The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers

Huse, Andrew T.,Cruz, Bárbara C.,Houck, Jeff

ISBN 10: 0813069386 / ISBN 13: 9780813069388

Published by University Press of Florida, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813069386
• ISBN 13: 9780813069388
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A delicious, multilayered tale of a legendary sandwich

How did the Cuban sandwich become a symbol for a displaced people, win the hearts and bellies of America, and claim a spot on menus around the world? The odyssey of the Cubano begins with its hazy origins in the midnight cafés of Havana, from where it evolved into a dainty high-class hors d’oeuvre and eventually became a hearty street snack devoured by cigar factory workers. In The Cuban Sandwich, three devoted fans―Andrew Huse, Bárbara Cruz, and Jeff Houck―sort through improbable vintage recipes, sift gossip from Florida old-timers, and wade into the fearsome Tampa vs. Miami sandwich debate (is adding salami necessary or heresy?) to reveal the social history behind how this delicacy became a lunch-counter staple in the U.S. and beyond.



The authors also interview artisans who’ve perfected the high arts of creating and combining expertly baked Cuban bread, sweet ham, savory roast pork, perfectly melted Swiss cheese, and tangy, crunchy pickles. Tips and expert insight for making Cuban sandwiches at home will have readers savoring the history behind each perfect bite.

Publication of this work is made possible by a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

About the Author

Andrew T. Huse is curator of Florida Studies at University of South Florida Libraries and the author of From Saloons to Steak Houses: A History of Tampa.

Bárbara C. Cruz is professor of social science education and co-director of the InsideART project at the University of South Florida.

Jeff Houck is vice president of marketing for the Columbia Restaurant Group and previously worked as food editor, writer, and blogger for the Tampa Tribune.