Cafecito: Why rent Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights when you can have one of your own and skip the horror of an aging Patrick Swayze? This lively Cuban restaurant and bar attracts a mixed crowd from the neighborhood guys and girls (both gay and straight) in groups to the older couple enjoying a quiet meal. The bar area resembles a Havana diner with its white Formica counter, blue barstools, and the various Cuban knickknacks that line the back wall. Sip a refreshing mojito, Cuban Punch, or Tropical Storm while you tap your feet to festive salsa music and silently weigh the risks of visiting Castro Country yourself. Order a plate of bollos (fried corn fritters bursting with black beans and red and green peppers and served with a tangy garlic aioli) from the full menu of Cuban sandwiches and specialties to complement your drink, and let the flavor add some "caliente" to your night. |
