Three Guys From Miami

La Sagüesera: Before There was a Little Havana

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:44:45 GMT

Long before anyone spoke of “Little Havana,” the heart of Cuban culture in Miami was called “La Sagüesera,” a community whose commercial center was on the corner of Flagler Street and 12th Avenue. La Sagüesera—the name is a “Cubanization” of the word “southwest” that also evokes memories of a town with a similar sounding name in Cuba—was a section of Miami settled by the first wave of arriving Cubans.

A baseball great, a Cuban sandwich, and a summer evening at a new ballpark

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:43:27 GMT

In Miami, most families rarely if ever make Cuban sandwiches at home. The Cuban, the medianoche, and the pan con bistec are more typically eaten in a restaurant or picked up at a walk-up window. Here in the north, I have always longed for the day when I could enjoy these great sandwiches. Seeing the name of the great Tony O on this sandwich, well how can you go wrong?

Food Photo of the Month: Pan de Medianoche

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:42:35 GMT

We happened across this beautiful photo of pan de medianoche, Cuban bread’s sweeter cousin. Ana Sofia Pelaez has a great food website called “hungry sofia” and anyone who loves food should check it out. Pelaez has done a bit of experimenting with our recipe, and she created some beautiful loaves.

Three Guys Featured in New Book

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:28:58 GMT

We met Mark DeCarlo on a typically sultry Miami day back in 2005. DeCarlo was in Miami to tape two segments for his Travel Channel series, "Taste of America." The show, which left the air in 2008 after four hilarity-filled seasons, took viewers on a comically culinary tour of the United States. Each episode featured a different city and highlighted several local foods.

Cuban Cake Ladies

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:33:19 GMT

What started as a special request from Gloria and Emilo Estefan has turned into one of Miami’s new taste sensations. The Estefan’s daughter was planning her Quince party and had requested a cake in her favorite flavors: guava and cream cheese.

Iliana Lombardero, owner of Divine Delicacies Custom Cakes created a masterpiece that delighted the Estefans and has become a very popular selection at her bakery located near the FIU campus in Miami.

The Cuban Side of Key West

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:34:09 GMT

Sure, it is a great place to party and for most tourists, Key West is all about Piña coladas and Jimmy Buffet. After a hot day in the sun in Key West, the cool evening brings the nightly sunset festival on Mallory pier and a mile-long block party along historic Duval Street. With sun, sand, and fishing in the daytime and a lively party scene at night, it is easy to forget the great Cuban heritage of Key West. Cubans have been living in Key West for more than 150 years.

The Palace of Juices: One of the few Cuban classics remaining in Miami

Mon, 10 May 2010 17:46:15 GMT

It is Sunday in Miami, shortly past noon, and the after-church crowd is lining up at “El Segundo Palacio de los Jugos,” The Second Palace of Juices in the Miami-Dade community of Westchester. Already the long picnic tables under the shade of a large awning are beginning to fill as a dozen customers enjoy this fine day with an impromptu picnic.

Spanish Chorizo

Mon, 10 May 2010 17:47:02 GMT

When Cubans cook out, it's common to start the grilling with several Spanish-or Portuguese-style chorizos to be eaten as appetizers while the main dish cooks. Chorizos for the grill are not the typical dry cured Spanish chorizo, but a semi-cured cooking sausage.

The Secret Desires of YOUR Mother

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:31:44 GMT

Sure candy is dandy, and flowers may be nicer, but what she really wants this Mother's Day is a great Miami Cuban cookbook!

Miami's Beach Scene is South Florida's Biggist Attraction

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:39:02 GMT

You just can't come to Miami without enjoying the beach Miami's number one attraction. Miami Beach, and in particular South Beach, offer a unique combination of swimming, sunbathing, entertainment, dining, exercise, and people watching.

South Beach Nightlife

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:40:52 GMT

Club choices in South Beach are seemingly endless and change as frequently as the latest clothing fashions.

Who can this be?

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:47:30 GMT

Three Guys (and one of them is NOT Raúl!) in front of a famous Miami mural. Do you know where this picture was taken?

Jamón Ibérico

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:42:05 GMT

Jamón ibérico may just be the ultimate ham. The ham, more properly called a jamón ibérico de bellota, (there are other types of ibérico ham, but this is the best) is made from the ibérico pig. The pigs are allowed to range free and, several weeks before slaughter, the pigs roam the nearby oak forests where they gorge themselves on fallen acorns.

La Ideal Sandwich Shop in Tampa

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:02:29 GMT

If you want to experience some true, down home Cuban culture in Tampa, you can't beat La Ideal Sandwich Shop. This is a place where people come for their daily fix of Cuban coffee and conversation.

Six "Can’t Miss" Miami Cuban Restaurants

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:01:23 GMT

You can't experience Cuban culture in Miami without eating Cuban food! We see so many tourists eating Dunkin' Donuts for breakfast, Big Macs and Whoppers for lunch, and at dinner they splurge on something really exotic: Outback Steakhouse. When you come to Miami, why not break out of your shell? Get off of "The Beach" and get a real taste of Miami with these six dining gems.