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The Cuban Kitchen

Photographer Ellen Silverman did a wonderful photo series called “Spare Beauty: The Cuban Kitchen,” documenting kitchens around Havana, Cuba, and NPR did a short piece about the project. I’m definitely impressed by the ingenuity and personality of these kitchens. You can see the … Continue reading

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Cuba: Cafecito

Cafecito 26 East Congress Pkwy Chicago, IL Upon entering Cafecito we had our first sign that it was a hidden gem – directly ahead of us in line was a pack of Chicago Police officers. If there are 8+ police … Continue reading

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Cuba: Heladería Coppelia

In many countries the water and gas industries are nationalized. But how about the ice cream industry? Well, that’s the case of Coppelia, the official ice cream of Cuba. After the revolution, ice cream could not be imported, so Cuba … Continue reading

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[Road Trip Eats] China, Peru, Cuba: Flor De Mayo

Flor De Mayo 2651 Broadway New York, NY It’s a well-known fact that Chinese food is available in most countries around the world. However, I have not had many of these international Chinese permutations. Flor de Mayo, an NYC restaurant … Continue reading

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