Why? Because it’s all Cuban-based brews and styles here. I will never be able to sip weak coffee again. Oh Fort Lauderdale and Miami, you have ruined me. Sip on Cuban coffeeĪlso referred to as: Café Cubano, Cuban espresso, cafecito or crack, as we like to call it in our office. They are everywhere! Relics of our American past, these well-tended puppies are just a wave away from being your taxi.īonus points if you get to ride in a pink convertible. We worried we may not be able to get a chance to ride in one, but don’t you worry. Apparently, Hemmingway also frequented this place and said as much. You can also get the best daiquiris I’ve ever had in my entire life from La Floridita in Old Havana. A Cubata, which ended up being my favorite drink of the trip is the same as a Cuba Libre, except they use old/aged rum.
It is great! The Cuba Libre is rum, coke, sometimes sugar, always lime. That is until I had Cuban rum, Havana Club specifically. I’ve never been a huge rum fan, call it PSTD from my college days, but the smell of it often makes me shrivel my nose. The mojitios are less sweet than the American version, but just as potent. Two of our favorite restaurants on the trip:ĭrink a Mojito…or Cuba Libre…or Cubata…or Daiquiri Mix it in with moros y cristianos … *heaven opens*
Pollo a la cacerola (not sure how traditional it is, but it was my favorite dish of our trip) – Probably had enough butter to make Paula Deen happy, but the chicken was falling off the bone.Cubano – Cuban sandwich which is a variation of ham and cheese with pickles.Sofrito – This is often the base used in soups and black beans.Stewing the black beans is the way to go, plus hot sauce. Moros y Cristianos (black beans stewed with white rice) – I will never look at black beans and rice the same again.
Ropa Vieja – Braised shredded pork or beef, often over rice in a flavorful sauce.That sounded creepy, didn’t it? Carry on. Plus, I’m a major people watcher - just sitting in a park snapping pics is one of my favorite things to do. There is always something going on and with Cubans being ever-so-friendly, and willing to teach a quick dance or smile for your photograph – you can’t go wrong. Pop into La Floridita for a famous daiquiri or bargain over Cuban antiques in Plaza de Armas. Honestly, give yourself at least an entire day to explore every alleyway, church and market in Old Havana. So you’re thinking of heading off to that large island in the Caribbean, heralded for its strong coffee, friendly people and often shaky relationship with the US.Īfter you’ve figured out how to travel to Cuba, jot down a few of these items and I promise you’ll be happy you did.
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