Cuba central delivers a taste of the Island
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/living/ci_96181 [2008-7-4]
Tag : yellow beans
With Fidel Castro out of the spotlight, Cuba is theoretically becoming more and more open to change. So it's not farfetched to think that we could soon be allowed to visit our neighbor 90 miles from Florida. With this in mind, if you would like to learn a little about the island, it's not a bad idea to start with the food. And it's an even better idea to go somewhere where Cuban natives go to eat. With it's motto of "Que Rico Chico!!" that loosely translates to "It's good man!!," Cuba Central at 114 S. Central Ave. not only serves up great Cuban food, but judging by the number of people I've heard speaking Spanish in a Cuban accent, it also attracts an ample number of area Cubans.
The menu includes classic dishes like ropa vieja (old clothes), a Caribbean favorite that was originally a mix of leftovers re-cooked into a whole new flavor. The dish ($11) is made with saut/ed, shredded beef cooked in tomato sauce with onions. It comes with a choice of black beans, white or yellow rice or sweet plantains. (I always order the yellow rice.) Another favorite is the arroz con pollo (chicken and rice, $11) a staple in many Latin homes that is as simple as it is popular. Order this one with the sweet plantains and black beans. For a true island experience, dip the plantains in the beans and thank me later for the tip. With son and rumba (traditional Cuban music) playing in the background and a staff that can recommend several of the best-known Cuban dishes for those that have never tried them, Cuba Central easily gets you into the island spirit.
But be forewarned, this is not the place to go if you're in a hurry. The staff here seems to work at a leisurely pace. It recently took nearly 25 minutes to get my food. But while you wait, try some of the Cuban sodas. I recommend the pineapple Junipa, sort of a Mountain Dew mixed with an Orange Crush. Or if you want to get really native go for the Malta Hautey, a nonalcoholic sweet drink made with root beer and malt beer. Cuba Central also claims to serve the best mojitos in Downtown (though others might take exception). I've only gone there for lunch and have never tried the mojitos, but I've seen more than a few people at nearby tables order them, and, judging by the way they're quickly downed, I'm guessing I can say, "Que Rico Chico!!"
With Fidel Castro out of the spotlight, Cuba is theoretically becoming more and more open to change. So it's not farfetched to think that we could soon be allowed to visit our neighbor 90 miles from Florida. With this in mind, if you would like to learn a little about the island, it's not a bad idea to start with the food. And it's an even better idea to go somewhere where Cuban natives go to eat. With it's motto of "Que Rico Chico!!" that loosely translates to "It's good man!!," Cuba Central at 114 S. Central Ave. not only serves up great Cuban food, but judging by the number of people I've heard speaking Spanish in a Cuban accent, it also attracts an ample number of area Cubans.
The menu includes classic dishes like ropa vieja (old clothes), a Caribbean favorite that was originally a mix of leftovers re-cooked into a whole new flavor. The dish ($11) is made with saut/ed, shredded beef cooked in tomato sauce with onions. It comes with a choice of black beans, white or yellow rice or sweet plantains. (I always order the yellow rice.) Another favorite is the arroz con pollo (chicken and rice, $11) a staple in many Latin homes that is as simple as it is popular. Order this one with the sweet plantains and black beans. For a true island experience, dip the plantains in the beans and thank me later for the tip. With son and rumba (traditional Cuban music) playing in the background and a staff that can recommend several of the best-known Cuban dishes for those that have never tried them, Cuba Central easily gets you into the island spirit.
But be forewarned, this is not the place to go if you're in a hurry. The staff here seems to work at a leisurely pace. It recently took nearly 25 minutes to get my food. But while you wait, try some of the Cuban sodas. I recommend the pineapple Junipa, sort of a Mountain Dew mixed with an Orange Crush. Or if you want to get really native go for the Malta Hautey, a nonalcoholic sweet drink made with root beer and malt beer. Cuba Central also claims to serve the best mojitos in Downtown (though others might take exception). I've only gone there for lunch and have never tried the mojitos, but I've seen more than a few people at nearby tables order them, and, judging by the way they're quickly downed, I'm guessing I can say, "Que Rico Chico!!"
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