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Havana -- The Photography of Hans Engels See what the Cuba of today looks like after suffering more than four decades of Communism. This book captures the beautiful architecture of Havana -- a city of both sad and breathtaking beauty. If you haven't been to Havana in many years, or even if you've never been there, this book is a must have. See Havana before the Canadian and European developers get a hold of it... (more)
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Construction crews are working around the clock to finish the Miami Freedom Tower in time for its grand opening May 20. The date is very significant to Miami Cubans because it marks the 100-year anniversary of Cuba's independence from Spain. The site is very significant to Miami Cubans because it is the place where nearly a half million Cuban immigrants were processed into the United States between 1962 and 1974. The Freedom Tower stands today as a symbol to all Cuban Americans. With nearly $40 million of improvements, the Tower will now be accessible to everyone with a 15,000-square-foot gallery and interactive museum. The Tower will also feature an extensive library and research center, including a database of Cuban immigrants to aid researchers. In the coming months, visitors will be able to enjoy a beautiful outdoor Freedom Plaza, filled with typical Cuban plants and trees including a giant Ceiba tree at the center of the plaza.
This LA version of Versailles Restaurant is not as fancy as the Versailles in Miami. This is strictly an informal place, with Formica tables, and very little in the way of decorating. But we do like the prices. They are very reasonable here and the food is good, making this one of the better dining bargains in Los Angeles. The Versailles is a small chain of Cuban restaurants. It must be one of the oldest Cuban spots in LA -- the one on La Cienega and Pico looks like it has been there forever! People obviously come here for the food and NOT the atmosphere. It's very Spartan, yet the place is always hopping... (more) Atlanta's Havana Sandwich Shop The Havana Sandwich Shop is a true hole-in-the-wall restaurant, the kind we love to find in any city. They serve their black beans with yellow rice, but the rice is so good with green peas, tomatoes and onions, we had to overlook this small quirk. It seemed a shame to mix the frijoles with the yellow rice, which has a delicate flavor of its own! Step up to the cafeteria-style counter and order a Cuban sandwich, nicely put together with good helping of meat, cheese, and pickles on fresh pan Cubano... (more)
Planning a Trip to Cuba? We Have One Word of Advice: Don't "The tourists come here, eat our food, sleep in the best hotels, (have sex with) our women ... and then go home and we have nothing," said a young Cuban man relaxing one evening on Havana's waterfront Malecon. "I'm sure they are good people, but they are stupid. They have no idea what we go through and they don't care." -Excerpt from "Cuba on the Brink?" Tom Carter, Washington Times, 2000 We get many emails each week asking us for advice on travel to Cuba. We beg people to spend their vacations elsewhere! If you think tourism is helping the Cuban people, think again. The money from your tourist dollars goes right into the pockets of Fidel and his henchmen. For an unbiased view on Cuban travel, READ ON. |
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 If you've ever been to Miami, you have probably seen many people eating arepas at lunch counters or walk-up café windows. Arepas are delicious little cornmeal pancakes, very popular in Colombia. You see them all over Miami. One brand, Arepa Queen is very popular at festivals and other events. The traditional arepa served in Miami has two cornmeal pancakes with a layer of cheese inside. The pancakes are slightly sweet and have a delicious corn flavor... (more) They sell a lot of salmon in the Miami area. When the price is good, Raúl loves to buy about 10 pounds and have a huge cookout for friends and family. The salmon is wrapped in foil with onion, celery and spices and cooked on a grill until tender and juicy. The cooked salmon is served with a delicious lime- mayonnaise sauce... (more)
We check out the latest release by Cuban artists. From "Here Comes...el Son - Songs of The Beatles with a Cuban Twist" to the "Cuban Jam Session", check out the newest hits... (more)
Cuban writer-performer Albita's classic album: "Una Una Mujer Como Yo," is now available on CD. Check out this great CD and the entire Albita catalogue here... (more)
Sergios Serves Great Cuban Food This place turns out more Cuban sandwiches over the lunch hour than just about any place in Miami, so you know they must be doing something right! Looks are deceiving here. Sergio's proves that sometimes the best gifts come in the plainest packages. Forget the fancy places with their linen tablecloths and fancy table settings. What you get here is good, down home Cuban cooking -- just like your Mima used to make in Havana! They serve one of the best palomilla steak platters in town for the money...(more)
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