Whether or not you have visitors in from out of town – especially if you have visitors in from out of town – plan to attend the flamenco show at our Cubano-centric metropolis’ premier Cuban restaurant, the original Columbia. The colorful, feisty dance cabaret is a must-do event at least once in a lifetime. The Columbia Restaurant Dance Troupe, led by Artistic Director Maria Sevilla, performs the sexy and enchanting dance that originated with the Spanish Gypsies. Drink some red wine and get your heart pumping in time with rhythmic steps and claps of the castanets. The group of talented, experienced dancers performs two 45-minute shows Monday thru Saturday, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. A $6 cover charge per person is charged for the show. Call 813-248-4961 for Flamenco show reservations. The Columbia is at 2025 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. columbiarestaurant.com/flamenco.asp. 813-248-4961.
This article appears in Aug 26 – Sep 1, 2010.