~ Sandra

In October 2000, my now ex-husband and I relocated from New Jersey to the Granite state in the hope of being the pioneers of bringing home cooked and fresh Caribbean food to the growing Latino and multicultural population in our state.

As we settled into the city of Manchester, we were eager to keep learning about our new neighborhood. We drove around town via South Willow Street, Elm Street, and Bridge St. From there we found Union Street where and came upon a Spanish speaking “bodega” (grocery store).

We continued driving down Union St. until we found a small little shop and with a "For Rent" sign. We were ecstatic as we saw our dream. We then started growing not only our business, Don Quijote but our community, and family.

We wanted to serve the diverse growing community in Manchester and bring with us the flavors of our Caribbean heritage. We saw the need of serving authentic Caribbean food to the Latino population and some other cultures in the Queen City.

" Supporting my community is essential to me and the Don Quijote family."

~Sandra

NeighborWorks: Community Building and Engagement

ISN New Hampshire

Manchester Proud Compass

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF)

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by sampling some of the Latin cuisine in the Queen City

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Owners have found ways to innovate and adapt during this time, not only because of what it meant to their livelihoods, but what their restaurants mean to their communities.

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Check us out on NHBR The Outstanding Women in Business Awards celebrate the success and achievements of women across New Hampshire’s diverse business community. Sandra Almonte 2022 Outstanding Women in Business Awardee

Check us out on the New Hampshire Chronicle Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by sampling some of the Latin cuisine in the Queen City

Check us out on nhpr Owners have found ways to innovate and adapt during this time, not only because of what it meant to their livelihoods, but what their restaurants mean to their communities.

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The Outstanding Women in Business Awards celebrate the success and achievements of women across New Hampshire’s diverse business community.

Sandra Almonte 2022 Outstanding Women in Business Awardee

Check us out on the
New Hampshire Chronicle
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by sampling some of the Latin cuisine in the Queen City

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Owners have found ways to innovate and adapt during this time, not only because of what it meant to their livelihoods, but what their restaurants mean to their communities.