16 Dec
I had a few dinners at La Guarida this trip, always a good place to visit and show to new travellers, especially now with the new terrace bar. But as it was being renovated at the time, the dinners were served on a separate terrace – with the risk of being cancelled in case of Read more…
24 Mar
Potatoes. Truly a rare commodity in Cuba. People stand in line for hours and hours to get some when they rarely do finally arrive at the agromercados. Five hours in line to get some pounds is the norm. And a few of my favourite dishes are potato based …. I was lucky. At El Templete Read more…
5 Apr
Interestingly enough, this place has been featured in a highly readable news feature on the embargo and Cuban economics on Al Jazeera, as I found out : He spoke while dining at Rejoneo Asador in the capital’s upscale Miramar neighborhood, an establishment that seems to illustrate his point. The restaurant, which serves mammoth portions Read more…
2 Apr
It’s properly called “La Corte del Principe” – but Sergio is the owner and so it’s Sergio’s place. He’s been around a year on this quiet corner at Parque Monte Barreto and the place is busy. You are lucky to get a table but it’s most definitely worth it. The best homemade Pasta Read more…
28 Mar
Where else can you sit by the Malecon and enjoy great food and service with the added bonus that you will be disconnected in the true sense of the word ? Your mobile will not work here, right in the centre of Havana, as the place is located in a nice old house that Read more…
17 Dec
La Casa Española La Casa Española La Casa Española Dec. 2011 The text below is an extract from Paladares And Eating Out – Part One, only the picture gallery is new. -.- The best food I have had in Cuba was always the comida criolla, the home made pork, chicken, rice & beans, palanga Read more…
5 Dec
Best Paladar, best menu and best service : La Moraleja & Ingrid Dec. 2011 The best food I have had in Cuba was always the comida criolla, the home made pork, chicken, rice & beans, palanga and yucca that we used to eat at Robaina’s farm, which has a newly opened Paladar by the main Read more…
