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October 2006
Fishing in the Keys We land some big ones with the King of the Yellowtails!
Three Guys & One Fish
A Big Yellowtail
The Three Guys From Miami, Glenn Lindgren, Raúl Musibay, and Jorge Castillo, recently taped an episode of a new fishing program called: Pescando en Los Cayos or Fishing in The Keys.

Captain Diego Toiran (the King of the Yellowtails) and his friend Captain Omar Fernandez invited the Guys down to the Keys for two days of fishing for yellowtail snapper.

The Guys have never passed up an opportunity to go fishing!

"Fishing with experts who know the local waters is a real treat," says Castillo. "Captain Diego not only took us to the hot spots, he showed us exactly how to rig and present the bait for the best results."

It was a hot September weekend in the Keys. However, the three Cuban cookbook authors caught their share of yellowtail snappers and report that all of the action made up for the heat.

Lindgren sums it up best, "How did I know it was hot? First, I felt like I was going to die. Second, Raúl said it was hot and when Raúl says that -- you know it's really hot."

A couple of bottles of cold water and one of Lindgren's favorite tricks -- a handful of ice cubes stuffed into the fishing hat and planted firmly on top of the head -- soon brought the Guys back to some semblance of normality.

"Once the fish started hitting, we forgot all about being hot," Musibay says.

Toiran and his boat, the "Reel Smoker" are very well known in the lower Keys. From his home base in Cudjoe Key, Toiran has been offering guide services for the past decade and was a commercial fisherman for several years before that.

Fernandez likes to fish for grouper, mangrove snapper, barracuda, sailfish, and black fin tuna. As for favorite fish, the "King" clearly loves his yellowtail, but Fernandez likes the dolphin fish, "dorado" in Spanish. He considers the dolphin the most beautiful fish in the ocean, and pound for pound the hardest fighting fish.

"They are plentiful and you don't fish them, you track them down and hunt them," Fernandez says. "They are among the best tasting and versatile fish to cook in different ways."

Toiran has been working on a new project, a fishing show for television. Toiran had worked on a previous fishing show and with the retirement of its host, saw an opportunity.

"The show was called Vamos a Pescar -- Let's go Fishing," says Toiran. "It aired close to 10 years in Miami and was hosted by Julian Bernal. I had worked with Julian so I knew a little bit about what it takes to put together a television program.

"Catching yellowtail, especially in the daytime, requires a lot of skill and knowledge. First you have to find the fish, and happily the Reel Smoker is equipped with the latest GPS and fish locating equipment.

Once Captain Diego finds a hole filled with yellowtail, he must position his boat up current from the fish and drop anchor.

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Jorge Castillo, Raúl Musibay, and Diego Toiran
The Three Guys show off a big yellowtail
(L-R) Jorge Castillo, Glenn Lindgren, and Raúl Musibay.
Three guys, two fish, and Glenn behind the camera.
(L-R) Jorge Castillo, Raúl Musibay, and Diego Toiran.
Scenes from a Kick-off Weekend
We kicked off our new book, "Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban" with a weekend of promotional appearances September 29 through October 2. With two book signings, a TV appearance, radio appearance, and newspaper interview, we gave the book a great send off. It was especially fun to meet many of our hard core fans who came to our book signings.

Best of all, the media is starting to take notice of the new book with recent articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Providence Journal, Miami Herald, The Flint Journal, and the Miami New Times.

Jorge poses with Simone Diament, one of the hosts of Food and Wine Talk on WDNA FM in Miami.
On the CBS Four Sunday Morning show with Eliott Rodriguez. (L-R) Eliott Rodriguez, Jorge Castillo, Glenn Lindgren, and Raúl Musibay
On the CBS Four Sunday Morning show with Eliott Rodriguez. (L-R) Eliott Rodriguez, Jorge Castillo, Glenn Lindgren, and Raúl Musibay.
We team up with Cuban artist Tony Mendoza for a signing at Sentir Cubano. (L-R) Tony Mendoza, Jorge Castillo, and Raúl Musibay.
We team up with Cuban artist Tony Mendoza for a signing at Sentir Cubano. (L-R) Tony Mendoza, Jorge Castillo, and Raúl Musibay.
Jorge poses with Simone Diament, one of the hosts of Food and Wine Talk on WDNA FM in Miami.

Listen to our interview!

We take Jorge to a barber shop on Calle Ocho to get him ready for his big TV appearance.
We take Jorge to a barber shop on Calle Ocho to get him ready for his big TV appearance.
(L-R) Raúl Musibay, Omar Fernandez, Teresa Fernandez, and a reporter from the Miami Herald.
Thanks to the many fans who came out to see us! (L-R) Raúl Musibay, Omar Fernandez, Teresa Fernandez, and a reporter from the Miami Herald.
El Alfabeto Cubano
El Alfabeto Cubano
Miami physician Dr. Eduardo A. Otero has created a delightful book for young Cuban children and their parents. El Alfabeto Cubano takes kids on a unique trip through the Cuba of Otero's childhood. Each letter of the alphabet represents a different aspect of life on the Island -- everything from Azucar (sugar) to Zapatitos (children's shoes).

Written entirely in Spanish, this easy-reader is a great gift for anyone who wants to keep Cuban culture and traditions alive in their family. The book is beautifully illustrated by Cristina Milian Ganz and the vibrantly colorful pictures are a key factor in this book's appeal.

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The masterminds behind the Cuban Food Market have created a unique destination on Calle Ocho just on the fringe of Little Havana.

Building on the strengths of their Internet warehouse store, Miguel and Maria Vazquez have created a shop that is literally packed floor to ceiling with Cuban art, memorabilia, books, clothing, and food.

The pair practically live at the store and its adjoining warehouse, filling orders for the Internet business and personally greeting customers on the retail side.

On a busy Saturday the store is filled with a mix of Cubans looking for clothing and Cuban decorations and tourists looking for unique Miami souvenirs.

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A Great Place for All Things Cuban
Miguel and Maria Vazquez
Come see the Three Guys at The Taste of South Florida
October 27 28 29 Miami-Dade Expo Center
Come see the Three Guys From Miami at The Taste of South Florida. We'll be doing two cooking demonstrations and signing copies of our new book, "Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban."

Schedule

Saturday, October 28, 5:00 PM -- Cooking Demonstration with a book signing immediately following.

Sunday, October 29, 5:00 PM -- Cooking Demonstration with a book signing immediately following.

We will keep signing books until we either run out of books or fans!

Event Information

The Taste of South Florida is an annual celebration of food and wine that features wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, culinary themed exhibits, and live entertainment.

Show Hours: Friday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM | Saturday 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM | Sunday 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $8, Students $5, Children under 12 Free

Location:

Miami-Dade Expo Center
10901 SW 24th St,
Miami, FL 33165
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In a City of Great Latin Steakhouse, The Fork stands alone
Jorge and Allison at the walk-up window.
Meat plate
There has been an explosion of churrascarías in Miami -- basically Argentine or Brazilian steakhouses that features several types of meat cooked over an open fire. Most of these restaurants feature "all you can eat" service and for the most part tend to be upscale and expensive.

It's nice to see some smaller churrascarías popping up on the landscape. The smaller places, though not cheap, tend to be more reasonably priced. At The Fork Churrascaría, they don’t sacrifice quality in the name of saving money. All of the beef here is prime.

The owner, Leonardo Vila, knows he could make more money by cutting a few corners, but for Vila the key to long-term success is keeping the quality of the menu items high. Like most of the churrascarías, The Fork has a combination salad/appetizer bar. Although it is not as extensive as some, the appetizer items especially are very good.

All of the appetizers are made on site, with one standout being a variety of stuffed cake rolls. Similar to a jelly roll, these treats feature a sweet cake rolled around a variety of fillings. The two fillings standouts were a prosciutto with casero cheese and a black olive with blue cheese.

The empanadas here are good, especially if you add some chimichurri and hot sauce at the table. Unlike most of the churrascarías, where waiters visit your table with various cuts of meat in hand, diners at The Fork must visit a large serving window.

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