How "Food Led the Way" for Cuban Influence in Tampa

<p>Let’s start with a classic: The Cuban sandwich. A soon-to-be-released book will explore its history and popularity around the world. University of South Florida Professor Barbara Cruz is one of the book’s co-authors. She was born in Cuba. And she says the sandwich has always been part of her life. </p><p>Besides the Cuban sandwich, what other foods did Tampa’s early Cuban residents bring with them? For answers, we turn to Andy Huse. He’s a librarian and archivist at the University of South Florida and an expert on Tampa food history. </p><p>Huse, Cruz and food writer Jeff Houck are co-authors of the upcoming book <a href="https://www.cubansandwichbook.com/" target="_blank">The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers.</a></p><p><strong>Related episodes:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://thezestpodcast.com/episode_38/">A Gasparilla Primer</a> (featuring USF librarian Andy Huse)</li><li><a href="https://thezestpodcast.com/episode_37/">Singing Praises for Neighborhood Stores</a> (featuring the hilarious Jeff Houck)</li><li><a href="https://thezestpodcast.com/columbia-restaurant-owner-andrea-gonzmart-williams-makes-a-cuban-sandwich/">The Cuban Sandwich: Our National Treasure</a></li><li><a href="https://thezestpodcast.com/food-memories-of-latin-america/">Food Memories of Latin America</a></li><li><a href="https://thezestpodcast.com/history-of-coffee-in-tampas-cigar-factories/">Café con Leche: Tampa History in a Cup</a></li></ul>