Cuba: Since that Cuban vacation package is unlikely to materialize anytime soon, your next best bet can be found on Thompson Street. Take refuge with the spirit of Papa Hemingway at this colorful, lively, and bustling Havana-themed restaurant and lounge that serves up authentic Cuban fare and drinks. The maze-like, exposed brick space houses rhythmic vibrations of salsa, son Cuban, and overwhelming smells of bona fide Latin dishes like Lechon Asado Con Mojo Campestre (roasted suckling pig served with cassava and mojo) that intoxicate the air. Live heart-pumping Latin and Cuban bands (every day but Sunday) will have you dancing in between courses. The old-world hacienda-like bar serves enough traditional Latin beers by the bottle, signature mojitos, frozen drinks, sangria, and wine to knock Castro on his ass. |
