We start early on Christmas Eve day, setting up the roaster, starting the charcoal, laying out the pig and of course, enjoying a beer or two and plenty of snacks as we watch the pig roast the day away.
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Families and entire neighborhoods would gather together and have a GREAT feast. Cuban families include grandparents, uncles, brothers, second, third and fourth cousins, and basically anyone you've ever met who liked your jokes and complimented you on your food.
Noche Buena parties are very large and there is always an abundance of food! Noche Buena means Good Night. For Cubans, it's all about family and friends, a time to celebrate life with good food, good music, and love. It is truly the most beautiful and heart-warming celebration of the entire year.
The roasted pig was always the main attraction. Along with the pig, there was black beans, white rice, yuca con mojo, salad, and of course lots of Cuban bread.
In the days before Christmas Eve, everyone would start preparing desserts. Popular desserts included orange and grapefruit shells (cascos) in a heavy syrup and buñuelos -- a type of fried sweet dough with powdered sugar and syrup.
In this love letter to the city of Miami, local artist Tony Mendoza and the Three Guys From Miami’s own Glenn Lindgren take you on a tour of the Latin side of this vibrant, multicultural city. Come explore with us as we discover the hidden gems of Miami neighborhoods, from the streets of Little Havana to the Art Deco palaces of Miami Beach.
Miami Lost & Found is a combination of three genres: pop culture, art book, and travel guide.
As pop culture, Miami Lost & Found is an exploration of the customs and traditions that make living in Miami such a uniquely Latin experience. The authors paint a picture of Cuban culture in America from its earliest beginnings, to day-to-day life in Miami today. We have written this book to appeal to both Anglo and Latin audiences. For Cuban Americans, it’s also a great "cultural memory book" that they can buy for themselves and gift to their children and grandchildren.
As an art book, Miami Lost & Found is a fantastic collection of some of Tony Mendoza’s best work: 41 pieces of colorful art that capture the heart and soul of this vibrant Latin community. Miami Lost & Found will make an attractive purchase for the collector and art enthusiast.
As a travel guide, Miami Lost & Found helps readers discover both the famous and the not so famous. It includes everything from popular local landmarks to off-the-beaten-track destinations -- restaurants, entertainment venues, landmarks, and local attractions -- that seldom make it into “traditional” travel guides. Readers will become experts on classic Cuban foods, and we’ll help them put that expertise to practical advantage in Miami’s bakeries, restaurants, and shops. Miami Lost & Found is a superb resource for both the cultural and the casual traveler alike and a perfect take-away memento of a trip to Miami.
Publishers and Agents
Interested in publishing or repping Miami Lost and Found?
Interested parties should contact the authors at 3guys@icuban.com and we will send you a copy of the manuscript.
You may have also seen Tony's work on the cover of the Miami Hispanic Yellow Pages.
Tony works and lives in Miami with his wife, Lina, daughter, Sarah Amaris, and son, Daniel Felipe.
Tony was the winner of the 2007 Arte de America Hispana Competition and his artwork has been featured in Cigar City Magazine, The Miami Herald, Miami New Times, Cigar Snob Magazine, Vanidades, and Selecta Magazine. Tony also made an appearance on the PBS show "Postcards from Buster."
Tony’s style has been described as “Primitive Expressionist,” and he works mainly with acrylic on canvas. Tony has exhibited his artwork at galleries and shows throughout Florida.
The murals have become a real tourist attraction and thousands of people have taken a few shots of the wife and kids in front of this colorful artwork. The murals have even been used a s a backdrop for TV and print advertising, including a now famous spot for a car company.
Tony was born in New York, but raised in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Tony’s simple and colorful paintings uniquely capture the spirit and vibrancy of Miami with a unique style and a great sense of humor.
It’s almost hard to describe the experience. The ham is rich with fat, much of which is monounsaturated and therefore healthy, like olive oil. Sliced paper thin, it is only moderately chewy and the fat dissolves on the tongue like butter. No matter how you slice it, it’s all about the flavor. Salty yet not overly “hammy” like most American hams, the ibérico has a subtle nutty taste.
- Jamón Ibérico
- Check out Tony's website for great Christmas Gift Ideas.
- tonymendozaart.com
See the Sentir Cubano Mural:
Address:
- 3100 SW 8th St
- Miami, FL 33135
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- Miami, FL 33135
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Tony has sold many of these at art shows around Florida. It is especially popular with Cuban-Americans who live this dual culture. Also a great gift for Cubans married to Americans!
Now you can order your print ONLINE exclusively at iCuban!
This is a signed and numbered giclee reproduction on canvas, unframed. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Dimensions: 16"x 24"
Price includes shipping and handling
