Getting a good meal in Cuba is more complicated than dining out in the typical tourist city. It’s a constantly changing scene, one that often defies logic and one that simply doesn’t follow the rules. Dining in a country where the supply chain is eminently unreliable means you need to be flexible and able to roll with the changes. If you expect New York choices and service you will simply become frustrated. But if you embrace the process and marvel at the ingenuity of the restaurant owners who provide wonderful meals under the most troubling conditions, you will be amazed. Having expert advice is absolutely essential.
The Havana dining scene has fluctuated wildly over the past few decades. There was a time not too long ago when every restaurant in the…
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Cigar Aficionado (Digital) - 1 Issue, May/June 2024