In a spirited exchange between authors of ‘The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers,’ Tampa’s normally politically-charged Tampa Tiger Bay club tackled the most pressing matter for Tampeños, which is the truth behind the folklore surrounding the city’s signature sandwich. You had to be there to get all the flavor, but the bottom line is this: Tampa owns it, and makes the world’s best version of it, too. The book is a must-have for any self-respecting local. cubansandwichbook.com
This article appears in Sep 30 – Oct 5, 2022.
