New Cooking Classes at Secrets Cap Cana

A HIGHLIGHT of a stay at the new Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic is its upscale gourmet and regional cuisine. In addition to the 24-hour room service, there are six bars and 10 restaurants to choose from, helmed by new Executive Chef Ibai Torres, who hails from the Basque region of Spain. Must-try dishes include sirloin with smoked iron foie gras at Bordeaux restaurant as well as several traditional Dominican dishes such as sancocho, a hearty stew of root vegetables and meats, and coconut shrimp in sweet tamarind sauce. For guests who want to up their cooking game, there is the opportunity to participate in hands-on cooking classes and learn how to make Dominican guacamole or fresh ceviche featuring local sea bass, chillo (similar to red snapper) and tuna mixed with fixings such as diced Banilejo mango, red onion, corn, slivered pepper and a variety of other ingredients. www.secretsresorts.com