The Three Amigo's                                                                  We're Angelo, Julia and Steve.  The three "amigos" who created this website after realizing that not everyone sees Cuba the way we do and that everyday in Cuba can be a tasty adventure. Angelo is the proud owner of Hostal Angelo's in Cardenas Cuba....might I add it is rated #1 on Trip-advisor.  Me and Steve well what can I say, we are foodies.  We went on a holiday once and...We found our passion for the people and the food of Cuba.  We've found treasure's around every corner and we will share our secrets, stories, recipes & ideas here!             Angelo and I grew up worlds apart in different cultures, different lands and different languages.  To be honest we have only known each other for a few short years and over this time we have not had ample opportunity to occupy the same  location at the same time very often.  But somehow we have managed to bond and become good friends.  It is truly amazing how people can be so different and be so much the same.  Whether it is our keen sense of entrepreneurship, the love of fine wines, the taste of his mama's cooking, our fearless want to travel or our passion for the love of Cuba.  We have found our common ground.  We have spent many hours and many bottles of wine talking about this site and how we can make it happen.  Steve has listened to many conversations in what I like to call "Spanglish".  Angelo and I adore riding in the shiny cars and appreciate the Cuban ingenuity that has kept them on the roads while Steve never ceases to amaze by i.d.ing  every car, truck or gua-gua right down the piece of chrome that deciphers a 57 from a 57 and a half! 

What we have to offer is not great literature, eloquently spoken or sometimes might not even make sense....but if you keep reading you might find it entertaining or hopefully helpful in your travels.  We have the proof on our hips that it will be tasty and hopefully our travels will inspire.  We are not asking you to stay with us but we do welcome you....We are not telling you to explore Cuba but we do recommend it.  What we are asking is for you to travel often....life is short!

 

New Menu Launch

Hard Rock Bar-Restaurante D’Porti Cárdenas
NEW MENU LAUNCH
Fusing a creative, culinary-forward attitude with the best of the traditional Cuban table, The Hard Rock D'porti has proved its culinary place in Cardenas they have now launched a new, modern menu. The new menu, coupled with the time-honored Cuban traditions of sharing good times with great food all with the finest and freshest ingredients. The new "Carta" launches just in time for the summer season. It features delicious entrées and an impressive drink selection with a chic new menu design, all showcasing a new take on spirited Cuban dining.

In a time of change on the Island the prices have remained the same. I must say that the food is not only tasty and trendy but the price of an evening out is very reasonable even by Cuban standards. The menu continues to feature thier time-honored favorites, its ample selection bring an imaginative twist to Cuban Classics, focusing on fresh and a little different. The Hard Rock's innovative cocktail and beer menu presents a superb offering of Cuban Cocktails, and always a good supply of ice cold Cristal & Bucanero along with refreshing spirit-free drinks.

The wide variety of choices on the new menu was created to cater to tourists and locals alike!. Hard Rock D’Porti also offers Daily Specials or like they say... "Platos Fuertes" to enjoy that special evening out out or in the spirit of sharing, guests can enjoy the restaurants array of small plates....My favorite is to start with Chicken Salad "Ensalada de Pollo" then share with my friends Chicken Fingers "Dedo de Pollo", Tomato & Tuna Bruscetta "Pan con Tomate y Pan con atun" followed up by the best flan in town, this one I never share!

             Farm to Table....     Organics                                 

   Let's have a little chat about Organic, Farm Fresh or Environment Friendly.... There seems to be a lot of travel destinations boasting their location to the earth conscious (which we all should be!) traveler.  You mention this to a Cuban and they say "What the heck you talking about....if we don't get our produce from the market on the corner that was picked this morning or the pork and chicken that comes.....Read More

 





          Face Value....not so lucrative                                  
     Let's talk about money. In fact let's talk about the face value of money.  My first time visiting this Island a very smart cookie once told me that face value is bad.....and this I have always remembered.....Read More