Kubano

The last time I was between FSU and FAMU I passed a food truck offering up Cuban fare. Sadly it was raining, and in the interest of not becoming drenched I sought lunch from a drier location Continue reading →

Julio’s Cafe Tropical

With the complimentary hotel breakfast in the rear view mirror I cruised around downtown Clewiston looking for a place to eat lunch. Seeing nothing of interest on my way towards Continue reading →

Habana’s Boardwalk

After ruling out Thai my friend Matt and I agreed to meet up for some Cuban food at Habana’s Boardwalk. Traffic was unusually heavy, and I was eventually able to squeeze into the parking lot. Continue reading →

Gordos – Market Square

When I arrived in Tallahassee one of the first places I ate was Gordos on Pensacola Street. Growing up in New Hampshire I had never eaten Cuban food, and I was instantly smitten by their sandwiches piled high with pork products. Continue reading →

Ropa Vieja at the Cuban Grill

When Carlos’ Cuban Café closed I was sad. When I read the owners opened a new restaurant near Esposito’s Garden Center on Capital Circle NE visions of their Masitas (fried pork chunks) danced in my head. Continue reading →

Sugar Bakery

After a four plus hour drive to Winter Haven I was hungry.  I found the location where my afternoon appointment was scheduled and drove around the downtown area looking for an interesting place to eat.  I decided to try Sugar Bakery. I parked at a nearby office and made the short walk to the restaurant. … Continue reading →