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https://asassyspoon.com/cuban-sandwich/
there is also a variation unique to Miami with a different mash up of ingredients. I’ll search it out. Only ever called it a Cuban. Like Kramer and “The Cubans.” (Seinfeld reference)
AI: The "Miami" Distinction The "Miami sandwich" specifically refers to the Cuban sandwich prepared without Genoa salami, a key ingredient in the Tampa variation. This difference in ingredients is the core of the long-standing Tampa-Miami Cuban sandwich rivalry
also, they are served with potato sticks ( not potato chips). The history of that can be verified but to my recollection Thats correct.
interesting. says there was an italian immigrant population in tampa which inspired the addition of salami. also potato sticks in miami, plantain chips in tampa. and maybe the bread was a little crustier in tampa.
to the best of my recollection potato sticks were trash though im sure i ate them. i was trying to remember the brand we got and found it but dont recall it. i just recognized the can. any guesses? no utzing, i mean, cheating.
*its not utz.
Potato sticks came in a tube, like pringles. Or a shorter tube tub? They were ok by me but you could stab your gums if not taking care. Can’t recall brand name offhand but should recognize name.
tampa was the real deal for cubans who were drawn there in the 19th century because of the cigar rolling trade. miami was post castro.
Also, Tampa’s Cuban population had a jump on Miami owing to their cigar industry. (“Have a Tampa”) Miami’s Cuban population exploded during the early 60’s air lift program. So I don’t doubt Tampa being the early bird.
I was typing while you posted
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https://asassyspoon.com/cuban-sandwich/
there is also a variation unique to Miami with a different mash up of ingredients. I’ll search it out. Only ever called it a Cuban. Like Kramer and “The Cubans.” (Seinfeld reference)
- bill 9-06-2025 5:02 pm
AI: The "Miami" Distinction The "Miami sandwich" specifically refers to the Cuban sandwich prepared without Genoa salami, a key ingredient in the Tampa variation. This difference in ingredients is the core of the long-standing Tampa-Miami Cuban sandwich rivalry
also, they are served with potato sticks ( not potato chips). The history of that can be verified but to my recollection Thats correct.
- bill 9-07-2025 6:51 am [add a comment]
interesting. says there was an italian immigrant population in tampa which inspired the addition of salami. also potato sticks in miami, plantain chips in tampa. and maybe the bread was a little crustier in tampa.
to the best of my recollection potato sticks were trash though im sure i ate them. i was trying to remember the brand we got and found it but dont recall it. i just recognized the can. any guesses? no utzing, i mean, cheating.
*its not utz.
- dave 9-07-2025 7:28 am [add a comment]
Cheato's?
- steve 9-07-2025 9:21 am [add a comment]
Potato sticks came in a tube, like pringles. Or a shorter tube tub? They were ok by me but you could stab your gums if not taking care. Can’t recall brand name offhand but should recognize name.
- bill 9-07-2025 7:45 am [add a comment]
https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/10go0j2/durkee_potato_sticks_salty_greasy_goodness_in_a/#lightbox
- dave 9-07-2025 7:46 am [add a comment]
Box art doesn't do much to sell the "fresh"
- steve 9-07-2025 9:24 am [add a comment]
Durkees also had a mayo/ mustard dressing and funions a spring ban topping.
- bill 9-07-2025 10:19 am [add a comment]
Baked string bean
- bill 9-07-2025 10:19 am [add a comment]
tampa was the real deal for cubans who were drawn there in the 19th century because of the cigar rolling trade. miami was post castro.
- dave 9-07-2025 7:47 am [add a comment]
Also, Tampa’s Cuban population had a jump on Miami owing to their cigar industry. (“Have a Tampa”) Miami’s Cuban population exploded during the early 60’s air lift program. So I don’t doubt Tampa being the early bird.
- bill 9-07-2025 7:52 am [add a comment]
I was typing while you posted
- bill 9-07-2025 7:53 am [add a comment]
i win!
https://guides.loc.gov/this-month-in-business-history/ybor-city
- dave 9-07-2025 7:54 am [add a comment]
Driven by with Franzen (of St. Pete) I think that building still standing and hand rolling still in operation if only for demo purposes. Nice restaurant on that block.
- bill 9-07-2025 8:01 am [add a comment]