Okay, if I don't have a chimi when I go to Santo Domingo, then I haven't been to Santo Domingo. Chimis are every local’s favorite and uniquely Dominican. It’s like the Dominican interpretation of the hamburger. It is beef on a waterbread bun that is lightly toasted with lettuce and that special chimi sauce. Usually, chimi stands (like hot dog or pretzel stands in the US) are found on busy corners. A few chairs are most often kept around in case you want to chow down right there. Everyone has chimis whether they are in shorts and camis or in pants and a blouse. You go however you are dressed. They are messy, though, so keep that in mind. When my friends want to hang out and we are hungry but short on cash, we head for the chimi stands.