Come for the banana wallpaper, stay for the Cuban sandwich.
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But maybe next time, he'll opt for that Cuban sandwich instead.
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This is the head of a pig in profile, flattened like a Cuban sandwich.
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On the debate stage, they were on either side of Trump, like a Cuban sandwich.
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The beef tacos were delicious, and I also highly recommend the Cuban sandwich and the portobello sandwich.
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I like croqueta perparada, which is like a Cuban sandwich but they smash croquetas inside of it.
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I went for brunch and loved the Breakfast Cubano, a brunch twist on Miami's popular Cuban sandwich.
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He owes someone a Cuban sandwich, he said, and thanked another client from Kansas City for the barbecue sauce.
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Cuba gave us the mojito, Cuban coffee and the Cuban sandwich, and, arguably, the world's finest cigars and rums.
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If you're looking for the best Cuban sandwich in Miami, Enriqueta's adds a secret weapon to its Cubano—croquetas.
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Nearby Tampa is the home of the Cuban sandwich; at least that's what people from there will tell you.
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From the Cuban sandwich to fresh ceviche, it's no wonder Miami is a contender as a top city for foodies.
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There is a lamb sausage seasoned with cumin, and a Cubano featuring the ingredients you'd expect in a Cuban sandwich.
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Spata explained how he made it up and how it actually took off -- some restaurants now have Cuban sandwich specials today.
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"Go to Little Havana and order a Cuban sandwich," said Allan Valdes, 35, a Democrat who arrived from Cuba in 1992.
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And perhaps most prolific among them is the Cuban sandwich — a delicacy that is, counterintuitively, native to Florida rather than Cuba.
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Between bites of a Cuban sandwich, one hungry pundit noted that Cubans once picked Castro, so their choice of Trump shouldn't be surprising.
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Pop's Poboys in downtown Lafayette features the classic Louisiana sandwiches, adding variations such as Italian meatball and a take on a Cuban sandwich.
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I add to the order — half a Southwest Chile Lime Ranch Salad with chicken and a half Cuban sandwich with a side of chips.
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The mix of fillings that make up the Cuban sandwich first appeared, according to legend, in Tampa, in an enclave of Cuban factory workers.
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Take a bite into a Cuban sandwich, which typically includes ham, Swiss cheese, pork, mustard, and pickles warmed up between two crispy pieces of bread.
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Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" featured Maiale Deli on the show because the establishment is well known for its sausages and Cuban sandwich.
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When I was filming in Miami, Bobby Flay joined me and took me to his favorite spot for a Cuban sandwich, Tinta y Café in Little Havana.
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Similar to the Cuban sandwich, it is a soft dough bread filled with ham, pickles, roast pork, and Swiss cheese, made warm and toasty in a panini press.
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A Cuban-themed bar, Blacktail has a selection of interesting bar snacks and a novel take on the Cuban sandwich, which comes with rabbit, ham, and pork ($23).
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But when I opened the menu, I was surprised to see Thai fish cakes, a Cuban sandwich, Argentinian, Greek meatballs, English sticky toffee pudding, and only two Tajik dishes.
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Once there, you can learn about cigars and dominos, shop boutiques, and dine on Spanish cuisine (don't neglect the Cuban sandwich!) at the historic Columbia Restaurant, open since 1905.
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The casual restaurant, described as a "raucous roadhouse of a sandwich joint," is known for its Cuban sandwich and devil crabs, which is a crab-meat croquette favored in Tampa.
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He ate a final meal of a turkey and ham Cuban sandwich, five over easy eggs, French fries, root beer and vanilla and chocolate chip ice cream with chocolate syrup.
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Or Jonathan Reynolds's recipe for a "Bobby Flay burger" – which is essentially a Cuban sandwich reimagined as a burger by a redheaded Catholic school kid with a passion for flavor?
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But above all, a true Cuban restaurant makes a great or Cuban sandwich—the toasted pork, ham, and cheese delight that doesn't taste the same anywhere out of sub-tropical climes.
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Miami is a popular city for the Cuban sandwich, and Eater Miami recommends 925 Nuevo's Cubano's, Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop, and Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine Espanola Way — among numerous other local spots.
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Rum and pineapple figure in many drinks to go with Cuban fries, Gulf shrimp, a rabbit Cuban sandwich and seafood: Pier A Harbor House, 2000 Battery Place (West Street), 24-27-229, blacktailnyc.com.
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He still follows wrestling closely: one afternoon, while we were at lunch, he pulled out his phone and watched video highlights of a recent high-school tournament while wolfing down a Cuban sandwich.
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Now the two women estimate that roughly half of their customers will post their visit on Instagram, whether it's a photo of their Cuban sandwich or just their shoes on the brightly colored tile.
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Every politician with designs on a bigger throne stops to taste the local culture, which is to say either argue foreign policy over a Cuban sandwich or get busted in an elaborate criminal sting.
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Off the Menu GUN HILL TAVERN There's a burger at this South Bronx newcomer to be sure, but with a menu that also features shrimp po' boys, vegetable quesadillas and a pulled-pork Cuban sandwich, it's not your everyday neighborhood spot.
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A second location of the restaurateur Marco Britti's take on the cuisine and its vibrant cocktails (the first opened three years ago near Bryant Park) will have some new menu items like Cuban sandwich spring rolls and Peking-style roast chicken over yellow rice with chorizo from the Floridian chef Bradley Warner: 461 West 23rd Street, 212-414-0003, calledao.com.
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Runners will bring your order to the table, but there are no servers to wait on you here, or at the two other San Francisco locations that Souvla has added — or, increasingly, at other popular restaurants that have opened in the last two years: RT Rotisserie, which is roasting cauliflower a few blocks away; Barzotto, a bistro serving hand-rolled pasta in the Mission district; and Media Noche, a Cuban sandwich spot with eye-catching custom tilework.
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Whether he's trading street flexes with Rick Ross on "BIRDZ" ("Fuck a Pop-Tart, we carry toasters for real") or recounting the advice he received from his parents on "RICKY" ("My daddy said, 'Treat young girls like your mother' / My mama said, 'Trust no ho, use a rubber'"), ZUU feels like hopping in the backseat as Curry speed through his old neighborhood, leaving skid marks and taking out mailboxes while he giddily points out his favorite Cuban sandwich spot.
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Las Iguanas won best restaurant drinks offer at the Restaurant Magazine R200 Awards in October 2014. It won the overall award at the National Burger Awards 2017 with the Buenos Aires Burger. It won Best Non-traditional Cuban Sandwich and was runner up in World's Best Traditional Cuban Sandwich at the International Cuban Sandwich Festival in Tampa, Florida in April 2018.
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Left over meat from a pernil can be used in a Cuban sandwich.
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It is a close cousin to the Cuban sandwich, the chief difference being that a medianoche is made on soft, sweet egg dough bread similar to Challah rather than on crustier Cuban bread. Like the Cuban sandwich, the medianoche is typically warmed in a press before eating.Taste of Cuba In Jeff Lindsay's Dexter novels, Dexter names the medianoche as his favorite food.
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After assembly, the Cuban sandwich may be pressed in a grooveless panini-type grill called a plancha, which both heats and compresses the contents.
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As with Cuban bread, the origin of the Cuban sandwich (sometimes called a "Cuban mix," a "mixto," a "Cuban pressed sandwich," or a "Cubano"Tom Scherberger, Cuban Sandwich Wars Inflame Passions in Tampa and Miami, Visit Florida (accessed May 31, 2016).) is murky.Tampa claims the Cuban sandwich as its own, but Miami begs to differ - Tampa Bay Times In the late 1800s and early 1900s, travel between Cuba and Florida was easy, especially from Key West and Tampa, and Cubans frequently sailed back and forth for employment, pleasure, and family visits. Because of this constant and largely undocumented movement of people, culture and ideas, it is impossible to say exactly when or where the Cuban sandwich originated. Some believe that the sandwich was a common lunch food for workers in both the cigar factories and sugar mills of Cuba (especially in big cities such as Havana or Santiago de Cuba) and the cigar factories of Key West by the 1860s.
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Today, these are part of the local culture and can be found throughout the city at window cafés, particularly outside of supermarkets and restaurants.Cuban Sandwich, History of Cuban Sandwich, History of Cubano Sandwich. Whatscookingamerica.net.
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Cuban sandwiches being prepared at La Segunda Central Bakery in Ybor City, Tampa Key West version of a "Cuban mix" with lettuce and tomato Although there is some debate as to the contents of a "true" Cuban sandwich, most are generally agreed upon. The traditional Cuban sandwich starts with Cuban bread. The loaf is sliced into lengths of 8–12 inches (20–30 cm), lightly buttered or brushed with olive oil on the crust, and cut in half horizontally. A coat of yellow mustard is spread on the bread.
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The Cuban sandwich is at the center of a long-running semi-serious rivalry between Tampa and Miami, with political and community leaders claiming to be home of the best. The debate has been covered by several national and international news outlets, and a related content dispute on this Wikipedia article was the topic of a 2007 newspaper column in the Tampa Tribune. During a 2012 flare-up of the debate, the Tampa City Council voted to name the "Historic Tampa Cuban Sandwich" as the city's official "signature sandwich", leading to several more rounds of banter between public figures in Tampa and Miami.
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A Cuban sandwich () is a variation of a ham and cheese sandwich that likely originated in cafes catering to Cuban workers in Tampa or Key West,"Sink teeth into quest for best Cuban sandwich" - The Miami Herald, 15 August 2010 two early Cuban immigrant communities in Florida centered around the cigar industry. Later on, Cuban exiles and expatriates brought it to Miami, where it is also very popular. The sandwich is made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami on Cuban bread. Salami is included in Tampa, where there is a large Italian population, but is not usually included in South Florida.
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A 1934 travel article describes a Tampa Cuban sandwich as a "complete meal" consisting of ham, lean pork, Swiss cheese, soft salami, dill pickle and a "liberal moistening of mustard" served on "very crisp and crusty" Cuban bread. These ingredients are reiterated 27 years later in the first and all subsequent editions of The Gasparilla Cookbook (1961), a still-popular collection of Tampa cuisine. Salami is not an ingredient in the South Florida version of the Cuban sandwich, and its inclusion or lack thereof is a major point of contention in the Tampa–Miami sandwich rivalry. Mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato are possible additions but are frowned upon by traditionalists.
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60, Iss. 10; pg. 68, 1 page In Cuban cuisine, the Cuban sandwich (ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese and pickles) is traditionally grilled à la plancha. In Chilean cuisine, restaurants grill beef à la plancha and have a long history of cooking seafood on flattop grills.
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Scan of Fumadores band Scan by R. L. Hardesty This is a medium to full-bodied mixed-filler Cuban sandwich style cigar. The filler is Nicaraguan Corojo, Criollo and Habano, the binder Nicaraguan and the wrapper is Ecuadorian. The three vitolas in this brand come packed 20 to the box.
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In French cuisine, a croque-monsieur is a type of ham and cheese sandwich. It is baked or fried. In Brazilian cuisine, this sandwich roasted is known as misto-quente ("hot mix" in literal translation). The Cuban sandwich is made with ham, cheese, and crusty Cuban bread, often toasted in a panini press.
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Cuban culture has changed Miami's coffee drinking habits, and today a café con leche or a cortadito is commonly had, often with a pastelito (pastry), at one of the city's numerous coffee shops. The Cuban sandwich developed in Miami, and is now a staple and icon of the city's cuisine and culture.
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A Cuban sandwich Cuban food is varied, though rice is a staple and commonly served at lunch and dinner. Other common dishes are arroz con pollo (chicken and rice), pan con bistec (steak sandwich), platanos maduros (sweet plantains), lechon asado (pork), yuca (cassava root), flan, batido de mamey (mamey milkshake), papayas and guava paste. A common lunch staple is the Cuban sandwich (sometimes called a mixto sandwich), which is built on Cuban bread and was created and standardized among cigar workers who traveled between Cuba and Florida (especially Ybor City) around the turn of the 20th century. Cuban versions of pizza contains bread, which is usually soft, and cheese, toppings, and sauce, which is made with spices such as Adobo and Goya onion.
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A typical Cuban sandwich (picture from South Florida) A Cuban sandwich (sometimes called a mixto, especially in Cuba) is a popular lunch item that grew out of the once-open flow of cigar workers between Cuba and Florida (specifically Key West and the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa) in the late 19th century and has since spread to other Cuban American communities. The sandwich is built on a base of lightly buttered Cuban bread and contains sliced roast pork, thinly sliced Serrano ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and yellow mustard. In Tampa, Genoa salami is traditionally layered in with the other meats, probably due to influence of Italian immigrants who lived side- by-side with Cubans and Spaniards in Ybor City. Tomatoes and lettuce are available additions in many restaurants, but these are considered by traditionalists as an unacceptable Americanization of the sandwich.
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Rachelle Bergstein, "Floridians Outraged After Chef Claims New Jersey Has the Best Cuban Sandwich," New York Post, December 28, 2018. In June 2019, Ruiz opened a new restaurant specializing in authentic Cuban fare, called La Cubana, in the Meatpacking District of New York City.Li Cohen, "Food Network Chef Carl Ruiz Remembered After "Sudden" Death," CBS News, September 22, 2019. Ruiz held the position of Executive Chef at the new eatery.
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Cuban bread is a fairly simple white bread, similar to French bread and Italian bread, but has a slightly different baking method and ingredient list (in particular, it generally includes a small amount of fat in the form of lard or vegetable shortening); it is usually made in long, baguette-like loaves. It is a staple of Cuban-American cuisine and is traditionally the bread of choice when making an authentic Cuban sandwich.
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A Tampa Cuban sandwich is distinct from other regional versions, as Genoa salami is layered in with the other ingredients, likely due to the influence of Italian immigrants living next to Cubans and Spaniards in Ybor City. Several restaurant chains were founded or headquartered in Tampa, including Outback Steakhouse, The Melting Pot, Front Burner Brands, Carrabba's, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Bonefish Grill, Columbia Restaurant, Checkers and Rally's, Taco Bus, and PDQ.
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Food trucks are popular, and the area holds the record for the world's largest food truck rally. In addition to Ybor, the areas of Seminole Heights and South Tampa are known for their restaurants. Tampa is the birthplace of the Florida version of the deviled crab and the Cuban sandwich, which has been officially designated as the "signature sandwich of the city of Tampa" by the city council.Richard Danielson, "Tampa names Ybor City-style Cuban as the city's signature sandwich", Tampa Bay Times (April 19, 2012).
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A similar sandwich is the medianoche ("midnight") sandwich; as the name suggests, the sandwich originated as a late-night snack, likely in the night clubs of Havana. The medianoche contains the same ingredients as the Cuban sandwich, but is smaller and, unlike a Cuban, is served on yellow-colored egg bread (similar to challah), which is softer and sweeter than Cuban bread.Raquel Rábade Roque, The Cuban Kitchen (Alfred A. Knopf, 2011), p. 80.Glenn M. Lindgren, Raúl Musibay & Jorge G. Castillo, Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban (Gibbs Smith, 2004), p. 390.
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The Third Base Food Court features Papa John's Pizza, and gluten free classics. In Right Field Street there is Bay Grill and the Craft Beer Corner featuring many local craft brewery's including Big Storm Brewing, Cigar City, Green Bench, Sea Dog and 3 Daughters. Green Bench Brewing offers a special edition brew just for the Rays called 2-Seam Blonde Ale. In addition to a variety of concessions, with vendors ranging from Cuban sandwich burgers to grilled sausages, there are also concession stands for Outback Steakhouse and Papa John's Pizza.
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A typical Cuban sandwich available in many cafés and restaurants in Key West Key West is closer to Havana () than it is to Miami (). In 1890, Key West had a population of nearly 18,800 and was the biggest and richest city in Florida. Half the residents were said to be of Cuban origin, and Key West regularly had Cuban mayors, including the son of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, father of the Cuban Republic, who was elected mayor in 1876. Cubans were actively involved in reportedly 200 factories in town, producing 100 million cigars annually.
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Frank-n-Slides start selling at a bar, where they get a visit from Craig's family. _Challenge #1_ : The six teams had 30 minutes to create their twist on a Cuban sandwich, a Tampa invention, and sell their dish to Tyler, Chad, and the deputies; the deputy squadron will vote on the winner. The teams were also given some roasted pork to work with, courtesy of The Columbia Restaurant. The winner receives a sheriff star badge that allows them to steal $100 from one team's final total at elimination and "not get arrested".
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Herb Snitzer is an American photographer. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida and opened his own gallery in 2014.Do This: Herb Snitzer Fine Art Gallery Grand Opening, Heights Unites Benefit Bonanza, the Cuban Sandwich Festival and Voca People; Plus AirFest, New Seeds Festival, the 4th Annual Bluegrass Festival, Chasco Fiesta, Neil Bender's new solo show and Beach Feast, Julie Garisto, March 22, 2014 Creative Loafing Tampa Bay His work was exhibited at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in the show Faces and Places: One Man Show by Herb Snitzer, September 9 – October 28, 2001.
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The cuisine of Miami is a reflection of its diverse population, with a heavy influence from Caribbean and Latin American cuisine. By combining the two with American cuisine, it has spawned a unique South Florida style of cooking known as Floribbean cuisine. It is widely available throughout Miami and South Florida and can be found in restaurant chains such as Pollo Tropical. Cuban immigrants in the 1960s originated the Cuban sandwich and brought medianoche, Cuban espresso, and croquetas, all of which have grown in popularity among all Miamians and have become symbols of the city's varied cuisine.
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Historian Loy Glenn Westfall states that the sandwich was "born in Cuba and educated in Key West." The cigar industry in Florida shifted to Tampa in the mid-1880s, when the immigrant community of Ybor City was founded by cigar manufacturer Vicente Martinez-Ybor. Tens of thousands of Cuban, Spanish, and Italian workers moved to the area over following decades, jumpstarting the growth of Tampa from a village to a bustling city. The first recorded mentions of a distinct Cuban sandwich survive in descriptions of workers' cafés in Ybor City and nearby West Tampa from around 1900, leading other historians to theorize that the sandwich as now constituted first appeared there.
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It has a hard, thin, almost papery toasted crust and a soft flaky center. In the early days, the dough was stretched thin to make it last, creating the bread's distinctive air pockets and long shape. As they have for over a century, La Segunda and a few other traditional Cuban bread producers lay a long, moist palmetto frond on top of the loaves before baking, creating a shallow trench in the upper crust, producing an effect similar to the slashing or scoring of a European-style loaf. (The frond is removed before eating.) Cuban bread is the necessary base for a "Cuban sandwich" (sometimes called a "sandwich mixto").
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