TAMPA, Florida -- "We have to play defense toward the weather outside," says Bryant Valdez, master baker oven man at La Segunda Bakery in Tampa, Florida He talks Localish through the intricacies of ...

National Cuban Sandwich Day is Aug. 23. The Cuban sandwich actually doesn't come from Cuba — it's a Florida thing, invented in Tampa. In about 1890, it started in the Ybor City neighborhood, where ...

Discover historic Florida bakeries where generations of bakers still craft Cuban bread, Greek pastries, and classic treats the old-fashioned way.

When you want a classic Cuban sandwich you need to know who's making it the best. While a locally owned shop is almost always the way to go, these chain restaurants do serve some of the best Cuban ...

Miami and Tampa have each claimed to have invented the iconic Cuban sandwich. It's a hotly-debated origin story that belies this beloved Florida-famous sandwich's convoluted history. No matter its ...