Cuban Sandwiches
Aug 17, 2001 | 9:06 am
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Cuban Sandwiches
One of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten are the "Cuban" sandwiches. I usually get these in Tampa or Miami (surprise!).
It consists of Cuban bread w/roast pork, ham, pickles, swiss cheese (or something similar),mustard and mayo (yes both).
The sandwich is then put in foil and pressed by a two sided hot grill. This makes the bread very flat and crispy. All the stuff inside melts together. AWESOME!!!!
I have never seen these sandwiches anywhere else in the US. I'm hoping I'm wrong because it is a great sandwich.
Anybody have a Cuban sandwich outside of Florida?
It consists of Cuban bread w/roast pork, ham, pickles, swiss cheese (or something similar),mustard and mayo (yes both).
The sandwich is then put in foil and pressed by a two sided hot grill. This makes the bread very flat and crispy. All the stuff inside melts together. AWESOME!!!!
I have never seen these sandwiches anywhere else in the US. I'm hoping I'm wrong because it is a great sandwich.
Anybody have a Cuban sandwich outside of Florida?
Aug 17, 2001 | 4:43 pm
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Yep, I eat them all the time in Puerto Rico, Miami and occasionally in South Philly. Nice wonderful collection of fantastic tastes and aromas. For the record, I have NEVER heard of that tacky aluminum foil bit. I would think that cheapens such and really reduces the flavor. A Puerto Rico friend cautioned me to NEVER ask for a "Cubano" at a restaurant, always ask for a "Cubano Sammish", in espanol, of course. I think you know what he meant.
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Sep 23, 2001 | 9:52 am
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found a great sandwich place in the Oakley area of Cincinnati, Ohio that serves cuban sandwiches.
The Production Line Cafe, located at 3210 Madison Road in Oakley, phone: 513.321.1205
has the best "Cuban" sandwiches north of the Mason-Dixon line that I've had. Although not flattened like a traditional Cuban, the bread was crispy/warm and all the traditional ingredients were excellent. The Production Line Cafe also has many other excellent sandwich choices. They also provide meals (most very good) that can either be eaten on premise or take out. The deserts/cookies are rich and buttery. Call to find out what is on the menu for the day. Highly recommended.
The Production Line Cafe, located at 3210 Madison Road in Oakley, phone: 513.321.1205
has the best "Cuban" sandwiches north of the Mason-Dixon line that I've had. Although not flattened like a traditional Cuban, the bread was crispy/warm and all the traditional ingredients were excellent. The Production Line Cafe also has many other excellent sandwich choices. They also provide meals (most very good) that can either be eaten on premise or take out. The deserts/cookies are rich and buttery. Call to find out what is on the menu for the day. Highly recommended.
Nov 20, 2001 | 12:49 pm
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There are 2 Cuban joints in SAN - one downtown and slightly-more upscale place just north of old town S.D. Never tried teh sandwiches there and haven't been in S.D. for a while.
Dec 14, 2001 | 3:50 pm
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In Glendale, CA (10 miles north of downtown LA), I strongly recommend Porto's Bakery. It is on Brand Blvd south of Hwy 134.
People come from all over LA for the Cuban sandwiches as well as the cakes and desserts!
Absolutely delicious and very reasonable.
Enjoy
Kevin
People come from all over LA for the Cuban sandwiches as well as the cakes and desserts!
Absolutely delicious and very reasonable.
Enjoy
Kevin
Dec 14, 2001 | 9:04 pm
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Ok, I have a trip to Miami coming up. What's your suggestion? Looking for the ultimate Cuban Sandwich experience. Taking some friends who have never seen Miami
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Dec 15, 2001 | 7:56 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MIFlyer:
Looking for the ultimate Cuban Sandwich experience. Taking some friends who have never seen Miami</font>
Looking for the ultimate Cuban Sandwich experience. Taking some friends who have never seen Miami</font>
Feb 27, 2002 | 3:38 pm
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Mar 18, 2002 | 1:26 pm
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The Kool Korner grocery has wonderful Cubans for lunch. It's near midtown Atlanta just off the Georgia Tech campus. The place is a dump but it's run by a Cuban guy who loves his work.
It's at 14th St. and Atlanta Ave. about a half mile west of I-75. Cash only, lunch only, to-go only but for $3.50 for a full-size Cubano with the works, it's worth it.
It's at 14th St. and Atlanta Ave. about a half mile west of I-75. Cash only, lunch only, to-go only but for $3.50 for a full-size Cubano with the works, it's worth it.