Cuban Cuisine News

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La Choza means the knee buckling aromas of garlic, onions and cumin and the best Cuban food I've tasted in South Florida.

A big statement, I know, but the kitchen at this pleasant but unpretentious restaurant heads the black beans and rice brigade like a charging Don Quxiote armed with robust flavors and generous portions. The menu mixes the ethnically comforting flavors of Cuba and Mexico, with changing daily specials, taking rough edges and smoothing them away so the two blend like peaches and cream.

As more foods from around the world make their way into American restaurants, it helps to have a handle on what some of the basic culinary terms mean.

Local restaurateur Alfredo Gonzalez, owner of TaTa Cuban Cafe, shared these recipes for a few easy, yet traditional Cuban dishes.

Cuban cuisine has been influenced by many cultures, including Spanish, African, French and Portuguese.

Many people may not be so familiar with Caribbean cuisine. It is a blend of many influences such as Spanish, French, Indian and African.

We wanted to like it. Honest. A little bored with our regular rotation of turkey sandwiches, lunch buffets and bakery salads, we ventured to TaTa's Cuban Cafe in hopes of discovering an exotic alternative.

Grilled swordfish with a beetroot and string bean pickle from La Divina Pastora in Havana.

Posted by Sarah DiGregorio at 1:08 PM, June 9, 2008 New York is not the mecca of Cuban food it once was, but roast-pig lovers can take heart, at least this month.

Rich is trying Cuban food for the first time at Azucar Restaurant and Bakery in Cape Coral.

With all the ethnic cuisine Portland has to offer, it's incredible that so many countries are passed over in favor of yet another Thai or Mexican restaurant.

Washington Business Journal - by Mike Mills Editor Cuba owes a lot to the mojito.

La Cubanita Cafe is a Miami-style cafe offering authentic Cuban cuisine with a "mi casa es su casa" attitude.

Restaurant News & Reviews Review: MexiCuban snacks with soul By CHIARA ASSI 7:29 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2008 Taco Mix A couple of days ago, I read a very interesting blog entry by Anthony Bourdain about soul ...

This edition of Neighborhood Eats is packed with food, drink and music. And it's all part of the experience at a restaurant in East Harlem. via WABC

The building itself is quite impressive, with beautiful hardwood floors polished to a glossy sheen and original brickwork exposed. via The Gazette

Sophie ' s Cuban Cuisine Franchising, Inc. announced today that their first franchisee, Tom Chamberlain of Hayworth, NJ , has opened the first franchised Sophie ' s Cuban Cuisine restaurant. via QSR Magazine

Where you can find it: Chaise Lounge, 1840 W. North. Thousands of bars in Chicago, why this one? Going to Miami on a college student's budget is about as smart as hitting up Vegas in debt. via Chicago Sun-Times

“We use olive oil and that's good for your health and Mediterranean food is low in carbs and very tasty”

Midlanders may decide to forgo a European trip because of the weak dollar, but they don't have to venture far to find sashimi, souvlaki, tandoori chicken or other ethnic foods. via Omaha World-Herald