Castropol Paladar, Havana

November 2, 2017By RichFood Drink Music No Comments

 Castropol Paladar- Great Food, Overlooking the Malecon Experiencing the Malecon was the big reason for dining at the Castropol paladar. 107 Malecon is one of the restored mansions lining the Malecon.  Tall ceilings, stone columns, beautiful interior.  Restoration is slow, or is never going to happen all with hundreds of surrounding buildings. This is the … Read More

Cuban Art at the MFAH

March 25, 2017By RichFood Drink Music No Comments

Cuba is a hot topic in this country now that travel rules have relaxed. This includes Cuban art.It may be difficult to arrange showings of Cuban art, but Houstonians have the chance to view some top Cuban artists at the MFAH.Our Museum of Fine Arts in Houston has opened a Cuban art exhibit:  Adiós Utopia: … Read More

Cuba Private Restaurants-Too Successful?

November 13, 2016By RichFood Drink Music No Comments

Cuba Private Restaurants-Licenses being Withheld Cuba private restaurants are the big success story on the island. These paladars, as they are known are a huge departure from the horrid, very basic state run restaurants of the past. Well, these private restaurants seem to be too successful and new licenses are temporarily being withheld. They are … Read More