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Dominó (Chile)
Dominó is a Chilean chain of ''fuente de soda'' restaurants, a type of establishment specializing in Chilean-style fast food. While the completo is what they are best known for, Dominó also serves Chilean-style sandwiches, empanadas and salads. Beginning with one location in central Santiago, Dominó has since expanded to have locations across the country. History The first Dominó opened in 1952 on Calle Agustinas, Agustinas street. This location is still in operation to this day. Founded by Pedro Pubill, he sought to bring an American style soda fountain restaurant (which were very popular at the time) to Chile. As Dominó established itself, it became known for its creativity in their menu. Many consider Dominó to be the first to set the trend of having numerous different unique completo combinations. Dominó would operate solely out of their original location until 1995 when they opened their second location also in central Santiago. This expansion would be followed by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile as well as one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is the center of Chile's most densely populated region, the Santiago Metropolitan Region, whose total population is 8 million which is nearly 40% of the country's population, of which more than 6 million live in the city's continuous urban area. The city is entirely in the country's central valley. Most of the city lies between above mean sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has been the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city has a downtown core of 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side-streets, dotted by art deco, neo-gothic, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is shaped by several stand-alone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, lined by parks such as Parque Forestal and Balmaceda Park. The Andes Mountains can be seen from most points ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
