(Long Island, N.Y.) Gran Jubilee Restaurant provides a tasty Latin experience! Spanish food true to the mix, flavors, freshness and spice of Dominican cuisine in an atmosphere that provides an ambiance of Latin America with Spanish music and decor of the region of the Dominican Republic.
Upon entering the restaurant the unusual decor captivates patrons immediately reminding one of a hut straight out of the Dominican Republic complete with thatched “roof,” “campo” motif, country, bamboo, straw, wood look and straight-backed chairs.
Odds are you’re going to walk out of Gran Jubilee pleasantly satisfied. A well-executed mojito or caipirinha from this reasonably priced Latin spot should do you quite nicely. In choosing the appropriate meal it is hard to make a mistake on the Dominican and international menu. Everything is flavorful, fresh, and from the heart of the land.
When loyal and new patrons walk in they leave the United States behind as they enter the Spanish inhabitants of the Dominican Republic. Even the most distinguished palates will experience tastes they have never before savored when they decide to eat here at Gran Jubilee in Elmhurst, Queens. The Spanish dishes are terrific and the food is so mouth-watering that it practically melts in one’s mouth. Gran Jubilee brings good food to a whole other level for the typical diner. This is a wonderful restaurant where one can go for almost any meal they want and expect in return some of the best entrees they’ve ever had. Only the best is served to the many satisfied diners and anybody who loves an International and Latin food menu will enjoy their meal at Gran Jubilee Restaurant.
On their existing menu a signature dish includes mofongo (mashed plantains) with chicken, superbly created, this dish is presented inside the pilon (mortar and pestle) as the original farmers in the Dominican farm fields ate it. Other favorites include goat in a Cajun sauce and seafood in a pumpkin. Flavorings on both magnificent dishes are delicious with generous portions. Another classic dish is the churrasco which comes with Argentine style chimichurri sauce, rice and beans.
Executive Chef Nelson Rodriguez prepared several dishes for my film crew including the newly invented fresh shrimp, parsley, garlic sautéed with fresh potatoes, some vegetables delicately light and exquisitely satisfying.
“Baseball Players Alex Rodriguez, Pedro Martinez and even President Barack Obama have enjoyed dinner here,” confessed Owner and creator Domingo Tavarez.
After dinner guests can enjoy the rhythms of the night at their downstairs speakeasy nightclub. Jubilee brings the hottest live acts and has the best DJs spinning Spanish beats. Kriss on Fridays is a beast! A heavy hitter from La Mega, DJ Lobo appears and entertains on Saturday whose specialty is reggaeton and merengue. The best part of this Spanish hot spot is that the Latin ladies are luscious.
The restaurant is conveniently located from Long Island and Manhattan just one block away from LaGuardia Airport and is located at 23-04 94th Street East Elmhurst.
For more information please visit www.granrancho.com.
Afterwards I interviewed my dinner guests Music Managers and Club Promoters David El Chino and Edwin Navarrete about their latest client, Singing Sensation Kristy Rodriguez.
Mr. El Chino’s ethnic origins are from Cuban/Ecuadorian parents. He was born in Summit, NJ on July 28, 1989. His love for music and the entertainment industry began at the age of 15 when he appeared in the musical “Grease” and “West Side Story”. Mr. El Chino is a prominent promoter in the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale night clubs circuit. Recently he received a Bachelor’s of Business in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University. Mr. El Chino collaborated with family member Zoe Bohorquez about promoting an Irish band, UnderGround, back in Ireland. He was impressed with their style of music and decided to sign and manage them. Because of his professional efforts UnderGround received the “Best New Girl Group Award” at the Irish Music Awards. Mr. El Chino’s recently formed BED Management Group with his partners Edwin Navarrete and Baron Forbes. The managing company is flourishing and has helped his artist land record deals, TV and radio station interviews, music videos, and collaborations with other big name artists.
Their new client Kristy Rodriguez’s heritage is from a Cuban family in Miami, Florida. Kristy’s passion for music began at the tender age of eight. When other youngster were shopping at the mall, going to see the latest film flick, or attending parties, Kristy began training her vocals. She started singing, acting and learning her craft at a local non-profit theatre organization.
By the time she was ten years old she began performing in local musical productions such as; “The Wizard of Oz”, “Once on this Island” and “Grease.” She also performed in the musicals “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”, “Pippin” and “Children of Eden” at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Seeing her talent, her family invested in piano, dance, acting and modeling classes. Her dance studies included Jazz, Ballet, Latin and Hip-Hop. “When my friends were out at the movies or at the mall, I was singing; it was always my first priority. Nothing makes me happier and there is nothing I would rather do,” Kristy emotionally revealed during our interview.
One of her most impressive accomplishments was performing at Disney World as a part of the “Candle Light – Voices of Liberty Choir” three years in a row. Kristy also participated in numerous school productions and even the dance team. At the age of 17 Kristy participated in a worldwide competition known as “Talent Rock”. At that competition Kristy met with representatives from several of the largest record labels. There she was told her talent would take her far and wide. As a result, she met Jason Davis; president of “Fahrenheit Music Group”, a continuous positive influence in this young singers’ life.
This multi-talented bilingual singer and songwriter recently recorded her first single “Closer” with a multi-platinum producer bringing her new powerful pop sound to the surface. Her second single “Handle It” produced by Jae Heat part of the infamous “Team Pitbull” captivates that Miami club sound to new heights. Ms. Rodrigues resides in New York where she is signed non-exclusively to “Model Management, Inc”. “I never thought I would be modeling, it’s funny where life takes you” Kristy revealed.
Her exquisite voice and Latin beauty is prominent in the Miami club scene and she is currently in negotiations with Atlantic records and other important record labels. This Cubanita is a breath of fresh air capturing everyone’s attention and turning heads nationwide.
For more information on booking Kristy Rodriguez for your next event or for more information on her talents please visit www.bedmanage.com.
