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Café con Leche
One of the most popular drinks in Ybor City, café con leche has been a part of the city's history almost as
long as Ybor has been around. The drink originated in Spain, though the exact details surrounding its creation remain unknown. After…
Devil Crab
Whether you know it as devil crab or deviled crab, these spicy croquettes are a dish unique to Ybor much like the Cuban sandwich and is closely tied to the cigar factories and immigration. While many point to the cigar factory strike of 1920 as…
Arroz Con Pollo & Las Novedades
Arroz con pollo has a long history dating back to the 700s when the Moors invaded Spain. One of the dishes the Moors brought over, arroz con pollo became a hit in Spain where it was adopted as a Spanish dish. Similar to paella, arroz con pollo…
'Fernando's Footsteps': Sacred Heart Catholic Church
As the relationship between Giuseppina and Fernando developed, Fernando sought and received permission from her parents to propose marriage. Giuseppina readily accepted his proposal. Mr. Licata then offered to bring Fernando into the family…
'Fernando's Footsteps': La Séptima
Fernando and Ignacio continued walking eastward along 7th Ave.
"Zapato, parece que esta avenida es la calle principal del barrio, verdad?"
Gaitero had asked if they were on the primary street of the neighborhood.
"Sí, y…
'Fernando's Footsteps': Centro Español
The men had walked one block north. At the corner of 7th Ave. and 16th St., Ignacio signaled them to stop. In front of them was a large wooden building. Zapato grabbed Gaitero's arm and pointed to it.
"Amigo, esto será tu segunda…
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Labor and Radicalism in early 20th century Tampa
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