to the beach—but often long lines, slow service. Delicious white bread is also made fresh
daily at PANEDERÍA EL PATIO near the airport, where they also make nice sandwiches (but usually only until 11am).
There
are a few more small delis and groceries, both in town and in local neighborhoods, that are not mentioned here.
